Humanocracy 2.0!
Gary Hamel and I are thrilled to announce a brand new edition of "Humanocracy," which will be available on August 26.
You can pre-order by clicking the button below:
Since the first edition in 2020, the case for reinventing management has only grown stronger: the global business environment is more volatile than ever, a new generation is entering the workforce with radically different expectations, and AI is creating unprecedented opportunities to reimagine work.
Now, more than ever, the world needs organizations that are daring, resilient and inspiring. Yet in recent years, most large organizations have become more ossified, rather than less—hence our decision to produce a thoroughly updated and expanded edition of Humanocracy, with compelling new content on virtually every page. Among the highlights:
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Roche:A chapter-length case study of radical transformation that details how the pharma giant overhauled its leadership model, dismantled bureaucracy, and reaped $3 billion in savings.
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Barnes and Noble:A new case detailing how the retailer saved itself by rejecting top-down standardization and empowering local stores to act like unique, independent bookshops.
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Ingersoll Rand:A moving story that illustrates the incredible gains that are possible when a company equips its "blue collar" employees with the skills, freedom and incentives to think and act like owners.
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Buurtzorg:A chapter-length look at the most radically managed and high-performing health care organization in the world—10,000 nurses and no managers (or better said, 10,000 self-managing nurses).
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Netflix:A new case on how the streaming leader builds meritocracy through radical candor and a "farm for dissent" culture that ensures the best ideas win, regardless of who they come from.
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Public Sector Examples:Compelling examples from the public sector, including Operation Warp Speed—the US government's record-shattering quest to develop a Covid-19 vaccine; and vTaiwan, a pioneering experiment in digital democracy led by the inimitable Audrey Tang that uses online platforms to build citizen consensus on divisive national policies.
We've also done extensive updates to marquee cases like Haier and Vinci. Most of the text from the first edition has been substantially updated or expanded, so readers of the first edition will find a lot of new insights and advice.
Please Pre-order!
As you know, pre-orders are critical for books like this, so if you feel inspired to grab a copy on Amazon ahead of the August 26 publication, it would mean the world to us.
Your pre-order will win you a couple of perks:
- An advance copy of the new Preface and Chapter 1 so you can dive into the first 45 pages right away.
- An invitation to join an online meet-up on August 26 where Gary and I will outline the big takeaways from the second edition, and answer your questions on how to get started in your organization.
Once you've ordered the book (hardcover, digital or audio) complete the form below to claim your perks. We'll send you the PDF and session invite straight away.
We're looking forward to welcoming you to our ever-growing community of Humanocracy-inspired renegades.
Thank you,
Michele