Under New Management: How Leading Organizations Are Upending Business as Usual by David Burkus

In Under New Management: How Leading Organizations Are Upending Business as Usual, acclaimed author, David Burkus, takes an in-depth look at how some of today’s most innovative and successful organizations are transforming the way they operate. From the disruptive startups of Silicon Valley, to transitional powerhouses like Apple, to Fortune 500 behemoths, Burkus explains why traditional management structures are no longer adequate and presents the business frameworks and models favored by the new guard of industry leaders.

The book begins by outlining the changing nature of work, from traditional hierarchies and command-and-control structures to fluid, collaborative networks and flatter, more cross-functional organizations. Here, Burkus looks in detail at how successful companies have embraced the new organization designs and management strategies in order to thrive in a fast-paced economy.

In addition, Burkus examines the complex ways in which internal culture, motivation, and meaning can be leveraged to drive both career and business results. He explains why purpose-driven organizations, where employees are engaged and incentivized to work not just for a paycheck but also for a greater cause, are gaining traction, and elaborates on how innovative companies view the traditional boundaries between the disciplines of accounting and operations, marketing, and technology.

The book then delves into the many ways in which technology, particularly automation and artificial intelligence, are transforming the nature of work, rendering obsolete longstanding management tactics and forcing a rethink of corporate processes and operations. Burkus looks at how leading organizations are embracing automation and AI to improve their operations, drive profits, and reduce costs.

The final section of the book explores the organizational structures and systems that are essential for developing an agile, adaptive organization capable of responding quickly to change. Here, Burkus shares insights from experts on how the best companies are rethinking corporate cultures and creating new management structures to support growth and innovation.

By emphasizing the economic, social, and technological shifts that are already reshaping the business landscape, Burkus has provided a much-needed roadmap for businesses struggling to stay competitive and innovative in today’s digital-first economy. Drawing on first-hand accounts from executives in some of the world’s largest and most successful organizations, Under New Management provides indispensable advice for leaders and entrepreneurs seeking to ensure their businesses stay one step ahead in the rapidly changing business world.