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Released March, 2002. Reviewed as "a magnificent sourcebook for leaders, managers and consultants..."  

Rewiring Organization for the Networked Economy focuses on the effects of information technology on organizing, managing and leading people within organizations. 

You'll learn from leading experts in their field what new structures, processes and attitudes are needed if organizations are to succeed in the new networked economy.

End-focused a society as we are, this book is a reminder to consider the
experiences of the journey as well as the destination. Inspired by the
ancient, 81 verses of Lao-Tzu, the interpretations and stories accompanying
each piece of ageless wisdom apply to modem organizational life. Managers,
themselves being managed by the demands of their environment, will find
solace and guidance in the timeless teachings....a respite and rejuvenation
from the frenetic pace of their responsibilities. The Tao at Work is full of
wisdom designed to help both managers and employees rediscover their
relationship to the larger truths that apply as much to work as to after
hours.

Verse 11 instructs, 'Notice and make use of spaces: silence, unpredictability, openness, what is not said, what is outside the boxes on the organization chart. These spaces often define intent and meaning.'

Verse 26 begins, "In the midst of crisis-surrounded by its perils, stressed
by it demands, confused by its issues, worried by its consequences-step aside
and breathe. As all athletes know, tightening does not improve performance,
distraction slows, anxiety makes you miss."

Teams, groups, and alliances have come to virtually dominate our business landscape, and for years now management experts and consultants have been preaching their religion of group empowerment. But are they all forgetting that a group is only as good as the individuals within it? So when companies stop nurturing individual performance in the name of complete adherence to group mentality everybody's bound to suffer. If you are a manager, executive, or someone who feels as though you've lost touch with your individual power on the job. A FORCE OF ONES will put you back on track. It shows you how to cut through the inaction of 'groupthink' and re-harness your own personal performance skills. For example;