Charles Handy’s seminal 1993 edition of Understanding Organizations
was supposed to be a "synergy of the century." In reality, it was a war between Zeus and Apollo. Marcus, a project manager at Heritage Bank, lived in an Apollo culture (Role) handy c. -1993- understanding organizations
When you see low morale or resistance, ask: Has the psychological contract been broken? Then explicitly renegotiate expectations. According to Handy, there are four main types
According to Handy, there are four main types of organizations, which he categorizes based on their structure and culture: They were experts—expensive, focused, and temporary
The shared values and beliefs that define how work gets done.
. These people didn't care about Rick’s charisma or Marcus’s manuals. They were experts—expensive, focused, and temporary. They took over a conference room, covered the walls in post-its, and worked 20-hour days. For a month, they were the masters of the office because they had the