"Smart organizations are beginning to recognize that the secret to engagement is to provide employees ample autonomy, the opportunity to make progress, and a sense of purpose. Dennis Bakke brings these principles to life in a modern business fable with ample lessons for building successful organizations from the ground up."
Daniel Pink, author of DRIVE and TO SELL IS ... Read moreHUMAN "Companies are fond of saying their greatest asset is their people, yet few companies operate as if this is the case. In this engaging story, Bakke shows us how to unlock the latent potential that exists in any organization."
Tim Jenkins, co-founder, Point B Management Consultants "The work's engaging style is sure to inspire and captivate leaders and managers who wish to transform not only their businesses but also their employees' lives."
Publishers Weekly "There are many things to like about Dennis Bakke's latest book, The Decision Maker .It is insightful, it is well-written, it is a breeze of fresh air in the management literature. Bakke's principles are simple
share the power, and let people have fun making decisions
but like it is often the case, these simple principles can have a groundbreaking impact. Read The Decision Maker and change your outdated conceptions of what management ought to be."
Frederic Godart, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, INSEAD "Imagine an organization where bosses don't make decisions. Sounds crazy, right? Read The Decision Maker and you'll be surprised and inspired to try it for yourself. It's a must-read/must-try for everyone
leaders, managers, and individual contributors in any organization. It just might be the solution that reconciles generational and attitudinal gaps in the workplace today."
Atsuko Tamura, la presidente and CEO, evo Show Less