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Drinking From The Fire Hose – Frank & Magnone
The one-sentence summary You can avoid drowning in data by asking seven simple questions. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS It is
More Time To Think – Nancy Kline
The one-sentence summary The greatest gift we can offer each other is the framework in which to think for ourselves.
Alex’s Adventures In Numberland – Alex Bellos
The one-sentence summary Mathematical ideas underpin everything in our lives, from the geometry of a 50p piece to how probability
Organizations Don’t Tweet – Euan Semple
The one-sentence summary It’s all about the people, not the technology – small pieces loosely joined into a conversation of
23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism – Ha-Joon Chang
The one-sentence summary Most of what you hear about economics and how economies work is rubbish. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS
How To Manage – Jo Owen
The one-sentence summary Managing well is about getting things done, and displaying the right behaviour and emotions. WHAT THE BOOK
Screw Business As Usual – Richard Branson
The one-sentence summary We can bring more meaning to our lives and help change the world at the same time
Brandwashed – Martin Lindstrom
The one-sentence summary Companies use lots of tricks to manipulate our minds and persuade us to buy. WHAT THE BOOK
Spending Advertising Money In The Digital Age – Pringle & Marshall
The one-sentence summary In the digital age, a minimum of three media are advisable in a campaign to catch people
The Art of Action – Stephen Bungay
The one-sentence summary Gaps in knowledge, alignment and effects can be closed to create a closer fit between strategy and
Wilful Blindness – Margaret Heffernan
The one-sentence summary We become blind to the truth because we are hard wired to stick to what we know
The Cult of the Leader – Christopher Bones
The one-sentence summary We need to reassess the concept of talent, change executive remuneration and performance management, and redefine what