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This assembles an all-star gala: Handy, Covey, Porter, Prahalad, Hamel, Hammer, Senge ... An excellent introduction to these men's work from their own lips. If you have ever wanted to look into a crystal ball and see the way of the future, this book is the one for you. It brings together the thoughts of some of the most well-known business gurus on the changes that organizations will have to adapt to in the future. The book contains some fascinating insights on rethinking markets, principles and competition. Management Consultancy Managers will realise that this book is invaluable for the insights it offers in 'scenario planning' or 'strategic thinking' - that vital activity which organizations and their leaders must undertake if they wish to understand underlying market trends and be 'top dog' in the future through taking action now. Rethinking the Future tackles this world of increasing uncertainty head-on. Management Skills and Development Rowan Gibson has demonstrated editorial skills of an exceptionally high quality. The overall balance is good and the various essays are, without exception, informative, challenging, thought provoking and well worthy of perusal. Modern Management In today's world, where management 'how to' books mushroom everywhere, Rethinking the Future is the best executive summary one could think of. Cor Boonstra, President and Chairman of the Board, Philips A dazzling collection of leading business gurus summarizing their best thoughts. Future Survey

A visionary look at ways in which companies will have to adapt in order to cope with the future. The thinking in these pages draws upon the 'dream team' of management thinkers (including Charles Handy, Michael Porter, Philip Kotler, C K Prahalada and Gary Hamel). Not since the Industrial Revolution have managers had more to learn about business leadership, and seldom have they been offered so much diverse and conflicting advice. The industrial faith in such things as vertical integration, energy, economies of scale and hierarchical command and control is giving way to a fresh appreciation of outsourcing, minimization of scale, profit centres, networks and other forms of organization. These are the attributes of the so-called 'Third Wave. Rethinking The Future contains three underlying themes: 'the road stops here' - the realization that the future will be different from the past; 'new times call for new organizations' - the restructuring of organizations based on information technology; and 'where do we go from here' - an increasingly difficult proposition in the light of the unprecendented uncertainty of this age. The book is well structured with the best thoughts of the leading business gurus grouped into six sections: principles, competition, control and complexity, leadership, markets and the world. Recommended for senior managers and those interested in strategic thinking or scenario planning. Organizations that drive to the future on cruise control will do so at their own peril. (Kirkus UK)

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Rowan Gibson is an independent business consultant who works in close cooperation with EURO RSCG - a global advertising agency network whose clients include Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Compaq, BMW, and Philips. Visit Rowan Gibson's website at www.RethinkingGroup.com

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