Description: Putt's Law and the Successful Technocrat by Archibald Putt "Technology is dominated by two types of people: those who understand what they do not manage, and those who manage what they do not understand. " -Putts Law Early Praise for Putts Law and the Successful Technocrat: "This is management writing the way it ought to be. Think Dilbert, but with a very big brain. Read it and weep. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Technology is dominated by two types of people: those who understand what they do not manage, and those who manage what they do not understand." —Putts Law Early Praise for Putts Law and the Successful Technocrat: "This is management writing the way it ought to be. Think Dilbert, but with a very big brain. Read it and weep. Or laugh, depending on your current job situation." —Spectral Lines, IEEE Spectrum, April 2006 "Its a classic. It reads at first like humor, but one eventually realizes that its all true. The first edition changed my life. I loaned my copy to a subordinate at IBM, and he didnt return it to me until he was my boss." —Dave Thompson, PhD, IBM Fellow (retired), Member National Academy of Engineering, and IEEE Fellow "Putts humor ranges from sharp to whimsical and is always on target. Readers will be reminded of many personal experiences and of lessons in life they wish they had learned earlier in their careers." —Eric Herz, former IEEE executive director and general manager "Anyone who thinks engineering management is an oxymoron needs to read this terrific book — then they will know." —Norman R. Augustine, author of Augustines Laws and retired Chairman & CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation Putts Law is as true today as it was when techno-everyman Archibald Putt first stated it. Now, in Putts Law and the Successful Technocrat: How to Win in the Information Age, Putt is back with the unvarnished truth about success in the modern, technology-driven organization. As you learn the real rules of the technology world, youll meet such characters as the successful technocrat, Dr. I. M. Sharp. Youll find out how he wrangles career victories from corporate failures, nearly bankrupting the firm with his projects while somehow emerging the hero. Youll also meet such unfortunates as Roger Proofsworthy, top-level perfectionist yet low in the hierarchy, and come to understand how he assiduously preserves his spot near the bottom of the totem pole. Whether you work in business, IT, or are a freelance technocrat, youll want to study Putts hard-won wisdom and laugh—all the way to the bank! Back Cover "Technology is dominated by two types of people: those who understand what they do not manage, and those who manage what they do not understand." —Putts Law Early Praise for Putts Law and the Successful Technocrat: "Its a classic. It reads at first like humor, but one eventually realizes that its all true. The first edition changed my life. I loaned my copy to a subordinate at IBM, and he didnt return it to me until he was my boss." —Dave Thompson, PhD, IBM Fellow (retired), Member National Academy of Engineering, and IEEE Fellow "Putts humor ranges from sharp to whimsical and is always on target. Readers will be reminded of many personal experiences and of lessons in life they wish they had learned earlier in their careers." —Eric Herz, former IEEE executive director and general manager "Anyone who thinks engineering management is an oxymoron needs to read this terrific book — then they will know." —Norman R. Augustine, author of Augustines Laws and retired Chairman & CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation Putts Law is as true today as it was when techno-everyman Archibald Putt first stated it. Now, in Putts Law and the Successful Technocrat: How to Win in the Information Age, Putt is back with the unvarnished truth about success in the modern, technology-driven organization. As you learn the real rules of the technology world, youll meet such characters as the successful technocrat, Dr. I. M. Sharp. Youll find out how he wrangles career victories from corporate failures, nearly bankrupting the firm with his projects while somehow emerging the hero. Youll also meet such unfortunates as Roger Proofsworthy, top-level perfectionist yet low in the hierarchy, and come to understand how he assiduously preserves his spot near the bottom of the totem pole. Whether you work in business, IT, or are a freelance technocrat, youll want to study Putts hard-won wisdom and laugh—all the way to the bank! Flap "Technology is dominated by two types of people: those who understand what they do not manage, and those who manage what they do not understand." --Putts Law Early Praise for Putts Law and the Successful Technocrat: "Its a classic. It reads at first like humor, but one eventually realizes that its all true. The first edition