Summary of Change or Die

Change or Die by Alan Deutschman is a book that explores the need for individuals and organizations to adapt to save themselves from what he calls the "Life or Death" cycle. He argues that many of today's corporations have entered a downward spiral of slow death because they are failing to make the necessary changes, and that the only way to resist this process is to embrace risk and innovation. Drawing on examples from a wide range of professional industries and individuals, he outlines the steps needed to make successful changes on both an individual and organizational level. He observes that successful change is basically the ability to transform the vision of a better future into a reality, and he encourages readers to develop an attitude of courage and resilience in order to create meaningful progress.