{"product_id":"servant-leadership-across-cultures-harnessing-the-strengths-of-the-worlds-most-powerful-management-philosophy-9780071664356","title":"Servant-Leadership Across Cultures: Harnessing the Strengths of the World's Most Powerful Management Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are all under new pressure to produce more for less money--and in less time. Ultimately, this cannot be done unless bosses are able to--in service of their organization--bring out the best in their people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat is the essence of servant-leadership, the management philosophy originally outlined by organizational expert Robert Greenleaf in the 1970s. It's a philosophy whose time has truly come.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mission statement of TDIndustries, a regular on Fortune's list of 100 Best Companies to Work for in America, prioritizes \"intense 'people development' efforts, including substantial training budgets.\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen an error at Motorola caused $100,000 in damages to equipment, no heads rolled; instead, the responsible employee was encouraged to develop a system based on what he'd learned; all told, Motorola saved more than a million dollars. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen Sematech, the International Institute for Semiconductors, joined with competitors like Intel, AMD, Siemens, and Sony, the result was smarter and better business for all, via shared innovation and communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor such progressive companies, mere institutional power is no longer enough. Their secret is the empowerment that servant-leadership provides, and it can make the difference between the success of your organization and its downfall.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eServant-Leadership Across Cultures\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll come to understand how and why doing the right thing pays off for everyone--not just for your business partners, but for the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fons Trompenaars, Ed Voerman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McGraw-Hill Companies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 5.50w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071664356\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFons Trompenaars\u003c\/b\u003e is an expert on international management and the author of \u003ci\u003eRiding the Waves of Culture\u003c\/i\u003e, which has been translated into fourteen languages. Recently he published \u003ci\u003eRiding the Whirlwind\u003c\/i\u003e, a dynamic new take on creativity and innovation. Trompenaars, founder and Managing Director of Trompenaars Hampden-Tuner, a consulting and training organization, has worked with clients such as Shell, BP, ICI, Philips, Heineken, TRW, Mars, Motorola, General Motors, Nike, and Merrill Lynch.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eEd Voerman\u003c\/b\u003e founded Voerman International, UTS Group, and the Greenleaf Center for Servant-Leadership Europe. He received a Royal decoration for his social commitment in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Companies","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40042116448371,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_c768a182-20e9-44ff-9cc4-636400eeb18d.jpg?v=1651014191","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/servant-leadership-across-cultures-harnessing-the-strengths-of-the-worlds-most-powerful-management-philosophy-9780071664356","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}