Funky Business Forever: How to enjoy capitalism by Jonas Ridderstrale (English)

Description: Funky Business Forever by Jonas Ridderstrale, Kjell Nordstrom Subtitled, "Talent Makes Capital Dance". The eagerly-awaited new edition of the international bestseller, that makes business exciting again. *Also appeared in July Buyers Notes* FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "The antidote to bland writing and bland thinking" Tom PetersFunky Business tells us that difference rules, and difference comes from the way people think. In this world, we can no longer do "business as usual" - we need funky business.With its fresh thinking approach and updated with the latest business messages and new examples, Funky Business will ensure you are always on the right side of change.Only talent will allow you to be unique. Forget what has come before. The new edition of Funky Business will rewrite the future for organizations and leaders."The gospel of new thinking is Funky Business" Industry Standard"Funky Business is rigorously researched, witty and intelligent, and overflows with provocative ideas" Business Voice Notes Subtitled, Talent Makes Capital Dance. The eagerly-awaited new edition of the international bestseller, that makes business exciting again. Back Cover "In a world of suits, Nordstr Author Biography Funkster 1: Kjell Nordstroem Kjell is based at the Institute of International Business at the Stockholm School of Economics. He received his PhD before helping to found the prestigious Advanced Management Program, which attracts the elite of Scandinavian business leaders. His research has focused on internationalization, and, his ideas work; he makes things happen. He is also on the board of directors of Stokke Fabrikker, Swedish Internet company Spary Ventures and US digital change agent Razorfish. His advice has been key to many other organizations across the globe. Funkster 2: Jonas RidderstrSle Based at the Center for Advanced Studies in Leadership at the Stockholm School of Economics, Jonas is at the forefront of the new generation of European-based business gurus. He has an MBA, a doctorate and a book on global innovation under his belt. He has run the Advanced Management Program and has been lecturer, adviser and consultant to many international companies - enabling them to look to the future creatively and develop dynamic strategies and solutions. In his spare time (yes really) he is an art collector and backs one of Swedens funkiest galleries. Table of Contents CONTENTSIntroduction1. FUNKY TIMESThe battle of the brainsThe third knowledge revolutionRevolutions revisitedFunky business is truly globalFunky business means more competition for everything everywhereFunky business requires a creative search for differentiationFunky business requires organisational innovationFunky business puts management and leadership centre stageFunky business gives us the powerInto the funky future 2. FORCES OF FUNKTechnology: the endless riffDigital dataDigital dreamsInstitutions: remaking the mausoleumsThe institution of capitalismThe nation statePolitical partiesThe eternal enterpriseThe familyValues: from telescopes to kaleidoscopesWorking valuesFusion in the global villageSpiritual emptinessDeregulating life: condemned to freedomCoping with chaos 3. FUNKY VILLAGEThe surplus societyMarket maniaSenseless supplyCostless communicationThe return of the demanding customerCompeting for attentionNow: the real-time societyThe age of auctionsSoftwhere: the brain-based societyCompetence-based competitionEverywhere: the linked societyThe Far WestThe Far EastThe Close(d) EastNear hereEtc.Leaders and laggardsThe mighty termitesThe blurred societyThe fragmented societyPolarisationTribalisationIndividualisationThe hy-phe-na-ted societyThe winner takes allRecipe-based competition 4. FUNKY INC.Funky Inc. is focusedNarrow focusHollow focusTargeted focusFunky Inc. is leveragedInternal leverageIndustrial leverageInternational leverageFunky Inc. is innovativeInnovate through reinventing strategyInnovate through speedInnovate through smartnessIgnoring and listening to customersCombining heterogeneity and homogeneityFunky Inc. is heterarchicalThe funky modelSeven features of the funky firmA recipe for success? 5. FUNKY UMeaningful leadershipDirection spin meExperimentation forgive meEducation develop mePersonalisation see meComing outBe uniqueIncorporateGet connectedDreamanagement 6. FEELING FUNKYWet dreams are made of thisFrom location to organisationThe last tabooInfinite innovationSensational strategiesBuilding the emotional enterpriseThe average never ever wins Credits Long Description "The antidote to bland writing and bland thinking" Tom Peters Funky Business tells us that difference rules, and difference comes from the way people think. In this world, we can no longer do "business as usual" - we need funky business. With its fresh thinking approach and updated with the latest business messages and new examples, Funky Business will ensure you are always on the right side of change. Only talent will allow you to be unique. Forget what has come before. The new edition of Funky Business will rewrite the future for organizations and leaders. "The gospel of new thinking is Funky Business" Industry Standard "Funky Business is rigorously researched, witty and intelligent, and overflows with provocative ideas" Business Voice Feature With its fresh thinking approach and updated with the latest business messages and new examples, Funky Business will ensure that you are always on the right side of change. This new edition will rewrite the future for organisations and leaders. Details ISBN0273714139 Author Kjell Nordstrom Series Financial Times Series Year 2007 Edition 3rd ISBN-10 0273714139 ISBN-13 9780273714132 Format Paperback Replaces 9780273659075 DEWEY 658 Media Book Language English Publisher Pearson Education Limited Imprint Financial Times Prentice Hall Place of Publication Harlow Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations illustrations Subtitle How to enjoy capitalism Pages 264 Publication Date 2007-10-04 Short Title Funky Business Forever DOI 10.1604/9780273714132 UK Release Date 2007-10-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14683269;

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