A book about complexity and work - and about how to deal productively with both. A condensed introduction to the theory and practice of organizational high performance. A manifesto for contemporary leadership and for profound transformation in organizations of all kinds. Everywhere.

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The same questions, everywhere...

Part 1. Complexity: Why it matters to work and organizations

Part 2. Humans at Work: The secret ingredient

Part 3. Self-organizing teams and the networked organization

Part 4. Organizations as systems: Designing for complexity

Part 5. Dynamic-robust networks for all: This is how you pull it off

Part 6. Leadership in complexity: What remains of it, and what is needed

Part 7. Transform, or stay stuck: The way forward

Bonus chapter. "Management is quackery"

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