The Empowerment Paradigm: A Transformative People-Oriented Management Strategy with a Proven Track Record

This book is primarily designed as a guide for the ambitious and committed organizational leaders who are seeking to improve the fortunes of an organization. If you are the kind of leader who dictates, delegates and sits back to deal with the consequences - read no further. If, on the other hand, you are the kind of leader who is prepared to lead, by example, from the front, become directly involved in tackling problems, will nurture the talents of employees, and personally ensure that success is rewarded - The Empowerment Paradigm is a must read for you.

Arie Marinus (Aart) Nobel has worked in the global engineering/process industry for 45 years: 35 years for ABB Lummus and 10 years for Hamon Corporation. Both multi-national companies have extensive exposure to diverse international markets. He has worked at General Manager and Chief Executive Officer level since 1978. Aart has developed the necessary management skills to intervene in established organizations, improving efficiency, team spirit and communications. He is renowned and respected within the engineering sector as an inspirational leader with a proven track record in the start up of new business units and returning existing, ailing ones into profit. In 2003 Aart was Appointed as CEO of Hamon Corporation with responsibility for all NAFTA region businesses, Aart turned this loss-making concern into the most profitable division within the Hamon Group. He stood down as CEO in 2010, but remains a member of the Hamon Corporation board and is active in the engineering sector as a consultant, specializing in business start up and development. The Empowerment Paradigm, developed over decades of successful application within various business units, is the distillation and culmination of Aart's experiences as a leader at the highest level. He is determined that his business philosophies should become widely promulgated, to guide and inspire the next generation of organizational leaders. Aart is married, with two adult children and lives with his wife, Sippy, in New Jersey, USA.