Building Tomorrow's Company: A Guide to Sustainable Business Success [Hardcover]

"Philip Sadler has produced a rare blend of a book: it has enthusiasm and calm, imagination and sanity, depth and sparkle, style and substance -- what a relief. Young as the word globalization is, it has already grown to be the word that triggers a rush of cliches to the head. But Philip Sadler has brilliantly focused the themes into a commanding case for his 'inclusive approach' of business. The scope and thoroughness will make this readable work welcome on many top managers' bookshelves." -- Sir Peter Parker

‘What the book does well is to summarize where changes have taken place, what impact they are having on businesses and where they are likely to lead in the future.’

‘Philip Sadler has produced a rare blend of a book: it has enthusiasm and calm, imagination and sanity, depth and sparkle, style and substance – what a relief.'

‘Philip Sadler is one of the few academics who understand how much the culture of a company makes it tick. This book is for managers who want to walk the talk.’

The "inclusive" approach to business balances profitability with sustainability, corporate social responsibility and environmental accountability. With international case studies, Building Tomorrow's Company shows how companies are building businesses that make sense to both shareholders and society.

"Offers fresh perspectives on investment and governance…free-flowing and highly readable."

The "inclusive" approach to business balances profitability with sustainability, corporate social responsibility and environmental accountability. With international case studies, this book shows how companies are building businesses that make sense to both shareholders and society. Topics include: the new economy; why attitudes are changing; sustainability; why purpose and values matter; inclusive leadership; and designing tomorrow's companies.

Philip Sadler is widely recognized as a leading authority in the field of management studies. Principal of Ashridge Management College for over 25 years until his retirement in 1990, he now devotes his time to research, writing, consultancy and lecturing. He is the author of The Seamless Organization and Building Tomorrow's Company and editor of Management Consultancy, all published by Kogan Page.