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This book provides a comprehensive overview, including critical aspects of and opportunities for effective sustainability management in today's unpredictable and fragile business landscapes. Presenting the outcomes of the 26th Excellence in Services International Conference, held in Paisely, UK, on August 31–September 1, 2023, the book brings together both selected research contributions and numerous best-practice examples in sustainability management. As such, it will help managers to improve their sustainability-related decision-making processes at various levels of the business ecosystem and integrate service excellence as a new way of thinking.

„Ein guter Spruch ist die Wahrheit eines ganzen Buches in einem einzigen Satz.“ (Theodor Fontane)Eine gelungene Einleitung für eine Rede, eine pointierte Aussage für eine Präsentation oder ein Paper – mit diesem Buch sind Sie immer gut gerüstet. Über 2.600 sorgfältig ausgewählte Zitate von zahlreichen Persönlichkeiten aus Management, Wissenschaft, Literatur und Politik helfen Ihnen, Ihre Gedanken auf den Punkt zu bringen. So bleiben Sie und Ihre Botschaft Ihren Zuhörern und Lesern im Gedächtnis!Die thematische Gliederung, das ausführliche Stichwortverzeichnis sowie das detaillierte Autorenverzeichnis ermöglichen Ihnen das Finden der passenden Sentenz.

„Ein guter Spruch ist die Wahrheit eines ganzen Buches in einem einzigen Satz.“ (Theodor Fontane)Eine gelungene Einleitung für eine Rede, eine pointierte Aussage für eine Präsentation oder ein Paper – mit diesem Buch sind Sie immer gut gerüstet. Über 2.600 sorgfältig ausgewählte Zitate von zahlreichen Persönlichkeiten aus Management, Wissenschaft, Literatur und Politik helfen Ihnen, Ihre Gedanken auf den Punkt zu bringen. So bleiben Sie und Ihre Botschaft Ihren Zuhörern und Lesern im Gedächtnis!Die thematische Gliederung, das ausführliche Stichwortverzeichnis sowie das detaillierte Autorenverzeichnis ermöglichen Ihnen das Finden der passenden Sentenz.

„Ein guter Spruch ist die Wahrheit eines ganzen Buches in einem einzigen Satz.“ (Theodor Fontane)Eine gelungene Einleitung für eine Rede, eine pointierte Aussage für eine Präsentation oder ein Paper – mit diesem Buch sind Sie immer gut gerüstet. Über 2.600 sorgfältig ausgewählte Zitate von zahlreichen Persönlichkeiten aus Management, Wissenschaft, Literatur und Politik helfen Ihnen, Ihre Gedanken auf den Punkt zu bringen. So bleiben Sie und Ihre Botschaft Ihren Zuhörern und Lesern im Gedächtnis!Die thematische Gliederung, das ausführliche Stichwortverzeichnis sowie das detaillierte Autorenverzeichnis ermöglichen Ihnen das Finden der passenden Sentenz.

This book is a reference for continuous improvement project (CIP) leaders/facilitators in manufacturing and service organizations, students (undergraduate and graduate), academics responsible for managing senior projects (Capstone Projects) and teaching quality courses, and researchers interested in how organizations could produce more effective and efficient continuous improvement initiatives and projects. The authors collected and analyzed information and results from CIPs they facilitated or co-advised, such as the improvement of the service level in a bottle manufacturing organization, reduction of changeover in a brewery manufacturing organization, reduction of ambulance response time, and reduction of scrap in a steel transformation manufacturing organization. Many of the CIPs were previously part of award-winning white papers documenting critical improvements.Throughout this book, readers will learn: different types of CIPs metrics to identify successful CIPs the 53 factors related to CIPs success how to manage CIPs behaviors to achieve outstanding results from CIPs. Three of the chapters are supplemented with three or more case studies. In addition, the final chapter includes a list of behaviors expected from directors, continuous improvement managers, CIP leaders/facilitators, and CIP team members to obtain the major benefits from CIPs.

Advances in the Technology of Managing People: Contemporary Issues in Business presents a wide ranging examination of emerging technological trends in the workplace. Using a combination of research study results, case studies, literature reviews, and conceptual papers, the book examines contemporary issues and emerging trends within management technology. Each chapter focuses on a different technological issue or trend within business management from a variety of perspectives, including management, HR, ethical, and organizational behavior viewpoints. Issues explored in the book include: Workplace Productivity with Balanced Scorecard Actions Managing Emerging Technology and Organization with Agility Freelance Economy E-Mentoring 2.0 Virtual Team Success with the Power of Technology Advancements Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace Ambient Intelligence Changes the Office Environment Disruptive Innovations and Blockchain Quantum Leadership. Pamela Ann Gordon and Julie A Overbey curate an excellent reference for research scholars, practitioners, and organizational leaders seeking to understand the impact of technology on contemporary organizations.

This volume continues to advance both global leadership research and practice by bridging and integrating conceptual, empirical and practitioner perspectives to provide a deeper understanding of this rapidly growing field of study. Part I presents innovative foundational research on global leadership processes, systematic bibliometric literature reviews, and a holistic approach to talent selection. Part II, the Practitioner's Corner, contains papers submitted in response to our call for global leadership development in university settings. The editors conclude with directions for future research as well as benchmarks for university global leadership programs and study abroad initiatives.This volume is a wonderful primer for anyone tasked with designing and assessing global leadership development programs for students. The Advances in Global Leadership series, with its finger firmly on the pulse of this exciting field, is a must-read book for scholars and practitioners alike.

