Books by Richard N. Knowles, Ph.D.


Book cover for The Leadership Dance by Richard N. Knowles

Dick Knowles introduces and describes his creation and development of the Process Enneagram© which seems to be the missing link between complexity theory and practical application. It is the only known tool that simultaneously helps people to solve complex problems, build the social connections they need to do the work and releases the emotional energy and commitment to do the work quickly and well.

Partnering for Safety & Business Excellence book cover

The Safety Leadership ProcessTM described in this book will lead the organization to safety excellence with 0 injuries, while helping to increase earnings.

Coming Soon in 2026

Navigating Complexity:
From Control to Flow Using the Process Enneagram

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The New Pioneers: The Men and Women Who Are Transforming the Workplace and Marketplace book cover

In dozens of entertaining case histories and personal profiles, Thomas Petzinger shows that old-fashioned corporations are losing out to innovators engaged in creating collaborative workplaces, a value-added marketplace, and an economy overflowing with opportunity. Through compelling storytelling and incisive analysis, he illuminates how and why.

Weaving Complexity & Business: Egaging the Soul at Work Book Cover

The authors draw on ideas from complexity science to suggest that business organizations can adapt and evolve in response to their environment. This work shows how business leaders who have embraced some principles from complexity science have had bottom-line success.

The Sustainable Enterprise Fieldbook: When it all comes together book cover

Today, managers and leaders of organizations, in both the private sector and civil society, are being challenged as never before to find ways to play a proactive role in addressing the concerns of sustainable development. But they are often overwhelmed by a bombardment of conflicting messages from the media, shareholders, customers, employees, and NGOs. The Sustainable Enterprise Fieldbook helps managers deal with this confusion.

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