Beyond Certainty: The Changing Worlds of Organizations (Book)
Charles Handy, Author.  Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press, 1996.

Sharing his reflections on a changing world, a world in which we can only be certain about uncertainty, author Charles Handy suggests that those who lead organizations must learn to think differently. Throughout this collection of 35 essays written over a five year period on a variety of topics, the author discusses the challenges in workplace culture and corporate leadership that challenge organizations both today and in the future.

The central theme throughout these essays is uncertainty. Handy is optimistic about the future despite a growing sense of fragmentation in organizations; however, he is less optimistic about the capacity of today’s leaders to seize the opportunities before them. Of most interest to religious leaders are the essays devoted to the changing aspects of workplace culture, including "The Coming Work Culture," "Why There is Life After Work," and, "The Challenge of a Second Lifetime."

While not intentionally directed toward religious organizations this book would be of interest to those concerned with leadership development, as well as spirituality and the workplace. Further, the book could be used to fuel interesting conversations in a business ethics seminar or forum. A quick read, Beyond Certainty could also provide pastors with insights into the business world of the members of their congregation.

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