With the challenges of the corporate world becoming increasingly dynamic and interconnected, there is a need for new approaches to tackle emerging problems. It is in this context that Matrix Editora launches Managing Like a Scientist, authored by the doctor and researcher Marcia Esteves Agostinho.
The work, winner of the 2nd Admirable Writers Contest, invites managers and professionals from various fields to revisit leadership and administration concepts through the lens of Complexity Theory. This area of study seeks to understand complex systems that interact dynamically and unpredictably and can be found in fields such as biology, economics, physics, and sociology.
In the book, the author applies Complexity Theory concepts to organizational management by proposing an innovative model, inspired by scientific principles, that views companies as living, complex, and interdependent systems. The author explores themes such as autonomy, cooperation, self-organization, and the value of reflective capacity, offering readers theoretical and practical tools to adapt their managerial skills to the demands of a constantly changing world.
Divided into five chapters, the work presents an introduction to contemporary management challenges and positions complexity sciences as tools to address them. One of the highlights of the book is the autonomy-centered approach, which promotes more adaptive and resilient companies. Marcia also shares a case study on biotechnology companies in Brazil, illustrating how the presented principles can be applied in practice. In the final chapter, the author challenges readers to reflect on the purpose of organizations, raising a provocative question: ‘Whom do they serve?’
Managing Like a Scientist is essential reading for managers at all hierarchical levels, young professionals aspiring to leadership roles, and anyone looking to rethink their management practices. The work is especially relevant for those seeking modern and adaptive solutions that go beyond traditional administration models. More than a practical guide, the book fosters a transformation in the reader’s perspective, showing that science can—and should—be a powerful ally in steering businesses toward success.
Technical details
Book: Managing Like a Scientist – The four managerial principles of adaptive organizations
Author: Marcia Esteves Agostinho
Publisher: Matrix Editora
ISBN: 978-6556165257
Pages: 162
Price: R$ 34.00
Where to find it: Amazon, Matrix Editora
