"The antidote to bland writing and bland thinking" Tom Peters Funky Business tells us that difference rules, and difference comes from the way people think. In this world, we can no longer do "business as usual" - we need funky business. With its fresh thinking approach and updated with the latest business messages and new examples, Funky Business will ensure you are always on the right side of change. Only talent will allow you to be unique. Forget what has come before. The new edition of Funky Business will rewrite the future for organizations and leaders . "The gospel of new thinking is Funky Business" Industry Standard "Funky Business is rigorously researched, witty and intelligent, and overflows with provocative ideas" Business Voice "In a world of suits, Nordström and RidderstrSle's message is refreshingly different." Business Strategy Review , ' The Greatest Business Books of All Time' " Funky Business - the groovy bible of modern business philosophy." Red magazine " Could barely, literally, put down Funky Business." Warren Bennis “It will transform your brain." Customer Management THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER THAT PUTS THE FUN(K) BACK INTO BUSINESS. FOREVER. Funky Business : no business book is more stylish, or more funky. Now it’s back and it’s more funky than ever. Funky Business Forever casts a penetrating glance back over its shoulder to see how many of its predictions came true and turns a piercing gaze on the future to see where funky business is headed next. What’s new? What’s different? How will we be living, working, thinking tomorrow? Dip into this inimitable and exuberant gallop through the big issues of today and see what the original funksters, Nordström and RidderstrSle, have to say about capitalism, the economy, politics, technology, the environment, talent. Always provocative, always controversial, their ideas may make you laugh, shout, grind your teeth, nod your head, pull your hair out, but one thing’s for sure, they’ll make you think. And they might even make you more funky … BUSINESS AS USUAL? FUNK THAT. Funkster 1: Kjell Nordström Kjell is based at the Institute of International Business at the Stockholm School of Economics. He received his PhD before helping to found the prestigious Advanced Management Program, which attracts the elite of Scandinavian business leaders. His research has focused on internationalization, and, his ideas work; he makes things happen. He is also on the board of directors of Stokke Fabrikker, Swedish Internet company Spary Ventures and US digital change agent Razorfish. His advice has been key to many other organizations across the globe. Funkster 2: Jonas RidderstrSle Based at the Center for Advanced Studies in Leadership at the Stockholm School of Economics, Jonas is at the forefront of the new generation of European-based business gurus. He has an MBA, a doctorate and a book on global innovation under his belt. He has run the Advanced Management Program and has been lecturer, adviser and consultant to many international companies - enabling them to look to the future creatively and develop dynamic strategies and solutions. In his spare time (yes really) he is an art collector and backs one of Sweden's funkiest galleries. New Mint Condition Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon Guaranteed packaging No quibbles returns