Mats Alvesson is professor at University of Bath, City and St George’s, University of London and Lund University, Sweden. He is also fellow of British Academy and Hans Fischer Senior Fellow at Technical University in Munich 2023-26. He has written over 30 books.André Spicer is Professor of Organizational Behaviour and the Executive Dean of Bayes Business School, City and St George’s, University of London. He is an expert in the areas of Organizational Behaviour, Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility.

• PART ONE: What is Organizational Sludge?1. Organizational Sludge2. Types of SludgePART TWO: How Does Sludge Work?3. Sources of Sludge4. The Sludge CyclePART THREE: How can you fight sludge?5. The Sludge Survival Guide6. De-Sludging Organizations7. Unblocking Leadership8. Institutional Minimalism

The Art of Less is a thoughtful, well-constructed analysis of how organizations lose focus and what can be done to restore it. It provides insights that will resonate with engineers, managers, and scholars who seek to reduce unnecessary burdens and improve the design of work systems. The book is a valuable resource for anyone responsible for shaping how work is organized, communicated, and supported within complex institutions.