A Bias for Action_Heike Burch_Sumantra Ghoshal.PDF

Often managers spot a chance to do something valuable for their company, but for some reason, they cannot get started. Even if they begin the project, they give up when they see the first big hurdle. The inability to take purposeful action seems to be pervasive across companies. Managers tend to ignore or postpone dealing with crucial issues which require reflection, systematic planning, creative thinking, and above all, time. Instead, most managers are happy dealing with operational activities that require more immediate attention. Daily routines, superficial behaviors, poorly prioritized or unfocused tasks make unproductive busyness the most critical behavioral problem in large companies. This fascinating book is about how to promote purposeful action in organizations. This book, the least by Sumantra Ghoshal, before his untimely death is a must read for all middle level and senior managers.