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A delightfully blunt, A-to-Z survival guide for dismantling corporate bureaucracy and injecting common sense back into the workplace. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Up the organization.

  • energizing
  • rebellious
  • no-nonsense
  • liberating
  1. 01

    The Practice of Management

    Peter F. Drucker · 1963

    A masterclass in organizational physics that transforms chaotic business challenges into structured, solvable problems.

    Shares:
    • pragmatic
  2. 02

    The Fifth Discipline

    Peter M. Senge

    A paradigm-shifting masterclass in seeing the hidden webs of connection that drive human collaboration and success.

    Shares:
    • pragmatic
  3. 03

    Good to Great

    Jim Collins

    A methodical, research-backed roadmap that transforms the daunting challenge of organizational excellence into a series of disciplined, actionable steps.

    Shares:
    • pragmatic
  4. 04

    Leading Change

    John P. Kotter · 1996

    A pragmatic, step-by-step masterclass in steering the massive, stubborn ship of human behavior toward a new horizon.

    Shares:
    • pragmatic
  5. 05

    The one minute manager

    Kenneth H. Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

    A breezy, fable-like guide that transforms the daunting task of leadership into a series of simple, empowering habits.

    Shares:
    • pragmatic
  6. 06

    Power

    Jeffrey Pfeffer

    An unapologetic, unsentimental masterclass in navigating the brutal realities of workplace politics and human ambition.

    Shares:
    • pragmatic
  7. 07

    Start with why

    Simon Sinek · 2009

    An energizing masterclass in finding the beating heart behind your work and using it to inspire others.

    Shares:
    • energizing
  8. 08

    Las cinco disfunciones de un equipo

    Patrick M. Lencioni · 2003

    A fast-paced corporate fable that transforms the messy reality of office politics into a clear roadmap for trust and collaboration.

    Shares:
    • pragmatic
  9. 09

    Beyond entrepreneurship

    Collins, James C. · 1992

    A pragmatic and inspiring blueprint for transforming a scrappy startup into an enduring, visionary enterprise.

    Shares:
    • pragmatic
  10. 10

    New era of management

    Richard L. Daft

    A structured, pragmatic guide that transforms complex organizational theories into actionable leadership strategies.

    Shares:
    • pragmatic
  11. 11

    The First 90 Days Proven Strategies For Getting Up To Speed Faster And Smarter

    Michael Watkins

    A tactical, grounding playbook that transforms the chaos of a new job into a structured path to success.

    Shares:
    • pragmatic
  12. 12

    Originals

    Adam Grant

    An invigorating intellectual dinner party that leaves you feeling equipped to change the world, or at least your workplace.

    Feels:
    • intellectually stimulating
    • optimistic
    • energetic

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