Eric Abrahamson

Management scholar and author, a professor at Columbia Business School, known for work on organizational change and for co-authoring A Perfect Mess.

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  1. 1. A Perfect Mess

    The Hidden Benefits of Disorder — How Crammed Closets, Cluttered Offices, and On-The-Fly Planning Make the World a Better Place

    A lively case for the hidden advantages of disorder, arguing that moderate mess can boost efficiency, creativity, and resilience across work, home, and society. Drawing on research and real-world examples, it shows how over-optimization and rigid systems often backfire, while flexible, adaptable approaches outperform tidy but brittle ones. It reframes clutter not as laziness but as a strategic tool, offering practical ways to balance chaos and order to achieve better results.