Most companies do not survive the upheavals of change andcompetition over the long haul. But there are a few remarkablefirms that have withstood the test of several centuries. Whathidden lessons do they hold for the rest of us? Arie de Geus, theman who introduced the revolutionary concept of the learningorganization, reveals the key to managing for a long and prosperousorganizational life. The Living Company speaks not just to aspiringleaders, but to anyone trying to adapt to a turbulent businessenvironment. Only those steeped in the habits of a living companywill survive. "This profound and uplifting book is for the leadersin all of us. Arie de Geus challenges most of the conventionalwisdom in management thinking today."-Dr. James F. Moore, author ofThe Death of Competition"Arie de Geus gives leaders of the futurean indispensable guidebook in which commitment to values, people,learning, and innovation defines the living company. It's in mybook bag."-Frances Hesselbein, President and CEO, The DruckerFoundationAUTHORBIO: Arie de Geus worked for Royal Dutch/Shell forthirty-eight years and is widely credited with originating theconcept of the learning organization. Since his retirement, he hasadvised many government and private institutions and has lecturedthroughout the world.
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Arie de Geus worked for Royal Dutch/Shell for thirty-eightyears and is widely credited with originating the concept of thelearning organization. Since his retirement, he has advised manygovernment and private institutions and has lectured throughout theworld.
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