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Johanna and Esther produced a management curriculum masquerading as a best seller.
Probably everything that needs to be said about project management has already been said, or written. So why am I excited about yet another book? And why would you buy it and read it? Because Johanna Rothman and Esther Derby wrote a very practical book that is geared towards project and technical managers and those who want to become managers.
Behind Closed Doors, Secrets of Great Management is a concise guide to building management competence. Johanna and Esther use a story of a new manager of a technical group of managers to introduce their secrets of great management. As I started reading I thought, "Not another management fable." But I was surprised. The authors use a vignette to introduce concepts and techniques one week at a time. Johanna and Esther produced a management curriculum masquerading as a best seller. In just seven weeks I can see managers making real improvements in the practice of management. But thats not all. The authors' bibliographies at the end of each chapter could make this a life-long curriculum.
The book lists for $24.95. But the authors were really clever. They knew you'd want a handy reference, so they've made a PDF available for $16.50, or just 1/2 that if you own the book.
Once you read the book you'll want more. Both Johanna and Esther write frequently in their weblogs. Congratulations Johanna and Ester on a wonderful book!
? Guy Kawasaki wrote, "Less is the new more." Easy to learn: symmetry, seduction, subtraction, and sustainability. Very valuable to do. Step 1: Read Matt's book!! just 140 keystrokes.
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