Leading Organizations: Ten Timeless Truths

I feel the authors tried to fit the 10 timeless truths into their 5A model.I enjoyed the first book on leading major change. But this is an okay book for me. Nothing too special about it..

Ever buy something and then feel you didn't have all the instructions for how to use it? That's what happened to me with this book. Basically, the book has 10 sections each with exactly 22 pages, following a strict format between an introduction that does not really explain how the book works and a summary assessment tool that was also poorly explained.The book's strength comes from having structured mini presentations of the 10 topics at hand, each of which stands independently as an effective topical review. However, the book's weakness comes primarily because the authors assume that readers understand their approach, which in printed format appears to be a long PowerPoint presentation where every slide looks alike even though with closer inspection the content does actually change. There's some great information here, but the two author-consultants should have used better consultants in book formatting, design, and font section to remove the gimmicky presentation structure and then emphasize more the content and also consider the needs of the reader. For example, the first major graph on page 3 has a sanserif font that is too small with printed text in a light gray, making it nearly impossible to read without magnification and a strong light. (This was easily resolved with Kindle's reformatting and structure.)The authors subjective approach is engaging and filled with real-life examples that introduce each topic, and their use of a 5 As model (I can't explain it here) for applying the topic was effective once their process was understood. I had considered using this book as required reading for a master's course; however, I feared the printed form of the book was too disjointed and confusing even for graduate students. Still, the books is an effective resource for business professionals and academics who want to understand how consultants create template models for reviewing issues and concepts in a unique way that motivates the reader to see familiar things through new eyes. The references, however, were generally disappointing because they most often lacked citations from seminal research and theories, something that if included would have made the book much stronger.

I read leadership, organizational change, business, and management books all the time. I am also a certified career and executive coach, on the side. When I was recently promoted to the executive level at my my organization, I went on the search for a book to help with a transition plan. I found many vision books, strategy books, and “how to be an executive leader”, But this book was the only one that literally had a recommended transition plan. It was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much, I was able to tailor the plan to my needs and now am a few months into my role and my transition has been awesome. Thank you for the help in this book!

One of the best business books I’ve ever read. It all comes down to great talent, decisions, and culture. It’s not easy to have all three in a company. But the book does a good job of showing how things should be and why. It also shows that a lot is out of your control. If you feel you’re spining your wheels, consider that the buck always stops with someone. Is that person good for that role? Are they setting a good culture? Are they making good decisions and involving others? I think it first starts with talent, then decisions, then culture, just as the book orders it. Really great book!!!

This a great book for all leaders who wants to influence change. Well structured and easy to read. It explain a topic, why it is important and what are the big ideas. My only issue with the way forward for each topic, it a little abstract (good but not as strong as the rest of each chapter). Still highly recommend book, in fact it is a must read!

Ok, nothing really new, though.

A must read for everyone who is in a leadership role or aspires to be one. Every key aspectof leading people and organizations explained in a simple and structured way.

Punchy Practical Modest but hitting the bull eyes - lifetime companion book for anyone meaning business - Bravo to the McKinsey & Co

The interesting part of this book is the authors’ effort to distill those topics who seem to be more time-resilient (a word of caution here as I believe we live in an era of discontinuity: eg, the challenges of managing in an AI era are - by design - not covered here but, as long as you are aware of this caveat, it’s ok). This is what actually led me to buy their book, as I had seen an introduction to their analysis elsewhere.Besides that, however, they do not offer any more similarly insightful thoughts - the book is for the most part a repetition of management literature, broadly non-academic, restating the obvious, like “teams are more than individuals” and “retaining top talent is important”. Advice given is quite superficial (“develop a 3-5 year plan for capabilities”) and mostly reads as if written from top-tier consulting firm “hot shot” engagement managers, not really from thoughtful and time-tested partners.

Updates the research on High Performance Teams, well worth a read.

Sehr gut verdichtete Methoden, die den McKinsey Five Frames Ansatz auf verschiedene Situationen anwenden. Erfrischend unakademisch und zudem deutlich günstiger als das gerade neu aufgelegte "Beyond Performance 2.0" von McKinsey's Scott Keller.

All Ten truths oriented towards human values.. prima facie of leadership.. wonderful read and crisp.

Very good book. Writing is fluid, easy to read and thought provoking.