changed my life. I loaned my copy to a subordinate at IBM, and he didnt return it to me until he was my boss." --Dave Thompson, PhD, IBM Fellow (retired), Member National Academy of Engineering, and IEEE Fellow "Putts humor ranges from sharp to whimsical and is always on target. Readers will be reminded of many personal experiences and of lessons in life they wish they had learned earlier in their careers." --Eric Herz, former IEEE executive director and general manager "Anyone who thinks engineering management is an oxymoron needs to read this terrific book -- then they will know." --Norman R. Augustine, author of Augustines Laws and retired Chairman & CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation Putts Law is as true today as it was when techno-everyman Archibald Putt first stated it. Now, in Putts Law and the Successful Technocrat: How to Win in the Information Age, Putt is back with the unvarnished truth about success in the modern, technology-driven organization. As you learn the real rules of the technology world, youll meet such characters as the successful technocrat, Dr. I. M. Sharp. Youll find out how he wrangles career victories from corporate failures, nearly bankrupting the firm with his projects while somehow emerging the hero. Youll also meet such unfortunates as Roger Proofsworthy, top-level perfectionist yet low in the hierarchy, and come to understand how he assiduously preserves his spot near the bottom of the totem pole. Whether you work in business, IT, or are a freelance technocrat, youll want to study Putts hard-won wisdom and laugh--all the way to the bank! Author Biography ARCHIBALD PUTT is the pseudonym of a man whose contributions in science, engineering, and R&D management are well known. He has served on government advisory committees, managed basic and applied research, and held executive positions in a large multinational corporation. He received his PhD degree from a leading institute of technology and has served as president of an international technical society. He is the author of numerous books and scholarly articles. Table of Contents Preface Part One: Putts Primer Putts Law and Corollary 3 Two Laws of Crises 11 The Law of Failure and Putts Ploy 19 Three Laws of Innovation 25 Exuberance 33 Part Two: The Successful Technocrat Innovation 39 Success 45 A Lucky Engineer 49 Genesis of a Manager 53 Ph.D.-itis 55 Jargonese 59 Acknowledgments 63 Publish and Perish 67 Where the Money Is 71 Tools of the Trade 75 Thank You, Dr. Sharp 79 Part Three: Basic Putt Laws of Innovation Management 87 Four Laws of Advice 93 The Consultants Law 99 Five Laws of Decision Making 105 Laws of Communication 113 Laws of the Information Age 117 Information Technology Laws 121 Part Four: Advanced Topics Project Selection 131 Survival 135 Evaluating Ideas 139 Punishment and Reward 145 Can Putts Law Be Broken? 149 Putts Corollary to Murphys Law 153 Part Five: Putts Canon Putts Primer 159 Basic Putt 163 Advanced Topics 169 Review "If you like Dilbert, youll love Putts Law and the Successful Technocrat." (Phil Windleys Technometria, March 14, 2007) "...humorous at times, cynical at times, this book is a must read for those interested in understanding how some technocrats got up in technological hierarchies." (PerlMonks, December 29, 2006) "The book remains an enjoyable and worthwhile read for anyone affiliated directly or indirectly with high-tech industry." (IEEE History Center Newsletter, November 2006) "Although Putts Law is an excellent read for those of us who grew up working in technology companies, it should be required reading in colleges and universities. I refer to both engineering and management programs." (Chip Scale Review, August/September 2006) "...contemporary and apropos...Putt is a veritable fountain of wisdom." (Civil Engineering, July 2006) "The book is clever and gently humorous…" (Computing Reviews.com, February 13, 2006) Long Description "Technology is dominated by two types of people: those who understand what they do not manage, and those who manage what they do not understand." --Putts Law Early Praise for Putts Law and the Successful Technocrat: "Its a classic. It reads at first like humor, but one eventually realizes that its all true. The first edition changed my life. I loaned my copy to a subordinate at IBM, and he didnt return it to me until he was my boss." --Dave Thompson, PhD, IBM Fellow (retired), Member National Academy of Engineering, and IEEE Fellow "Putts humor ranges from sharp to whimsical and is always on target. Readers will be reminded of many personal experiences and of lessons in life they wish they had learned earlier in their careers." --Eric Herz, former IEEE executive director and general manager "Anyone who thinks engineering management is an oxymoron needs to read this terrific book -- then they will know." --Norman