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'''Ichak Kalderon Adizes''' ({{IPAc-en|iː|t|s|ˈ|x|ɑː|k|_|ə|ˈ|d|iː|z|ɪ|s}} {{respell|uh|DEE|ziss}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=145&v=J1KsbPWX9do|title=Dr. Ichak Kalderon Adizes interview with Antonio Alizzi|website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>) is a renowned global management consultant, academic, and author, best known for his work in organizational development and corporate lifecycles. As the founder and CEO of the Adizes Institute, he has championed the Adizes Symbergetic Methodology, assisting organizations from startups to global giants to lead the implementation of rapid change without destructive conflict optimizing performance and effectiveness. His vast contributions to the field, coupled with his extensive academic and consulting background, have solidified his reputation as one of the leading figures in change management and organizational transformation.
'''Ichak Kalderon Adizes''' ({{IPAc-en|iː|t|s|ˈ|x|ɑː|k|_|ə|ˈ|d|iː|z|ɪ|s}} {{respell|uh|DEE|ziss}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=145&v=J1KsbPWX9do|title=Dr. Ichak Kalderon Adizes interview with Antonio Alizzi|website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>) is a [[Yugoslav American]] business consultant and former tenured professor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://keyspeakers.com/bio.php?3265-ichak-adizes|title=KeySpeakers}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Ichak Adizes is an [[Israeli-American]]. He was born in [[North Macedonia]].<ref name="Pianist"/> As a Jewish child during [[World War II]], [[Passing (racial identity)|he hid as a Muslim for protection]] in [[Albania]]. The story was documented in a film entitled ''I Want To Remember, He Wants To Forget''.<ref name="Federation">{{cite web |url=https://jewishsantabarbara.org/portraits-of-survival/ichak-adizes |title=Ichak Adizes |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website=Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara |publisher= |access-date=June 30, 2019 |quote=}}</ref>
Born in Skopje, North Macedonia, in 1937, a city also known as the birthplace of Mother Theresa, Dr. Adizes experienced the harsh realities of [[World War II]]. At the tender age of five, he, along with his extended family, was confined to Monopol, a Nazi concentration camp. Fortunately, he and his immediate family managed to escape, a testament to their resilience and will to survive.


In 1948, Adizes moved with his family to [[Israel]], where he served in the [[Israel Defense Forces]]. After completing his undergraduate education, he moved to the United States in 1963, where he obtained a doctorate degree in business from [[Columbia University]].<ref name="Federation"/>
==Education==
Dr. Adizes began his academic journey at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, where he received a BA in Economics and Political Science in 1962. He then proceeded to the United States, earning his MBA in 1965 and a Ph.D. in Business Administration by 1967, both from the esteemed Columbia University in New York City.


== Career ==
==Career==
From 1967 to 1982 Adizes was a tenured professor at [[UCLA]],<ref name="Federation"/> then at [[Stanford University|Stanford]], [[Tel Aviv University]], [[Hebrew University of Jerusalem|Hebrew University]] and Columbia University's executive programs.{{citation needed|date=April 2021}}
'''<u>Academic Background</u>'''


Adizes founded the Adizes Institute, which is based in [[Santa Barbara, California]].<ref name="Pianist">Donelan, Charles (February 16, 2012) [https://www.independent.com/news/2012/feb/16/pianist-ratimir-martinovic-sbcc/ "Pianist Ratimir Martinović at SBCC"], ''Santa Barbara Independent''. Retrieved July 1, 2019.</ref> He is well known in the corporate world for developing the PAEI management model in early 1970s, that categorizes managers into four key roles Producer, Administrator, Entrepreneur and Integrator.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-04-05|title=Leadership success through synergy: Maximizing performance in public sector management|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/04/leadership-success-synergy-maximizing-performance-public-sector-management/|access-date=2021-09-21|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Adizes' PAEI management roles|url=https://www.hotpmo.com/management-models/adizes-paei-management-roles/|access-date=2021-09-21|website=HotPMO|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Romero|first=Luis E.|title=The Ultimate Guide To Team Synergy|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/luisromero/2015/12/01/the-ultimate-guide-to-team-synergy/|access-date=2021-09-21|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref>
Starting in 1968, Dr. Adizes affiliated himself with Columbia University's Executive Programs for a decade. During this period, he also held positions as a visiting professor at institutions of global repute like Tel Aviv University, Hebrew University, and Stanford. From 1976 to 1982, he was a member of the faculty at the UCLA Graduate School of Management.


