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The CENTERLESS CORPORATION: A NEW MODEL FOR TRANSFORMING YOUR ORGANIZATION FOR GROWTH AND PROSPERITY
 
 
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The CENTERLESS CORPORATION: A NEW MODEL FOR TRANSFORMING YOUR ORGANIZATION FOR GROWTH AND PROSPERITY [Paperback]

Bruce A. Pasternack (Author), Albert J. Viscio (Author), FRANK FRANK ASCH (Author)
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September 7, 1999
In today's fast-paced global business environment, the conventional model of the corporation and its management principles no longer deliver results. Economic upheaval, changing demographics, and technological revolution have forever altered the requirements for running a business today. Now, in response, The Centerless Corporation presents a radical new corporate model -- designed for your organization's survival, growth, and prosperity.

Drawing on groundbreaking research they conducted at Booz • Allen & Hamilton, Bruce A. Pasternack and Albert J. Viscio offer a comprehensive strategy for managing in turbulent times. To deal with increasing complexity, they contend, leaders must abandon their command-and-control mentality and establish a model in which responsibility and accountability are distributed throughout the organization, employees are regarded as valued resources, and knowledge flows freely. Illustrating their ideas with invaluable real-life examples, Pasternack and Viscio explain how to attract and develop leaders, build coherence to unite all parts of an organization, and restructure business units and corporate roles to add value rather than overhead.


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Bruce Pasternack and Albert Viscio, founding partners of Booz-Allen & Hamilton's Strategic Leadership Practice, have taken a comprehensive study on current business behavior that was conducted by their consulting firm and have used it to develop an intriguing new structure for companies of the future. In The Centerless Corporation: Transforming Your Organization for Growth and Prosperity in the New Millennium, they argue that decreasing bureaucracy and increasing communication in an environment where education and idea-sharing are actively promoted will prove a successful alternative to the top-down style of central management still favored by many businesses today. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Scott Bryce offers a straightforward reading of this overview of ideas that a corporation should consider to improve its structure (LJ 2/15/98). The authors advocate a small, core management team at the top with more power distributed to corporate divisions. There may be a problem in saying that corporate leadership should be downsized while providing more direction for the business. The authors focus on knowledge, people, and coherence as key concerns. Unfortunately, they fail to go beyond brief generalities and get to meaningful specifics. Some of their points are obvious, such as that people are an important component of successful organizations. Since few persons have an opportunity to restructure a corporation, these tapes may not have a large audience. The ideas here have been presented more effectively before. Not recommended.?Mark Guyer, Stark Cty. Dist. Lib., Canton, OH
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster (September 7, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0684851997
  • ISBN-13: 978-0684851990
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,866,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Idea, but can it be applied?, April 10, 2007
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This idea of a centerless corporation is ideal. Progressing to this step will be very difficult. I think all managers in corporations should be required to read and grasp this idea. It will make their job more efficient and less stressful.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative and Informative, November 29, 1999
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This book provided real world solutions to the issues facing the large 21st century corporation. It is clear that the authors have an enormous amount of experience and they share the lessons they have learned in an easy-to-understand manner. I have recommended the book to the chairwoman of my corporation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative, clear and provocative, January 9, 1999
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This book provides with very valuable insights for business managers. Based on current examples from the best corporations, the authors build a visionary organizational model for the years to come.
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