Ron Ashkenas Knihy

In 1995 The Boundaryless Organization showed companies how to sweep away the artificial obstacles-such as hierarchy, turf, and geography-that get in the way of outstanding business performance. Now, in this completely revised edition of their groundbreaking work, management experts Ron Ashkenas, Dave Ulrich, Todd Jick, and Steve Kerr offer an up-to-date version of their comprehensive guide to help any organization go "boundaryless"-and become a company with the ability to quickly, proactively, and creatively adjust to changes in the environment. With new examples, a new commentary on the developments of the last five years, and illuminating first-hand accounts from pioneering senior executives, the authors once again show why "boundaryless" is a prerequisite for any organization trying to succeed in the economy of the twenty-first century.

Put aside the hype of new frameworks and listicles about leadership success. The essential practices that enable a leader to make a lasting impact are well established and focus on how you relate to others, make strategic choices, achieve results, and inspire a shared vision. As organizations become more networked and fragmented, mastering these fundamental skills is increasingly vital. However, excelling in these areas is challenging. Strategy and change experts Ron Ashkenas and Brook Manville present a concise handbook that distills proven ideas from Harvard Business Review and their own experiences in leadership development. This guide equips rising leaders to create a unifying vision, set effective strategies, manage for results, hire and inspire top talent, drive innovation, and navigate their own career paths. Each chapter delves into one of six key practices, addressing common pitfalls and offering insights from notable leaders like Stanley McChrystal and Jack Welch. Additionally, the book synthesizes leading Harvard Business Review concepts on each topic. It provides the essential tools for making a significant impact as a leader today and in the future.

Famous "Work-Out" change-management tool explained by the people who helped develop it. GE's legendary Work-Out program played a key role in the company's phenomenal success over the past decade and has been implemented in many other organizations. Now three executives and consultants who developed the original Work-Out approach at GEoften working directly with CEO Jack Welchdiscuss the inner workings of Work-Out and their experiences at successfully implementing the program at GE. Filled with effective assessment and decisionmaking tools, The GE Work-Out provides concrete and realistic guidance for anyone who wants to implement Work-Out and break down bureaucracy and hierarchy within an organization.