Bosses of the Wild

Title: Bosses of the Wild
Author: Manjiri Gokhale Joshi
ISBN: 125905859X / 9781259058592
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 140
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Year: 2013
Availability: Out of Stock

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Based on fascinating animal behavior research, this book maps 10 animal personality types to explore the underlying dynamics of work life. Enlightening and entertaining in parts, this is the perfect guidebook for anyone new to work life and an amusing read for old hands who have been there and done that.

"If each person could identify which animal type they are faced with, leverage on the strengths of their colleagues, predict responses and effectively tailor their own response to diffuse conflict, imagine the person hours saved in managing professional angst and focusing on achieving results!" - Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Chairman and Managing Director, Biocon Limited

"Like new-age parenting, today's participatory leadership demands collaborative decision making and listening to your team. Perfect for a boss to absorb this sassy perspective on leadership-from the other side!" -Raman Roy, Chairman and Managing Director, Quatrro Global Services

"Manjiri uses animal behaviour research-gleaned from experts-to provide analogues for management styles and personalities, and draws insights from this that will be of practical help to all executives. As exciting, educative and enjoyable as a jungle safari!" -Kiran Karnik, Former President, NASSCOM (The National Association of Software and Services Companies)

"Irreverent but poignant, [the book] gently nudges each of us to pause the rat race, reflect on the serious business of management and develop the ability to laugh at ourselves." - Shobhaa De, author and columnist

"A must-have book for those who want to read the boardroom better." - Meenal Baghel, author of Death in Mumbai

"An insightful knowledge book couched in engaging satire, this is a must-read for everyone who has ever been a boss, or endured one! Enchanting ..." -Gurbir Singh, Senior Associate Editor, Business World

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Foreword
Preface
Credits
Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 : Spot the Animal in Your Boss
Chapter 2 : Still Confused?

Part 1 : The Ten Animals
Chapter 3 :
The Frog
Chapter 4 : The Eagle
Chapter 5 : The Peacock
Chapter 6 : The Owl
Chapter 7 : The Sloth
Chapter 8 : The Rabbit
Chapter 9 : The Dolphin
Chapter 10 : The Hyaena
Chapter 11 : The Lion and the Lioness
Chapter 12 : The Elephant

Part 2 : Leadership Lessons from Animal Behavior
Chapter 13 :
Best Not Leaders
Chapter 14 : Who are the Best and the Worst Boss Types for You?
Chapter 15 : The Perfect Boss
Chapter 16 : Communicating with the Ten Animals
Chapter 17 : Organization Structures

Part 3 : Animal Personalities Come to Life
Chapter 18 :
The Jungle Story