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 Visual Miscellaneum: A Colorful Guide to the World's Most Consequential Trivia
by David McCandless
A collection of cutting edge graphs, charts and illustrations aimed at bridging the semantic gap between information and comprehension, McCandless's latest effort should be candy for graphic and visualization devotees. These people already know graphics are harder to get right than the spoken word and an awkward and embarrassing place to be incorrect when facts are misrepresented. Readers were quick to point out errors and omissions in their reviews, which might make this book even more useful in an unintentional way. It's also a learning experience for McCandless, who points out things he'd "change or tweak or improve" from his author page. Click here to view on Amazon
