Researcher advocates for science as a management strategy for leaders

With the challenges of the corporate universe increasingly dynamic and interconnected, the need for new approaches to address emerging problems arises Matrix Publisher spear Managing Like a Scientist, signed by the doctor and researcher Marcia Esteves Augustine.

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

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

Divided into five chapters, the work presents an introduction to contemporary management challenges and exposes the complexity sciences as tools to face 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 principles presented can be applied in practice. In the final chapter, the author challenges readers to reflect on the purpose of organizations, raising a provocative question: “A who they serve?”

Managing Like a Scientist it is an indispensable reading for managers of all hierarchical levels, young professionals who aspire 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 models of administration. More than a practical guide, the book promotes a transformation in the reader's look, showing that science can and should be a powerful ally in conducting business towards success.

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Book: Managing As a Scientist & The four managerial principles of adaptive organizations
Authorship: Marcia Esteves Augustine
Publisher: Matrix Publisher
ISBN: 978-6556165257
Pages: 162
Price: R$ 34.00
Where to find: Amazon, Matrix Publisher