6 New Must-Read Books for IT Professionals
The Society for Information Management, the national organization of CIOs, just released its 2011 booklist for candidates in its Regional Leadership Forum program. While the annual list of 30 books is a central component of the information technology executive development program, the chosen titles are often viewed as the "must reads" for all IT professionals looking to advance their careers. While many of the books are perennials - such as Machiavelli's "The Prince" - there were a half-dozen new additions this year. The following slideshow highlights the six new titles on the 2011 list. Click here to see SIM's complete list of 30 recommended books.
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
by Patrick Lencioni
Patrick Lencioni's final entry to his trilogy of didactic fables is a parable of a new CEO who identified shortfalls and led the reformation of an effective business team. The book is an "astutely written ... entertaining and quick" read according to its Amazon review that details Lencioni's "five dysfunctions" (absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability and inattention to results). Readers highly suggest this book along with Lencioni's previous books, "The Five Temptations of a CEO" and "Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive." Click here to view on Amazon
