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Summary: The Old Testament of Open Books management....
Review: which is still "management."This book ignited the "Responsible Revolution" in American business. Historically, American management worked along the lines of the organization that won World War II. This is called "Theory X," and assumes people are not to be trusted. The Boomer Generation came along, and can be led; it can not be bullied, and ordered about like a PFC before Patton, and does not like being "mananged," at all. "Open Books" to the rescue. With "Open Books," everyone can finally understand what The Great Game of Business really is at a level they can understand The greatest single problem - and there are many, as the sequel, "A Stake In The Outcome" documents - is that most middle management is largely superfluous in an "Open Books" environment, particularly as the people grow in knowledge about the Great Game. If you decide to implement Great Game ideas, know that (1) they have a website, and (2) it REALLY helps if you have a working knowledge of Economic Value Added accounting. With the clear understanding EVA allows, and the empowerment an "Open Books" environment provides, a lot of the swamp is drained, and a path to Victory can be clearly defined, and accepted, by all parties.
Rating:
Summary: The Old Testament of Open Books management....
Review: which is still "management." This book ignited the "Responsible Revolution" in American business. Historically, American management worked along the lines of the organization that won World War II. This is called "Theory X," and assumes people are not to be trusted. The Boomer Generation came along, and can be led; it can not be bullied, and ordered about like a PFC before Patton, and does not like being "mananged," at all. "Open Books" to the rescue. With "Open Books," everyone can finally understand what The Great Game of Business really is at a level they can understand The greatest single problem - and there are many, as the sequel, "A Stake In The Outcome" documents - is that most middle management is largely superfluous in an "Open Books" environment, particularly as the people grow in knowledge about the Great Game. If you decide to implement Great Game ideas, know that (1) they have a website, and (2) it REALLY helps if you have a working knowledge of Economic Value Added accounting. With the clear understanding EVA allows, and the empowerment an "Open Books" environment provides, a lot of the swamp is drained, and a path to Victory can be clearly defined, and accepted, by all parties.
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