The ways of management

Spiritual Reflections and Action Guide for the 21st Century Manager

Olivier Truong and Palmer Hartl take a look at the human and spiritual dimension that can exist in the practice of management.

“Les Voies du Management” is a work based on references from the human and social sciences but also, without proselytising, and respectful of everyone’s freedom of conscience, on illustrations of “management” situations from the oldest book in the history of mankind, bearing universal values, the Bible.

It is a question of echoing the daily life of the manager and that of the company employee, both shaken by the hazards of the modern world.

Everyone will find in a direct, simple and accessible way the concrete experiences and key concepts of the management of women and men in the company.

At a time when secularism is becoming a growing concern of political powers, France is going through one of the greatest economic and identity crises in its history.

The business world must remain a place where beliefs of political, religious or sexual orientation have no place. The book takes a look at the human and spiritual dimension that can exist in management practice. The well-being of employees, their sense of belonging, loyalty and recognition to their company, is dwindling as the French people’s sense of mistrust of institutions grows, which can lead to disillusioned and even cynical behaviour.

The well-being of employees, their sense of belonging, loyalty and recognition to their company, is dwindling as the French people’s sense of mistrust of institutions grows, which can lead to disillusioned and even cynical behaviour.