Führung und Management für Naturwissenschaftler: Von der akademischen Grundlagenforschung in die Industrie

For the academic researcher who is switching from basic research to industry, this work provides a broad but concise review of all the functions and requirements of managers in the world of industry. It avoids giving formulaic advice, instead outlining the alternative sets of tools and options for organizational design that are available. The volume is enhanced by case studies and examples from large industrial firms as well as start-ups.

• Prof. Gunther Wess, President of the Helmholtz Center in Munich, over 20 years of global management experience in research and development at Hoechst AG and Sanofi-Aventis
• For scientists and all others considering a switch from academia to industry