With the challenges of the corporate universe becoming increasingly dynamic and interconnected, the need for new approaches to tackle emerging problems arises. It is in this context that theMatrix PublisherspearManage Like a Scientist, signed by the doctor and researcherMarcia Esteves Agostinho.
The work, winner of2nd Admirable Writers Contest, invites managers and professionals from various fields to revisit the concepts of leadership and management from the perspective of Complexity Theory. This area of study seeks to understand complex systems that interact in a dynamic and unpredictable manner and can be found in fields such as biology, economy, physics and sociology
In the book, the author applies the concepts of Complexity Theory in organizational management by proposing an innovative model, inspired by scientific principles, that understands companies as living systems, complex and interdependent. The author explores themes such as autonomy, cooperation, self-organization and the appreciation of reflective capacity, offering the reader theoretical and practical tools to adapt their management skills to the demands of a constantly changing world
Divided into five chapters, the work presents an introduction to the contemporary challenges of management and exposes the sciences of complexity as tools to face them. One of the highlights of the book is the autonomy-centered approach, that promotes more adaptive and resilient companies. Marcia also shares a case study about biotechnology companies in Brazil, illustrating how the presented principles can be applied in practice. In the final chapter, the author challenges readers to reflect on the purpose of organizations, raising a provocative question: "Who do they serve?”
Manage Like a Scientistit is essential reading for managers at all hierarchical levels, young professionals aspiring to leadership positions and all those who wish to rethink their management practices. The work is especially relevant for those seeking modern and adaptive solutions that go beyond traditional management models. More than a practical guide, the book promotes a transformation in the reader's perspective, showing that science can – and must – be a powerful ally in driving business towards success
Technical sheet
BookManage Like a Scientist – The four managerial principles of adaptive organizations
AuthorshipMarcia Esteves Agostinho
Редактор:Matrix Publisher
ISBN 978-6556165257
Pages 162
PriceR$ 34,00
Where to find: Amazon, Matrix Publisher
