Tag: Project Management

Overview:  This book introduces a new concept called ‘ Self Deception’ to the readers. Many authors call it ‘being in the box’, which means that when you see yourself and others a in a systematically distorted way and that when you see others as ‘objects’ rather than people,we are in the box. The book gives a varied illustration of the concept ‘Self Deception’ supported by many examples, portrayed around the daily mistakes we do in our life in understanding situations.The examples illustrated in this book are in the story form through which everyone gets hooked, and learn to relate the same situations a man facing challenges on the job and in his family, the authors expose the fascinating ways that we can blind ourselves to our true motivations and unwittingly sabotage the effectiveness of our own efforts to achieve success and increase happiness.

Authors:

The Arbinger

Published In:

2000

Overview: This version of the original book lives up to its name as a “field guide”. First, if you are looking for something to help your team that is more of a task-based, you may want to look elsewhere. This book is inclined towards Management Team. The book uses a fictional example to teach its lesson, meaning you are reading a story and learning the technique at the same time. I found I was not able to put the book down and read the whole thing in one sitting. In the end, I was able to explain the basic principles to others because they stuck with me. I find the story approach is much easier to follow and then retain then if I had tried to read a textbook or “how to”. In Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Lencioni offers more specific, practical guidance for overcoming the Five Dysfunctions—using tools, exercises, assessments, and real-world examples.

Authors:

Patrick M. Lencioni

Published In:

2002