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The Light and Fast Organisation

by Patrick Hollingworth

April 2016

Intermediate to advanced

224 pages

3h 59m

English

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Contents

Switzerland, February 2008How did he do it?What can we learn?
The three forcesStorm outridersVUCAHow to understand change
The three forcesBreaking down VUCABlack Swans
The opposite of VUCAThe Comfort ParadoxThe problems with exponentialityThe three symptoms of VUCAA crafted future?
VUCA and the linear organisationDesigned for yesterdayThe linear strategyA temporary fixThe leadership cult
An organisation of people
High-altitude organisationsMountaineering and MBAs?The wrong type of mountaineeringThe origin of expedition styleA desire to control and simplify

An enduring partnershipThe alpine-style ethosWhy alpine style trumps expedition style
The Transformation Model
SensemakingDecision makingGetting critical
Knowing your strengthsKnowing your weaknessesRisk attitude
Growth mindsetA commitment to learningThe anti-alpha
Mission EngagementAntifragilityLight and fast

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PART I The landscape

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