Redesigning Work: How to Transform Your Organisation and Make Hybrid Work for Everyone

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The ultimate guide to redesigning your organisation, from the global thought-leader on the future of work ***NAMED IN FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BUSINESS BOOKS OF 2022*** We are experiencing the greatest global shift in the world of work for a century. So, how do we make the most of this unique opportunity and radically redesign the way we work, forever? Professor Lynda Gratton is the global thought-leader on the future of work. Based on thirty years of research into the technological and demographic trends that are shaping work, and building on what we learnt through our experiences of the global pandemic, Lynda Gratton presents her innovative blueprint for redesigning work. Whether you're leading a small team or running a multinational, this is the time to make lasting change and equip your business for the future. This book gives you everything you need to do that.

Lynda Gratton is one of the foremost global thought-leaders on the future of work, named by 'Business Thinkers 50' as one of the top 15 business thinkers and described as a 'rock star' teacher. Lynda is Professor of Management Practice at London Business School where she received the 'teacher of the year' award and designed and directs 'the future of work' elective, one of the school's most popular electives. Her research on hybrid work was featured as the cover article for Harvard Business Review in May 2021 and she explores issues of work in her MIT Sloan column. Over a decade ago Lynda founded HSM-Advisory which has supported more than 90 companies around the world to future proof their business strategy. Her ten books, including The 100-Year Life, have sold over a million copies and been translated into more than 15 languages. Lynda serves as a Fellow of the World Economic Forum and co-chairs the WEF Council on Work, Wages and Job Creation. Lynda has sat on the advisory board of Japan Prime Minister Abe and serves on the advisory board of a number of global companies.

An intelligent, deeply thoughtful book that will walk you through the choices that will be critical to your people's future happiness and well-being, and by extension, to your organization's performance. * Rita McGrath * We are going through a period of extraordinary change and working practices will change profoundly. Lynda's book helps us think through the implications. * Lord Mervyn Davies, formed CEO and Chairman of Standard Chartered * Very much a how-to guide, with practical frameworks and examples. The message is clear: don't leave the future of work to chance * Financial Times * A remarkably thoughtful and practical guide to rethinking how work gets done. With Gratton's help, this journey can be far more systematic and rewarding than it would otherwise be. * Amy Edmondson, Harvard Professor * Lynda's book couldn't come at a better time as every CEO and their senior team grapple with the future of work. This book provides excellent advice as we attempt to build it! * Ann Cairns, Vice Chairman Mastercard * Very much a how-to guide, with practical frameworks and examples. The rigour and discipline Gratton brings to the book might surprise those who haven't been involved in organisational change. The message is clear: don't leave the future of work to chance * Financial Times *