Network Models for Organizations The Flexible Design of 21st Century Companies

by Ramos, Pedro Pablo

• ISBN13: 9780230320161
• ISBN10: 0230320163
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-12-15
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Summary

There is a tendency for companies to follow a traditional model and structure without giving much thought to whether this really suits their needs. In today's knowledge economy, managers must re-evaluate company structures to allow for more efficient and reactive organizations, and also make the most of crucial networking opportunities. In this book, Pedro Pablo Ramos shows companies how to understand the flexible nature of networks to enable them to make the best use of their own networks within the organization, as well as the external networks to which they belong.

Author Biography

PEDRO PABLO RAMOS is a consultant and trainer in Deployment Strategic Organization Resources Human Skills.  He is Trainer certified by FranklinCovey in The 7 Habits of People Highly Effective ® and The 4 Roles Leadership ®. He is Associate professor in the University of the Basque Country (UPVEHU) and the Business School of University of Deusto. He is currently Director of TEACEGOS, SA for the Basque Country.

Table of Contents

Prologue - Dr. Stephen R. Covey, International Bestselling Author Of The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People
Foreword
The Concept Of Total Organizational Flexibility.
Background
The Organisational Development Model
Designing An Effective
And Self-Adaptable Network
Bringing The Network To Life. Model, Culture, Values, Behaviours. Support Systems
Chapter 7.
Change, Culture And The Role Of Leaders
Success Stories
Appendix 1
Biblioghraphy