Edgewalkers: People And Organizations That Take Risks, Build Bridges, And Break New Ground - Rilegato

Neal, Judi

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0275989208 ISBN 13: 9780275989200

Casa editrice: Praeger Pub Text, 2006

Riassunto

In ancient cultures, each village had a shaman or medicine man who would visit the invisible world to obtain vital information, guidance, and healing for members of the tribe. These "edgewalkers" have contemporary counterparts in today's organizations--those individuals who don't fit squarely into any one box; in their metaphorical travels they interpret trends from the marketplace, translate messages across departments, and envision the future impact of today's decisions and actions. "Edgewalking" doesn't come without its own risks and challenges; these unconventional people often clash with more traditional, rule-bound colleagues, and they are often frustrated by organizational systems that emphasize quantitative results over creative impulses. And yet in today's fast-changing, diverse, and globalized business environment, organizations must recruit and support these people in order to stay competitive. Featuring colorful interviews and practical tools to gauge and manage your own edgewalking skills, Edgewalkers explores the opportunities that are created by defying formal boundaries and fostering creativity at every level of the organization.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Praeger Pub Text
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0275989208
• ISBN 13: 9780275989200
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 188