50 Ideas that Changed the World of Work

Essential reading for anyone wishing to bring best practice to their organisation – Andy Haldane, Chief Executive, Royal Society of Arts (RSA)A terrific book; a fantastic collection of essential models and theories from great thinkers – Jerome Goodluck, The Institute of LeadershipInvaluable insights… practical inspiration for leading transformation – Araceli Canedo Bebbington, executive coach, The European Coaching and Mentoring CouncilA wonderful toolkit … I’m keeping this one in my rucksack wherever I go! – Adam Kingl, author of Next Generation LeadershipAn incredible compendium of ideas, presented in an engaging way so you can immediately put them into practice. From timeless classics to recent breakthroughs, the ideas in this book will help you to think more strategically, transform your culture, reset priorities, boost relationships and understand yourself better – Mark Williamson, CEO of Action for HappinessIn turbulence, you want a solid guide. This collection of 50 key concepts supports clear thinking with simplicity and direction – Professor Nandani Lynton, Global Head of Change and Culture, SAPA cornucopia of inspirational resources for leaders of all levels – Russell Beck, author, “The World of Work to 2030”Some books simply stand out from the rest because they grab your attention the moment you see the title. And then there are the very, very few that also keep you riveted page after page. 50 Ideas that Changed the World of Work is a fitting testimony to the shoulders on whom we can stand to see better. A book whose time has come – Sudhanshu Palsule, leadership philosopher, educator, coach and speakerWhat Besser and Kourdi have done is lay out a menu that leaders can choose from to create a super strategy. * Business Leader *

Jeremy Kourdi is an executive consultant, writer, researcher and founder of Kourdi Associates. During his career he has worked with a range of market-leading businesses including HSBC, London Business School, IMD, Pearson and Tetra Pak. He was Senior Vice-President with The Economist Group and has also worked as Head of Publishing and Research at the Chartered Management Institute. He holds an MA in International Relations and lives in Oxted, Surrey.