{"product_id":"9780712678865","title":"Maverick","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis non-fiction business book dives into radical management and innovative organizational design. Its core idea is simple yet powerful: empower people at every level, share information openly, and strip away unnecessary bureaucracy to unlock real performance. It’s ideal for managers, executives, HR professionals, entrepreneurs, and students who want practical, proven strategies for leading modern teams. The tone is enlightening, pragmatic, and inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented through detailed case studies and real-world experiments, the book shows how authority can be rebalanced: managerial staff set their own salaries and bonuses, while shopfloor workers determine productivity targets and schedules. Everyone has access to the company books, and formalities are minimized. With internal walls removed and a culture of swift decision-making, collaboration and accountability become the norm, not the exception. The narrative demonstrates how transparent governance, reduced meetings, and flexible practices can coexist with strong results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will encounter concepts such as decentralized decision-making, transparent budgeting, performance management without heavy layers, and employee empowerment. The writing builds learning that is accessible and enjoyable through concrete examples, practical frameworks, and concise explanations you can adapt to your organization—from small teams to larger enterprises—without losing momentum during the transition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey content elements or activities: case studies, real-world experiments, open books, staff-led targets, salary and bonus autonomy, minimal formalities, collaborative spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning outcomes or reader engagement: understanding decentralization, implementing transparent governance, boosting engagement and accountability, designing flexible work processes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustration or writing style: clear, data-driven narrative with practical frameworks and concise examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractive or standout features: reflective prompts and actionable takeaways to help you apply ideas in your own context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a practical playbook for rethinking authority and culture in their organizations. It builds confidence to experiment, sparks curiosity about alternative workplace models, and leaves a lasting impression of what’s possible when trust and transparency shape how work gets done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540601942233,"sku":"9780712678865","price":855.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/71YPM4ssVOL._SL1233.jpg?v=1779275374","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780712678865","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}