If Harry Potter Ran General Electric

Tom Morris

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J. K. Rowling’s novels about Harry Potter and the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry have captured the imaginations of people everywhere. In If Harry Potter Ran General Electric, bestselling business author Tom Morris (If Aristotle Ran General Motors) uncovers the values and timeless truths that underlie Rowling’s hugely popular books and illuminates the lessons they offer to all of us in our careers and daily lives.

But, you say, Harry Potter lives in a world of magic. What can we possibly learn to apply to our own careers and everyday lives? Morris shows that the most difficult problems Harry and his friends face are rarely solved by the use of magic alone. Rather, they are conquered by intelligence, reasoning, determination, creativity, friendship, and a host of other classic virtues–the very qualities, in fact, that make for success in every aspect of our lives.

Blending an array of provocative examples from the novels with thought-provoking commentary on contemporary management practices, If Harry Potter Ran General Electric offers readers a master’s course on leadership and ethics, told in an engaging and insightful way.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Leadership Traits: The book likely explores leadership traits through the lens of Harry Potter's character, emphasizing qualities such as courage, integrity, and resilience.

  2. Teamwork and Collaboration: Lessons from the friendships and collaborations in the Harry Potter series may be applied to real-world team dynamics, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and shared goals.

  3. Adaptability and Change Management: The wizarding world's constant changes and challenges may provide insights into effective change management and adaptability in a business context.

  4. Ethical Decision-Making: The book might discuss ethical decision-making by examining the moral choices made by characters in the Harry Potter series and how those choices translate to the business world.

  5. Innovation and Creativity: Lessons from the magical world may inspire discussions on fostering innovation and creativity within organizations.

  6. Learning from Failure: The characters' experiences with failure in the series may be used to illustrate the importance of resilience and learning from setbacks in a business context.

  7. Vision and Purpose: The book could explore how the characters' quests and missions in Harry Potter can inform discussions about setting a clear vision and purpose for organizations.

  8. Effective Communication: Communication skills, both among characters in the books and in a business setting, may be highlighted as crucial for effective leadership.

  9. Employee Engagement: Lessons from the camaraderie and engagement among characters might be applied to discussions on fostering a positive work environment.

  10. Balancing Ambition and Humility: The book could address the balance between ambition and humility in leadership, drawing insights from characters who exhibit both qualities.

Language English
ISBN-10 0385517548
ISBN-13 9780385517546
No of pages 252
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Crown Business
Published Date 16 May 2006

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