Managed by Morons

The Path to a Thriving Organisation. Avoiding the Pitfalls That Stand in Your Way

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Pub Date 4 Sep 2023 | Archive Date 15 Nov 2024

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Description

This book is dedicated to middle managers – the men and women who make the corporate world go around.

Scorned by their superiors as "stale", their juniors as "thoughtless", and the public as "bureaucratic", a middle manager's lot is not a happy one (until they get home and can uncork a bottle). Yet they hold the keys to their organisation's success.

At its best, management is full of fascinating challenges, enthusiastic employees, rewarding work and a sense of achievement. At its worst, it is one long battle with constant turf wars, endless repetitive discussions, pointless processes, criticism and rebukes, where the only joy is the slowly dwindling daily countdown to retirement.

If you want more of the best that management has to offer (and less of the political bitch-fest), this book is for you. It is a no-nonsense guide to organisations that will debunk some of the soul-destroying management rituals you must endure. It will also help you make your bit of the organisation thrive and allow you to take pride in a job done well.

It might even get your boss off your back, though there are no guarantees.

This book is dedicated to middle managers – the men and women who make the corporate world go around.

Scorned by their superiors as "stale", their juniors as "thoughtless", and the public as...


A Note From the Publisher

If you have any questions about the book, please contact the author. He'd love to hear from you.

james.lawther@squawkpoint.com

If you have any questions about the book, please contact the author. He'd love to hear from you.

james.lawther@squawkpoint.com


Advance Praise

"Lawther is frank and wryly humorous in his blunt assessments of management's typical failures... Managers of all kinds will find his advice bracing and beneficial. A very engaging back-to-basics overview of righting management's long-standing wrongs."

Our verdict, get it – Kirkus Reviews


"An enlightening read regardless of where you are in the workforce."

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"Lawther is frank and wryly humorous in his blunt assessments of management's typical failures... Managers of all kinds will find his advice bracing and beneficial. A very engaging back-to-basics...


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The author is available for interviews and events and is happy to discuss  blog tours, book club participation, giveaways, etc

The author is available for interviews and events and is happy to discuss  blog tours, book club participation, giveaways, etc


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ISBN 9781739438906
PRICE £9.99 (GBP)
PAGES 274

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Featured Reviews

This book is about better management and organisations. The best target for this book is the managers, and as the author says, middle managers who play a crucial role in their organisations.

I studied business in the past and worked at corporate and small businesses, switching industries some 12-3 years ago. Hence, I was bit rusty, and it took me a little while to get into this book, but once I did, I learned a lot. I requested it because I wish to understand the organisations at my current industries, give the managers better feedback, manage or lead my teams better and personally, I know someone who is affected by the lack of management in their organisation, and I wanted to talk to this loved one with a better understanding.

The book is structured and presented well. Do not let the title get the best of you; the style and perspective of the book are constructive. The writer presents relevant, up-to-date and concrete examples and case studies, and discusses his points and advice with references. Each chapter ends with key points and action points.

I do not often read management books - not anymore, but I am glad I read this one. It gave me great insights.

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I loved the way the book is written. There is a splash of humour throughout the book and not in uncomfortable quantity. Though the topics covered in the book are not new, the examples that are presented are brilliant real life case studies, which are impactful. This book is a practical goldmine. My only concern about the book was that somewhere in the description there was mention of middle managers as the target. However I think the book is not specifically applicable to middle managers, Rather its about generally managing organizations. Other than that I loved the book and thanks James and Netgalley for the opportunity to review it.

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Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and James Lawther for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the first ever business book I’ve ever read and all I can say is that it exceeded my expectations!

As someone who recently left my job due to workplace bullying and a toxic culture, I felt so seen after being so dismissed by everyone (management included).

Definitely recommend giving this one a go

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