Continuums: Think, Measure, Act

How does an organization develop? How does it organize itself to grow? Are there clear paths to success? These questions lie at the heart of what we call management. For many people, the answers to these questions boil down largely to methods and processes. As in the saying «Business is business,» they don’t give much thought to the true nature of management, assuming that:

• Decisions are made on their own—it’s a matter of instinct. Either you have it or you don’t;
• The organizational structures of these groups are like the steel frames of buildings: once they are in place and encased in concrete, they don't change;
• Employees know what they need to do and follow the plan of action set by management.

However, the reality on the ground teaches us otherwise. While planning, structure, and processes are obviously necessary, the key to the growth and development of clusters lies primarily in the ability of their members (managers and employees) to make relevant decisions tailored to the context. This is what Continuums is all about. Taking a practical approach, it offers insights that enable groups to stand out through innovative management in their day-to-day operations. This approach, based on functional leadership, permeates the group by involving all members and enabling them to develop their potential. Continuums completes a trilogy on management in its most significant forms. This trilogy begins with the book *Managemental*, which focuses on governance and values that develop over the long term, followed by the book *Mouvemental*, a work on relational leadership that fosters skill development over the medium term.