Google used to be notoriously anti-managerial. They stripped managers of their power wherever they could. Recruitment, performance evaluation and promotions are decided by groups, and compensation is largely determined by fixed rules. Joris Merks-Benjaminsen worked at Google for twelve years, and embraced this principle of Managing Without Power. He became one of Google's best-scoring managers, and trained many of his fellow colleagues. When humaneness prevails at the expense of accountabi...

This book is modeled after "Eighty-Eight Assignments for Development in Place," one of the Center for Creative Leadership's most popular publications. In the years since that report was published, we have learned more about development in place--from research, from working with managers and organizations that are making use of developmental assignments, and from our colleagues in the field. We believe it is time once again to consolidate our knowledge into one tool to help leaders add deve...

A new spirit is emerging in this momentous era. Individuals connect with other individuals with whom they adventure development, innovation and change. These new kinds of connections are less ego-guided, align their collaboration to a higher purpose, and are driven by agile values. Their ultimate goal is to act to the good of humanity and earth, including the global, ecological and spiritual dimension.In spite of good intentions, many innovative groups end in frustration. It takes ...

In this e-book we will give you tips, knowledge, help and some advice on how to understand, hold and make more money. You are going to look at your finances and try to plan ahead. Trying to find out where your money mindset is staged. You are going to learn how to order your finances and make a financial buffer or planner. Besides that you care going to get to know more about the SMART method. You are going to recognize your fails and improve your money management.