Overview

This is a book for leaders who think about legacy, their own and the one their business is leaving. Yet, none of us get to write our legacy, that is for those who come after us. This book and the lessons within will enable you to improve yours. The eight questions at the core of this book are underpinned by three big ideas: The questions we ask matter Businesses are the tools we use to shape our world Business value is optimized for the long term when society thrives The questions have been developed and road-tested with business leaders and thousands of executives on an MBA that is ranked number one in the world as ‘best for the planet’. Applying them to your business will enable long-term value creation while shifting it to one that your children will be proud of. This book will appeal to business executives, leaders and managers, MBA graduates and students, and all those interested in transforming their organizations for the challenges ahead.

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Author:   Nick Barter (Griffith University, Australia) ,  Christopher Fleming (Griffith University, Australia)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.280kg
ISBN:  

9781032419749

ISBN 10:   1032419741
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   30 November 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

CONTENTS List of Figures Abbreviations Acknowledgement of Country Acknowledgements Preface PART I: FRAMING Introduction History haunts our present Framing the future PART II: THE CHALLENGE QUESTIONS Question 1: Does your business’ vision perpetuate a world you want to live in? Question 2: Is your business aligned with our world? Question 3: Does your business listen to all its stakeholders? Question 4: Does your business have the metrics? Question 5: Does your business use language that enables? Question 6: Does your business understand its footprint and tread carefully? Question 7: Does your business learn from nature? Question 8: Does your business lead by enabling others? PART III: REALIZING THE FUTURE NORMAL Moving to your Future Normal Epilogue

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Nick Barter is Professor of Strategy and Sustainability at Griffith Business School. Completing his doctorate at the University of St Andrews, his career has spanned industry and academia, from strategy consulting with EY to advising executives on escaping myopic strategic thinking, to leading the Griffith MBA. Chris Fleming is Professor of Economics and Dean (Research) at the Griffith Business School. Completing his doctorate at the University of Queensland, his career has spanned the public sector, academia leading the Griffith MBA, and industry providing advice on economic frameworks that align with our lived reality.

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