The essence of business is thus remarkably constant. Corporate affairs remain dependent largely on the strengths or failings of the men and women who make up a company or organization. And, as we shall see, it is this darker side that Shakespeare understands so well. Not all business recapitulates Shakespearean tragedy, of course. But neither do they habitually achieve the happy ending of the Bard's comedy.
Success is difficult to achieve at any level.
Many modern executives face a series of obstacles along their path that require intense understanding and careful handling. For he offers the most penetrating insights into what makes people and organizations tick at every level. Across the Shakespearean stage strolls every type of human leader, manager, advisor, consultant, communicator, and customer. Each of these characters can deepen our awareness of the real people we work with and meet every day. Being able to recognize these types helps us to understand them, and means we're able to deal with them more effectively.