Summary by Charles Handy of his book, "The Age of Unreason," written for the Soundview Executive Book Summaries series. The summary begins by describing how the world is entering an age of unreason, a world in which change has no pattern and being unreasonable is not only an asset but a survival skill. Handy asserts that managers and other types of leaders can begin preparing for and meeting the challenges of change and unreason by adopting a personal philosophy that equates change with learning. In this sense, Handy advocates learning to set honest goals, discriminating between what is wanted and what is needed, framing problems and situations from different perspectives, and accepting mistakes and failures as learning experiences. Included in the summary are exercises that individuals can practice to define their goals and purposes.
Handy, Charles B Soundview Executive Book Summaries Copernicus, Nicolaus, 1473-1543 Galileo, 1564-1642 New York Insurance Company Shirley, Stephanie Rank Xerox (Firm) Deming, W. Edwards (William Edwards), 1900-1993
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Summary by Charles Handy of his book, "The Age of Unreason," written for the Soundview Executive Book Summaries series, 1990; Charles Handy Papers; Box 19, Folder 1; 8 pages
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