Every action matters. Make it total.
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As automation expands and artificial intelligence and robots transform the nature of work, one question becomes critical: how do we build organisations designed not just for speed, but for meaning
Total Action is a new framework for the future way of organising in a hyper-connected world, centred around the liberated human being. It calls for a bold shift: from fragmented busyness to focused, integrated action. From half-hearted processes to purposeful presence.
This book offers a clear and inspiring path forward:
— Design work around human depth, not digital noise.
— Remove the redundant. Activate the essential.
— Make every action count — and make it complete.
Whether you’re leading a team, launching a company, or rethinking your own work life, The Joy of Total Action challenges you to move beyond mere survival — and build with intention, clarity, and impact.
This book is intended for business leaders, policymakers, academics, educators, and innovators — for everyone exploring not only how we work, but how we organise in the digital era. It serves as a guide to reimagining the architecture of human systems: building organisations that are not only smart but also coherent, meaningful, and human-centred.
Every action matters. Make it total.
Peter Vervest is an interdisciplinary thinker and experienced strategist, known for bridging technology, business and human insight. With a background in both corporate innovation and academic research, he brings a unique perspective to the future of work. The Joy of Total Action is the culmination of decades of exploring how systems, people and action can be brought into meaningful alignment.