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Seeing Systems

Unlocking the Mysteries of Organizational Life

Berrett-Koehler, 2007 Mehr

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Recommendation

Educator, playwright and consultant Barry Oshry’s poetic, allegorical manifesto is unlike any other business book. Drawing from decades of observing and helping dysfunctional organizations, Oshry offers valuable insights and wisdom in this update of his 1995 book. His refreshing, illuminating insights will help leaders and followers shed any mutual antagonism. As you gain understanding from his text, you will see that many behaviors within organizations are automatic or “systemic” and rarely personal. This knowledge equips you to improve the natural dynamics of any group. getAbstract believes you will gain a more complete picture of why relationships work as they do and of how to change systems and yourself for the better.

Take-Aways

  • People at work, in organizational systems and in society fall into four roles – “Tops, Bottoms, Middles and Customers.”
  • Tops include presidents, CEOs, ministers, parents and others who lead.
  • Tops feel burdened by great responsibility but only reluctantly share power.

About the Author

Author, consultant, educator and playwright Barry Oshry runs Power + Systems Inc., a not-for-profit educational organization, with his wife, who is also his business partner.


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    N. S. 9 years ago
    Very good overview of how people see their place in society. Useful tips on how to identify and cooperate with people outside of your level.

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