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The new 8th edition of Reframing Organizations provides powerful, time-tested guidance for organisational leadership. Rooted in decades of social science research, Bolman and Deal's four-frame model has withstood the test of time with its accessible and incisive ideas for navigating complexity and turbulence. The latest research from organisational theory, organisational behaviour, psychology, sociology, and political science is enlivened with new cases that illustrate real-world applications of the concepts in the book. The new edition is updated with material on current topics like AI, job crafting, agility, gig work, and intersectionality. The book continues to engage readers with clear and lively writing.
Since its creation more than 40 years ago, Bolman and Dealโs four-frame model has become a widely used and influential framework for leadership, sense-making, cross-sector collaboration, and navigating organisational complexity.
Readers will find:
- In-depth explorations of Bolman and Dealโs Structural, Human Resource, Political, and Symbolic frames.
- Vivid and instructive case examples of prominent leaders and organisations (including Elon Musk at DOGE, Reed Hastings at Netflix, Mary Barra at General Motors, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Hilton Hotels, and video game maker Valve).
- Pithy and accessible summaries of some of the most important and influential works in research on organisations and leadership.
- Coverage of important similarities and differences across business, government, education, and not-for-profit organisations.
Reframing Organizations is a must-read for students, managers, executives, and anyone seeking powerful and provocative ways to read organisational dynamics and lead effectively in a challenging and turbulent world. Bolman & Deal blend research, theory, and practice to offer readers insights and strategies for achieving both personal and organisational goals.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781394340897
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 March 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition: 8th edition
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 46.0mm
Width: 196.0mm
Height: 239.0mm
Weight: 1043g
Pages: 560
About the Author
LEE G. BOLMAN is a Lecturer at Harvard University and Marion Bloch/Missouri Chair in Leadership Emeritus at the Bloch School of Business and Public Administration at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He advises corporations, public agencies, universities, and schools, and is co-author of several acclaimed leadership books including How Great Leaders Think, The Wizard and the Warrior, and Leading with Soul.
TERRENCE E. DEAL served on the faculties of Stanford, Harvard, Vanderbilt, and the University of Southern California. His primary research interests were in organizations, symbolism, and change. He was the author of 37 books, including the bestseller Corporate Cultures (with A. A. Kennedy, 1982) and Shaping School Culture (with K. Peterson, 3rd ed., 2016). Terry Deal died in June, 2024, just as work began on this 8th edition of Reframing Organizations.
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