Why great companies fail to innovate

The Innovator's Dilemma, by Clayton M. Christensen (1997) **Pages: 229**, Final verdict: Must-read How do disruptive technologies cause great companies to fail? In his most famous book, The Innovator's Dilemma, Clayton Christensen explores the process by which very well managed companies let themselves be disrupted by new technologies. And the... Read more

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The secrets to building a team, with a fictional twist

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team , by Patrick Lencioni (2002) **Pages: 202**, Final verdict: Should-read What does it take to make a great team? No matter where you look, from heartened stories of sports teams winning against all odds to Marvel super-hero movies, a strong team is always depicted as... Read more

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Where Management comes from

The Practice of Management, by Peter Drucker (1954) Pages: 340, Final verdict: Great-read What does it mean to be a manager? Is there such thing as a definition of management? Peter Drucker believed so, and his thoughts on the topic are still among the most influential in the management community.... Read more

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Short and concise career advice

Managing Oneself, by Peter Drucker (1999) **Pages: 55**, Final verdict: Should-read Do you consider your values system when choosing a new job? Peter Drucker thinks you should. This and other advice is presented in Managing Oneself, a book which is primarily about career management. In fact, Managing Oneself is not... Read more

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How companies become great

Good to Great, by Jim Collins (2001) Pages: 210, Final verdict: Should-read Can a good company become a great company and, if so, how? This is the question answered in the 2001 best-seller Good to Great by Jim Collins, an American former business consultant, researcher and author. Collins's first book,... Read more

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