Maier, R: Building a Great 21st Century Company

Current economic and political developments indicate that we are living in a historically unprecedented time of rapid change. World leaders are faced with great challenges in dealing with this new situation of complexity and uncertainty. History has also shown that those able to adapt quickly and flexibly not only survive but can even thrive under the toughest circumstances. One much- cited quality now appears more centre-stage than ever for succeeding in this new environment leadership. Drawing from the leading contemporary publications, business cases and from an array of wisdom from history s greatest leaders, this book aims to distil a common thread of universal principles for lasting personal and business success in a profoundly changed environment. Given the role of business as the today s most influential institution, this book focuses on the ingredients that allow the modern corporation to win. Nonetheless, this book addresses not only corporate leaders, but all leaders who will shape our 21st century organisations and society indeed, all of us who are determined to thrive on the challenges.