St. Benedict's Rule is one of a handful of documents, such as the Magna Carta and U.S. Constitution that make up the foundation of Western civilization. Benedict's Rule is an organizational blueprint for success and Benedict's original organization is the oldest in the world, spanning more than 1,500 years. The beauty of The Rule is its organizational genius, which has wide application beyond monastic groups. The Rule is a basic textbook to create and maintain effective organizations. It offers today's reader insights into some of the most difficult resource management in business. The Rule is a guide to success for entrepreneurs, managers, and everyone in the world of business.St. Benedict's Rule for Business Succes is a must reading for entrepreneurs, managers, and business. Furthermore, it is great for anyone wanting to develop effective organizations, from church groups to Girl Scouts.
Preface
Introduction
1 The Rule of Benedict
2 Community as Organization
3 Opus Dei: Work and the Human Spirit
4 Leadership and the Rule
5 Benedictine Keys to Effective Organization
6 Benedictine Art of Management
7 The Benedictine Learning Organization
8 Benedictine Quality
9 The Larger Community
10 Building and Implementing a Benedictine Organization
Appendix: Chapter Headings in Benedict’s Rule
The Benedictine Reader
