11.2 Change

In chapter Eleven (p.315), the book discussed an organizational phenomenon where we often embrace a trend that we aren't sure of. The recent election made me think of this phenomenon of change. The candidate who made "change" the focus of his candidacy prevailed. And yet, could it be that the country, the citizenry, were ready for a change? Were we just tired of the bad news, the ill words, the hurt and pain? It seems as though we needed a transformational leader to bring about the change we were desiring. The images of people jubilant in the streets for president-elect Obama gave rise to the notion that they were pleased with the "change". The climate is right for change. This country seems eager to move forward in new paths and try and out new ideas. That is until the next time we need a "change".