As a leader of change I have personally learned that following a diagnostic process in my change projects assures me that i am more likely to succeed in making the needed change. In Grasp the Situation, you will learn from the lessons learned from other change agents , thereby avoiding depressing failures and mistakes (estimated currently at 70%). I learned the five step process described in the book first hand from the authors when I was earning my EMOD degree and believe me it works .By the way, It will save you a lot of money and you will be viewed as a successful leader.

Amy Kincaid , SPHR
Director, Human Resources
ADP | A More Human Resource

I have just finished an intriguing new book authored by a good friend and professional colleague of mine…Dr. Glenn Varney.  In fact, it was just published in July 2015 and chronicles the interesting adventures of Glenn and two other change agents in which they share real-life lessons to help managers, leaders, and organizations diagnose problems and implement effective solutions. Some of their stories will blow your mind.  There is a lot to be learned in this exciting book.

Richard Hill
Organization Development Consultant (Retired)

The fundamental premise of the book is timeless and one would think self evident of the extent that understanding a problem before trying to solve the problem should be a “no brainer”. But as you and your co-authors pointed out, even the most knowledgeable and trained consultants can easily fall into the trap of prescribing a cure without first knowing the true nature of the disease. I was so impressed that you and your co-authors were humble enough and self aware enough to recognize your past mistakes, take careful note to learn from those mistakes and then be transparent enough to share what you had learned the way with the rest of us.

I heard a good quote from a motivational speaker recently. He said, “When I fall down I always try to land face up – that way I am looking up and that makes it so much easier to get back up.” We all find ways to fall down in our respective professions. However, so often we don’t land face up and we don’t learn anything from the fall. Scott, I want to thank you and your colleague’s success for falling face up, learning much from the fall, and as a result getting back up and moving onward to greater success from the lessons you learned. Grasping the Situation wonderfully presents those lessons and they will no doubt be a great boon to consultants, advisors, and indeed all managers of human capital.

My best to you and Joan,

Mel

Mel Wright, CFP
Senior Vice President – Wealth Management
Wealth Management Advisor
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc.