Summary:
The book provides managers with principles and methodologies for structuring their organizations to foster creativity and innovation. It emphasizes designing underlying systems that naturally lead to achieving desired outcomes, rather than constantly reacting to problems.
Key points:
1. Structural Tension: Fritz highlights the need to set clear goals and compare them with the current situation to motivate progress without causing personal stress.
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