The Responsibility Virus : How Control Freaks, Shrinking Violets And The Rest Of Us Can Harness The Power Of True Partnership

Martin, Roger L.;

ISBN 10: 0465044107 / ISBN 13: 9780465044108

Published by Basic Books, New York, New York, U.S.A., 2002

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The book is signed by the author on the half title page with a letter from him is also laid in.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Responsibility Virus : How Control Freaks, Shrinking Violets And The Rest Of Us Can Harness The Power Of True Partnership
• Publisher: Basic Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0465044107
• ISBN 13: 9780465044108
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition, First Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
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  • Business & Industry

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Synopsis

Roger Martin's tools for conquering the Responsibility Virus:--The Frame ExperimentHelps those already stuck in over- or under-responsibility to arrest their downward spiral, one relationship at a time--The Choice-Structuring ProcessHelps members of a group create robust and compelling choices together, rather than leaping to roles of heroic leadership or passive followership--The Responsibility LadderHelps managers and subordinates work together and shows each of us when and how to take on responsibility from a boss--Redefining Leadership and FollowershipHelps leaders move from unilateral decision-making to shared responsibilityRoger Martin was named one of "Sixteen Change Agents Who Are Creating Your Future" by Fast Company magazine, which said, "Martin is not interested in business as usual-or in business school as usual."

About the Author

Dean of the Rotman School of Business at the University of Toronto, Roger Martin was for fifteen years a consultant with the Monitor Company, where in addition to his client work on behalf of some of the world's top corporations he served as co-head for two years and was the founding chairman of Monitor University, the firm's educational arm. In addition to publishing in the Harvard Business Review, Time, and other periodicals, Martin has worked with Harvard Business School colleagues such as Michael Porter, Chris Argyris, and Michael Jensen. He has also been profiled in periodicals such as the Financial Times, the Globe and Mail, and Fast Company. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.