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One From Many

VISA and the Rise of Chaordic Organization
Book • 2005
This book is a personal and institutional story that delves into the transformation of organizations and society.

Dee Hock chronicles his journey from a humble upbringing to becoming the first President of VISA International, highlighting the challenges and innovations that led to the creation of VISA.

The book explores the concept of 'chaordic' organizations, which combine chaos and order, and discusses their potential to address complex societal and environmental problems.

It also reflects on Hock's lifelong search for answers to questions about institutional failure, individual alienation, and societal disarray, offering insights into leadership, organizational health, and the future of human systems in harmony with nature.

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, referencing his advice on designing products for how things ought to be.
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, who reread it and discussed its insights on organizational structures and leadership.
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in comparison to Vannevar Bush, highlighting their similar accomplishments.
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as a first-person but pretty wild and extravagant take on what Visa was supposed to be.
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as an amazing book about decentralized governance.
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