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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.
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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.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Malcolm Johnson - Managing with Asperger,
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This review is from: Managing with Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for White Collar Professionals (Paperback)
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.
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This review is from: Managing with Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for White Collar Professionals (Paperback)
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.
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2.5 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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Too little detail,
By Graeme Phillips - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Managing with Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for White Collar Professionals (Paperback)
Speaking as someone with Asperger's syndrome who would like to progress to managerial roles, I was hoping that this book would provide me with lots of valuable insights about how to harness the advantages and control the disadvantages posed by my condition.
Unfortunately, the book is far too thin on detail. Malcolm Johnson provides a few concrete examples of how the tide of events was determined by his condition in a managerial situation, but this book is of little use to me because such examples are few and far between. Maybe I am already aware of the points he raised (probably because he raised so few points), but I felt a bit ripped off by this book, as I don't really feed I gained any new insights or much about how to operate in a managerial role in spite of having Asperger's syndrome. Malcolm Johnson shows that he is capable of being perceptive, but you read this book and get the feeling that you haven't learned anything and that there is still far more to learn before you can even think about improving yourself as a manager. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good information, poorly written,
By Nature Dude - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Managing with Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for White Collar Professionals (Paperback)
I have Asperger's Syndrome and was struggling with integrating into the workplace. This book provided a lot of great insight and information, and helped me see how to more effectively operate in a corporate business environment. The book is poorly written, however, as if the writer did it in one draft without the help of an editor. Grammar and sentence structure are often awkward. But I still recommend the book, especially since there aren't many AS books out there for business professionals (most are for dealing with AS children).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Useless for Real Aspies,
By William B. Swift - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Managing with Asperger Syndrome: A Practical Guide for White Collar Professionals (Paperback)
Mildly interesting autobiographical sketch of someone possibly with mild Aspergers dealing with the business world. Same sort of general advice as other business success books but little practical application. Definitely needs far more detail to be useful for Aspies. Very thin book, grossly overpriced since you can get better info free on the Web.
For Aspie, as well as neurotypical, readers, I recommend Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People instead. |
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