Invisible Work

John Howkins

ISBN 10: 1912836769 / ISBN 13: 9781912836765

Published by Duckworth Books, GB, 2021

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'John Howkins' books have proven clairvoyant; this new book is no exception. It is a must-read for innovation leaders' Alice Loy, CEO and co-founder of Creative Startups A visionary exploration of the global future of work and an essential framework for work/life growth in the era of the remote professional.The old models no longer apply. Work today depends on personal, subjective ideas which begin inside our heads and whose success depends on never-ending negotiations with what's going on inside other people's heads. It depends on attitudes and behaviours in small, smart, fast teams. Job descriptions, office structures and nine-to-five expectations have become optional. All the crucial moments - the thoughts and feelings that decide what we do - are invisible. How we manage this and make it visible determines how well we do, how we are paid and whether we enjoy our work.In Invisible Work, John Howkins explores how to discover purpose, autonomy and opportunity in this new isolated, yet connected, world.'Fresh, original, powerful, profound and deeply practical' Jeremy Hunter, founding director of Executive Mind Leadership Institute.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Invisible Work
• Publisher: Duckworth Books, GB
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1912836769
• ISBN 13: 9781912836765
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In a world where an increasing number of people work remotely, Invisible Work is a new skillset and framework to ensure personal and business success - from the author of The Creative Economy. Just as power has moved from boardrooms into the domain of dynamic individuals, Invisible Work maps the evolution of this new way of being and succeeding. It is a mindset of deeply focused, value-added thinking and sharing. It is a process of creativity that combines emotional intelligence and collaboration. It is the key to the success of a growing army of self-employed workers. This is an emerging field of work in which new business domains and creative endeavours are based on personal interests and digital connections. Howkins lays out a visionary framework for working practice and success. He focuses on the ways in which we think most innovatively, how we best share those private ideas, and how we make unseen connections and remain authentic while staking out our domain in a virtual world.

About the Author

John Howkins is a leading figure in the global understanding of work and creativity. He is the author of the seminal The Creative Economy (Penguin UK, 2002; new editions 2007 & 2013), which has been translated into 14 languages. John Howkins was chair of the London Film School and chief adviser to HBO and Time Warner for 15 years. In 2006, the Shanghai government set up the John Howkins Research Centre on the Creative Economy.