The Learning Paradox: Gaining Success in a World of Change

The Learning Paradox: Gaining Success in a World of Change

by JimHarris (Author)

Synopsis

The most potent catalyst in a firm's success: change In this insightful book, Jim Harris details the philosophy and specifics of creating companies that respond successfully to change. With practical advice from companies who've made resilience a corporate motto, The Learning Paradox offers insights on how to adapt to the chaotic new world of business, including how to: create, motivate, and continuously improve; create learning organizations; design systems and structures for growth; maximize shareholder value, employee security, and customer loyalty; and attract and retain the best employees. He also addresses such critical managerial issues as maintaining control, while allowing people freedom and building a positive vision of the future, even during a reorganization.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 456
Edition: Second Edition
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 11 Jan 2002

ISBN 10: 1841121894
ISBN 13: 9781841121895

Media Reviews
This is a book to make managers think about how they view the world, their organisation and their role in it. It's readable, it's entertaining, it's challenging and it's worth reading. Recommended. (Progress, June 2002)
Author Bio
Jim Harris is the Principle of Strategic Advantage, a management consulting firm specializing in strategic planning leadership development. His clients include health care organizations, government agencies and professional associations as well as firms such as General Motors, Arthur Andersen, Deloitte & Touche, Sybase, and Connaught Laboratories & Pasteur Merieux. He co-authored the Canadian national best-seller The 100 Best Companies to Work For in Canada and speaks internationally at over 70 conferences a year.