Many of today s books on the tools and techniques of leadership
and management provide descriptions of long lists for use in
decision-making, leading, coaching and project management. This
book takes a completely different approach. It contests the claims
that the tools and techniques are based on evidence and explains
why human activities of leading and managing are simply not
amenable to scientific proof and consequently, why long-term
futures of organizations are unpredictable.
The book undertakes a critical exploration of just what these
tools and techniques are about; showing that while they may lead to
competent performance they cannot go further to expert performance
because expertise involves going beyond rules and procedures. Ralph
Stacey investigates the many questions that are thrown up as a
result of this new approach. Questions such as:
- How do we apply this new way of thinking?
- What are the practical tools and techniques it gives us?
- What is the role of leaders in an unpredictable world?
- How does complexity affect the way organizations are structured
and function?
This book will be relevant to students on courses and modules
that deal with leadership, decision-making and organizational
development and behaviour as well as professional leaders and
managers who want to develop their own understanding and
techniques.
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