Our Emperors Have No Clothes: Incredibly Stupid Things Corporate Executives Have Done While Reengineering, Restructuring, Downsizing, Tqming, Team-B

By Alan Weiss

Book Overview

The inside information from a top Fortune 500 consultant as to why the "fads of the month"downsizing, reengineering, TQM, or you name itnever work. A close look at boards, executives, human resources,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564141772
• ISBN13: 9781564141774
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Career Press
• Length: 243 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Alan tells it like it is

Alan Weiss tells it like it is. If you want to learn from one of the best...read EVERYTHING Alan Weiss writes! Alan's insights and experience are second to none. I personally own just about every book Alan Weiss has written. He is not only a consultant's consultant, but he is also a gifted writer as well. Alan Weiss's advice, insights and knowledge will take years off your learning curve. This book is a must for your library. Lenny Laskowski, Author of National Best Selling Book: "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" President of LJL Seminars(tm)

It's all about cycles

This book was written 9 years ago, but it could have been talking about 2003. Having just lived through a massive coporate "optimization" and seeing my friends become the "attrits" (those impacted by the attrition) I found myself thinking "yes...exactly...that's right" on every page. These stupid euphemisms have found their way back into our corporate vocabulary - they were ridiculed in this book in 1995, and are just as ridiculous today. With a few minor updates, this book needs to be re-published. It is brilliant.

Right on the Mark

Weiss has extensive experience reviewing the management of organizations. He gives true-to-life examples and theories, and shows the successes and/or failures of organizations. Contrary to what one might believe, the book is entertaining, humorous, and so true! Anyone who has ever trudged the 9-to-5 grind will see his organization (and its shortfalls) reflected in this book. It is an enjoyable read, a MUST for Dilbert fans.