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William Bridges (1933 – February 17, 2013) was an American author, speaker, and organizational consultant. He emphasized the importance of understanding transitions as a key for organizations to succeed in making changes. He says transition is the psychological process of adapting to change. Transition consists of three phases: letting go of ...
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For over three decades, William Bridges has guided thousands of individuals and hundreds of organizations through the maze of transitions that accompany change. The professional seminars he launched have certified thousands of managers, trainers and consultants worldwide to conduct Transition Management programs. Clients comprise a cross section of...
Raised in New England, Bill received his BA in English with an interest in American Studies from Harvard, his MA in History from Columbia, and a PhD in American Civilization from Brown University. With an education in American literature emphasizing 19th Century New England writers, Bill brought a historical and philosophical perspective to his hig...
Bill’s experience trying to negotiate significant transitions in his own life was the catalyst for his investigations. As an observer and thinker whose knowledge and skills bridged many disciplines, he carved out a distinctive career path based on his passions and interests. He was an American Literature professor at Mills College in California, du...
Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes
In 1980, Bill published Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes, in order to help individuals cope with the difficult, painful and confusing periods in their lives. Transitions proposed that individuals experience change in three stages: first as an ending, followed by a period of confusion and distress, and then followed by a new beginning. He noted that because Western culture offers few rituals or rites of passage to mark the passage through these stages, people often try to skip from...
Managing Transitions, Making the Most of Change
Bill drew on what he learned working with organizations in Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change. Originally published in 1991, the book was updated and expanded; it went on to become a national bestseller. The 25th Anniversary revision by Susan Bridges was released in 2017. Whereas Transitions had looked at change from the perspective of individuals, Managing Transitionslooked at the impact of major change on organizations, which were being increasingly affected by mergers, acquisi...
The Way of Transition
In 2001, Bill published his most personal, intimate and searing book, The Way of Transition: Embracing Life’s Most Difficult Moments. It was inspired by his experience of the death of his first wife, and explored the process of self-renewal by examining how painful experiences help us to grow. He was aware of the implicit demand people often make for one to move on from grief quickly. Instead, he allowed himself to spend time in solitude. In doing so, he prepared himself to become psychologic...
Bill founded William Bridges Associates in 1985 in Mill Valley, California. Brought in as a strategic organizational consultant, Susan Bridges advised Bill in setting the direction of the business. After their marriage ten years later, Susan joined Bill as his partner and co-owner. She later merged her long-standing leadership development business ...
Major GeneralSir William Throsby Bridges, KCB, CMG(18 February 1861 – 18 May 1915) was a senior Australian Armyofficer who was instrumental in establishing the Royal Military College, Duntroonand who served as the first Australian Chief of the General Staff. During the First World Warhe commanded the 1st Australian Divisionat Gallipoli, where ...
William Bridges is an internationally known speaker, author, and consultant who advises individuals and organizations in how to deal productively with change. Educated originally in the humanities at Harvard, Columbia, and Brown Universities, he was (until his own career change in 1974) a professor of American Literature at Mills College, Oakland, CA.
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Sir William Throsby Bridges (1861-1915) served with Australian forces during World War One, and was the first Australian to reach General rank. He was also the first Australian General to be killed during the war, at Gallipoli on 18 May 1915. Born on 18 February 1861 at Greenock in Scotland the son of a Royal Navy captain, Bridges was educated ...
William Bridges (1933 – February 17, 2013) was an American author, speaker, and organizational consultant. He emphasized the importance of understanding transitions as a key for organizations to succeed in making changes. He says transition is the psychological process of adapting to change. Transition consists of three phases: letting go of ...
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Creating You & Co. Creating You & Co., is a handbook for creating a work life that capitalizes on today’s frequent and disruptive changes. No one was better at explaining the new world of work than William Bridges, inventor of the term “You & Co.”. By seeing beyond outdated notions of the job and learning to think as a business leader ...
