Agility.X: How Organizations Thrive in Unpredictable Times

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Synopsis
In recent years, the concept of agility has captured the executive imagination, and leaders in a variety of industries and companies of all sizes are now searching for ideas on how to effectively utilize agile thinking.

This book provides insights on agility from world-class experts on leadership, strategy and organization, alongside seasoned practitioners who have successfully implemented agility programs for companies such as Daimler, Ford Motor Company, J. W. Thompson, Siemens, and NASA. By combining theoretical expertise with a variety of managerial experiences, it provides a wide-ranging yet succinct guide for companies seeking to engage in the transformative journey towards becoming more agile. As such, it will be of great use and interest to executives in all industries, executive education participants and consultants, M.B.A. students and researchers interested in agile. Agility.X prepares leaders for managing under uncertainty and organizations for thriving in turbulent environments. Combines theoretical expertise with a variety of managerial experiences, presenting a lively, readable account for practitioners interested in learning about 'real-life' agility, backed up with substantial conceptual foundations to ignite thinking. Includes interviews with top executives from a variety of industries, giving practical insights into the ways in which executives deal with agility challenges. Combines insights from a wide range of managerial functions and perspectives, such as control, branding, and leadership, illustrating the importance of a multi-functional view of agility

Copyright:
2018

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ISBN-13:
9781108335904
Related ISBNs:
9781108424202, 9781108424202
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
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Copyrighted By:
Cambridge University Press
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Education
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Bookshare Staff
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