Taking a sharp turn from the philosophical conclusion of "Management of the Absurd" , here is a short and sweet review / summary of the book’s key ideas.
Book Review: “Management of the Absurd: Paradoxes in Leadership”
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Concluding “Management of the Absurd”: What if leaders were amateurs?
Have you ever experienced an act of leadership that you would compare to a sunset or beautiful symphony? Towards the end of his "Management of the Absurd", Richard Farson approaches the topic of leadership in an unexpectedly poetic way: “Management and leadership are high arts. When they are working well, they compare favorably to the other great aesthetic moments of our lives, to symphonies and sunsets”. I long thought of a good example and I think I got one (captured in this article). Do you?
“Management Of The Absurd” Deep Dive: Is There a Technique to Human Relations?
No, there isn’t. Well… Not in the long run at least. Let’s take a closer look.
Introducing “Management Of The Absurd” by Richard Farson
I first read Management of the Absurd: Paradoxes in leadership about a decade ago, way before I familiarized myself with the American corporate culture and became a manager myself. I knew it left an imprint on me but only when revisiting it last year, I realized how many of its ideas affected my approach to… Continue reading Introducing “Management Of The Absurd” by Richard Farson
Knowledge In Action 