| Leading in Times of Crisis: Navigating Through Complexity, Diversity and Uncertainty to Save Your Business Contributor(s): Dotlich, David L. (Author), Cairo, Peter C. (Author), Rhinesmith, Stephen H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 047040230X ISBN-13: 9780470402306 Publisher: Jossey-Bass OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Leadership - Business & Economics | Conflict Resolution & Mediation |
| Dewey: 658.405 |
| Series: J-B Us Non-Franchise Leadership |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.3" W x 9.1" (0.92 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is designed to help leaders apply whole leadership lessons to the fundamental leadership dilemmas that keep leaders awake at night. The models are based on the authors' personal observations of the executives they have taught and coached over the last three years through Oliver Wyman's Delta Executive Learning Center, in addition to interviews with 20 current CEOs or C-Suite leaders such as Andrea Jung, CEO of Avon; William Weldon, CEO of Johnson & Johnson; Gregg Steinhoffel; CEO of Target; Landell Hobbs, COO of Time Warner Cable; Mark Parker, CEO of Nike; Ken Lewis, CEO of Bank of America; Brenda Barnes, CEO of Sara Lee; Mindy Grossman, CEO of Home Shopping Network, Ian Cook, CEO of Colgate, John Huey, Managing Editor of Time, Inc and many others. Additional interview were conducted with twenty senior and high potential executives, drawn from all levels or large and small companies, who the authors believe are on the cutting edge in their approach to meeting business challenges. The focus is not on the substantive nature of the challenges, but on what mindsets, knowledge and skills these leaders have used to be successful. The book explores how these leaders developed their capacities for leadership and what they believe will be the key ways to prepare other leaders to meet these challenges in the future. Each section describes the challenges and includes specific tips for managing the challenges based on the interviews and research. To lead effectively in the midst of turbulence, executives at all levels need a new framework. Simple solutions or faddish approaches are blown apart by the velocity of change. The authors' research shows that using the frames ofcomplexity, diversity and uncertainty helps leaders get things done and move forward despite the turbulence. Grasping the implications and nuances of these three concepts is critical, and that is exactly what this book will help readers do. |