Creative Power

<p>Over the last two decades a major focus of organization theory has been on understanding the dynamic relationships between individuals organizations and their environments. This interest in dynamics illustrated by systems chaos and complexity theory is recorded in the works of Ackoff Senge and Stacey. This focus offers a new viewpoint on holism for practising leaders and theorists today.</p><p>Building on this interest Smith’s original text presents a new philosophical lens for helping leaders see the advantages of a more holistic approach to improving organizations. Specifically he:</p><ul> <li>introduces the AIC (appreciation influence control) philosophy model and process of purpose-power relationships as a next step in the evolution of organization and systems theory </li> <li>traces its roots and evolution in organization theory and indicates its actual and potential contribution to that field </li> <li>translates the model into a transformative strategic organizing process that can be used to organize at any level in a way that will ensure the achievement of higher levels of purpose at less cost and in less time than traditional organizational approaches.</li> </ul><p>Developed and tested via his work for organizations including the World Bank this revolutionary book will change the way organizations and individuals work.</p>