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by Arie P. De Geus (Author) "IN THE WORLD OF INSTITUTIONS, COMMERCIAL CORPORATIONS are newcomers ..." (more)

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Hardcover: 215 pages
Publisher: Harvard Business School Press (May 1997)
Language English
ISBN-10: 087584782X
ISBN-13: 978-0875847825
Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 16.2 x 2.5 cm

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Characteristics of long-lived companies are examined and common factors identified and explored. This book also explores the theme of organizational survival and renewal, aiming to guide businesses towards becoming 'living companies' and to adapt in a turbulent business environment.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and thoughtful ideas about Learning organisations., 9 Jan 2005

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This review is from: Living Company, The: Habits for Survival in a Turbulent Business Environment (Paperback)

Arie de Geus' book, The Living Company is a gem of a management text. It describes how he conceptualised the idea of the learning organisation and the logical extention that companies must therefore be seen to be alive as only living things can learn.
Unlike so many business writers this book is rooted in practical experience as the author spent 38 years in Shell. He describes how his thoughts developed and the main influences. I have since purchased and read the key texts he used and have benefitted grately from it.
Among other things De Geus describes his thinking behind his decision for Shell to remain in troubled African nations when all other companies were pulling out (organisms can only ever be changed from the inside). I was not a fan of their decision to stay in nations but his rationale was compelling and persuaded me that they made an extremely tough decision and had the courage to stick with it. Because of his deeply moral commitment, both he and other colleagues from Shell played a key role in helping South Africa become a democratic society - I understand de Geus has recently returned to help SA through its current growing pains.
The ideas of this contemplative man keep coming back to me over and over again as I work with organisations to help them change (learn). Well worth the investment of 2-3 readings as this book is one of the best in its field and has the power to impact you in a way few business books can. It is in my mind far more readable and helpful than Senge's Fifth Discipline.

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