{"product_id":"work-disrupted-opportunity-resilience-and-growth-in-the-accelerated-future-of-work-hardback-9781119762270","title":"Work Disrupted; Opportunity, Resilience, and Growth in the Accelerated Future of Work (Hardback) 9781119762270","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eWork Disrupted\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eOpportunity, Resilience, and Growth in the Accelerated Future of Work\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJeff Schwartz (Author), Suzanne Riss (With), Tom Fishburne (Illustrated by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119762270, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 25 February 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 15.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.431 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you only read one book on the future of work, \u003ci\u003eWork Disrupted: Opportunity, Resilience, and Growth in the Accelerated Future of Work\u003c\/i\u003e should be that book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe future of work swept in sooner than expected, accelerated by Covid-19, creating an urgent need for new maps, new mindsets, new strategies-- and most importantly, a trusted guide to take us on this journey. That guide is Jeff Schwartz. A founding partner of Deloitte Consulting’s Future of Work practice, Schwartz brings clarity, humor, wisdom, and practical advice to the future of work, a topic surrounded by misinformation, fear, and confusion. With a fundamental belief in the power of human innovation and creativity, Schwartz presents the key issues, critical choices, and potential pitfalls that must be on everyone’s radar.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you're anxious about robots taking away your job in the future, you will take comfort in the realistic perspective, fact-based insights, and practical steps Schwartz offers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you're not sure where to even begin to prepare, follow his level-headed advice and easy-to-follow action plans.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you're a business leader caught between keeping up, while also being thoughtful about the next moves, you will appreciate the playbook directed at you.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you're wondering how Covid-19 will change how and where you will work, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWork Disrupted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e has you covered.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in a conversational style by Schwartz, with Suzanne Riss, an award-winning journalist and book author, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWork Disrupted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers a welcome alternative to books on the topic that lack a broad perspective or dwell on the problems rather than offer solutions. Timely and insightful, the book includes the impact of Covid-19 on our present and future work. Interviews with leading thinkers on the future of work offer additional perspectives and guidance.Cartoons created for the book by leading business illustrator Tom Fishburne bring to life the reader’s journey and the complex issues surrounding the topic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTold from the perspective of an economist, management advisor, and social commentator, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork Disrupted\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eoffers hope--and practical advice--exploring such topics as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow we frame what lies ahead is a critical navigational tool.\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the signposts that can serve as practical guides for individuals who have families to support, mortgages to pay, and want to stay gainfully employed no matter what the future holds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe importance of recognizing the rapidly evolving opportunities in front of us.\u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to build resilience—in careers, organizations, and leaders—for what lies ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy exploring new mental models helps us discover the steps we need to take to thrive.\u003c\/b\u003e Individuals can decide how to protect their livelihood while businesses and public institutions can consider how they can lead and support workforces to thrive in twenty-first-century careers and work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Jeff's marvelous book is a roadmap for the new world of work with clear signposts. His insights will help readers discover opportunities, take action, and find hope in uncertain times. The ideas are fresh, beautifully crafted, and immediately applicable. This is not only a book to be read, but savored and used.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDave Ulrich\u003c\/b\u003e, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; Partner, the RBL Group; Co-author \u003ci\u003eReinventing the Organization\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 From Fear to Growth: Mindsets and Playbooks for Twenty-first-century Careers and Work 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Find Opportunity in a Time of Accelerated Change: Redesigning Work, Workforces, and Workplaces 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 People and Machines Working Together: Integrating AI and Workers on Every Team, in Every Job 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Making Alternative Work a Meaningful Opportunity: The Workforce Will Include More Part-time, Contract, Freelance, Gig, and Crowd Workers 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Working from Almost Anywhere: Redesign Workplaces from Where We Work to How We Work: Onsite, Online, and Everything in Between 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Build Long-Term Resilience for Uncertain Futures: Reimagining Careers, Organizations, and Leadership 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Plan for Many Careers, Not One: Realistic and Energizing Transition Strategies for Multichapter Lives 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Rise of Teams: Reinvent Organizations, from Individuals and Hierarchies to Teams and Networks 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Leaders as Coaches and Designers: Moving Beyond Managing Workflows and Controlling Direct Reports to Creating, Influencing, and Building 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Playbooks for Growth: Charting Paths Forward for Individuals, Leaders, Citizens, and Society 111\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Carpe Diem: As Individuals, Strengthen Adaptability and Choice to Face Great Opportunities and Disproportionate Responsibilities 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Create Opportunity: As Business Leaders, Unlock Value by Reimagining Jobs and Partnering with Workers to Build Resilience and Dynamic Careers 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Set New Agendas: As Citizens and Communities, Reset Education, Labor Regulations, Job Transitions, and Societal Norms to Reflect Our Values 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 201\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52470093414680,"sku":"9781119762270","price":18.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119762270_328879.jpg?v=1785632743","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/work-disrupted-opportunity-resilience-and-growth-in-the-accelerated-future-of-work-hardback-9781119762270","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}