Humanocracy : creating organizations as amazing as the people inside them

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Organizations today are failing, characterized by sluggishness, resistance to change, and emotional detachment. In contrast, individuals are adaptable, creative, and passionate. This disconnect stems from bureaucracy—a top-down, rule-bound management structure that reduces people to mere "resources." Originating in the 19th century to standardize human behavior, bureaucracy is dehumanizing and has resulted in only 13 percent of employees globally being fully engaged in their work. The rest are physically present but lack enthusiasm, contributing to an estimated $9 trillion loss in global economic output each year. Despite trends toward flatter organizations, bureaucracy continues to expand. In this compelling work, Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini provide a blueprint for creating organizations that prioritize human potential over bureaucratic constraints. They emphasize the importance of understanding the hidden costs of "bureausclerosis," eliminating toxic bureaucratic beliefs, and learning from organizations that have successfully removed bureaucracy. Key strategies include uprooting bureaucratic structures without causing chaos, overcoming resistance to change, and fostering a culture where leadership is not tied to rank. The ultimate aim is to cultivate organizations infused with entrepreneurial spirit, where innovation thrives and everyone acts like an owner. This book is both a manifesto and a manual, filled with insights a