Brook Manville
A case study of the classical Athenian democracy, but framed for its implications for any leader of today’s knowledge-based and networked organizations.
“[Historical] comparisons that provide an intriguing reflection on the modern company.” — Richard Donkin, The Financial Times
A narrative-based study of organizations that have successfully tapped data assets, diverse perspectives, and deep knowledge to build a collective decision-making capability –so that the right decisions are made, and the entire organization profits.
A comprehensive, but practical and example-rich discussion of the six fundamental leadership practices that every aspiring leader must understand and master to create impact. This includes creating a vision; making strategic choices; inspiring others to join and perform; leading innovation; leading yourself. The book distills proven ideas, drawing from interviews with successful executives, best thinking from the Harvard Business Review, and the authors’ own extensive experience working in and with multiple organizations over decades.
October 28, 2012
Brook interviewed, Bankinter Foundation for Innovation (Spain).
June 25, 2012
Brook speaking about his book Judgment Calls at Thornton May’s IT Leadership Academy.
May 12th, 2022
Brook explains the original meaning of the Greek word democracy. Video courtesy of Embassy of Greece in Washington DC (part of two-year campaign. It can also be watched on their Greece in Washington Facebook page (no login required).
July 11, 2022
Brook speaks with Johan Norberg, author of Open: The Story of Human Progress.
June 30, 2023
Brook Manville summarizes The Civic Bargain for the London Book Fair.
September 19, 2023
Brook Manville and co-author Josiah Ober converse about The Civic Bargain at the Hoover Institution Book Club.
September 18, 2023
Brook Manville and co-author Josiah Ober discuss The Civic Bargain with Al Zambone of Historically Thinking.