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Reworking Authority: Leading and Following in a Post-Modern Organization 1 review
Larry Hirschhorn
The MIT Press, 1998
A thoughtful and important work.
If people are going to bring more of themselves psychologically to work, a new culture of authority characterized by openness must be created. Hirschhorn explores how organizations transition from traditional power hierarchy to this new culture, involving a social policy of forgiveness and second ...
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Relational Responsibility: Resources for Sustainable Dialogue1 review
Sage Publications, Inc, 1998
Fascinating book built around an important idea
I just finished reading Sheila McNamee and Kenneth Gergen's new book, Relational Responsibility: Resources for Sustainable Dialogue. (Sage 1999). I am so impressed. This book deals with profound issues, and the authors dig deeply into the quagmire of hurt and complexity that haunt all human ...
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No Future Without Forgiveness 17 reviews
Desmond Tutu
Image, 2000
The title says it all
+ There really is No Future Without Forgiveness
+ Restorative Justice Trumps Retributive Justice
+ Forgiveness as the Road Less Traveled
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Leaders, Fools and Impostors: Essays on the Psychology of Leadership4 reviews
Manfred F. R. Kets De Vries
iUniverse, 2003
A great book from one of the foremost leadership specialists
+ An Invaluable Reference on Leaders and Leadership
+ Quality Delivered
+ Fascinating!
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Changing Conversations in Organizations: A Complexity Approach to Change (Complexity and Emergence ...2 reviews
Patricia Shaw
Routledge, 2002
A formal meeting will never quite be good enough ever again
+ A completely different view on the role of the change agent
I really enjoyed this book. It is very readable and very practical. I have a Masters Degree in Complexity Theory and this book beautifully complimented my understanding of the power of conversations to get to the deeper complexity of issues and the limitations of our traditional workplace ...
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Communities of Practice: Learning, Meaning, and Identity 7 reviews
Etienne Wenger
Cambridge University Press, 1999
excellent conceptual thinking
+ Thought Provoking
+ A foundation book that helps to put KM in perspective
+ brilliant
+ cOMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
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Reframing Business: When the Map Changes the Landscape3 reviews
Richard Normann
Wiley, 2001
Mind shifting experience
+ 10 years ahead of its time, at least
+ An introduction to the art of 'landscaping' and 'mapping'
This is one of the most important books I've read in a long time. In actual fact we've turned into a study guide for our work in Innovation and Reframing. Looking at the other reviewers comments I'm compelled to respond.
What I took form the first reading was that; yes it's good and thought ...
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Developing Business Strategies, 6th Edition6 reviews
David A. Aaker
Wiley, 2001
Classic and comprehensive guide to strategic planning
+ Outstanding Book
+ UK PERSPECTIVE
+ Excellent reading
+ THIS BOOK MADE ME THE BEST BRAND MANAGER IN THE COMPANY
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Images of Organization16 reviews
Gareth Morgan
Sage Publications, Inc, 1996
This book can profoundly change your thinking about orgs
+ Single Best MPA Book
+ Morgan Images of Organization
+ Most valuable read of my MBA
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Royal Canadian Air Force Exercise Plans for Physical Fitness27 reviews
Royal canadian Airforce
Fireside, 1978
Well Worth the Money
+ Old but goodie
+ Why this is out of print is beyond my comprehension
+ New DVD launced
+ It changed my life!
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Clear Leadership: How Outstanding Leaders Make Themselves Understood, Cut Through the Mush, and Help Everyone ...4 reviews
Gervase Bushe
Davies-Black Publishing, 2001
Fills a Strong Need
+ Incredibly Thought Provoking
+ Tired of office toxicity? Buy this book for the cure!
+ Solid Content Well-Presented
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The Deep Blue Sea: Rethinking the Source of Leadership6 reviews
Wilfred Drath
Jossey-Bass, 2001
He's On To Something
+ leadership and its evolving principles
+ leadership and its evolving principles
+ A must read for those struggling with leadership in this era
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Always We Begin Again: The Benedictine Way of Living12 reviews
John McQuiston II
Morehouse Publishing, 1996
I Love This Little Book
+ Always We Begin Again
+ THE HARDCOVER COMES WITH CONVENIENT RED RIBBON IMPLANTED FOR PRAYING EITHER IN CHOIR OR ON THE SUBWAY WITHOUT LOSING YOUR PLACE
+ Living Life One Day at a Time
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Leaders, Fools and Impostors: Essays on the Psychology of Leadership4 reviews
Manfred F. R. Kets De Vries
iUniverse, 2003
A great book from one of the foremost leadership specialists
+ An Invaluable Reference on Leaders and Leadership
+ Quality Delivered
+ Fascinating!
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Changing Conversations in Organizations: A Complexity Approach to Change (Complexity and Emergence ...2 reviews
Patricia Shaw
Routledge, 2002
A formal meeting will never quite be good enough ever again
+ A completely different view on the role of the change agent
I really enjoyed this book. It is very readable and very practical. I have a Masters Degree in Complexity Theory and this book beautifully complimented my understanding of the power of conversations to get to the deeper complexity of issues and the limitations of our traditional workplace ...
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Reframing Business: When the Map Changes the Landscape3 reviews
Richard Normann
Wiley, 2001
Mind shifting experience
+ 10 years ahead of its time, at least
+ An introduction to the art of 'landscaping' and 'mapping'
This is one of the most important books I've read in a long time. In actual fact we've turned into a study guide for our work in Innovation and Reframing. Looking at the other reviewers comments I'm compelled to respond.
What I took form the first reading was that; yes it's good and thought ...
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Developing Business Strategies, 6th Edition6 reviews
David A. Aaker
Wiley, 2001
Classic and comprehensive guide to strategic planning
+ Outstanding Book
+ UK PERSPECTIVE
+ Excellent reading
+ THIS BOOK MADE ME THE BEST BRAND MANAGER IN THE COMPANY
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Relational Responsibility: Resources for Sustainable Dialogue1 review
Sage Publications, Inc, 1998
Fascinating book built around an important idea
I just finished reading Sheila McNamee and Kenneth Gergen's new book, Relational Responsibility: Resources for Sustainable Dialogue. (Sage 1999). I am so impressed. This book deals with profound issues, and the authors dig deeply into the quagmire of hurt and complexity that haunt all human ...
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Images of Organization16 reviews
Gareth Morgan
Sage Publications, Inc, 1996
This book can profoundly change your thinking about orgs
+ Single Best MPA Book
+ Morgan Images of Organization
+ Most valuable read of my MBA
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Always We Begin Again: The Benedictine Way of Living12 reviews
John McQuiston II
Morehouse Publishing, 1996
I Love This Little Book
+ Always We Begin Again
+ THE HARDCOVER COMES WITH CONVENIENT RED RIBBON IMPLANTED FOR PRAYING EITHER IN CHOIR OR ON THE SUBWAY WITHOUT LOSING YOUR PLACE
+ Living Life One Day at a Time
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