Metaphorical Management: Using Intuition and Creativity as a Guiding Mechanism for Complex Systems
Using intuition and creativity as a guiding mechanism for complex systems. In a time of instability, Klaus Elle argues that old mental patterns no longer suffice to navigate global complexity — this book applies metaphorical, artistic thinking as a practical tool for modern leadership and sustainable change.
NOTE At the moment this book is available only in a digital format (PDF document).
Book Details
- Book Title
- Metaphorical Management: Using Intuition and Creativity as a Guiding Mechanism for Complex Systems
- Author
- Willem de Liefde
- ISBN-10
- 9400703406
- ISBN-13
- 978-9400703407
- Edition Language
- English
- Book Format
- Paperback, ~120–240 pages (sources vary) also available in digital PDF format
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About the authors
KLAUS ELLE
Artist and philosopher Klaus Elle was born in Leipzig, East Germany. He has worked as a professional artist for over 30 years. He plays a key role in our Kgotla® Process, helping to facilitate all kinds of dialogues thanks to his unconventional views and contagious imaginative skills. His input enables people to see how they may adopt a holistic approach.
Using art he helps participants of our Kgotla® sessions access the wisdom they hold inside themselves by helping them become aware of the role their conscious and unconscious, and rational and emotional, processes play in their approach to decision-making, change or their lives and work in general.
WILLEM DE LIEFDE
Willem H.J. de Liefde was born in 1941 in Coevorden. He began his career as a navigator in the Merchant Navy with the Royal Rotterdam Lloyd and concluded his nautical career as an officer in the Royal Navy.
Willem then studied economics and held various management and executive positions in Europe, the United States, and Africa for multinationals such as Ericsson, Xerox, Rockwool, and Draeger. His expertise lies in change management, employee inspiration, and team building.
