John Kotter – The Evolution of the 21st Century Organisation
By Applied Change
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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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– Constantly adding more budget and it’s starting to feel like a money pit?
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– Finding that no matter how hard you push, you’re still not getting there?
Would you like to understand what’s really happening and how to fix it?
Charles Duhigg – The Power of Habit – Book and TED Talk
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