Managers can motivate employees for success by including everyone in the change process. "Preferred futuring" involves an examination of an organization's status by all its employees, defining a "preferred future" state that excites everyone involved, and group planning and implementation. Lippitt describes in detail this process for change, the underlying research, the theory, and how to make it work.
Leaders and managers will find Lawrence Lippitt's advice a refreshing change from the usual dry management guides. ""Preferred futuring"" involves an examination of an organization's status by all its employees, defining a ""preferred future"" state that excites everyone involved, and group planning and implementation. Because it begins the cycle of change by inviting all stakeholders to participate, preferred futuring enlists widespread support and serves as a powerful organizational tool.