--- product_id: 14508647 title: "Transparency: How Leaders Create a Culture of Candor (J-B Warren Bennis Series Book 157)" brand: "warren bennispatricia ward biederman" price: "€ 43.88" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14508647-transparency-how-leaders-create-a-culture-of-candor-j-b store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Transparency: How Leaders Create a Culture of Candor (J-B Warren Bennis Series Book 157) **Brand:** warren bennispatricia ward biederman **Price:** € 43.88 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Transparency: How Leaders Create a Culture of Candor (J-B Warren Bennis Series Book 157) by warren bennispatricia ward biederman - **How much does it cost?** € 43.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14508647-transparency-how-leaders-create-a-culture-of-candor-j-b) ## Best For - warren bennispatricia ward biederman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted warren bennispatricia ward biederman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Transparency: How Leaders Create a Culture of Candor (J-B Warren Bennis Series Book 157) - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41s1avwIZpL.jpg) ![Transparency: How Leaders Create a Culture of Candor (J-B Warren Bennis Series Book 157) - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51RddLr67KL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for internal organizational transparency *by K***E on Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2020* I bought this book for a work project, where we are trying to identify solutions to improve internal organizational transparency. It is one of the few resources I have found that focuses mostly on transparency within the organization instead of with external stakeholders. It was a quick read and had some good information. I didn't find any easy solutions, but I suppose that is the point. If you're looking to improve transparency in your organization, I think this could be a good resource for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Book that should find its way into the New White House as REQUIRED Reading *by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2008* The three essays in this book should be read by everyone in a leadership or managererial role. THe authors point out ways to create culture's of candor - open, honest, and forthright organizations - something that has been getting more rare as time goes on. Personally I believe that this book should be on the required reading list for eah and every member of the new Obama Administration.I especially liked the quote from Francis Bacon: "If a man will begin with certainties, he will end in doubts, but if he will be content to begin in doubts, he will end in certainties." and the one from Martin Luther King Jr.: "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Both of these appear in the second essay on speaking truth to power and it is in this area that I believe the most work is needed. Far too many folks in power believe that they have the answers and won't accept any others. If they read this they might see the error of thier ways. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding and insightful overview of contemporary transparency. *by B***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2011* Transparency: How Leaders Create a Culture of Candor is a compilation of three essays from organizational behavior and management luminaries musing on the advantages and disadvantages of organizational transparency, with particular attention to the monumental changes posed by the advent of the information age. Bennis' preface eliminates any ambiguity; while there are some serious drawbacks to unnecessary transparency, the underlying thread connecting the three essays highlights transparency as an inevitable reality which, if properly managed, leads to increased trust, improved effectiveness, and critical information management. The first essay, "Creating a Culture of Candor," provides an overview of transparency in organizations within the context of facilitating communication, cementing trust, and developing a culture that is conductive to constant improvement and reevaluation. The detailed discussion of the role played by whistleblowers in organizations gives extremely valuable insight into why transparency is necessary, often at great costs to those who take on the David role to their organizational Goliath. It also provides an excellent evaluation of the changes mitigating transparency as a result of the rapid emergence of the internet and other technologies. Borrowing many of Peter Senge's concepts of organizational structure and function, these core concepts and approaches to transparency are nestled within a complex evaluation of the role transparency plays in not only organizational culture but also information systems in general, providing a rich discussion useful to managers, elected officials, executives, and other guardians of information. The second essay, "Speaking Truth to Power," continues to discuss the role of the whistleblower, adding novel supplements based in historical applications of transparency in philosophy, literature, and government. Merging the concepts of transparency and ethics, O'Toole delivers a riveting discussion of the challenges facing those seeking openness when an organization (knowingly or unknowingly) serves as an impediment to the flow of information. While certain examples are recycled from the previous essay, the essay remains fresh and poignant as a result O'Toole's innovative discussion. Ultimately, while not all information need be shared with all parties, O'Toole makes a strong case for loosening the stronghold on non-proprietary information by demonstrating the clear ethical obligation for transparency at all levels within an organization. This premise is bolstered by the clear and remarkable examples of best practices from a variety of public and private institutions. The final essay, "The New Transparency," brilliantly reorganizes the previous concepts in the context of developing technologies and changing expectations. The advent of the internet, mobile video/audio recording, and electronic communications has led not only to a shift in the way information is shared, but a marked change in our culture, which has now come to assume transparency as the norm. This change is being reflected in the practice of organizations and legislation of governments. While strategies to adequately address the negative implications of a near-fully transparent society are slowly evolving, it is clear that transparency is upon us. Responsible organizations will be best served by embracing the new reality. Those seeking a "how-to" manual may be disappointed, but Transparency is overflowing with valuable information, proactive strategies for developing a transparent organizational culture, and current examples of where various approaches to transparency have succeeded and failed. Despite the occasional political bias, the three essays should be highly recommended to anyone interested in new media, privacy, communications, information systems, organizational culture, management, and ethics. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14508647-transparency-how-leaders-create-a-culture-of-candor-j-b](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/14508647-transparency-how-leaders-create-a-culture-of-candor-j-b) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*