This book discusses the concepts of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) that are the core of various paradigms used in strategic management to understand competitive advantage as well as flexibility in organizational boundaries. It serves as a valuable reference resource in the area of VUCA markets. An increase in the levels and types of uncertainty has important implications potentially for the durability of a company's advantages, the way firms learn and adapt, approaches for managing innovation and knowledge, and the attractiveness of different strategies and organizational models. In today's world, strategic flexibility in VUCA is essential for business leaders to sustain market advantage and attain a clear vision amid the chaos. Business leaders who stay focused and are aware of external volatility as the prevalent characteristic are successful, while those who are not flexible in this VUCA world and lock themselves into fixed positions lose out.The book includes empirical and conceptual research papers along with case studies and models discussing strategies for emerging markets in volatile and uncertain environments. It also covers a variety of issues, including innovation, people and processes, financial management, and leadership and strategies in VUCA markets. Apart from research fraternity and academia, the contents of the book will be useful for practitioners as well as industry watchers.

a curated collection of easily readable summaries of recent academic research papers from the world's leading business schools on Strategic Leadership, Corporate Culture and Performance, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Operations, Leaders'Behaviour and Development, Networks and Communications, Customer Focus, and Governance, Risk and CSR.

a curated collection of easily readable summaries of recent academic research papers from the world's leading business schools on governance, risk and CSR

a curated collection of easily readable summaries of recent academic research papers from the world's leading business schools on networks and communications

a curated collection of easily readable summaries of recent academic research papers from the world's leading business schools on customer focus

a curated collection of easily readable summaries of recent academic research papers from the world's leading business schools on innovation and entrepreneurship

a curated collection of easily readable summaries of recent academic research papers from the world's leading business schools on strategy and operations

a curated collection of easily readable summaries of recent academic research papers from the world's leading business schools on corporate culture and performance

a curated collection of easily readable summaries of recent academic research papers from the world's leading business schools on Strategic Leadership

This book provides a conceptual framework for systemic flexibility and business agility, drawing on a basis of research/case applications in various types of flexibility and agility in business. The selected papers address a variety of issues concerning the theme of systemic flexibility and business agility and are organized into following five parts: (i) Systemic and Strategic Flexibility; (ii) Information and Business Agility; (iii) Flexibility, Innovation and Business Excellence; (iv) Flexibility in Value and Supply Chains; and(v) Financial Flexibility and Mergers & Acquisitions.Flexibility and agility in business are emerging as key dimensions of business excellence that encompass the requirements of both choice and speed. The two concepts, flexibility and agility, have been used in multiple ways and often interchangeably, both in literature and in practice. The growing need for flexibility/agility in business can be seen from reactive as well as proactive perspectives. A business enterprise is expected to possess reactive flexibility/ agility (as adaptability and responsiveness) in order to cope with the changing and uncertain business environment. It may also endeavor to intentionally generate flexibility/agility as a strategic change in a variety of ways, such as leadership change, reengineering, innovation in products and processes, use of information and communication technology, and learning orientation.

Entrepreneurship is a powerful force for change and innovation; you can be a part of it. This open access book is your key to unlocking your potential as an entrepreneur and impacting the world through your actions. Written by experienced startup guides and backed by rigorous academic research, this book takes you through the essential steps along your entrepreneurial journey. This unique mix of theory and practical advice you can apply equips you to master your entrepreneurial journey. From developing your idea to validating it and creating real-world impact, the authors provide you with the tools, methods, and heuristics you need to succeed. Whether you're just starting or looking to take your entrepreneurial skills to the next level, this book is your ultimate guide. With its practical, actionable advice and real-world examples, it is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to make a difference and leave their mark on the world. So what are you waiting for? Start your entrepreneurial journey today!

This book lays the groundwork for a relational theory of the firm as a network of stakeholder resources and interests. Drawing on the author's earlier publications on relational economics as the political economy of a global cooperative economy or stakeholder capitalism, it explores the governance and managerial implications of a relational economy for firms, while also critically revisiting the traditional and resource-based view of the firm. In turn, it explains concepts such as relational governance, relational costs, relational spaces, rent from cooperation, and shared value creation, as well as a dynamic and process-oriented relational business model. The book discusses the epistemological and methodological prerequisites of a relational theory of the firm and addresses their theoretical taxonomy. A relational theory of the firm is a work in progress; the book represents an invitation to join this theoretical and empirical undertaking.

In diesem Open-Access-Buch wird basierend auf dem Modell des „Dynamic Capability View“ - Ansatzes, der die Anpassungsfähigkeit von Unternehmen betont, mittels Mixed-Methods-Ansatzes ein praxisrelevantes Modell zur Implementierung von Strategischem Trendmanagement entwickelt, das den gängigen Innovationsprozess um strategische Trendarbeit erweitert und interne Unternehmensebenen mit dem externen Umfeld verknüpft. Die Volatilität der Märkte macht das Geschäftsumfeld des Handelssektors anspruchsvoll und wettbewerbsintensiv. Strategisches Vorausschauen wird entscheidend, um zukünftige Herausforderungen zu antizipieren und Trends in verwertbare Erkenntnisse für die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit zu übersetzen. Strategisches Trendmanagement bietet einen methodischen Ansatz, der Unternehmen hierbei unterstützt.

