Researcher advocates for science as a management strategy for leaders

As the challenges of the corporate world become increasingly dynamic and interconnected, the need arises for new approaches to address emerging problems. It is in this context that Matrix Editora launches Manage Like a Scientist, authored by doctor and researcher Marcia Esteves Agostinho.

The work, winner of the 2nd Admirable Writers Contest, invites managers and professionals from various fields to revisit the concepts of leadership and administration from the perspective of Complexity Theory. This field of study seeks to understand complex systems that interact in dynamic and unpredictable ways and can be found in areas such as biology, economics, physics, and sociology.

In the book, the author applies the concepts of Complexity Theory to organizational management by proposing an innovative model, inspired by scientific principles, that understands companies as living, complex, and interdependent systems. The author explores themes such as autonomy, cooperation, self-organization, and the valorization of reflective capacity, offering the reader theoretical and practical tools to adapt their managerial skills to the demands of an ever-changing world.

Divided into five chapters, the work presents an introduction to the contemporary challenges of management and exposes the sciences of complexity 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?"

Manage Like a Scientist is an indispensable read for managers at all hierarchical levels, young professionals aspiring to leadership positions, and all those who wish to rethink their management practices. The work is especially relevant for those seeking modern and adaptive solutions that go beyond traditional management models. More than a practical guide, the book promotes a transformation in the reader's perspective, showing that science can – and should – be a powerful ally in steering businesses toward success.

Technical Specifications

Book: Manage 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
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