Charles Handy (DK Business Masterminds)

Social philosopher Charles Handy is widely regarded as the chief prophet of the modern workplace. Many of his predictions have already come true, including the decline of the traditional organization and job, and the emergence of the portfolio career. In this fascinating volume, Robert Heller reveals the key ideas shaping Charles Handy's radical approach to business management, and presents a series of masterclasses that show how to apply his unique insights. Explore Handy's views on: seeing businesses as communities, the four gods of organizational culture, challenging dogma, making groups work, living by the "doughnut principle", the benefits of a horizontal career, and curing role stress. Supplying lessons from today's most celebrated and successful business thinkers, the Business Masterminds series is perfect for people hoping to advance their careers, make their own businesses grow and prosper, or achieve personal goals. In addition to providing overviews of each leader's most influential writings and speeches, each title is packed with full-color charts, diagrams, and photographs that graphically illustrate complex concepts.Robert Heller is the author of 'Charles Handy (DK Business Masterminds)', published 2001 under ISBN 9780789471581 and ISBN 0789471582.