Creating authentic organizations : bringing meaning and engagement back to work Robin Ryde and Lisa Sofianos

"The authors present the fatal flaws in traditional leadership and provide concrete solutions, offering a simple framework for a new set of management principles relating to self-management, empowerment and the freedom to operate. By sewing back the schism between the corporate persona and the authentic self and re-framing the role of management, this book helps professionals find meaning at work.Creating Authentic Organizations works beyond the limited remit of authentic leadership and shows how this concept can and should be applied to a workforce. With simple and powerful models and strategies, it explains how to ensure more authentic dialogue between employees to both discuss smaller issues and open and meaningful discussion around threats and challenges. "--

"In the complex and global economy it's more important than ever that we recognize and respond to the need for employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Doing so can mean increased innovation, productivity, more thoughtful risk taking, a sense of responsibility and increased adaptiveness to change. Creating Authentic Organizations works beyond the limited remit of authentic leadership and shows how this concept can and should be applied to your workforce. With simple and powerful models and strategies it will show you how to ensure more authentic dialogue, both between employees to discuss smaller issues and also to ensure open and meaningful discussion around threats and challenges. Bold and cutting edge, it offers a simple framework for a new set of management principles relating to self-management, empowerment and the freedom to operate. By re-framing the role of management, Creating Authentic Organizations will help you implement real meaning at work and improve organizational resilience"--