Leading organizations : ten timeless truths /

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Author / Creator:Keller, Scott, 1972- author.
Imprint:London ; New York : Bloomsbury Business, 2017.
©2017
Description:iii, 258 pages ; 24 cm
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11464588
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Other authors / contributors:Meaney, Mary, 1972- author.
ISBN:9781472946898
1472946898
9781472946881
9781472946904
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:"The two authors, both consultants with McKinsey, took stock of the most common questions they are asked by their clients in the areas of human capital, organization design, transformational change, and merger management. Containing the latest thinking on the most effective answers to those questions, this book offers leaders and senior managers support of their efforts to harness the full potential of their organizations. This new book offers an accessible and practical new framework for addressing some of the most common issues facing leaders and senior managers today. Leading Organizations is anchored in a series of essays or short chapters using graphics, bullet points, and examples to illustrate the key messages and ensure a highly visual exploration of organizational design and management" -- From the publisher.
Review by Booklist Review

It's rare, if not unique, that business-book authors acknowledge the avalanche of materials intended for leaders as well as the sheer impossibility of keeping up. Not to mention the utility of the content. Clearly, Keller and Meaney have cut to the chase; these consultants establish a solid foundation for identifying and validating their truths (using Harvard Business Review and McKinsey as databases), then rely on their expertise and others for clear-cut solutions. What makes this even more attractive to new leaders is the liberal use of graphic elements and an intuitive structure to answer each question. In other words, every topic is divided by why (importance), what (big ideas), and how (to make it happen), then uses a disguised case history to help readers track the progression and outcomes. Interestingly enough, 7 of the 10 truths center on people; it's somewhat surprising that not much attention is paid to the power of communications to change and lead.--Jacobs, Barbara Copyright 2017 Booklist

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