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A collection of 61 issues

Past Book Review (January 10, 2009): "The World's Newest Profession"

Past book review (i.e. posted prior to starting this blog) for The World's Newest Profession: Management Consulting in the Twentieth Century, by Christopher D. McKenna, Cambridge University Press, 2006, reposted here: A discussion of the consulting industry from its early origins in the late 1800s is what

New Book Review: "Project Decisions"

Recently posted book review for Project Decisions: The Art and Science, by Lev Virine and Michael Trumper, Management Concepts, 2008, reposted here: Reading this text was a follow-up by this reviewer on reading "Why Can't You Just Give Me the Number?", by Patrick Leach, and "

New Book Review: "Rules to Break & Laws to Follow"

New book review for Rules to Break & Laws to Follow: How Your Business Can Beat the Crisis of Short-Termism (Microsoft Executive Leadership Series), by Don Peppers & Martha Rogers, PhD, John Wiley & Sons, 2008, reposted here: Purchase of this text by this reviewer followed on the tails of

New Book Review: "Controlling Software Projects"

New book review for Controlling Software Projects: Management, Measurement & Estimation, by Tom DeMarco, Yourdon Press, 1982, reposted here: This text was initially noted by this reviewer while reading a white paper written by Johanna Rothman that a colleague recently passed on to me entitled "Are We There Yet?

Global Leadership Summit 2010 Day 2:Jeff Manion

From the conference notes: Known for his dynamic teaching skills and passion for communicating scripture in a clear and relevant way, Jeff Manion has served as teaching pastor of Ada Bible Church for over 25 years. Under Jeff's leadership, the church has grown from 50 people to over

Global Leadership Summit 2010 Day 1:Andy Stanley

From the conference notes: Under the leadership of Andy Stanley, North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, has become one of the largest and most influential churches in the United States. Founded in 1995, the church has grown to three campuses and a weekly attendance of more than 28,000

New Book Review: "Amplifying Your Effectiveness"

New book review for Amplifying Your Effectiveness: Collected Essays, edited by Gerald M. Weinberg, James Bach, and Naomi Karten, Dorset House Publishing, 2000, reposted here: This book is a collection of "pre-cedings" written by 17 software consultants for a conference of the same name. In the introduction, Weinberg

Global Leadership Summit 2010 Day 2:Terri Kelly

From the conference notes: President and CEO of W.L. Gore & Associates, a multi-billion dollar enterprise that is often profiled as an example of a unique leadership culture. Employing 9,000 associates in 30 countries, Gore produces a diverse range of products, including GORE-TEX fabric, medical devices, filtration, and

Global Leadership Summit 2010 Day 2:Blake Mycoskie

From the conference notes: Acknowledged as one of today's most dynamic serial entrepreneurs, Blake Mycoskie launched five successful companies before the age of 30. Best known as the founder and "chief shoe giver" of TOMS Shoes, a for-profit company with a unique "One for One&

New Book Review: "Buy-In"

Recently posted book review for Buy-In: Saving Your Good Idea from Getting Shot Down, by John P. Kotter and Lorne A. Whitehead, Harvard Business Review Press, 2010, reposted here: In their preface to this book, authors Kotter and Whitehead succinctly present the challenge of implementing good ideas. The amount of