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Author Berger, Jennifer Garvey, 1970- author.

Title Simple habits for complex times : powerful practices for leaders / Jennifer Garvey Berger and Keith Johnston
Published Stanford, California : Stanford Business Books, an imprint of Stanford University Press, 2015

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Contents Leading the possible -- Engage with complexity, but keep it simple -- Say what you think, listening to the ways you might be wrong -- Create a clear vision for an unclear future -- Make rational use of human irrationality -- Communicate your certainty about uncertainty -- Grow your people to be bigger than your problems -- Lead change as the new normal
Summary When faced with complex challenges or uncertain outcomes, many leaders believe that if they are smart enough, work hard enough, or turn to the best management tools, they will be able to find the right answer, predict and plan for the future, and break down tasks to produce controllable outcomes. But, what are leaders to do when this isn't the case?In complex situations, prediction, control, and the right answer are illusions. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all tips and tricks in pursuit of these mirages, Simple Habits for Complex Times provides three integral practices that enable leaders
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Leadership.
Management.
Complexity (Philosophy)
Organization.
Leadership
Organization and Administration
management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industrial Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management Science.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Organizational Behavior.
Organization
Complexity (Philosophy)
Leadership
Management
Form Electronic book
Author Johnston, Keith, 1955- author.
ISBN 9780804794251
0804794251