Dentsu Inc. Youth Research Department Wakamon's "Flat Management: 7 Ways Leaders Create 'Comfortable Teams'" released today.

Dentsu Inc. Youth Research Department Wakamon's book " Flat Management: 7 Ways Leaders Create 'Comfortable Teams' (MDN Corporation) was released on July 21.

MDN Corporation, Paperback, 216 pages, ¥1,760 (tax included), ISBN: 978-4295204725

 

[Book Content]
Start by stepping down as a boss.
Experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the diversification of work styles—telework, remote work, side gigs, and rural relocation—radically transforming societal values. As the meaning of work evolves, the era where following a boss's instructions or company policy was absolute has ended. It's no longer true that "just because someone is your boss, they're superior" or "just because someone is your boss, they hold a higher position."

Leaders managing teams must understand the values of this new era—where there is no single "right answer"—and confront the question of how to build better teams, adapting to each situation.

This book advocates for "Flat Management Thinking" – a approach that avoids rigid, one-size-fits-all thinking, engages with each team member individually, and leverages diversity to shape the team into a better form. It focuses directly on leaders who command teams on the front lines, addressing the challenges of this changing era. It is a book for "team building" that presents the management approach—the leadership qualities, competencies, actions, and communication now required—as concrete know-how.

【The 7 Principles of Flat Management】
Thought 1: New Values Over Fixed Ideas ~ "Your Common Sense" Is Your Subordinate's Uncommon Sense ~
Thought 2: Subordinates' Own "Satisfactory Solution" Over Company Convenience ~ Only Bosses Crave Promotion ~
Thought 3: Time Effectiveness Over Cost Effectiveness ~ Dinner with You Isn't a Thank You ~
Thought 4: Small Actions Over Grand Visions ~ Bosses Who Only Talk Have Light Words and Heavy Feet ~
Thought 5: Sideways Perspective Over Top-Down View ~ Leaders Who Can't Learn From Their Subordinates Can't Grow ~
Thought 6: Honest feedback over polite niceties ~ Not reprimanding is just self-indulgence ~
Thought 7: Sustainable Life Over Rich Career ~ "Frogs in a Well" Bosses Earn No Respect ~

【About the Author】
Dentsu Inc. Youth Research Department WAKAMON
A planning & creative unit exploring emerging new values under the vision "Designing the Future from Youth Perspectives." We delve deeply into the realities of teens and young adults (primarily high school and college students) to uncover insights for building better relationships between youth and society. Positioned between youth and society, we engage with both sides on equal footing, aiming to drive corporate business innovation and revitalize Japanese society.

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