In this article from Harvard Business Review, Harvard professor Chris Argyris says that, despite all the talk and the change programs, empowerment is still mostly an illusion. The author describes how change programs increase inner contradictions, how CEOs undermine empowerment, what is to be done, and more. This article, which originally appeared in the MayJune 1998 Harvard Business Review, is offered in audio form exclusively through Audible.
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Why I Recommend
Audible by Alan Twigg
Audible (an Amazon.com company) is the world's leading online
audio-book provider. Audible is responsible for supplying audio
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All about Audiobooks and how they can make your life more
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Books in audio format are a fantastic alternative to reading.
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