What Matters Now : How to Win in a World of Relentless Change, Ferocious Competition, and Unstoppable Innovation

What Matters Now : How to Win in a World of Relentless Change, Ferocious Competition, and Unstoppable Innovation
ISBN: 9781118120828
Publication Date: 19 January 2012

Build a company that's fit for the future and fit for human beings.

"Gary Hamel delivers again. He challenges organizational orthodoxies and creates a sharp gap between what the future holds and the status quo. What MattersNow fits my definition of a true innovation: it is unique and compelling, creates advantage because it's ahead of the curve, and provides a significant value for leaders by underscoring what it takes to succeed in the 21st century."-Jeff M. Fettig, chairman and CEO, Whirlpool Corporation.

"What Matters Now is an exciting tapas bar of a book, packed with nuggets of unconventional wisdom, tempting plates of inspiring advice, and several bracing shots of bold ideas. Gary Hamel is a legend in the world of management thinking-and this book reminds us why."-Daniel H. Pink, author, Drive and A Whole New Mind.

"Gary Hamel's brilliantly written book provides a deeply insightful view of 21st century leadership. He captures its essence: building on values, innovating and adapting rapidly to changing environments, and being passionate in leading people rather than relying on traditional management techniques. Hamel focuses on humanity in leading rather than skills. If you follow his advice, you'll becomea great leader."-Bill George, former chair & CEO, Medtronic; professor, Harvard Business School; author, True North.

"In What Matters Now, Gary Hamel describes the foundational principles fornext-generation management. This is an essential guide for building a post-bureaucratic company."-James Whitehurst, president and CEO, Red Hat.

"If Gary Hamel has to singlehandedly drag the profession of management into the 21st century, he will. He's got the passion, the ener...