Organizing Genius: The Secrets of Creative Collaboration - Hardcover

Bennis, Warren G.; Biederman, Patricia Ward

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0201570513 ISBN 13: 9780201570519

Publisher: Perseus, 1997

Synopsis

This is a collection of stories of the critical issues of the 21st century for managers. The book focuses on collaborative advantage by turning individual talent into teamwork.

About this title

Synopsis:

This volume captures the spirit of discovery that pervades "Great Groups". It describes the free-form organization of such teams, more interested in their mission than their hierarchy. The authors discuss how "Great Groups" believe both that they're underdogs up against a powerful foe and that they're bound to succeed. The book also illuminates the roles of a "Great Group" leader as a gatherer of talent, a source of inspiration and a bridge to the outside world. Today, organizations require creative thinking from every member, not just a few. The world's complexity and pace mean that people can no longer rely on individual leaders and "Lone Rangers" to solve problems. Rather, people must learn to work together, to identify their own missions, to form their own "Great Groups". The stories and advice from the book show readers how. Warren Bennis is the author of "On Becoming a Leader", "Leaders" and "Learning to Lead".

About the Author:

Warren Bennis is Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at the University of Southern California. His books Leaders (coauthored with Burt Nanus), On Becoming a Leader and most recently Learning to Lead (also published by Nicholas Brealey) have made him the world's most respected expert on leadership. He has advised four US presidents and consults frequently with top corporations and organizations. Patricia Ward Biederman is a staff writer for the Los Angeles Times.

About this edition

• Publisher: Perseus
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0201570513
• ISBN 13: 9780201570519
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256