3.8.3 Is There a “Best” Strategy for Change?
Given a choice between the polarities of directive and participative change, most people would tend to prefer the participative change cycle. But just as we all know that there is no “best” leadership style, there is also no best strategy for implementing change. Effective change agents are those who can adapt their strategies to the demands of their unique environment. Thus, the participative change cycle is not a better change strategy than the directive change cycle and vice versa. The appropriate strategy depends on the situation, and each has its advantages and disadvantages.
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