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Virando a própria mesa
First published 1988 · 352 pages
An inside look at the mechanics of workplace democracy and the human element of industrial management.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting in on a transformative board meeting where the usual rules of corporate hierarchy are being rewritten. Grounded in the real-world operations of a Brazilian industrial firm, the narrative moves at a steady, deliberate pace, blending personal biographical reflection with pragmatic case studies. The prose is direct and accessible, anchored by a first-person perspective that invites the reader into the room where decisions are made. It cultivates an industrious, forward-looking mood, focusing heavily on the mechanics of employee participation and workplace democracy. This is a read tailored for leaders, managers, and business enthusiasts who are drawn to unconventional organizational structures and the practical realities of shifting power dynamics within a company.
- Mood
- industrious
- collaborative
- forward-looking
- Tone
- pragmatic
- authoritative
- reflective
- earnest
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- radical management · workplace democracy · corporate transformation · leadership and participation
- The writing
- Direct, anecdotal, and grounded in real-world business realities, utilizing a clear first-person perspective.
- The arc
- Moves from the establishment of traditional corporate structures to the liberating realization of collaborative, participatory management.
- Who it's for
- Professionals and leaders interested in unconventional management strategies and the human side of corporate restructuring.
Content notes
- workplace dynamics
- corporate restructuring
About the book
Every Wednesday afternoon dozens of men and women file through the front gate on their way to a third-floor meeting room at Semco, the company I lead in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Description from Open Library.
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