Fractal Sustainability

A systems approach to organizational change

Isabel Canto de Loura, Robin Dickinson

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Routledge
19 August 2016

Economics; Business strategy; Production & quality control management; Sales & marketing management; Sales & marketing

Even though the fractal approach to sustainability and organizational change management is not new, no authors so far seem to have truly attempted to use fractals as a mathematical means to map and measure organizational sustainability. Several sustainability maturity models and change management models and frameworks, concepts and computer generated systems came to the fore during the past two decades. They provided a set of useful tools for managers, academics and students to refer to, or on which to base their own actions and plans. However, one issue remains: most of those models and frameworks share a rather similar linear ‘skeleton’; the main difference between them is the quantitative variety of steps within each phase, stage, and parameter and how in depth each of these is presented.

The authors' work addresses a clear gap in the literature and in applied research, as it emphasizes the relevance of using a complex mathematically-based but user-friendly fractal approach. Readers are able to better understand, implement, map and measure change management processes leading to a sustainability-focused mindset. Subsequent chapters guide you through the steps towards creating committed sustainability-based strategies, attitudes, actions and practices across all levels in the broad organizational context.

This text is essential reading for students researching business and management and who are interested in the Fractal Sustainability concept.

By: Isabel Canto de Loura, Robin Dickinson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9781472481009
ISBN 10: 1472481003
Pages: 146
Publication Date: 19 August 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Isabel Canto de Loura is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainability at Regent’s University London and Director of Stellaria Consultancy & Executive Training Ltd, UK. Robin Dickinson is a Lecturer at Regent’s University London and Director of Green Growth International Ltd, UK.