Product Description

This insider account provides much-needed information about a subject of increasing interest: people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) working in management positions. Johnson draws on his personal experiences to explain how elements such as the working environment, managing staff, group dynamics and office politics can have a profound influence on work performance. He provides useful examples and guidance on adapting to the workplace and coping with the pressures and demands of professional roles. Full of practical advice, this book will be essential reading for anyone with AS in employment as well as their managers, colleagues, family and friends, as well as supporting professionals.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #602753 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

About the Author
Malcolm Johnson found out that he has Asperger Syndrome at the age of 35, after years of working in middle and senior management. He previously worked at the BBC and now works in publishing. He holds a Business degree from Warwick University and lives with his wife in Surrey, UK.

Customer Reviews

Malcolm Johnson - Managing with Asperger
An excellent read and a really useful book as there are very few titles around that give advice and guidance to people working in senior management roles with Asperger Syndrome. I have an employee who I have suspected has high functioning autism / Asperger's and this book has confirmed my original presumption as well as providing insights on how to get the best out of him.

The author has worked in a number of senior management positions and relays his experiences and lessons in a clear way. The book covers issues such as the Work Environment, Corporate Politics, Managing People and Confronting Contentious Issues. - all points that a person with Asperger Syndrome is likely to find difficult and problematic.

The book is writen in an autobiographical style - which makes it easy and interesting to read - and contains insertions in between prose giving insight backed by related information that gives advice and guidance on how to deal with certain issues. At the end of each chapter there is a list of Key Development points communicated in simple, clear terms that the reader can take up on and action. Above all, a very practical book.

A very welcome publication and one that Fills a much needed hole for those with the condition working in senior white collar roles.

Brilliant
It may surprise some people to know that people with Asperger syndrome can have demanding careers and be successful business people, which is probably why this is the first book I have seen specifically for people either in that position or aiming to be. Drawing on his own experiences the author looks at issues such as office politics, coping with pressure, managing staff, and building credibility. It is very pleasing not only to see that a more diverse range of employment issues are finally being recognised but that the advice regarding them is coming from people on the spectrum themselves.