The Learning Paradox: Gaining Success in a World of Change - Tapa dura

"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)

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.