Books in the Complexity and Emergence in Organizations series

Adopting the perspective of complex responsive processes Philip Streatfield reflects on his own experience as a manager to explore the question - who, or what is 'in control' in an organization.

A critical look at major perspectives on innovation, suggesting that innovation is not a designed functional activity of a firm or an intentional process through which firms anticipate changes in conditions.

A complexity perspective on leadership, this book considers factors such as risk and conflict, spontaneity and motivation, bullying and the use/abuse of power to express a new view of business ethics.

Focuses on the essential uncertainty of participating in evolving events as they happen and considers the creative possibilities of such participation from a complexity perspective.

Stacey's work examines how the 'knowledge economy' can be seen in a new light when considered from a complexity perspective. It stresses the importance of relationships as a source of, and influence on, information and knowledge creation.