John Kotter – The Evolution of the 21st Century Organisation

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John Kotter - The Evolution of the 21st Century Organisation

John Kotter discusses why the organisational structures designed in the late 19th century are slowing businesses down in an era of rapid change. And what can be done to increase the pace. Whilst this was recorded in 2013, the lessons are, if anything, becoming more true by the day.

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