‘Working Identity’ named as a Management Classic
Professor Herminia Ibarra’s seminal book has been named as an exemplary work by Thinkers50
‘Working Identity: Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing your Career’ by Herminia Ibarra, Charles Handy Chair in Organisational Behaviour and Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School, has been recognised by Thinkers50 in its 2024 Management Classics Booklist.
The annual list honours management and business books that have withstood the test of time and remain essential reading for managers everywhere.
Professor Ibarra’s 2002 book, an updated version of which published in October 2023, was chosen for its long-term impact on the way people think about and practice management.
‘Whether you’re mid-career or just starting out, Herminia Ibarra’s masterpiece provides wise advice and compelling stories to help you find and change your path for greater fulfilment in work and in life. Well ahead of its time when first published, Working Identity now finds its sweet spot of ultra-relevance in our tumultuous era of career searching and pivoting.’ – Amy C. Edmondson, Thinkers50 #1 Ranking, Harvard Business School
The book has generated a large amount of media interest, most recently an article by the Globe and Mail in Canada, which provides tips on how to go about career reinvention. Professor Ibarra spoke about strategies for mid-career invention at LBS’ recent Think Ahead event on the subject. Listen to the podcast or watch the video to learn more.
