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Name: Organizing Genius
Author: Warren G. Bennis

Organizing Genius examines the dynamics that enable high‑performing teams to surpass expectations across business, technology, and the arts. Using six detailed case studies, including the Manhattan Project and early personal‑computer developers, authors Warren G. Bennis and Patricia Ward Biederman outline the habits of collective genius. They show that powerful groups prioritize mission over hierarchy, view obstacles as opportunities, and maintain a self‑belief in ultimate success. The book also dissects the leader’s role as a talent magnet, inspirer, and intermediary with the larger world.

First publish date: 1997

Genre: Business & Economics/Business Management

Authors: Warren G. Bennis

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