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The new leadership literacies : thriving in a future of extreme disruption and distributed everything / Bob Johansen, Institute for the Future

Author
Johansen, Robert
Published
Oakland, California : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, [2017]
Copyright Date
©2017
Edition
First edition.
Physical Description
1 online resource
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Contents
The new literacy of looking backward from the future -- Moving toward a future that rewards clarity-but punishes certainty -- The new literacy of voluntary fear engagement -- Moving toward a future of gaming for grit -- The new literacy of leadership for shape-shifting organizations -- Moving toward a future of distributed authority -- The new literacy of being there when you are not there -- Moving toward a future that is BEYOND being there -- The new literacy of creating and sustaining positive energy -- Moving toward a future where leaders are body hackers.
Summary
Over the next decade, today's connected world will be explosively more connected. Anything that can be distributed will be distributed: workforces, organizations, supply webs, and more. The tired practices of centralized organizations will become brittle in a future where authority is radically decentralized. Rigid hierarchies will give way to liquid structures. Most leaders--and most organizations--aren't ready for this future. Are you? It's too late to catch up, but it's a great time to leapfrog. Noted futurist Bob Johansen goes beyond skills and competencies to propose five new leadership literacies--combinations of disciplines, practices, and worldviews--that will be needed to thrive in a VUCA world of increasing volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. This book shows how to (1) forecast likely futures so you can "look back" and make sure you're prepared now for the changes to come, (2) use low-risk gaming spaces to work through your concerns about the future and hone your leadership skills, (3) lead shape-shifting organizations where you can't just tell people what to do, (4) be a dynamic presence even when you're not there in person, and (5) keep your personal energy high and transmit that energy throughout your organization. This visionary book provides a vivid description of the ideal talent profile for future leaders. It is written for current, rising star, and aspiring leaders; talent scouts searching for leaders; and executive coaches seeking a fresh view of how leaders will need to prepare. To get ready for this future, we will all need new leadership literacies
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9781626569638 (electronic bk.)
1626569630 (electronic bk.)
9781626569614 (paperback)
1626569614 (paperback)
9781626569621 (pdf)
1626569622 (pdf)
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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