Organizations of all kinds create a sense of purpose and sometimes incomparable performance that individuals cannot achieve alone. This textbook examines the developments and changes that organizations should make in order to be successful in today's complex organizational environment. The authors explain various models and concepts of organizational design, highlight the important role played by agile management and self-organization and reflect on the consequences these concepts have for practical organizational work. The necessary organizational development can only be meaningfully and successfully implemented with consideration of the existing corporate culture and knowledge of the fundamentals of knowledge management, so these are also taught in the textbook. The overarching goal of organizational design is to promote the organization's resilience to crises. After laying the foundations for this, the penultimate chapter is dedicated to the aspect of resilience, followed by an outlook for the future. The didactic structure of the textbook includes learning objectives, practical examples and case studies as well as learning comprehension questions and the opportunity to test your own knowledge with the Springer Nature Flashcards. This textbook has been recommended and developed for university courses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

An inspiring new exploration of how to maximize your life, your work, and your productivity In Reclaim the Moment: Seven Strategies to Build A Better Now, internationally recognized speaker and author Greg Bennick delivers a practical and inspiring take on improving focus and enhancing peak performance for individuals and teams. The approach is fun and energetic, offering fresh ideas for generating authentic motivation. In the book, you'll find hands-on advice on how to revitalize and energize both yourself and your team using the author's unique combination of seven time-tested, and thoroughly researched, principles. From the alluring idea to “Keep Your Eyes on the Knife” as a reminder about the importance of focus, to a call to “Leap Into the Dark” as a guide to explore creative leadership and explore new ideas, to an invitation on “Start a Reverberation Effect™” as a means of amplifying your vision, the book offers solid approaches for peak performance. You'll discover how to strengthen teams, lead with direction, and to escape pessimism and self-doubt as you and the people around you learn to Build a Better Now. You'll also find: Personal and true stories drawn from the author's remarkable life and career Evidence-backed insights taken from contemporary sociology, cultural anthropology, and futurist literature Strategies to encourage the taking of joyful risks and increasing the amount of laughter and happiness in your life and the lives of the people you encounter Perfect for executives, managers, directors, and other business leaders, Reclaim The Moment is also a must-read resource for anyone seeking to build genuine inspiration, productivity, and connection in themselves and in the teams they work with.

Leaders ask questions. Rebellious leadership is about asking the right ones, such as'who needs to act'and'what needs to be done to make this better'.In the aftermath of the global pandemic, everything has changed, and the fault lines of leadership were exposed. No area remains untouched. Government, education, health care social media, public, private and third sectors have all shifted. The failures of leadership demand a reimagining of how we will move ahead. Yet, it's not all doom and gloom. There is a way forward. Leadership expert, Chris Lewis, and business coach, Inez Robinson-Odom, address the challenges facing leaders today. This is not just theory. The lessons they teach come from working together in a commercially successful global enterprise, specializing in campaigns for commercial and community causes. The Silent Rebellion highlights the leaders of those communities and how they make a difference as modern leaders. The Silent Rebellion shows you how to be a different sort of leader. It considers the lessons of history and how they inform the future. Taking inspiration from unexpected places and unique figures such as Pauli Murray, Thomas Aquinas, George Washington Carver and Rene Descartes, you'll learn what it means to be a modern leader. The book also uses QR codes to link videos and examples of related content to bring the material to life.

​Das Herausgeberwerk beinhaltet interdisziplinäre Beiträge zur Erforschung der Beziehung zwischen Individuum und Arbeitswelt und geht dabei insbesondere auf die Rolle von Individuen in der digitalen Arbeitswelt ein. Die Autorinnen und Autoren thematisieren in ihren Beiträgen die vielfachen Facetten neuer digitaler Arbeitswelten und setzen diese Aspekte in Beziehung zu der übergeordneten Frage, wie sich Beziehungen zwischen Individuum und Organisation völlig neu gestalten. Die Beiträge klären und diskutieren zunächst arbeitswissenschaftliche Grundlagen vor dem Hintergrund der Digitalisierung und thematisieren Fragen und Herausforderungen an den Begriff der Arbeit: Wie wandelt sich der Arbeitsbegriff durch die Digitalisierung und welche Erweiterungen und Neukonzeptionen des Arbeitsbegriffs werden erforderlich? Anschließend werden ausgewählte Herausforderungen und Chancen bei der Gestaltung von Arbeitswelten vorgestellt.

