Creating Authentic Organizations: Bringing Meaning and Engagement Back to Work

Our identity is often bound up what we do at work. The work we do goes some way to describing who we are, what we stand for and it reveals, in one dimension at least, a tangible and valued contribution that we make to the world. Authenticity in organizations matters more than ever.

In today's complex and global economy it's more important than ever that we empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Doing so leads to increased innovation, productivity, more thoughtful risk-taking, a sense of responsibility and enhanced adaptiveness to change. Creating Authentic Organizations goes beyond the remit of authentic leadership and shows how the concept of authenticity can and should be applied to your organization. It offers a new management framework based on the freedom to operate, meaningful dialogue and a deep search for personal meaning at work; autonomy and the opportunity to make an impact is a key driver of productivity.

With simple and powerful models and strategies to bring about workplace authenticity, this bold and cutting-edge approach will show you how to ensure more authentic dialogue and encourage open and meaningful discussion around threats and challenges. Creating Authentic Organizations gives you the tools to bridge the gap between the corporate persona and the authentic self, leading to greater employee engagement, well-being and organizational resilience. Online supporting resources include an authenticity and freedoms diagnostic tool and guidance notes.

Robin Ryde is an international leadership consultant, established author and Co-Director of www.robinrydeconsulting.com. Formerly the CEO of the UK National School of Government, he is also the Academic Director of Australia's largest senior public service leadership programme, the Executive Fellows Program.

In addition Robin Ryde is the Head of Leadership with the Oxford Group; a fellow of Ashridge Business School and co-founder of the research enterprise Public Enquiry. With a background in leadership and organisational development, he was the youngest person to direct the British Prime Minister's flagship leadership development programmes, one of the largest programmes of its kind in Europe.