Our world is a rich and dynamic environment in which life moves through seasons and evolves over time. Our political, societal and economic life is permeated with major trends and movements affecting our lives and societies. However, in companies, this level of external disruption has been addressed through relatively conventional and static ways of organising.

This original book offers an alternative to this stalemate through a fundamental shift in mindset. Organizations, like people, need to be seen as living, evolving organisms resulting in different ways of structuring and leading companies. The book is based on a living model of organization based on a clear Purpose expressed through physical, emotional and cognitive characteristics – reflecting the people who make up our companies.

Written by International Consulting Director and Business School Lecturer, Paul Lambert, this book includes powerful and detailed examples throughout. These include Nissan, Apple, Haier, Buurtzorg, the Hoxby Collective, ChildFund International (humanitarian), FAVI Automotive, Barack Obama’s campaign organisation, a global oil and gas firm and an international Accountancy Firm. Application exercises and a summary of key chapter points allow the reader to immediately apply the insights to their own business.

Paul Lambert is a management consultant and founder of Living Work Consultant. He is also a Programme Director at Henley Business School. Prior to that, he was a Senior Partner at Korn Ferry and Prophet.