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Gerald Michaelson's "Sun Tzu: The Art of War for Managers", has been a highly successful book for Adams. This second edition contains the following new features: a new introduction by Steven Michaelson relating the book's stories and examples to contemporary business practices; and updated business stories from outside commentators. It includes updating in the text throughout, while preserving the bulk of the text as it stands.
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Gerald Michaelson lectured on Sun Tzu in China at the invitation of the Chinese government. He traveled extensively throughout Asia as a management coach and delivered workshops on five continents. Steven Michaelson is president of FreshDirect, the fast-growing New York area online retailer. Steven's career spreads over a variety of Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, Sales, and other leadership roles.
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Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a superb interpretation of Sun Tzu's classic text The Art of War This is a must for managers in any field. I am a management trainer and this book has been invaluable in writing and guiding some of the work I do. I am an avid reader of Eastern philosophy and thought, and this is no disappointment. If you manage a business....of any size, or you are training to become a manager, you must read this. It never gets to sit and gather dust, constantly in my work bag with me.
Format:Paperback
I always buy a paperback as kindle is not for me. This book is average and is exactly what I expected by reading other comments.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I had high expectations but should have just read the original book
9 April 2011
Format:Paperback
Yes, this book tries to incorporate Sun Tzu's book and war principles to today's business management. The author attempts to relate these principles individually to modern day examples but just like these last two sentences, it gets redundant. What this book really did was inspire me to read the original book again since it's been a few years and books like these need to be reread many times to allow the ideas to sink in. I was hoping for more realistic ways to relate the principles to help improve my management style. In summary, read the original book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Best Business and War Parallel
26 Sep 2011
This book has a few basics that made it easy to read
1) First it just lets you read Sun Tzus work.
2) Then, it lets you hear expert advice on what it means to business people
3) Next it blends the two together so you can flow with it
4) And finally it discusses the whole thing before moving on.
Within that framework it gives the finest business interpretations of `'The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. A few home runs were as follows:
The Art of War by Sun Tzu emphasis the value of `'moral law'' in battle
The moral law simply states that warriors have to feel as though they are fighting for a worthy and good cause, if not, they will not fight at their best, if they fight at all. They have to believe they are on the `'right'' side. In business, the book parallels this with having corporate responsibility, a good missions statement, and overall goodwill in the global business community, without which, your investors, partners and staff will not feel as though they add the most value with you, and suddenly pull back. "The Moral Law causes the people to be in complete accord with their ruler, so that they will follow him regardless of their lives, undismayed by any danger." says Sun Tzu.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu emphasises the value of "Weather, Terrain, Commanders, and Doctrine" to a military during battle
Weather, or outside forces;Terrain, or market place; Commanders, or leadership and doctrine or guiding principles are constantly mentioned by Sun Tzu in his book. Without getting into it, this book shows you how to apply ALL OF THAT STUFF to business management. Resourceful!
The Art of War by Sun Tzu emphasizes the value of "Being Endowed by the Sovereign" in battle
In other words, - delegate. Put the right people in charge and then get out of their way. If you, being sovereign or in charge of them, do not give them space to make decisions, Sun Tzu calls this `'hobbling'' your army. Or, giving commands, without actually being on the field to know what is taking place.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu emphasizes "The Value of Spies"
Sun Tzu called them his most, ''precious faculty''. Indeed, spies played a big part in World War 2 against Hitler, and he knew this. But in business, a spy's value would be equivalent to having good analyst and consultants on board.
Every business manager and executive should have it.
1) First it just lets you read Sun Tzus work.
2) Then, it lets you hear expert advice on what it means to business people
3) Next it blends the two together so you can flow with it
4) And finally it discusses the whole thing before moving on.
Within that framework it gives the finest business interpretations of `'The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. A few home runs were as follows:
The Art of War by Sun Tzu emphasis the value of `'moral law'' in battle
The moral law simply states that warriors have to feel as though they are fighting for a worthy and good cause, if not, they will not fight at their best, if they fight at all. They have to believe they are on the `'right'' side. In business, the book parallels this with having corporate responsibility, a good missions statement, and overall goodwill in the global business community, without which, your investors, partners and staff will not feel as though they add the most value with you, and suddenly pull back. "The Moral Law causes the people to be in complete accord with their ruler, so that they will follow him regardless of their lives, undismayed by any danger." says Sun Tzu.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu emphasises the value of "Weather, Terrain, Commanders, and Doctrine" to a military during battle
Weather, or outside forces;Terrain, or market place; Commanders, or leadership and doctrine or guiding principles are constantly mentioned by Sun Tzu in his book. Without getting into it, this book shows you how to apply ALL OF THAT STUFF to business management. Resourceful!
The Art of War by Sun Tzu emphasizes the value of "Being Endowed by the Sovereign" in battle
In other words, - delegate. Put the right people in charge and then get out of their way. If you, being sovereign or in charge of them, do not give them space to make decisions, Sun Tzu calls this `'hobbling'' your army. Or, giving commands, without actually being on the field to know what is taking place.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu emphasizes "The Value of Spies"
Sun Tzu called them his most, ''precious faculty''. Indeed, spies played a big part in World War 2 against Hitler, and he knew this. But in business, a spy's value would be equivalent to having good analyst and consultants on board.
Every business manager and executive should have it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
An excellent reading for all managers and business entrepreneurs
29 Oct 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is great for all managers and especially for business entrepreneurs. My wife saw it and got interested in reading is as well. She is a director/CPA and was amazed by it. My friend who is an executive level also started reading the book.
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