I'm Sorry I Broke Your Company
When Management Consultants Are the Problem, Not the Solution
by:
Karen Phelan
Summary:
The book critically examines the management consulting industry, highlighting how consultants often fail to improve businesses and can sometimes cause harm due to their reliance on popular but flawed business theories and models. It offers a humorous yet insightful perspective on the pitfalls of consulting practices and the importance of human factors in organizational success.
Key points:
1. Rational Management Myth: Karen Phelan argues that businesses can't be run solely on logic and data, as this ignores crucial human elements like emotions and culture, leading to ineffective decisions.
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