Resources

Books

The Fifth Discipline by Peter Senge
An influential and informative book that captures the essence of systems thinking and its potential impact on organizational effectiveness.

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
Light but not fluffy this fable plays out the author’s premise that all effective teamwork ultimately depends on trust. (See book review in right-hand column.)

How to Lie with Statistics by Darrell Huff
A must-read classic. This book forever punctured the myth that numbers are objective. Outdated language and examples but timeliness truths.

King Arthur’s Roundtable: How Collaborative Conversations Create Smart Organizations by David Perkins
A metaphor, some common sense, and numerous insights combine in a readable and useful book for those seeking to tap organizational potential.

The Memory Jogger II by Michael Brassard & Diane Ritter
Full of productivity and planning tools from Pareto Charts to Affinity Diagrams. A great reference tool.

A Whack on the Side of the Head by Roger von Oech
A proactive title that lives up to its promise. A good book for stimulating creative thoughts through changes in perspective.

For more recommendations see the Carta Nova Consulting bookshelf.

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