Adizes was named as one of the top communicators in the world alongside Pope Francis, Dalai Lama, Angela Merkel as per the 2017 Holmes Report.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Research: Big Questions & Inspiration|url=https://www.provokemedia.com/ranking-and-data/influence-100/the-influence-100-2017/the-research-big-questions-inspiration|access-date=2021-09-21|website=www.provokemedia.com|language=en}}</ref>
'''<u>Consulting Background</u>'''


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==Bibliography==
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Adizes has offered his expertise to various organizations, including Fortune 100 companies, spanning over 50 countries. His influence is not just limited to corporations; he has provided counsel to Presidents and Prime Ministers in eight nations, showcasing the universality of his approach.
Adizes has authored several books on corporate management:


* Corporate Lifecycles: How and why Corporations Grow and Die and what to Do about it
'''<u>Speaker</u>'''
* The Pursuit of Prime<ref>{{Cite web|last=Adizes|first=Ichak|date=1996-10-01|title=The 10 Stages of Corporate Life Cycles, Planning and Strategy Article|url=https://www.inc.com/magazine/19961001/1847.html|access-date=2021-09-21|website=Inc.com|language=en}}</ref>

* Mastering Change – Introduction to Organizational Therapy<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-12|title=Here are the books these 25 successful Australian CEOs will be reading this summer|url=https://www.businessinsider.com.au/books-to-read-this-summer-2018-10|access-date=2021-09-21|website=Business Insider Australia|language=en-AU|archive-date=2021-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213145729/https://www.businessinsider.com.au/books-to-read-this-summer-2018-10|url-status=dead}}</ref>
As an orator, Dr. Adizes has delivered presentations to top-tier executives across more than 50 nations. He has addressed an estimated 250,000 in-person attendees and several million viewers online, elucidating his insights and methodologies.
*The Ideal Executive<ref>{{Cite web|title=10 inspirational books that every entrepreneur should read in 2020 {{!}} Silicon Canals|date=19 August 2020 |url=https://siliconcanals.com/news/inspirational-books-every-entrepreneur-should-read/|access-date=2021-09-21|language=en-US}}</ref>

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*Managing Corporate Lifecycles: How organizations Grow, Age and Die
'''<u>Author</u>'''
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*Management/Mismanagement Styles

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*How to solve the Mismanagement Crisis
With close to 30 published books, many of which have been translated into 36 languages, Dr. Adizes continues to share his groundbreaking research and insights. Some of his notable works include "The Pursuit of Prime," "Mastering Change – Introduction to Organizational Therapy," "The Ideal Executive," and "Managing Corporate Lifecycles."
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*The Ideal Executive

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*Leading the Leaders
'''<u>Developer of the Adizes Symbergetic Methodology</u>'''
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*How to Manage in times of Crisis

*From Stuckness to Growth
Beyond his academic and consulting pursuits, Dr. Adizes is the brains behind the Adizes Symbergetic Methodology. This approach, rooted in the idea that properly managed accelerated change can prevent destructive conflict and yield remarkable results, has been instrumental in driving transformation in a multitude of organizations.
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*The Power of Opposites

*Conversations with CEOs<ref>{{Cite web|last=ThriftBooks|title=Ichak Kalderon Adizes Books {{!}} List of books by author Ichak Kalderon Adizes|url=https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/ichak-kalderon-adizes/210451/|access-date=2021-09-21|website=ThriftBooks|language=en}}</ref>
'''<u>Founder of the Adizes Institute</u>'''

Established in 1972, the Adizes Institute Worldwide stands as a testament to Dr. Adizes' vision. With its influence stretching across 72 countries, the institute offers programs and services that enable organizations to navigate rapid changes seamlessly. Furthermore, the Adizes Institute plays a pivotal role in training and certifying organizational therapists and C-level executive coaches.

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== Personal Life ==
Dr. Adizes is not just limited to his professional pursuits. He harbors a passion for playing the accordion. He is happily married, a father to six children, and resides in Carpinteria, California.

