Creating a Thinking Organization: Groundrules for Success

Imagine a company where staff have been taught to use their brainpower to the full - and are encouraged to do so whatever work they perform. In Creating a Thinking Organization, successful entrepreneur Rikki Hunt joins forces with renowned Mind expert Tony Buzan to provide a blueprint for individual and corporate transformation. Together they demonstrate how you can:

* unlock your own and your employees' potential;
* turbocharge your management and leadership practices, and
* motivate a diverse group of people.

Part I of the book explains how to apply Rikki Hunt's unique 'groundrules' to create a culture in which thinking will flourish. Part II looks at the nature of the human brain and describes a number of techniques to improve the thinking process. Part III, using Rikki's distinctive 'powerbase' and 'circles of knowledge' models, deals with leadership and examines the implications of the authors' approach both for the individual and the organization. Finally, Part IV contains practical guidance on implementation and summarizes the benefits. The text is enriched throughout by examples, stories, action point summaries, case studies and anecdotes from Rikki Hunt's own colourful life. In addition there are reviews of the material by Tony Buzan and a step-by-step development programme.

For business leaders seeking a way to harness the power of the brain, Creating a Thinking Organization will be an inspiration.

In 1991 Rikki Hunt became the youngest managing director of any British oil company. His early experiences and retailing background - acquired in companies like BAT Stores and Safeway - had given him a formidable reputation for innovative thinking coupled with a distinctive leadership style. He continues to 'create thinking organizations' through Kestrel, a consultancy designed to help others to achieve personal and corporate success. A passionate believer in encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to challenge themselves, to think and to learn, he is an active participant in the Swindon Education Business Partnership, Vice President of the International Brain Club and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors. He is also Chairman of Swindon Town Football Club. He has climbed Mont Blanc, Aconcagua and Mount Kilimanjaro, and has skied twice to the Magnetic North Pole. On the second occasion Rikki challenged the notion of disability by accompanying and encouraging! the first disabled person to reach the Pole.

Tony Buzan - the originator of Mind Mapping - is the world's foremost writer, broadcaster and lecturer on mental effectiveness. His books and other products have achieved massive success in more than 100 countries and 30 languages, generating revenues in excess of 75 million. He is much in demand as an adviser to corporate and government leaders worldwide.