The book presents a model for assessing and systematically improving corporate agility in businesses. Agility enhances a company's responsiveness, innovative capacity, and resilience in crises, thereby creating an important success factor for businesses. For the successful implementation of an agile transformation, it is particularly important to proceed in a structured manner and accompany the transformation with professional expertise. With the INSERT Framework, a novel maturity and procedural model has been developed, which guides you step by step towards higher corporate agility. This framework prevents typical mistakes and risks of the agile transformation and optimizes success factors by utilizing best practices. Content Agile working methods as a success factor in modern corporate strategies The four maturity levels of corporate agility The phased model of the INSERT Framework: Initiation, Preparation, Execution

Der zweite Band des Praxisbuches „Strategiewerkzeuge aus der Praxis“ stellt wirksame Instrumente für die Optionenfindung, Strategieentwicklung und Umsetzungssicherung vor. Es bietet vertieftes Anwendungswissen und konkrete Anleitungen mit denen die Optionen-, Strategie- und Umsetzungsphasen systematisch, zielgerichtet und aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven heraus gestaltet werden können. Die dargelegten Instrumente zielen auf die effektive Stärkung und den Aufbau von Wettbewerbsvorteilen ab, welche die Voraussetzung für die langfristige Lebensfähigkeit und eine attraktive Rentabilität des Unternehmens sind. Die strukturierte und vertiefende Darstellung der einzelnen Instrumente ermöglicht es dem Anwender zu beurteilen, welches Tool für die Suche, Bewertung und Priorisierung strategischer Alternativen sowie für die Entwicklung schlagkräftiger Strategien in der spezifischen Situation Erfolg verspricht. Die Kapitel sind so angelegt, dass für jedes Instrument der Schritt vom Wissen über die Anwendung hin zum Nutzen durch Praxisbeispiele vollzogen werden kann. Das Buch richtet sich an Führungskräfte, Mitarbeiter strategischer Fachbereiche, Studenten, Forscher und alle, die sich mit strategischen Fragestellungen auseinandersetzen und ihre Methodenkompetenz wirksam steigern wollen.Der Inhalt Produkt-Markt-Matrix, Wettbewerbsmatrix, Optionen-Box, Merger & Akquisition-Filter, Substitutionszeitkurve, Länderfilter, OptionenportfolioGeschäftsfeldstrategie, Funktionalstrategie, Szenariotechnik, Strategiekarte und Balanced Scorecard, KooperationsstrategieStrategisches Frühwarninformationssystem, Maßnahmencontrolling

History is full of examples of how the skilful use of language is a fundamental aspect of charismatic leadership. Traditionally, this phenomenon has been studied focusing on oratory skills. The book argues that the relationship between a leader and a follower has points of similarity to that which exists between a writer and a reader, and that in each case, former party is the agenda setter, but satisfactory outcomes require a mutual endeavor. Given that scholarly writing about management and organizations is inevitably a mix of the presentation of empirical truths and value judgements, the ability to engage the reader intellectually and emotionally is critical in the successful dissemination of disciplinary knowledge and belief claims. The book proposes a multi-faceted construct of textual charisma which is created through the use of metaphors, stories and personal accounts as well as the ancient construct of pistis and the contemporary notion of metadiscourse. The proposed framework provides guidance for management and organization studies'authors seeking to present themselves as convincing and engaging writers.Chapter 1 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

With the parallel expansion of both leadership research and the use of ventriloquism within communication studies, this book addresses the lack of connection between the two, arguing that ventriloquial analyses can add significant insights to leadership research and that leadership research can be a fruitful avenue of inquiry.Focusing on the ventriloquial approach to organising originating from the Montreal School, which emphasizes the analyses of “actions through which someone or something makes someone or something else say or do things”, the book offers a new and exciting way of looking at the materiality of leadership. Drawing on ventriloquial analyses of naturally-occurring workplace interaction; interviews with key organisational players; and training sessions about leadership, the author posits that other-than-human actants affect many areas of leadership and organisational communication.Offering fresh insight into leadership practice, this book will be an essential read for scholars and students of organisational communication, leadership, and management.

Stiftungen stehen heute vor vielfältigen Herausforderungen, z.B. durch die zunehmende Digitalisierung und Globalisierung, und müssen Themen wie Nachhaltigkeit, Klimaschutz und Diversität in die eigene Arbeit integrieren. Diese und weitere interessante Aspekte diskutieren über 40 namhafte Expert:innen in den beiden Teilen des vorliegenden Herausgeberbandes. So beschäftigen sich die Autor:innen des ersten Teils mit den Rahmenbedingungen, unter denen das aktuelle und zukünftige Stiftungshandeln stattfindet, sowie mit strategisch-konzeptionellen Überlegungen und Instrumenten. Die Themen der Case Studies und Erfahrungsberichte des zweiten Teils reichen von Förderentscheidungen und Förderinstrumenten, über Softwareeinführung in Stiftungen, das Onboarding von neuen Mitarbeiter:innen bis hin zu Change-Prozessen unter erschwerten Bedingungen. Diese Themenbreite macht das Fachbuch auch zu einem wichtigen Fundus für alle, die in den entsprechenden Fach- und Themenbereichen studieren, als Wissenschaftler:innen forschen oder sich an Institutionen wie der Deutschen Stiftungsakademie weiterbilden.

This book provides an extensive overview of family business-related topics such as context and uniqueness, lifecycle and ownership configurations, conflict management, corporate governance, succession challenges, internationalization, innovation, and socioemotional wealth. Each chapter features clear learning objectives, key concepts and terminology, and dedicated case studies to demonstrate the main messages. The book not only considers the day-to-day dynamics in family businesses but also places substantial emphasis on the entrepreneurial skills needed for these businesses to survive and thrive, today and tomorrow. In addition, it elaborates and discusses a number of best practice examples, which offer valuable guidance not only for scholars but also for students who wish to study these challenges. This new edition includes new topics, such as open innovation, sustainable and green family entrepreneurship, digital aspects in the family business, estate planning, and strategic HR. Specially curated case studies, and additional tasks and activities for classrooms will be particularly useful for MBA students and lecturers.

