The first half is execellent and by the time it's completed you'll know exactly the way your poor boss has been tramautized over the past 10 years with all the new passing management fads. No wonder management is basically skeptical and seems to have a schizophrenic identity crisis.

The second half of the book hangs a bit, maybe the authors ran out of ideas. But the final Index of the 10 essential management books is invaluable. I've already read 3 of the suggestion.

Read this book. Take your boss to lunch, realize how trapped he really is, get a raise, and save $40,000 on your MBA. Just keep reading and reading books like this.


Simple and concrete guide on being a manager.   January 9, 1999
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I found the reading of this book pretty rewarding. I recommned this book to all those who are looking for a quick guide on being a manager. On the other hand, those looking for new approaches on management may find this book too simple.


Excellent book! Practical and helpful!   December 13, 1998
 2 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is a very readable book about management.....a must for managers who are "out there" floundering at trying to deal with their employees. A "must read"....I wish I had seen it sooner.


A how-to guide for the new manager   November 27, 1998
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This guide is appealing for people who have been recently thrust into roles of leadership and management in corporate America. The style is easy to read. The content is first-rate. I would suggest this as recommended reading to anyone who is a new manager.


It's very difficult to be simple !   October 27, 1998
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This simple book appeals to the expert as well as the novice . As a teacher , I would certainly recommend this book for students who are interested in the theory of Management - an oft ignored aspect of Management .