Set aside trends to focus on the fundamentals of great leadership
Reframing Organizations provides time-tested guidance for more
effective organizational leadership. Rooted in decades of social science
research across multiple disciplines, Bolman and Deal's four-frame model
has continued to evolve since its conception over 25 years ago; this new
sixth edition has been updated to include coverage of cross-sector
collaboration, generational differences, virtual environments,
globalization, sustainability, and communication across cultures. The
instructor's guide has been expanded to provide additional tools for the
classroom, including chapter summary tip sheets, mini-assessments,
Bolman & Deal podcasts, and more. These recent revisions reflect the
intersection of reader recommendations and the current leadership
environment, resulting in a renewed practicality and even greater
alignment with everyday application.
Combining the latest research from organizational theory, organizational
behavior, psychology, sociology, political science, and more, the model
detailed here provides real guidance for real leaders. Guide, motivate,
and inspire your team's best performance as you learn to:
- Optimize group, team, and organizational structure
- Build a positive, collaborative dynamic across generations, teams, and
sectors
- Understand power and conflict amid the internal and external political
landscape
- Shape your organization's culture and build a cohesive sense of spirit
Bolman and Deal's four-frame model has withstood the test of time
because it offers an accessible, compact, and powerful set of ideas for
navigating complexity and turbulence. In today's business climate,
leadership trends come and go; today's flash in the pan is tomorrow's
obsolete strategy, but a leadership framework built on a solid
foundation will serve your organization well no matter what the future
holds. Reframing Organizations provides clear guidance and up-to-date
insight for anyone facing the challenges of contemporary leadership.
