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What Are The Best Management Consulting Books?

Steve Shu Consulting

There are four books that I recommend as core to the generic practice of consulting. The Pyramid Principle:Logic In Writing and Thinking (for managers & consultants especially) by Barbara Minto. The Pyramid Principle:Logic In Writing and Thinking (for managers & consultants especially) by Barbara Minto.

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Book Birthday: Successful Independent Consulting: Focus on Relationships That Matter

Johanna Rothman

I am thrilled to announce a book birthday: Successful Independent Consulting: Focus on Relationships That Matter. People often ask me how long it takes me to write a book. Every book takes the time it takes. Here's the story of the consulting book. See Manage It! I have a guideline for my books.

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How I Manage My Product Development: Ease with Continuous Flow (Day 1)

Johanna Rothman

That's because working in flow allows and creates ease in my development. A book is much larger than a presentation. And while I'm working with an editor on the book, I don't need to work with anyone else for anything else I do. When that occurs, I don't use a backlog or create iterations. Instead, I use continuous flow.

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Why Very Few (If Any) People Are “10x” Developers—Or Managers

Johanna Rothman

Steve, a software development manager, thought John was a “10x” developer. Was I willing to support and coach the other people in Steve's group to all become “10x” developers? Was I willing to support and coach the other people in Steve's group to all become “10x” developers?

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How Cycle Time and Cost of Delay Makes Product Development Decisions Easier (Day 2)

Johanna Rothman

I have some feedback on the book that I need to integrate. I want to address the next 3 chapters, because they're the platform for the next part of the book. In addition, I also have a new task: get one book ready for another distributor. In addition, I also have a new task: get one book ready for another distributor. (If

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How Parenthood Makes You a Better Leader with Valerie Cockerell

Consulting Matters

Today’s episode, I’m bringing on leadership consultant, keynote speaker and author of the book Manage Like a Mother: Leadership Lessons Drawn from the Wisdom of Mom, Valerie Cockerell. Bailey’s Latest Book (Ep63) Want to grow your own consulting or coaching business, thought leadership, and breakthrough brand?

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Book Review of “The New How” (Business Strategy Book)

Steve Shu Consulting

It is atypical for me to write a book review for this blog, but Nilofer Merchant’s “ The New How: Creating Business Solutions Through Collaborative Strategy ” is very respectable contribution to both audiences of this blog and the process of strategy development in general. through customized, experiential learning sessions.

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