Monday, October 5, 2020

A sense of Urgency by John P Kotter


Despite the author's choice of case studies, the research, concepts, and prescriptive guidance are quite good.  The author chose 20th century global-100 manufacturing conglomerates and the cultures in each case assumed only CEOs and C-level officers made any decisions or did any work.  Middle managers and other wage slaves were not considered.  The details and nuances of distinguishing anxiety and false-urgency from the positive energy of true urgency were great. Similarly the author's analysis of "every crisis is an opportunity" is very good.  And finally, the details and prescription of behaviors and processes are valuable.  I do recommend the book; consider listening to the audio version at 1.5X or 2X speed.  3/5 Stars.


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