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The Second Curve: an evening with Charles Handy

The Second Curve: an evening with Charles Handy

FromThe Innovation Show


The Second Curve: an evening with Charles Handy

FromThe Innovation Show

ratings:
Length:
67 minutes
Released:
Jan 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Charles Handy is one a giant of contemporary thought. His books on management – including "Understanding Organisations" and "Gods of Management" – have changed the way we view business.

His work on broader issues and trends – such as "Beyond Certainty" – has changed the way we view society.

In "The Second Curve", he builds on a life's work to glimpse into the future and see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. He looks at current trends in capitalism and asks whether it is a sustainable system. He explores the dangers of a society built on credit. He challenges the myth that remorseless growth is essential. He even asks whether we should rethink our roles in life – as students, parents, workers and voters – and what the aims of an ideal society of the future should be.

Provocative and thoughtful as ever, he sets out the questions we all need to ask ourselves – and points us toward some answers. I was fortunate to spend an evening with Charles in his home in London. He is an incredible man with an intriguing view of things. This was a memorable moment for me as I met a personal hero.

We discuss:
Disruption
Efficiency v Effectiveness
Management v Leadership
Purpose Shamrock Organisations
Doughnut Projects
Communities in Organisations
Education
Parenting and so much more
Released:
Jan 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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A Global weekly show interviewing authors to inspire, educate and inform the business world and the curious. Presented by the author of "Undisruptable", this Global show speaks of something greater beyond innovation, disruption and technology. It speaks to the human need to learn: how to adapt and love a changing world. It embraces the spirit of constant change, of staying receptive, of always learning.