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If I Only Want to Read One Book: Which?

Recommended Reading on Different Topics

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Not everyone gains their knowledge from books. I think that if a book is available, it is the best source of information.

But there are a huge number of books out there. Which ones should you read? Which book really has an impact? 

Since I am often asked about this, here is a list of my recommendations:

Topic Book Comments
Project management (for software-intensive projects) Tom DeMarco, Tim Lister: "Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams"

The classic for software projects, quick read, approx. 200 pages

Risk management in projects Tom DeMarco, Tim Lister: "Waltzing with Bears" Another thin book on how to manage risks with little effort
Leadership: Empowerment

L. David Marquet: "Turn the Ship Around!"

Easy to read, almost a novel
Leadership: Language L. David Marquet: "Leadership is Language: The Hidden Power of What You Say and What You Don't" The structure (“plays”) takes some getting used to for non-Americans, the content is very good and practical
Strategy Henry Mintzberg, Bruce W. Ahlstrand: "Strategy Safari: Your complete guide through the wilds of strategic management"

All strategy “schools” are categorized and commented on with humor

Andreas Stucki

Do you have additional recommendations? Do you have a different opinion? If so, email me or comment your thoughts below!

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