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Getting Things Done – David Allen
The one-sentence summary Do fewer things, only do the right things, and take less time doing them. WHAT THE BOOK
Focus – Jurgen Wolff
The one-sentence summary You can use the power of targeted thinking to get more done. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS You
Five Frogs On A Log – Feldman & Spratt
WHAT THE BOOK SAYS This is a CEO’s field guide to accelerating the transition in mergers and acquisitions The title
Execution – Bossidy & Charan
The one-sentence summary Concentrate on getting something done as much as having the original idea. Can't be bothered to read
Everything Is Miscellaneous – David Weinberger
The one-sentence summary The rules of the physical world do not apply online: everything is now miscellaneous. WHAT THE BOOK
Enough – John Naish
The one-sentence summary Most middle class people have too much of everything, but it hasn’t made them any happier. WHAT
Emotionomics – Dan Hill
The one-sentence summary Emotion lies at the heart of consumer behaviour, so it is important to understand exactly how people
Discover Your Inner Economist – Tyler Cowen
The one-sentence summary Anyone can turn economic reasoning to their own advantage. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS Anyone can turn economic
Death Sentences – Don Watson
WHAT THE BOOK SAYS Clichés, weasel words, and management-speak are strangling public language. Today’s corporations, news media, education departments, and,
Dangerous Company – James O’Shea & Charles Madigan
WHAT THE BOOK SAYS Extreme caution is needed when dealing with management consultants There is a lot of information about
Commitment-led Marketing – Jan Hofmeyr & Butch Rice
The one-sentence summary The customers that your data says are your most satisfied may be the most likely to leave
Chaotics – Kotler & Caslione
The one-sentence summary Turbulence is the new normal – get used to it and develop early warning systems. WHAT THE