management theory

Book review: What management is by Joan Magretta

This is a review of the book “What management is – how it works and why it’s everyone’s business” by Joan Magretta with the collaboration of Nan Stone. I’m often asked for book recommendations to support workshops on management, leadership, strategy and commerciality. I strongly endorse this book – despite Read More

2026-11-02T09:26:37+00:00November 2, 2026|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Management Skills, Marketing, Strategy|

Change challenges – Culture, Communications and Clutter (change frameworks and stakeholder engagement)

At the recent PM Forum - PM Forum training workshop on “Supporting change” law and accountancy firm delegates progressed through three modules: individual change (psychological processes), organisational change and change processes and tools. Throughout the session there was delegate discussions and break out groups – a summary of which is Read More

2025-12-02T15:54:29+00:00December 16, 2024|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Management Skills, Strategy|

Book review: Chaotics – The business of managing and marketing in the age of turbulence By Philip Kotler and John A Caslione (scenario planning)

Book review: Chaotics - The business of managing and marketing in the age of turbulence By Philip Kotler and John A Caslione (scenario planning). This review appeared in Professional Marketing magazine a while back. But I keep mentioning the book to people so thought I’d publish it here. This book about scenario planning Read More

2022-10-21T12:14:36+01:00July 14, 2011|Kim's Blog, Management Skills, Marketing, Strategy|
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