Synopses & Reviews
Written by a team where the father is recognized as the world's foremost evolutionary systems scientist and the son is one of the youngest members of the top management of a Fortune 500 transnational company, The Insight Edge, in the words of James Ogilvy, comes at a crucial time and speaks to the needs of the time. It is essential reading in an age where information is the new capital, and knowledge of the basic trends that shape our world is a vital part of the required information.
Synopsis
Written by a team where the father is recognized as the world's foremost evolutionary systems scientist and the son is one of the youngest members of the top management of a Fortune 500 transnational company, The Insight Edge, in the words of James Ogilvy, comes at a crucial time and speaks to the needs of the time. It is essential reading in an age where information is the new capital, and knowledge of the basic trends that shape our world is a vital part of the required information.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [137]-141) and index.
About the Author
ERVIN LASZLO, considered the foremost exponent of systems philosophy and general evolution theory, is President of the International Society for Systems Sciences, Founder-Director of the General Evolution Research Group, Editor of World Futures, Associate Editor of Behavioral Science, and President of the Club of Budapest.CHRISTOPHER LASZLO, holder of two masters degrees from Columbia University and a doctorate from the University of Paris, is Vice President for Business Development for Central Europe at Lafarge S.A., a Fortune 500 transnational company.
Table of Contents
Foreword by James Ogilvy
Preface
New Thinking for a New World
Renewing the Managerial Knowledge Base
The Evolutionary Gigatrend (EGT)
Shifting the Paradigm
An Insightful Basis for Action
The Key Principles of Evolutionary Management
Corporate Redesign: Mastering the Dynamics of Change
Appendix 1: The Evolutionary Paradigm
Appendix 2: Notes for the Technically Minded
Selected Bibliography
Index