50 Ideas that Changed the World of Work: The Essential Guide to the Best Business Thinking

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Jonathan Besser Jeremy Kourdi

50 Ideas that Changed the World of Work

The Essential Guide to the Best Business Thinking

Jonathan Besser, Jeremy Kourdi

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Economist Books
22 July 2025

History of ideas; Business & management; Working patterns & practices

The world of work is full of ideas. Some are useful, shaping what we do and the way we do it - but it can often be hard to sort the wheat from the chaff.

When ideas really do break new ground and change our approach, they can help all of us to be better, happier and more productive. The trick is to know which ones offer the most reliable guide, and how they can be used to best effect.

By summarising and explaining the best of this thinking, 50 Ideas that Changed the World of Work is both digest and route map, an invaluable guide to navigating the world of work today.

By: Jonathan Besser, Jeremy Kourdi
Imprint: Economist Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 250g
ISBN: 9781800816299
ISBN 10: 1800816294
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 22 July 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Jeremy Kourdi is an executive consultant, writer, researcher and founder of Kourdi Associates. During his career he has worked with a range of market-leading businesses including HSBC, London Business School, IMD, Pearson and Tetra Pak. He was Senior Vice-President with The Economist Group and has also worked as Head of Publishing and Research at the Chartered Management Institute. He holds an MA in International Relations and lives in Oxted, Surrey.Jonathan Besser is an experienced learning and development practitioner and triathlete. Currently Managing Consultant with Intrepid Leadership Consulting Ltd, he has worked in over 40 countries and a wide range of sectors including engineering, finance, insurance, advertising, mining, oil and gas, pharmaceutical and telecommunications. He holds a BSc Hons in Biology from the University of Sussex and lives in London with his family.

Reviews for 50 Ideas that Changed the World of Work: The Essential Guide to the Best Business Thinking

Essential reading for anyone wishing to bring best practice to their organisation -- Andy Haldane, Chief Executive, Royal Society of Arts (RSA) A terrific book; a fantastic collection of essential models and theories from great thinkers -- Jerome Goodluck, The Institute of Leadership Invaluable insights... practical inspiration for leading transformation -- Araceli Canedo Bebbington, executive coach, The European Coaching and Mentoring Council A wonderful toolkit ... I'm keeping this one in my rucksack wherever I go! -- Adam Kingl, author of Next Generation Leadership An incredible compendium of ideas, presented in an engaging way so you can immediately put them into practice. From timeless classics to recent breakthroughs, the ideas in this book will help you to think more strategically, transform your culture, reset priorities, boost relationships and understand yourself better -- Mark Williamson, CEO of Action for Happiness In turbulence, you want a solid guide. This collection of 50 key concepts supports clear thinking with simplicity and direction -- Professor Nandani Lynton, Global Head of Change and Culture, SAP A cornucopia of inspirational resources for leaders of all levels -- Russell Beck, author, ""The World of Work to 2030"" Some books simply stand out from the rest because they grab your attention the moment you see the title. And then there are the very, very few that also keep you riveted page after page. 50 Ideas that Changed the World of Work is a fitting testimony to the shoulders on whom we can stand to see better. A book whose time has come -- Sudhanshu Palsule, leadership philosopher, educator, coach and speaker