The FLIGBY Book

The FLIGBY Book

Missing Link Discovered

“Missing Link Discovered” is the foundational book accompanying the FLIGBY leadership simulation, authored by Prof. Zoltan Buzady, head of FLIGBY’s academic research network, Prof. Paul Marer, and Zsadany Zad Vecsey, co-founder and head of ALEAS Group. It’s a compelling exploration of the integration of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s Theory of Flow into leadership practices, presented through the innovative framework of the FLIGBY online game. This book serves as a guide and a research tool to enhance effective managerial and leadership practices by fostering a Flow-promoting workplace.

Key Themes of The Book

  1. The Importance of Flow: A substantial body of research highlights that maintaining a Flow-promoting workplace benefits owners, managers, and employees, regardless of whether the organization is a business, government agency, or NGO. The book emphasizes that creating such an environment leads to improved engagement, productivity, and satisfaction across the board.
  2. Objectives of FLIGBY: The mission of the FLIGBY game and the book is to identify, measure, and help develop leadership skills that contribute to a Flow-friendly work environment. The authors aim to bridge the gap between scientific research on Flow and practical application in everyday leadership scenarios.
  3. Entrepreneurial Innovation: The book’s overarching purpose is to discuss and analyze the creation of FLIGBY as an entrepreneurial innovation. The authors, a group of creative individuals, seek to transplant Csikszentmihalyi’s insights into a teaching and research tool that illuminates effective leadership practices.

Csikszentmihalyi’s Foreword

In the foreword to “Missing Link Discovered,” Prof. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the pioneer of the Flow concept, shares his deep insights into the transformative power of Flow in leadership and organizational settings. He asserts that the key to successful leadership lies in the ability to create an environment where individuals can reach their highest potential, characterized by engagement, creativity, and fulfillment.

Csikszentmihalyi articulates that the FLIGBY game serves as a vital tool to bridge the gap between theory and practice, providing managers and leaders with a practical framework to apply Flow principles in their daily operations. Through his analysis, Csikszentmihalyi introduces the concept of FLIGBY as “a bridge,” connecting his lifetime of research with the aspirations of practicing managers and leaders. He highlights the innovative nature of the game, which is designed to illuminate and enhance managerial practices by allowing participants to experience and internalize the dynamics of Flow in a simulated environment.

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