Gods of Management: The Four Cultures of Leadership

Review Charles Handy is a world-class business thinker ― Director MagazineA forward-looking radical ― Financial TimesThe UK's management guru ― GuardianA management guru ... his predictions about the way we work could qualify him as a prophet. And he writes "like a dream" ― The TimesThis is a serious book ... entertaining as well as instructive. ― Management TodayA man with a lifetime's experience... One of the more stimulating books on management. ― Financial TimesThis is stimulating and worth reading ― British BusinessHandy's jargon-free observations pack more power because of their clarity and prescriptive nature. ― Fortune Product Description For over fifty years, Charles Handy has set the tone for leadership thinking. In this business classic, he lays out one of his most famous ideas: the four types of organisational culture, as exemplified by the Greek Gods.Culture is central to a company's efficiency and success, whether it is shaped by a Zeus-like central power or the task-oriented focus of Athena, by Apollo's hierarchical assignment of roles or the person-centred preference of Dionysus. Successful leaders know their own styles, and cultivate these qualities to create dynamic, productive teams that are top of their field. Book Description The business classic for understanding management styles and finding your own About the Author Charles Handy is a writer and broadcaster, following careers as an economist, professor at the London Business School (which he co-founded) and a consultant to a wide variety of organisations. He is widely regarded as the top 'business guru' in the UK, and has been rated as one of the most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50.