What capabilities do leaders need to effectively navigate the complexities of today's digital, dynamic, disruptive landscape? Drawing on groundbreaking research, this book explores how leaders shape a philosophy for human-centered organisations aligned with Generations Y and Z values, steering towards agile, innovative, and regenerative leadership. Based on over two decades of experience in leadership development in global corporations and academia, the author provides an innovative framework for future-fit leadership development. This practical framework supports you to: Identify core capabilities for leading a multigenerational workforce through digital transformation. Evaluate personal leadership strengths and development potential. Foster future-fit leadership within teams and across the organisation. Lead organisational transformation through the development of future-fit leadership. In a world of constant change, future-fit leadership becomes the cornerstone of sustainable success. These leaders, possessing vision, adaptability, and resilience, navigate complexities to create thriving organisations. Prioritising agility, future-fit leaders foster responsiveness and continuous learning. Nurturing diversity and inclusivity, they unlock collective intelligence, fueling creativity and sustainable innovation. Beyond profits, they recognise the broader impact of their organisations, adopting a values-driven, long-term perspective that integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations. Future-Fit Leadership – A Guidebook for Today's Dynamic, Digital Environment is a valuable resource for business leaders, HR professionals, and educators. It provides practical techniques, real-world examples, and guidance to boost organisational performance and cultivate future-fit leadership for transformative success. The book comprises insightful interviews from leaders at Siemens, HP, Daiichi-Sankyo, and Twente University.

Take ownership of your work and unleash the power of agency in your organization!To help give employees the power, influence, and voice necessary to truly excel in their workplace, organizational development experts Miller and Katz reveal the importance of agency and offer practical advice on how to achieve it.With more knowledge workers entering the workplace, many are being stifled by traditional employee-manager relationships that hamper their ability to fully contribute and feel engaged at work. And in a constantly changing and competitive world of work, organizations must evolve to keep up with worker satisfaction or else face a decrease in performance and loss in talent.The solution? Enabling your employees to exercise their individual agency in the workplace. Through an actionable roadmap that highlights common pitfalls and practical steps necessary for establishing a culture of greater agency, this book will provide individuals, teams, managers, and leaders with concrete ways to clarify their current level of agency and identifies specific actions they can take to exercise greater agency.

The goal of Lean is to identify and eliminate nonessential and non-value-adding steps in business processes to streamline operations, improve quality, and gain customer loyalty. Implementation of Lean technologies for many prestigious Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller companies has netted larger profit margins, higher-quality products and services, improved employee engagement, increased customer satisfaction, and lower operating costs. The return on investment regarding Lean initiatives has been stellar. This book introduces basic Lean rules and principles in a variety of simulated case studies drawn from the author's professional experiences as a Lean coach, trainer, and manager. In each instance, the author presents a different scenario for implementing Lean technologies.In this book, you will learn about:– Lean thinking– Lean mindset– The 4 Lean rules and 5 Lean principles– The Lean transformation roadmap– Lean leadership– Five common Lean pitfalls and how to avoid them– Kaizen workshops– Daily improvements and Kata

Die Abhandlung befasst sich mit den Grundzügen der Konstruktion einer Theorie der strategischen Führung fortschrittsfähiger Genossenschaften. Ausgangspunkt der Überlegungen ist die Annahme, dass Genossenschaften entwicklungsfähige Organisationen sind, die sich in einem fortlaufenden Prozess höherentwickeln können. Der Gipfel der Höherentwicklung wird dabei in der kontrafaktischen Gestalt der fortschrittsfähigen Genossenschaft gesehen. Das Leitbild der fortschrittsfähigen Genossenschaft ist der Ansatz zu einer konkreten Utopie, die Möglichkeiten der Evolution aufzeigt und Transformationspotentiale für das Gemeinwohl entfaltet. Um in die Richtung des Leitbildes der fortschrittsfähigen Genossenschaft evolvieren zu können, bedarf es einer strategischen Führung, die die langfristige Richtung einer Genossenschaft und ihrer Aufgabenumwelt moderiert und steuert.

We live in uncertain times propelled by complex systems, climate change and the use of technology which possess various threats. At times of crisis, leadership that permits quick reactions to the changing organisational environment becomes necessary. However, there has been limited studies that provide a road map of leading during a crisis. What is required of leaders during a crisis? How can you develop the required leadership expertise during such turbulent periods? What are the challenges leaders will have to combat? Through this book, these questions are answered.It is no exaggeration therefore to claim that this book opens a new chapter as it seeks to advance discussions about how to lead during crisis. Drawing on empirical and conceptual evidence from the perspective of renowned authors in leadership research, it offers a robust and engaging overview of the field of leadership and leadership development in turbulent and dynamic environments. The chapters in the book support the personal and professional development of aspiring and experienced leaders and managers. The readers will be able to display critical awareness of current developments in both the theory and practice of leadership and leadership development and its importance in modern organisations.

