This collection of case studies captures a range of issues faced by `institutions in transformation‎'‎ in the social development sector‎,‎ as they evolve and mature‎.‎ Leadership transitions‎,‎ gender issues at the workplace and the challenges of large systems owning up to their development agenda are some of the themes explored‎.‎The case studies included in the book comprise narrative reports on the change processes‎,‎ reflective essays by the consultants and peer reviews‎.‎ Practitioners have clearly identified the gaps between their initial assumptions and their actual experiences‎,‎ providing interesting material for others to learn from‎.‎ The voice and language of the narrator is retained‎,‎ adding to the authenticity of the compilation‎.‎ An overview of the tools used offers a ready guide to Organisation Development ‎(‎OD‎)‎ practitioners‎.‎This book is an invaluable addition to the available knowledge base both in terms of its content and the process that has been used to build the case studies‎.‎ It will be of interest to consultants‎,‎ students and teachers of‎.‎‎.‎‎.‎