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30 The Management Shift

Leadership Think Tank, Senior Executive Exchange and World Wide
Management Consultants groups)
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4. Companies identified by Beta Codex Network, an open source net-
work founded in 2008 focused on transforming organizations
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5. Companies listed in the World Blu List, identified through a survey
completed by employees measuring scores on the freedom to fear-
based continuum.

In addition to examples of companies listed in Appendix 1, there are other
lists available, but in total these companies represent a very small minority
in comparison to the majority of companies still managed using the old
management paradigm, which is largely responsible for many problems
we are facing today. One cannot help but wonder what the world
would be like if the majority of organizations were genuinely authentic,
trustworthy, transparent, purposeful and caring; where pyramids
are replaced with networks, command and control is replaced with
collaboration, and autonomy, fear and authority are replaced with higher
purpose and authentic care. Imagine how people would feel to work in
such organizations, how well these organizations would do financially and
how many more opportunities that would give to the young generation.
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if such organizations became the norm rather
than the exception? The Management Shift will lead to creating
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organizations that are fit for the 21 century, with better engagement,
resilience and innovation. This will ultimately result in more economic and
social prosperity for everyone.

SEVEN REFLECTION POINTS

1. Do you feel engaged and passionate about the work you are
doing?
2. Do you feel you do what you were born to do and you express
your life purpose through your work?
3. Can you recognize any of the problems discussed in this
chapter in your organization?