The Change Game

Peter Lawrence

‘This insightful, and at times witty, assessment of executive actions provides raw material for thinking about today’s global changes. I highly recommend the book to keen observers of business change, whether on the global or in-country scene.’ -Sara L Keck, PhD, Professor of Management, Pace University, New York, USA

‘Peter Lawrence is an international authority on management at the top of his game. This exceedingly well-written explanation of where business is headed is a must-read for all serious executives and scholars. The author’s style makes complicated concepts readily accessible, while he shares his insight derived from a lifetime of observing management trends in many countries.’
R James Krueger, J D, Professor of Business Law and Director of International Business Studies, Northern State University, South Dakota, USA

‘The author’s analysis of his extensive researches pinpoints with clarity and logic the current major shifts in the marketplace and how businesses are meeting these challenges. Overlaying all he explains the huge impact of globalization. A compelling and thoroughly interesting read for both students and business people.’ -Dick Williams, company director and retired regional director of NatWest Bank

‘Essential reading for international business managers and students alike! Peter’s extensive use of real-life examples gets to the key issues that characterize today’s corporate environment. A true insight into how companies around the world are striving for competitive advantage.’ -Dave Hill, Dow Chemical

‘Peter Lawrence brings three distinct strengths to this book. He is a well-read scholar, a rigorous researcher, and a writer with clarity and wit. These qualities, combined with unrivalled experience of management in a wide variety of countries, result in a book of prime importance.’ -John Blake, Emeritus Professor, University of Central Lancashire, UK

“Peter Lawrence possesses the gifts of a natural teacher- an engaging combination of penetrating clarity and easy wit, This book reflects his own scholarly journey as well as his unquenchable intellectual curiosity. It offers invaluable perspective on the evolutionary shifts in business, illustrated with entertaining and widely drawn examples.’ Jean-Louis Barsoux, Senior Research Fellow, Insead, France