Tag: management book
by The Five Dysfunctions of a Team A Leadership Fable
This is an insightful and comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing the challenges of teamwork. The book provides an in-depth look at the five dysfunctions that plague teams – an absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results – and outlines practical steps for overcoming them.
The Goal A Process of Ongoing Improvement – 30th Anniversary Edition
It is an entertaining and highly educational novel that outlines the principles of the “Theory of Constraints,” which is an approach to improving business processes. The novel follows the story of Alex Rogo, a plant manager struggling to save his manufacturing plant while trying to meet production goals and maintain customer loyalty.
The Circle of Innovation You Can’t Shrink Your Way to Greatness
This book outlines the process of innovating and creating a successful business. He proposes that the process begins with “enflaming” or motivating people with a shared vision of the future. This foundation is followed by experimentation, where ideas are tested and proven, as well as learning, which facilitates growth and change.