Product Description

Lencioni flags the pitfalls faced by managers when they lose sight of the true measure of success - results. His provocative message is that they mainly have themselves to blame when things go wrong. He also pinpoints five essential rules to be addressed for achieving success in management.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #817242 in Books
• Published on: 1999-03-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 142 pages

Customer Reviews

A self-help book thats very enjoyable and informative
Every so often I will read a text book and it will highlight a failing or an observation in by business life that changes the way I operate... this is one of the rare times that I have enjoyed reading a 'story' and seen myself in the plot!
I’ve gone on to re-read this book a number of times to refresh myself.

I would recommend this book to any manager who feels that they are still learning from there mistakes (that’s everyone), as I would imagine that many managers would also see themselves (if they are open minded enough and honest) in one of the 5 temptations that Lencioni suggests straight away.

There were one or two temptations that were definite areas for me to explore in the way I handled people and situations, you may also see other's 'temptations' in the book that you recognise.

Because of the story like nature it's not a chore to read - no stuffy management text book - so a great accompaniment for a train or plane journey and I'm sure that it will help identify practical issues in your management.

Thought you had nothing to learn? you need to read this.
Enter the twilight zone or the tales of the unexpected.this is the flavour of this book.yes it is a management book,and one for someone who has been in management for some time and who thinks they have little left to learn.set out like a story,this book helps you pinpoint bad habits,limitations,weaknesses, how ever you like to put it.this book makes you stand back and take another look. the refocus brings back the energy you had when you first started.good book.makes a change from the text books.

Excellant, focussed on-minute manager style booklet
If you have seen undecisive management around you or your boss is driving you nuts with indecision and you have a mild concern you're going the same way read this book. A fable based, on-minute manager style booklet with some key points. I found it very useful in helping me to stay focussed and provide vision and direction to others.