Teams Are Adaptive Systems

12 principles for effective people management

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Luca Dellanna

Luca Dellanna is the author of more than ten books. He is a researcher in adaptive systems and a management advisor.

Luca has also been teaching risk management and related topics for over ten years at the University of Genoa (as an external lecturer), and frequently gives guest lectures at many public and private institutions.

He has been a speaker at some of the most prestigious conferences and podcasts, such as Nudgestock (the largest behavioral sciences conference) and Econtalk (twice). He has been featured on The Spectator and other famous newspapers.

Luca lives in Turin, Italy, with his wife Wenlin and his dog Didi. He frequently spends time in Singapore for business and to visit family.

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Upstart Wealth Management
Société Génerale
Shopify
DuPont
McKinsey and Company
Markel Group
Standard Chartered
Shopify
Marriott
Genova University
Mises Institute
Upstart Wealth Management
Société Génerale
Shopify
DuPont
McKinsey and Company
Markel Group
Standard Chartered
Shopify
Marriott
Genova University
Mises Institute
Upstart Wealth Management
Société Génerale
Shopify
DuPont
McKinsey and Company
Markel Group
Standard Chartered
Shopify
Marriott
Genova University
Mises Institute
Upstart Wealth Management

Luca is fluent in EN, IT, FR, ES, and has experience in the following industries: automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, logistics, agricultural, fast-moving consumer goods, food, finance, fintech, tech, software, electronics, retail, hospitality, and consulting.

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"One of my favourite books. I particularly like how it is so clear and practical. I have enjoyed every word."
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Hector Cubillos

Portfolio Insights Manager, Fonterra