
Unmanaged
Overcoming muddled and disordered leadership through mastery in management
LID Publishing
Published on 20. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-917391-46-7 (ISBN)
Description
We've all witnessed it. Companies floundering, projects derailed, and entire organizations crippled by poor leadership. This isn't incompetence; it's "Unmanaged" - a pervasive condition where leaders muddle through, applying minimal effort, ignoring best practices, and ultimately jeopardizing the very fabric of their organizations. This book delves into the root causes of this unmanaged state and argues that mastery in management is not just desirable, it's essential for organizational success in today's dynamic world.
The book exposes the dangers of unmanaged companies and the devasting consequences of neglecting effective management. It guides you on the journey to management mastery to bring management practices back on track. It equips you with the tools and frameworks to develop high-performing management systems. And it challenges your assumptions about leadership and inspires you to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. This is not just another management book. It's a wake-up call for leaders, boards and anyone who cares about organizational success.
The book exposes the dangers of unmanaged companies and the devasting consequences of neglecting effective management. It guides you on the journey to management mastery to bring management practices back on track. It equips you with the tools and frameworks to develop high-performing management systems. And it challenges your assumptions about leadership and inspires you to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. This is not just another management book. It's a wake-up call for leaders, boards and anyone who cares about organizational success.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
760 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-917391-46-7 (9781917391467)
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Persons
Lukas Michel is founder of Agility Insights, with over 30 years' senior executive experiences, supporting executives worldwide with agile management.
Dr Herb Nold is a professor of business administration at Polk College, Florida.
Guido Bosbach is an organizational consultant and thought leader.
Dr Herb Nold is a professor of business administration at Polk College, Florida.
Guido Bosbach is an organizational consultant and thought leader.