Although I don't really like reading books, I started in Behind Closed Doors of Johanna Rothman and Esther Derby. It really is not a book about management, but about working with people as a manager. Easy readable and for a slow reader as I am - especially with the distractions that I have while reading - my progress is reasonably fast.
The previous book I read so easily - and finished - is Peopleware by DeMarco, a classic in management books.
Both books are about people and working with people.
Update 15/3/2007:
I have read the second chapter. It certainly is not my favorite - in other words - I don't like it. It's about matching roles and people. It assumes an amount of freedom to mix and match that - at least in my work environment - seldom exists.
Update 18/3/2007:
The third chapter about building your team started familiar with jelling teams. I immediately felt the connection with Peopleware. It was convincing until the subject of feedback was touched. Especially ending the chapter with the option of firing someone ruins the whole atmosphere needed to build a team. Overall, I was left with a very disappointed feeling.
March 18, 2007
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