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Name: Leadership and the New Science
Author: Margaret J. Wheatley

📘 Leadership and the New Science by Margaret J. Wheatley

In *Leadership and the New Science*, Margaret J. Wheatley guides readers through the cutting‑edge intersection of science and management. Drawing on chaos theory, self‑regulating systems, and quantum concepts, she illustrates how organizations can harness disorder to create intentional order. She grounds these ideas in real‑world applications, demonstrating how leaders can reconcile individual freedom with organizational standards, and how participative, inclusive structures can drive adaptability. Her epilogue reflects on a career spent testing these principles, challenging conventional beliefs about control, order, and the nature of work itself.

First publish date: 1992

Genre: Business & Economics/Business Management

Authors: Margaret J. Wheatley

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