A batch of the best highlights from what Lukas's read, .
We need to have specialists in the twenty-first-century world to create order in the face of extreme complexity and an ever-swelling deluge of data.
The Silo Effect
Gillian Tett
I will continue to argue (1) that leaders as entrepreneurs are the main architects of culture, (2) that after cultures are formed, they influence what kind of leadership is possible, and (3) that if elements of the culture become dysfunctional, leadership can and must do something to speed up culture change.
Organizational Culture and Leadership
Edgar H. Schein
Thus the challenge of specifying accountability for conceptualizing, coordinating, integrating, and embedding the information logic remains elusive while still being critical to an organization’s success. Our data and our consulting experience underscore the substantial role that HR can play in helping companies succeed in the increasingly information-rich environment.
Victory Through Organization
Dave Ulrich, David Kryscynski, Wayne Brockbank, Mike Ulrich