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The Wisdom of Bees
Michael O´malley
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Description for The Wisdom of Bees
Paperback. Blending practical advice with interesting facts about the hive, this guide is suitable for those managers who look to get the most out of their organization. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 128 x 16. Weight in Grams: 158.
'It seemed to me that the bees were working on the very same kinds of problems we are trying to solve. How can large, diverse groups work together harmoniously and productively? Perhaps we could take what the bees do so well and apply it to our institutions.' When Michael O'Malley first took up beekeeping he thought it would be a nice hobby to share with his son. But he noticed that bees not only work together to achieve a common goal but, in the process, create a remarkably productive organization, like a miniature but incredibly successful business. ... Read more
'It seemed to me that the bees were working on the very same kinds of problems we are trying to solve. How can large, diverse groups work together harmoniously and productively? Perhaps we could take what the bees do so well and apply it to our institutions.' When Michael O'Malley first took up beekeeping he thought it would be a nice hobby to share with his son. But he noticed that bees not only work together to achieve a common goal but, in the process, create a remarkably productive organization, like a miniature but incredibly successful business. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780670919482
SKU
V9780670919482
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About Michael O´malley
Michael O'Malley, Ph.D., is a social psychologist and management consultant who has coached some of the world's largest companies. He is currently the executive editor for business, economics, and law at Yale University Press and an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School. He has been an avid beekeeper since 2002. He lives in New Haven, Connecticut.
Reviews for The Wisdom of Bees
After you read this book, I assure you that you will never think about your organization in quite the same way.
Roxanne Quimby, co-founder of Burt's Bees
An excellent operating guide for good management.
Phil Johnson, CEO, PJA Advertising + Marketing
Read this remarkable book
W. Warner Burke, chair, Department of Organization and Leadership, Columbia ... Read more
Roxanne Quimby, co-founder of Burt's Bees
An excellent operating guide for good management.
Phil Johnson, CEO, PJA Advertising + Marketing
Read this remarkable book
W. Warner Burke, chair, Department of Organization and Leadership, Columbia ... Read more