Partial Contents- Why Consulting Is So ToughSherby's Laws of Consulting - The Law of Raspberry Jam - Weinbergs' Law of Twins - The Hard Laws of Con...
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Jun 15, 2011
Alan
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One of the best and most enjoyable business books I've read. Certainly on my top 10 list.
I came across this in some IT book club -- it was a $30 paperback and I was aghast. Have since probably bought and given out 50 copies (Gerry, you can send thanks) to engineers, auditors, and others who need to bring humor and sense to situations.
It has sayings: "Things are the way they are because they got that way." Remember it.
I came across this in some IT book club -- it was a $30 paperback and I was aghast. Have since probably bought and given out 50 copies (Gerry, you can send thanks) to engineers, auditors, and others who need to bring humor and sense to situations.
It has sayings: "Things are the way they are because they got that way." Remember it.
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Aug 28, 2011
Michael
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Worth reading for everyone involved in business.
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Nov 26, 2008
Ryan
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A quick read and actually pretty utilitarian. Weinberg has that peculiar sense of humor of older "systems" (i.e. computer science) guys - an unhealthy love of puns, alliteration, riddles, goofy parables, etc - but it doesn't interfere with the clarity of his messages. This is not "consulting" as a methodology or a framework akin to what one may expect from a McKinsey or HBS alum. By his own description Weinberg sees the role of the consultant less as a problem solver and more
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Mar 24, 2009
Bill
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A book can only do so much, but this book is the closest thing I've ever seen to a howto guide to consulting. A person could do some good, and make a very comfortable living just following Carl Weinberg's advice. This is especially useful for technical consultants.
Jan 07, 2012
Henrik
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This is a very honest and forthright book about consulting. It is also quite funny.
It's not just a book for consultants, but also for people who use the services of consultants. I think I can get the most mileage out of it if I can entice my clients to read it.
It's not just a book for consultants, but also for people who use the services of consultants. I think I can get the most mileage out of it if I can entice my clients to read it.
Feb 14, 2008
Jason
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This one was recommended to me years ago, but I only got around to reading it last December. It looks like a very specific topic, but I would recommend this to anyone who has to deal with other people for work in any way. That probably includes most people who have jobs. A lot of it is common sense, but it's presented in a way that help you remember those insights when you need them. The copy I read was from the library, but I now own a copy for myself. This is one of those books that one would
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Dec 17, 2009
Bibhu
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Why do consultants fail?How do I become a consultant of repute?What are the skills needed to become a consultant? If these and some other questions come to your mind when you think of consulting as a career,here is the book that should be really helpful.In a simple and lucid way the author has drawn upon his rich experiences and the daily lives' chore to make the reader understand the intricacies of becoming a successful consultant.
Good read
Good read
Oct 29, 2011
Tim
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Looks like a lot of advice given in a very approachable and brief format. Lots of insight into human interactions, and not a lot of fluff and sunshine. It is one of two Weinberg books I currently own, and I'm realizing that two is not nearly enough.
Jun 02, 2008
Chad
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This was one of the excellent books assigned to us in a class taught by Fred Brooks. It has wide application and is fascinating reading.
Nov 15, 2008
Eduardo
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Read this book if you are new to consulting, otherwise you may already know much about what you may find here.
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