{"title":"Jim Whitehurst","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Jim Whitehurst collection, where the worlds of business innovation and organisational transformation converge. Jim Whitehurst, a recognised leader in the field of Business \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship, offers invaluable insights through his influential works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJim Whitehurst's seminal book, \u003cem\u003eThe Open Organization\u003c\/em\u003e, serves as a guide for modern leaders aiming to cultivate agile and transparent organisational cultures. With a focus on fostering collaboration and harnessing the power of openness, his work is essential reading for anyone eager to adapt to the rapidly changing business landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn advocate for transformational leadership, Whitehurst draws from his extensive experience as the former CEO of Red Hat, a pioneering open-source software company. His books are celebrated for blending practical advice with real-world examples, equipping readers with the tools necessary for success in today's dynamic environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey of discovery and empowerment with Jim Whitehurst's insightful writings and redefine how you approach business leadership and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-open-organization-by-jim-whitehurst-9781625275271","title":"The Open Organization","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a story of reinvention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJim Whitehurst, celebrated president and CEO of one of the world's most revolutionary software companies, narrates his first-hand journey from being a traditional manager at Delta Air Lines and Boston Consulting Group to becoming CEO of one of the most open organisational environments he had ever encountered. This challenging transition and the lessons Whitehurst learned during this period have paved the way for a new style of management. According to Whitehurst, this is the only way companies will successfully function in the future. As Whitehurst emphasizes: \u003cem\u003e\"Adapt or die.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond embracing the technology that has disrupted entire industries, companies must now adapt their management and organisational design to better fit the Information Age. Through a mix of vibrant stories, candid lessons, and tested processes, Whitehurst demonstrates how Red Hat has dismantled the traditional operating model by emerging from a purely bottom-up culture and learning how to execute it at scale. He explains what other companies are doing, and need to do, to bring this open style into all facets of their organisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46723855646956,"sku":"9781625275271","price":74.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18257573482766.jpg?v=1754695737"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jim-whitehurst.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}