Management books and self help

BOOK

This article in The Atlantic is a very entertaining read, a solid entry in the Emperor’s New Clothes genre. Apparently, it is distilled from his book of the same name, which I haven’t read yet, but I am sorely tempted to do, as the article is full of wry observations and a general lack of respect for obtuse business jargon.

The Management Myth

Most of management theory is inane, writes our correspondent, the founder of a consulting firm. If you want to succeed in business, don’t get an M.B.A. Study philosophy instead