Preface In setting out to write this book I wanted to create something unique, novel and value adding. Not an easy challenge given the numbers of management books in existence. I have avoided the paths many management writers have travelled before and, hopefully, have created an interesting and unusual perspective on management. One that will help managers come to terms with their roles and to find ways to excel. To provide rapid, accessible advice I have designed an easy-to- follow format and structure: the book is broken into 36 articles, organised into 9 themed parts. The articles cover the range of management issues and concerns. They can be read end-to-end, or you can dip in and read any one article by itself.