Monthly Archives: March 2007

Review of "Behind Closed Doors – Secrets of Great Management"

Posted on March 18, 2007 by Michael Schobert

I recently read the book “Behind Closed Doors – Secrets of Great Management” by Johanna Rothman and Ester Derby. This book gives a good introduction into the world of management (not leadership though). You will find a good set of … Continue reading →

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The value of Face to Face

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Michael Schobert

Yesterday has been the day of promoting face to face interaction. I read two independent blog entries. The first one by Esther Derby called Face to Face Still Matters. It compares the cost vs. the use of face to face … Continue reading →

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Can one learn Management and Leadership?

Posted on March 3, 2007 by Michael Schobert

Esther Derby has a blog entry about natural born leaders and managers vs. learning the skills (she also has a link to a nice little article called “Do We Have to Choose Between Management and Leadership?“). I agree with Esther … Continue reading →

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What is Common Sense after all?

Posted on March 1, 2007 by Michael Schobert

So, what is Common Sense or as we Germans say “Gesunder Menschenverstand”? According to Wikipedia Common sense is what people would agree in common. What does that mean? I think Common Sense is what a group of people have learnt … Continue reading →

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