Dramatic changes in the business world are creating new opportunities for personalized experiences. With no fixed pathways towards success, maneuvering the complexity of this new environment calls for further immersion into that which energizes and empowers you. This book is a journey through inner experiences, emotional development, and the dynamics that shape one's worldview, values, and guided actions, creating a foundation for a purposeful and satisfying career.Wagner Denuzzo, a Latino immigrant from Brazil, became a licensed psychotherapist and later held global executive roles in Fortune 500 companies. His experiences allow him to establish connections between psychology and workplace social dynamics, as well as the unique experiences of individuals navigating rigidly hierarchical businesses. At its heart, the book shows that leadership skills are vital for all members of the organization—from individual contributors to executives—to prepare them well for the new era of work.Denuzzo helps the reader understand the “Essential Leadership Expressions” required for a balanced life, integrating character, community, and career. It is particularly relevant for the early-in-career individual entering a transformed world of work, experiencing historic technological advancements and a global economy that must address ESG and global social concerns, while satisfying shareholders and customers.LEADING TO SUCCEED is a must read for members of the new workforce. It defines the key leadership skills imperative for success in tomorrow's workplace, independently from positions, roles, and titles within an organization.Organizational leaders will benefit from learning to understand the human dynamics in workplace performance, and HR practitioners will enhance their understanding of the employee experience, allowing them to address situations with greater empathy and compassion.

“An essential guide for anyone committed to inspiring and achieving greatness with authenticity.” —Dr. Jennifer Brown, CEO of NorthStar Consulting In Lead Boldly, peak performance coach Hugh Blane shares his three guiding principles for converting human potential into inspired performance. He does this by providing a detailed road map for transforming a leader's results at work and home in unprecedented ways. Lead Boldly makes the compelling case that there are vast levels of untapped potential in every corner and cubicle of organizations. Because of unparalleled stress, burnout, disengagement, and continual distraction, employers are sitting on a treasure trove of potential but have, until Lead Boldly, lacked the keys to developing the mindset and skill set to unlock it. Every successful leader can identify the one person in their life who coached them to achieve greatness, a level of greatness they thought impossible. Lead Boldly provides readers with a step-by-step process to become the person known for coaching others to greatness. The process Hugh Blane presents will challenge you, encourage you, and, at times, mystify you, but ultimately it will catapult you to achieve unparalleled accomplishments. “Hugh's understanding of peak performance is a force to be reckoned with in the field of professional development.” —Mike Rice, CEO (Retired) of BioLife Solutions

By delivering kindness every day at all levels of your organization and to all your customers, you will earn dedicated employees and repeat customers—and, ultimately, profitability.This step-by-step guide details an approach to leadership focused on caring about the well-being of others.As founder and executive chairman of MarineMax and with kindness as his True North, William H. McGill Jr. helped transform the company from a small disparate group of boat dealers into a highly profitable $2 billion global conglomerate. In Relentless Caring, McGill shares what he's learned about how to truly care about others 24/7 and generate solid profits at the same time. Readers will learn:Why having the right people in the right jobs mattersHow to find the right team members and take care of them and their families, including providing high-quality, low-cost health careWhy long-term thinking is essential for successWhy persistence, consistency, and risk are essential for growthWhy investing in basic tools like personality profiling and a structured hiring and promotions system contribute to making the right decisionsRelentless Caring is a practical playbook for “managing from the heart”—tirelessly delivering goodness and kindness to your team members and to customers to build strong loyalties that can buoy your organization even in the most challenging economic waters.

This book offers a new perspective on change projects in organizations. While traditional approaches of analysis, planning, and implementation can be too slow and unsatisfactory in dynamic environments, this book introduces a context-oriented, dynamic approach that seamlessly integrates technology, processes, and people into the organizational framework. Drawing from organizational theory, it prioritizes both the formal and informal aspects of an organization's structure and culture, and emphasizes the emotional side of change. It provides practical guidance on using emotion concepts to facilitate change in a positive way, and covers key supporting technologies, communication strategies, and human resource considerations. In addition to describing the approach, the book provides helpful tips on selecting the right consultants and embedding change know-how for future initiatives. It is an indispensable resource for anyone leading a change project or looking to improve their organization's ability to adapt. So why settle for a traditional approach when you can achieve meaningful change through a dynamic, context-oriented approach?

In this book, readers will discover how Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) unlock a company's full potential by providing a transformative framework that clarifies strategic tasks and fosters transparent communication throughout the organization. Aligning mission statements with goals and key metrics, OKRs drive exceptional performance. Built around two fundamental questions—Where does the company want to go? How does it get there?—OKRs infuse purpose and direction. Goals inspire and motivate, while key results provide measurable milestones for self-organized achievement. Harnessing the power of the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® method, the book guides facilitators and teams through defining, implementing, and evaluating OKRs with creativity and collaboration. It emphasizes leveraging the collective knowledge and experience of the team to set achievable objectives and drive tangible results. Whether one is a facilitator or a team member, the book advocates for a hands-on approach to OKRs. With practical manuals and proven strategies, organizations can accelerate change and foster a culture of success. Welcome to a new era of structured, speedy, and enjoyable goal-setting.

The book is intended to focus the engineer or technically minded individual on key aspects of their organization and how they can leverage their position to make a positive impact. The author explains why it is critical that the technically minded individual is aware of their corporate environment and how they and their organization fit within the organizational structure. Technical knowledge is just one component of success for engineers. The book provides readers with the tools to understand where they fit in with their organizations and what they can do to support corporate objectives. This book will address topics including gaining a big picture of an organization, defining what a specific organization does, understanding goals and objectives to align management strategies, budgeting, role in the supply chain, engineering career paths, and the importance of innovation.

