{"product_id":"managing-in-complexity-9781032334011","title":"Managing in Complexity","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChallenging traditional ways of thinking, leading, and managing based on cutting-edge research and real-world examples, this book provides an insightful and accessible perspective for leaders and managers in the 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century who seek to become more effective in an increasingly uncertain and complex world which limits their ability to get results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust how significant this is has become all too evident in the Covid-19 pandemic. Many books have been written to address these leadership and management challenges, but they are based on the premise that there are ways to simplify, organise, and control what is going on in the workplace. In our complex world this is not possible, and there are no magic tools and techniques that will ensure success. This book explains why and offers an alternative approach, incorporating social theory and the sciences of uncertainty, written in plain English by a leader with over 40 years of experience in the private, not-for-profit, and fe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I wish this book had been available when I was new to management. It is a must-read guide to ideas and concepts for leaders, with practical tips for deploying them.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Wernick\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJarislowsky Chair in Public Sector Management, University of Ottawa; 23rd Clerk of the Privy Council\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is timely. Business, policy makers, and civil society must adopt management practices that address today’s complex issues inclusively, holistically, and sustainably, as indigenous peoples are trying to teach us. Sara presents a new perspective on how we can move our country forward.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnette Verschuren, O.C., \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eChair and CEO, NRStor Inc\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Today’s leaders face highly complex and fast paced decision-making environments. Sara’s readable and informative review of leading-edge research from the University of Hertfordshire can help them to respond more effectively to the challenge of uncertain times.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHon. Scott Brison, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eVice-Chair Investment and Corporate Banking, BMO Capital Markets\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is the kind of book I want to keep on my desk. Each chapter includes terrific questions to help the reader improve their management practice in a complex world.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKim Brooks, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePresident, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction. \u003cb\u003ePart 1\u003c\/b\u003e – Managing in a Complex World. \u003cb\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/b\u003e – Why is Our World So F\u0026amp;*$#@%! Difficult? \u003cb\u003eChapter 2\u003c\/b\u003e – Taking a Social Perspective on Management.\u003cb\u003e Part 2:\u003c\/b\u003e Key Implications of Complexity Management. \u003cb\u003eChapter 3\u003c\/b\u003e – We Need To Be Both Emotionally Involved and Detached. \u003cb\u003eChapter 4\u003c\/b\u003e – Interdependence Changes Everything. \u003cb\u003eChapter 5\u003c\/b\u003e – Trust and Consequences. \u003cb\u003eChapter 6\u003c\/b\u003e – Habitus:\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eThe Way We Do Things Around Here.\u003cb\u003e Part 3:\u003c\/b\u003e Into the Weeds With Metrics and Meetings. \u003cb\u003eChapter 7\u003c\/b\u003e – Why Metrics Are Not Always Your Friend. \u003cb\u003eChapter 8\u003c\/b\u003e – Meetings, Meetings, Bloody Meetings. \u003cb\u003ePart 4:\u003c\/b\u003e Reflections and a Challenge. \u003cb\u003eChapter 9\u003c\/b\u003e – So, What Now? Bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018983801175,"sku":"9781032334011","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032334011.jpg?v=1750778910","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/managing-in-complexity-9781032334011","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}