ESCP Europe

The author shows how to transform the abstract concept of culture into a practical tool to understand the dynamics of organizations and change. Focusing on today's business realities, he draws on a wide range of contemporary research to redefine culture, offers new information on the topic of occupational cultures, and demonstrates the crucial role leaders play in successfully applying the principles of culture to achieve organizational goals. He also tackles the complex question of how an existing culture can be changed-one of the toughest challenges of leadership. The result is a vital resource for understanding and practicing organizational effectiveness.