The case studies in this Volume 2 book support the premise that organizational policies are what ensure institutionalization and sustainability of futures thinking in corporations, non-profits, and educational institutions. Futures thinking here reflects a systems approach utilized by organizational leaders to observe and interpret signals of change or disruption, identify trigger points of impact, employ foresight methodologies to build scenarios of the future and plan action, and then ultimately translate/actualize the most viable scenarios into successful business outcomes. What is new in the field of futures thinking today is not the general source of change (i.e., technology, globalization, and workforce well-being), but the tumultuous level of disruption occurring due to three phenomena—explosive use of social media, shift in great wealth, and government instability. Scholars and practitioners alike will find the case studies in this book provide nuanced insights into such disruptions, as well as discussion of best practices to ensure successful business solutions.

Drawing on research into leadership and emotional intelligence, this updated second edition presents a framework that can lead to effective change implementation. It reflects on more recent arguments, research and changes in the areas of leadership and change, such as relational leadership, shared leadership, and the significant role of purpose beyond profit. Two new chapters explore the dark side of leadership and mindful leadership.Set against a backdrop of increasing complexity, the book responds to the need for organisations to continuously change and transform and book addresses the real challenges of effective implementation. Exploring these concepts at individual, team and organizational levels, this book recognises the complexity of the topic and combines rigour with relevance to underpin the framework with empirical evidence.

In today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world, the challenges faced by individuals, teams, and organizations are more pressing than ever. The persistent global tragedies and instabilities demand a new approach to leadership—one that goes beyond traditional models to address the complexities of a multicultural and multigenerational workforce. The need for resilience has never been more urgent as we grapple with the aftermath of a pandemic and the ever-evolving landscape of work. The book titled Resilience of Multicultural and Multigenerational Leadership and Workplace Experience dives deep into the heart of the issue, highlighting the importance of cultivating resilience as a dynamic ability. It serves as a call to action for individuals and leaders to fortify their resilience, transforming it from a mere survival mechanism into a strategic advantage that propels individuals and organizations towards success. The core objective of Resilience of Multicultural and Multigenerational Leadership and Workplace Experience is to offer various solutions to the challenges posed by the contemporary business environment. Grounded in both theoretical and empirical research, the book aims to provide a guide for scholars and professionals navigating the complexities of leadership in a multicultural context. By delving into the strategic role of resilient leadership across various organizational levels, the book equips its readers with the tools and insights needed to not only face these challenges but emerge stronger. The target audience for this book caters to professionals and researchers across various business and management disciplines. It addresses the needs of scholars, practitioners, and leaders alike, providing valuable insights for those concerned with organizational development, leadership, and psychology. It covers a diverse spectrum of topics, from business administration in multicultural businesses to the psychological aspects of stress management. By presenting a multidisciplinary approach, the book serves as a comprehensive resource for navigating the challenges of the post-pandemic multigenerational workplace. Whether you are a scholar, practitioner, graduate student, or seasoned leader, this publication is a vital tool for enhancing leadership dynamics and promoting resilience in multicultural organizations.

„Ist unser Unternehmen optimal für zukünftige Entwicklungen aufgestellt?“, „Gelingt es uns, die wesentlichen Transformationen im Umfeld zu erkennen und mitzuprägen?“, „Sind wir fähig, Innovationen für eine noch unbekannte Welt zu entwickeln?“ – diese und ähnliche Fragen beschäftigen Führungskräfte, da sie für die Zukunftsfähigkeit einer Organisation von hoher Relevanz sind.Der Blick in die Zukunft ist ungewiss, herausfordernd und für jedes Unternehmen höchst individuell. Umso offener, positiver und konstruktiver Menschen und Organisationen auf das Morgen blicken, desto größer unsere Handlungsspielräume. Jedes Unternehmen, das den Anspruch stellt, die Zukunft aktiv mitgestalten zu wollen, braucht einen weitblickenden Prozess, der nutzerorientierte Innovationsmodelle um die Entwicklung von Zukunftsbildern erweitert.Das vorliegende Buch bietet einen neuen, zukunftsorientierten Innovationsansatz, der das klassische nutzerorientierte Innovationsmodell fortentwickelt und um die Zukunftsperspektive erweitert. Die Autorin erläutert anschaulich, wie die Auseinandersetzung mit wünschenswerten Zukünften die Innovationsarbeit in Unternehmen wesentlich bereichern kann und stellt ein Modell vor, das bekannte Innovationsprozesse um das Explorieren von Trends, das Formulieren von Visionen und das proaktive Entwickeln von Strategien ergänzt.Ausgewählte Fallbeispiele von Unternehmen zeigen, wie individuell und vielschichtig die Gestaltung der Unternehmenszukunft in der Praxis aussehen kann. Sie dienen damit als Inspiration für den eigenen Umgang in der Innovationsarbeit. Mit Beiträgen von:Barbara BoucekThomas FrauscherMarkus KretschmerChristopher LindingerSandra MagerMartina MaraAndrea MassimianiElisabeth SpitzenbergerPatricia Wiendl-Stark

Dieses Buch beleuchtet das Themenfeld New Work und setzt sich mit den Herausforderungen auseinander, denen Tourismusunternehmen auf dem Weg in eine sich verändernde Arbeitswelt begegnen. Der Sammelband analysiert zentrale Handlungsfelder und entwickelt konkrete Handlungsstrategien für Leadership-Ansätze und Human Resources Management im Tourismus. Fallstudien und Interviews aus der Unternehmenspraxis tragen dazu bei, Unternehmensentscheidungen vor dem Hintergrund wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse kritisch zu reflektieren. Die Leserinnen und Leser erhalten somit einen systematischen und umfassenden Einblick in die Thematik und zahlreiche Impulse für die erfolgreiche Gestaltung neuer Arbeitswelten im Tourismus. Das Buch richtet sich an Entscheiderinnen und Entscheider, Personalverantwortliche und Studierende im Tourismus sowie an ein interessiertes Fachpublikum aus Wissenschaft und Praxis.

