The Ambiguity Advantage: What Great Leaders are Great At by D. Wilkinson (Englis

Description: The Ambiguity Advantage by D. Wilkinson This new work shows that a key factor for great leadership is the ability to recognize, explore and profit from ambiguous situations. Drawing upon his own research and including compelling international cases, the author reveals how to lead others through times of uncertainty so as to create opportunity, innovation and competitive advantage. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This new work shows that a key factor for great leadership is the ability to recognize, explore and profit from ambiguous situations. Drawing upon his own research and including compelling international cases, the author reveals how to lead others through times of uncertainty so as to create opportunity, innovation and competitive advantage. Author Biography DAVID WILKINSON is the Head of Professional Development at Cranfield University, UK, and teaches many aspects of leadership, personal development and learning. Having designed and run the Command Level Public Order courses for the UK police service, he is engaged in trainer training for disaster and counter terrorism with a number of governments. He teaches at many universities and conferences around the world and works internationally as a consultant to a number of governments and government agencies. Table of Contents The Nature of Ambiguity Types of Ambiguity Responses to Ambiguity The Nature of Leadership What Good Leaders Do with Ambiguity Getting Creative with Ambiguity Developing Ambiguity Conclusions Review For a leader in the old world, certainty offered an advantage. In thenew world, uncertainty will give the leader an edge. Wilkinson blurs thelines between what we know we dont know and what we dont know we know.A must read for anyone who wants to take advantage of the chaos aroundthem. - Dr. David Lomas, Head of Innovation and Talent, Royal Mail GroupAnyone who believes that the status quo is a credible option urgently needs to read this book - Chief Superintendent Philip Aspey, National Secretary Police Superintendents Association of England & WalesBook important Wilkinsons, topic neglected, distinctions powerful read valuable. Confused, annoyed or intrigued by that opening sentence? Its pretty tame, as far as ambiguity goes. Whether you are irritated, mystified or attracted by ambiguity, the fact remains that there is a great deal of it in the complex and dynamic world of modern work. If you have leadership responsibilities, and you have never felt puzzled, then you are almost certainly not rising to the challenge of your job. Most people shy away from ambiguity. Leaders cannot afford to, because ambiguity is the raw material from which the future is generated. Dave Wilkinsons Ambiguity Advantage is an important book because it reveals how we deceive and limit ourselves, and our organisations, by over-simplifying ambiguity. It is a powerful and valuable book because it also shows how to work with ambiguity and create opportunities from it. - Alan Robertson, Management Consultant & Executive Coach (Author of The Fast Track Formula and Managing Talented People)This book has very interesting insights for leaders managing ambiguity and therefore by definition for all leaders. It is very readable and the case studies make the points clearly. Its a fresh approach to reviewing leadership. - Dale Haddon, People & Organisational Development Director for Parcelforce Worldwide Promotional Springer Book Archives Review Quote For a leader in the old world, certainty offered an advantage. In the new world, uncertainty will give the leader an edge. Wilkinson blurs the lines between what we know we dont know and what we dont know we know. A must read for anyone who wants to take advantage of the chaos around them. - Dr. David Lomas, Head of Innovation and Talent, Royal Mail Group Anyone who believes that the status quo is a credible option urgently needs to read this book - Chief Superintendent Philip Aspey, National Secretary Police Superintendents Association of England & Wales Book important Wilkinsons, topic neglected, distinctions powerful read valuable. Confused, annoyed or intrigued by that opening sentence? Its pretty tame, as far as ambiguity goes. Whether you are irritated, mystified or attracted by ambiguity, the fact remains that there is a great deal of it in the complex and dynamic world of modern work. If you have leadership responsibilities, and you have never felt puzzled, then you are almost certainly not rising to the challenge of your job. Most people shy away from ambiguity. Leaders cannot afford to, because ambiguity is the raw material from which the future is generated. Dave Wilkinsons Ambiguity Advantage is an important book because it reveals how we deceive and limit ourselves, and our organisations, by over-simplifying ambiguity. It is a powerful and valuable book because it also shows how to work with ambiguity and create opportunities from it. - Alan Robertson, Management Consultant & Executive Coach (Author of The Fast Track Formula and Managing Talented People) This book has very interesting insights for leaders managing ambiguity and therefore by definition for all leaders. It is very readable and the case studies make the points clearly. Its a fresh approach to reviewing leadership. - Dale Haddon, People & Organisational Development Director for Parcelforce Worldwide Details ISBN1403987653 Short Title AMBIGUITY ADVANTAGE Pages 175 Language English ISBN-10 1403987653 ISBN-13 9781403987655 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2006 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Place of Publication Gordonsville Country of Publication United States Residence US Subtitle What Great Leaders are Great At Edition 2006th DOI 10.1604/9781403987655 UK Release Date 2006-08-24 AU Release Date 2006-08-24 NZ Release Date 2006-08-24 US Release Date 2006-08-24 Author D. Wilkinson Publisher Palgrave USA Edition Description 2006 ed. Publication Date 2006-08-24 Alternative 9781349541669 DEWEY 658.4 Illustrations XII, 175 p. Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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