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Understanding Power Dynamics
An interview with the authors of the book 'Le Pouvoir, pour tous!' discussing their approach to understanding and challenging power dynamics.
French
France
FranceLeadershipPowerSocietyInfluenceChange
Harvard Business SchoolHarvard Kennedy SchoolRotman School Of ManagementSimon & SchusterDunod
Julie BattilanaTiziana CasciaroLia Grimanis
- What is the main objective of the book?
- The book aims to democratize understanding of power dynamics, empowering readers to combat abuse and foster collaborative action against various crises.
- Why does the book feature seemingly heroic characters?
- The book uses examples of individuals who have successfully challenged power structures, serving as inspirational models for readers to emulate in their own lives.
- Why does the book employ two contrasting writing styles?
- The contrasting styles, American management advice and European political manifesto, reflect the authors' diverse backgrounds and aim to make the complex topic of power accessible to a wide audience.
- How does the author's research on "divergent change" inform the book?
- The authors' research on "divergent change" highlights the value of diverse institutional settings to foster innovation and challenges to the status quo.
- How does the author's Franco-American background shape the book's approach?
- Being Franco-American, the author leveraged her experience to bridge the gap between the American and European approaches, creating a book accessible yet research-grounded.