Culture change in four steps!This extraordinary and well-illustrated book offers you valuable insights and tools for the four iterative phases of cultural change. It serves as a reference and shows you how large-scale change happens through viral change.It offers valuable insights and combines important findings from applied psychology, case studies and practical instructions for action with valuable insights from behavioral economics and neuroscience. ContentsConcrete tools for the four iterative phases of cultural changePractical case studies from the corporate world, including digital change and New WorkIn-depth background knowledge on behavioral and mindset changeTips for culture change agents on how to use emotional intelligence and mindfulness to build resilience and master change in the face of resistanceHelpful didactics through illustrations, summaries, checklists of success factors, background,reflection and exercise boxesTarget groupsExecutives, human resources professionals, people from organizational development, consultants in startups, mid-sized companies and global international corporations as well as public organizationsAuthorsDr. Svea von Hehn has been working internationally as a management consultant (including for McKinsey & Company) since 1999. She holds a PhD in Psychology, is a multi-certified systemic coach and is a partner at RETURN ON MEANING.Nils I. Cornelissen has been working internationally as a management consultant (including for McKinsey & Company) since 2003. He holds a degree in Communications and a master's degree in Psychology and Sociology. He is a certified coach as well as a facilitator and partner at RETURN ON MEANING.Claudia Braun has been working internationally as a management consultant (including for McKinsey & Company) since 2007. She holds a degree inInternational Business Administration, a Master of Public Administration, a Master of Public Policy as well as various certifications. She is a partner at RETURN ON MEANING.The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.

In the evolving landscape of leadership, factors from both environmental and cultural dimensions play a crucial role. In the contemporary era of digitalisation and globalisation, the impact on leadership has expanded significantly. This places greater pressure on leaders to succeed. The integration of technology and knowledge management adds complexity, demanding not only effectiveness but also cultural adaptability for navigating digital organisational changes.Effective leadership prerequisites endure, regardless of technological influence. Amid the push for digital leadership in modern organisations, it's essential to acknowledge the complexity of defining and analysing leadership. This treatise emphasises adaptability and intelligence as foundational for digital leaders and followers. Organisational ambidexterity underscores the simultaneous need for digital alignment and adaptability in effective leadership.This book emphasises followership's natural evolution in individual growth. It delves into the intricate interplay between leadership and followership within the globalised, digital context. Core to the narrative is the'intelligently learning organization,'a concept explored throughout and conclusively in Chapter 7. While technological prowess benefits leaders, it's vital to recognise its limitations in achieving organisational growth.The text highlights'digital dexterity,'a concept evaluating internal capacities for embracing digital trajectories. This nascent concept is vital for modern digital leaders to embody.

This book takes a practical look at how IT organizations need to position themselves optimally in this dynamically changing world and what this means for the leadership of this increasingly important IT. In addition, the book takes a closer look at the topic of managing an IT organization: What is the role and what are the leadership responsibilities of a CIO? How and by what means can an IT organization best be managed? How can complex change processes and transformations be managed? Thus, the book offers a practical guide for organizational change or reorganization of IT with many tips on change management, leadership, and agile methods and approaches in the new IT organization.

Transform your organization into an adaptable and flexible innovator In The New Nimble: Leading in the Age of Change, accomplished author, professor, and consultant Jay Sullivan delivers a clear, tangible, and actionable guide to implementing flexibility and creativity in your enterprise. Through interviews with senior leaders from a variety of industries and disciplines, the author shows you the trends and behaviors that allowed successful companies to navigate the changing realities and complexities that have defined recent years, including the COVID-19 crisis, the increasing awareness of racial injustice in society, and the January 6th insurrection. The New Nimble demonstrates how organizations can internalize and institutionalize lessons from recent paradigm shifts in thinking and learn how to apply those lessons to their everyday operations and to prepare for the next major challenge. You'll discover: How crucial it is to clearly articulate your mission, values, and parameters as an organization How to gather the types of data and insights that will allow you to make decisions quickly when the next change takes us all by surprise How building trust within your organization and with your external stakeholders gives you the confidence to take action in times of crisis The questions at the end of each chapter become your playbook for debriefing how your organization handled the myriad shifting realities of the last few years. That ongoing discussion with your team will prepare you to be more nimble as the next change appears. As managers, executives, founders, directors, and entrepreneurs, we will all face enormous decisions in the coming years regarding environmental challenges, shifts in the supply chain and the global economy, and the runaway freight train that is AI. As those and other issues come fast and furious, The New Nimble is the hands-on leadership guide that we'll all need as we do our best to manage our way through chaotic and volatile environments.