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Charles Handy is a prominent author and business thinker, recognized for his influential works on management and organizational theory. Born in 1932, Handy has made significant contributions to the field of business through his insightful analysis of the changing nature of work and organizations.

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“The future is not inevitable. We can influence it, if we know what we want it to be.”

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Book:The Age Of Unreason

Source: The Age Of Unreason

“There is as far as I know, no example in history, of any state voluntarily ceding power from the centre to its constituent parts.”

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“The morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised. I shall argue that strong men, conversely, know when to compromise and that all principles can be compromised to serve a greater principle.”

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Book:The Age of Paradox

Source: The Age of Paradox

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Born: 1932
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The Age of ParadoxRelated source material

The Empty Raincoat: Making Sense of the FutureRelated source material

The Age Of UnreasonRelated source material

The Elephant and the Flea: Reflections of a Reluctant CapitalistRelated source material

The Hungry Spirit: New Thinking for a New WorldRelated source material

Beyond Certainty: The Changing Worlds of OrganizationsRelated source material

Twenty-One Ideas for Managers: Practical Wisdom for Managing Your Company and YourselfRelated source material

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