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==Bibliography==


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==Personal life==
* The Pursuit of Prime
Adizes is married to Nurit Manne Adizes. They have six children and live in [[Carpinteria, California]].<ref name="Pianist"/> He plays the [[accordion]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/3511/ichak-adizes|title=ESpeakers Marketplace|website=MarketPlace eSpeakers}}</ref>
* Mastering Change – Introduction to Organizational Therapy
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* The Ideal Executive
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* Managing Corporate Lifecycles: How organizations Grow, Age, and Die
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* Management/Mismanagement Styles
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* How to Solve the Mismanagement Crisis
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* Leading the Leaders
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* How to Manage in Times of Crisis
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* The Power of Opposites
* The Power of Collaborative Leadership
* What Matters in Life
* The Accordion Player


==Children==
==Awards and Honors==
Atalia Omer, Topaz Adizes, Shoham Adizes, Nimrod Omer, Cnaan Hamburger, Sapphire Adizes.
Dr. Adizes has been the recipient of 21 Honorary doctorates from universities across 11 countries. His contributions have been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Academy of Management, the Ellis Island Award, the Quality Award and Makarenko Medal from Russia. In 2017, PRovoke Media acknowledged him as one of the "Top 10 communicators in the World."


==References==
==References==
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Ichak K. Adizes [1]
Born1937 (age 86–87)
Skopje, North Macedonia
Occupation(s)Management consultant and researcher
TitleFounder of the Adizes Institute

Ichak Kalderon Adizes (/iːtsˈxɑːk əˈdiːzɪs/ uh-DEE-ziss[2]) is a Yugoslav American business consultant and former tenured professor.[3]

Early life

Ichak Adizes is an Israeli-American. He was born in North Macedonia.[4] As a Jewish child during World War II, he hid as a Muslim for protection in Albania. The story was documented in a film entitled I Want To Remember, He Wants To Forget.[5]

In 1948, Adizes moved with his family to Israel, where he served in the Israel Defense Forces. After completing his undergraduate education, he moved to the United States in 1963, where he obtained a doctorate degree in business from Columbia University.[5]

Career

From 1967 to 1982 Adizes was a tenured professor at UCLA,[5] then at Stanford, Tel Aviv University, Hebrew University and Columbia University's executive programs.[citation needed]

Adizes founded the Adizes Institute, which is based in Santa Barbara, California.[4] He is well known in the corporate world for developing the PAEI management model in early 1970s, that categorizes managers into four key roles Producer, Administrator, Entrepreneur and Integrator.[6][7][8]

Adizes was named as one of the top communicators in the world alongside Pope Francis, Dalai Lama, Angela Merkel as per the 2017 Holmes Report.[9]

Bibliography

Adizes has authored several books on corporate management:

  • Corporate Lifecycles: How and why Corporations Grow and Die and what to Do about it
  • The Pursuit of Prime[10]
  • Mastering Change – Introduction to Organizational Therapy[11]
  • The Ideal Executive[12]
  • Managing Corporate Lifecycles: How organizations Grow, Age and Die
  • Management/Mismanagement Styles
  • How to solve the Mismanagement Crisis
  • The Ideal Executive
  • Leading the Leaders
  • How to Manage in times of Crisis
  • From Stuckness to Growth
  • The Power of Opposites
  • Conversations with CEOs[13]

Personal life

Adizes is married to Nurit Manne Adizes. They have six children and live in Carpinteria, California.[4] He plays the accordion.[14]

Children

Atalia Omer, Topaz Adizes, Shoham Adizes, Nimrod Omer, Cnaan Hamburger, Sapphire Adizes.

References

  1. ^ "Ichak Adizes earns University of Belgrade honorary PhD degree (article in Serbian language)". Retrieved 2019-12-29.
  2. ^ "Dr. Ichak Kalderon Adizes interview with Antonio Alizzi". YouTube.
  3. ^ "KeySpeakers".
  4. ^ a b c Donelan, Charles (February 16, 2012) "Pianist Ratimir Martinović at SBCC", Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c "Ichak Adizes". Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
  6. ^ "Leadership success through synergy: Maximizing performance in public sector management". Vanguard News. 2017-04-05. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  7. ^ "Adizes' PAEI management roles". HotPMO. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  8. ^ Romero, Luis E. "The Ultimate Guide To Team Synergy". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  9. ^ "The Research: Big Questions & Inspiration". www.provokemedia.com. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  10. ^ Adizes, Ichak (1996-10-01). "The 10 Stages of Corporate Life Cycles, Planning and Strategy Article". Inc.com. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  11. ^ "Here are the books these 25 successful Australian CEOs will be reading this summer". Business Insider Australia. 2018-12-12. Archived from the original on 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  12. ^ "10 inspirational books that every entrepreneur should read in 2020 | Silicon Canals". 19 August 2020. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  13. ^ ThriftBooks. "Ichak Kalderon Adizes Books | List of books by author Ichak Kalderon Adizes". ThriftBooks. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  14. ^ "ESpeakers Marketplace". MarketPlace eSpeakers.
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