R. Augustine, author of Augustines Laws and retired Chairman & CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation Putts Law is as true today as it was when techno-everyman Archibald Putt first stated it. Now, in Putts Law and the Successful Technocrat: How to Win in the Information Age, Putt is back with the unvarnished truth about success in the modern, technology-driven organization. As you learn the real rules of the technology world, youll meet such characters as the successful technocrat, Dr. I. M. Sharp. Youll find out how he wrangles career victories from corporate failures, nearly bankrupting the firm with his projects while somehow emerging the hero. Youll also meet such unfortunates as Roger Proofsworthy, top-level perfectionist yet low in the hierarchy, and come to understand how he assiduously preserves his spot near the bottom of the totem pole. Whether you work in business, IT, or are a freelance technocrat, youll want to study Putts hard-won wisdom and laugh--all the way to the bank! Review Text "If you like Dilbert, youll love Putts Law and the Successful Technocrat." (Phil Windleys Technometria, March 14, 2007) "...humorous at times, cynical at times, this book is a must read for those interested in understanding how some technocrats got up in technological hierarchies." (PerlMonks, December 29, 2006) "The book remains an enjoyable and worthwhile read for anyone affiliated directly or indirectly with high-tech industry." (IEEE History Center Newsletter, November 2006) "Although Putts Law is an excellent read for those of us who grew up working in technology companies, it should be required reading in colleges and universities. I refer to both engineering and management programs." (Chip Scale Review, August/September 2006) "...contemporary and apropos...Putt is a veritable fountain of wisdom." (Civil Engineering, July 2006) "The book is clever and gently humorous?" (Computing Reviews.com, February 13, 2006) Review Quote "The book remains an enjoyable and worthwhile read for anyone affiliated directly or indirectly with high-tech industry." ("IEEE History Center Newsletter," November 2006) "Although Putts Law is an excellent read for those of us who grew up working in technology companies, it should be required reading in colleges and universities. I refer to both engineering and management programs." ("Chip Scale Review," August/September 2006) ..."contemporary and apropos...Putt is a veritable fountain of wisdom." ("Civil Engineering," July 2006) Promotional "Headline" "If you like Dilbert, youall love a?Puttas Law and the Successful Technocrat.a?" (Phil Windleyas Technometria, March 14, 2007) "...humorous at times, cynical at times, this book is a must read for those interested in understanding how some technocrats got up in technological hierarchies." (PerlMonks, December 29, 2006) "The book remains an enjoyable and worthwhile read for anyone affiliated directly or indirectly with high-tech industry." (IEEE History Center Newsletter, November 2006) "Although Puttas Law is an excellent read for those of us who grew up working in technology companies, it should be required reading in colleges and universities. I refer to both engineering and management programs." (Chip Scale Review, August/September 2006) "...contemporary and apropos...Putt is a veritable fountain of wisdom." (Civil Engineering, July 2006) "The book is clever and gently humorous..." (Computing Reviews.com, February 13, 2006) Feature There is an entirely new Part Four: "Laws of the Information Age" that covers topics such as,  "The New High Priest," Thanks to Email," and "Entrapment on the Internet." Is this book a satire? After watching what happened in 2000 as the stock market bubble burst in Internet and dot-com companies Putt fans believe that those who came out on top had studied this book. Details ISBN0471714224 Author Archibald Putt Short Title PUTTS LAW & THE SUCCESSFUL TEC Language English Illustrator Dennis H. Driscoll ISBN-10 0471714224 ISBN-13 9780471714224 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2006 Subtitle How to Win in the Information Age Alternative 9780471788942 Edition 1st Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780471714224 UK Release Date 2006-06-13 NZ Release Date 2006-04-01 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2006-06-13 Imprint Wiley-IEEE Press DEWEY 621.382 Illustrations Charts: 6 B&W, 0 Color; Drawings: 12 B&W, 0 Color Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2006-06-13 Pages 192 AU Release Date 2006-04-13 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2555634;
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Book Title: Putt's Law and the Successful Technocrat: How to Win in the Information Age
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Author: Archibald Putt
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