In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer and her son, Dan Latimer, interview Ian Wilders and Joan Kingsland on their book Being the Boss: The Power of Subsidiarity for Getting Things Done (Sept. 29, 2023)
Ian is a visionary CEO known for advocating subsidiarity in the workplace. In his book, he shares practical insights and real-world examples of how this concept drives innovation, collaboration, and success. By promoting autonomy and recognizing individual talents, Ian offers a blueprint for transforming traditional structures into dynamic workplaces. Through his thought-provoking ideas, he invites leaders to unlock their teams’ full potential, helping the business owner or manager address such questions as these:
- What does subsidiarity mean and how does it relate to management and decision-making in your company?
- How do you align decision-making with authority in your organization?
- How do you introduce the concept of subsidiarity to new employees?
- What role does mission and authority play in implementing subsidiarity within your company?
- How do you promote and foster trust, autonomy, and transparency within your organization?
- Can you provide examples of how your financial management system aligns with the principles of subsidiarity?
- As a business leader or manager, what responsibilities do you have in fostering and maintaining a culture of subsidiarity within your organization?
- How do you assess and measure the success of subsidiarity within your organization?
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