Leadershift: Reinventing Leadership for the Age of Mass Collaboration [Hardcover]

Emmanuel Gobillot (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0749455314 | ISBN-13: 978-0749455316 | Publication Date: August 28, 2009

Leadershift is about adapting and changing traditional models of leadership in response to the influence of mass collaboration, a form of collective action involving large numbers of people working independently on a single project – Wikipedia, for example.  As traditional models of collaboration are radically altered, those in leadership roles need to understand their place in this new hierarchy and how to respond.  Mass collaboration requires a form of leadership that is prepared to let go of the experience, expertise and control it holds precious and be able to see mass participation as an opportunity rather than a threat.

 

Emmanuel Gobillot describes how to adapt traditional leadership roles, and presents the tools necessary to succeed in this new age.  His model allows leaders to successfully engage with these communities, recognize and develop talent, and win customer loyalty.

 

Each chapter concludes with a “30 second recap” that summarizes key ideas.

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"[T]his smart and readable volume was a very pleasant surprise.... I'll be sure to keep track of [Gobillot] henceforth." -- Miami Herald

About the Author

Emmanuel Gobillot is a senior practitioner in the area of leadership and organization effectiveness, and a speaker and commentator on communication, innovation and leadership issues.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Kogan Page (August 28, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749455314
• ISBN-13: 978-0749455316
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #677,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Future is Now, April 26, 2010

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Rod Collins (Aurora, CO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Leadershift: Reinventing Leadership for the Age of Mass Collaboration (Hardcover)

Emmanuel Gobillot's timely book takes us on a journey into the future of leadership. One of the first surprises we encounter on this journey is that, given the sudden increase in the pace of change brought about by the rapid spread of digital technology and its incredible capacity for mass collaboration, it turns out that the future is now. "Leadershift" makes the case for how the "new now" is rendering our traditional notions of experience, knowledge, effort, and power completely irrelevant. The new age of mass collaboration follows a radically different set of rules that completely redefines the fundamental roles and responsibilities of leaders. If you want to learn the secrets for leading in this "new now," Gobillot's entertaining stories and compelling insights will show you how to take advantage of the new efficiencies of mass collaboration to successfully navigate businesses through the turbulent waters of our unprecedented times.

Rod Collins
Author, "Leadership in a Wiki World: Leveraging Collective Knowledge to Make the Leap to Extraordinary Performance" (June 2010)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful report on the changing requirements of leadership, December 15, 2009

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Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Leadershift: Reinventing Leadership for the Age of Mass Collaboration (Hardcover)

Emmanuel Gobillot, a senior leadership consultant, is an author for thoughtful readers. His books are smart, subtle and nuanced. He insists that you look at established truths in new ways. In some cases, Gobillot demolishes old verities and substitutes new realities, as you will see in his examination of leadership. He shows why the old leadership paradigm, based on "experience, expertise and control," is defunct. According to Gobillot, modern leaders must change their mindsets if they wish to stay relevant. getAbstract recommends his provocative book to executives and managers who want their organizations to succeed in the new collaborative work environment.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Does leadership need to SHIFT?, April 14, 2010

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J. Thomas Hood III "CPA!" (Towson, Maryland) - See all my reviews
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Emmanuel Gobillot thinks so (and I happen to agree). Increasing pace of change, the age of mass collaboration, the age of particpation, the rising millenials, and the wiki-economy will (and are) having profound changes on how business is conducted. This book gives you the roadmap to start figuring out the "shifts" you need to make.

The book ooutlines the four shifts that will get you thinking : Simplicity, Narrative, Tasks, and Love. Go buy this book now!