This is an unusual book. It charts a never-before course for the 'ways and means' of functioning in a large organisation, public or private, profit or non-profit. In the world of excessive wordage and visual manipulation called 'spin' the imagery often presented in the organisation is often illusory bordering on myth. Factor in human behaviour, which is not always predictable nor benign, and you have a setting that demands understanding. And as that understanding is presented to you the reader - particularly if you have any organisational experience - your head will nod in agreement and wonder, as you turn the pages. Author and Organisation expert James Heaphey brings that understanding to you, by starting with disillusionment. By cutting through the images and concepts and myths presented as corporate and organisational 'truths', he presents the real truth to you about organisational structure, its power, and its mythology, in all its nakedness. Then calling on his years of being on the drawing board of organisational design, he offers you the necessary strategies and tactics to cope and succeed. This is a book that will shake and amuse you. With a surgical sense of humour, Heaphey cuts into the concepts that we take for granted as being 'truths'. You will smile, perhaps even laugh, when he presents you with the realities you never saw previously. It is the ultimate book about organisational power and structure, how to deal with it and how to hook into it, by an individual who consulted on structure for some of the largest organisations in the world.
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"a great guide for the up and coming young military veteran who wants to enter the business world. In fact, it's a must-read." --The Veterans Reporter, January, 2009
Winner Silver Benjamin Franklin Award --Independent Book Publishers Association
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How to Survive in an Organization is an unusual book. It charts a never-before course for the "ways and means" of fuctioning in a large organization, public or private, profit or non-profit. In the world of excessive wordage and visual manipulation called "spin" the imagery often presented in the organization is often illusory bordering on myth. Factor in human behavior, which is not always predictable nor benign, and you have a setting that demands understanding. And as that understanding is presented to you the reader- particularly if you have any organizational experience- your head will nod in agreement and wonder, as you turn the pages
Author and Organization Expert James Heaphey brings that understanding to you, by starting with disillusionment. By cutting through the images and concepts and myths presented as corporate and organizational "truths," he presnts the real truth to you about organizational structure, its power, and its mythology, in all its nakedness. Then calling on his years of being on the drawing board of organizational design, he offers you the necessary strategies and tactics to cope and succeed.
This is a book that will shake and amuse you. With a surgical sense of humor, Heaphey cuts into the concepts that we take for granted as being "truths." You will smile, perhaps even laugh,when he presents you with the realities you never saw previously. It is the ultimate book about organizational power and structure, how to deal with it and how to hook into it, by an individual who consulted on structure for some of the largest organizations in the world.
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Finally, an honest book on organizations,
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Having met the author, he is a personable, honest and direct person. A contrarian in my opinion, which is a good thing when dealing with issues openly. In his book, he goes into many areas on the realities of corporations and businesses. Heaphey makes it clear that he is not trying to resolve the issues, but rather allow people a guide to surviving in these environments. This book simply should be must reading for people going into business schools, along with anyone getting a job at a major corporation. Having worked at several larger companies, this book verifies my insights than many managers and leaders simply do not know what they are doing and use various devices to survive. Read this book for some great insights. The author cuts out the PC garbage, along with giving honest feedback to what makes business work in America. Jim, excellent job!
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A seminal pick for anyone seeking to make the most of their career,
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Understanding one's situation is the first step to achieving excellence. "How to Survive in an Organization" is a guide for those who want to improve their performance at their place of work. With advice on successful management, evaluations, where the power truly lies in organizations, and other elements of success, "How to Survive in an Organization" is a seminal pick for anyone seeking to make the most of their career.
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