Looks at the 3 ways of getting things done: hierarchy, heterarchy and responsible autonomy. This book looks objectively at hierarchy and shows us why it has such a grip on us. It also shows how well the alternatives can work in practice. It is useful for anyone who wants organizations to work better[...]
As the former CEO of Shell Chemicals UK and Celltech, Gerard Fairtlough speaks about business with enormous authority and experience. In this ground-breaking book, he draws on that experience to explain why hierarchy is not the only way. He explains the alternatives to hierarchy and shows how they c[...]