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 Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America
by David Whyte
Corporate employment has been a roped off area of pragmatic income generation for those people who expected a more creative or self-controlled life. Whyte's book may not captivate those who are not inclined to poetry or are without a contemplative rather than gainful approach to life; Booklist's review confirms this by saying the author's "intuitive rather than rational line of reasoning will mystify - perhaps infuriate - executives hardened to everything except career advancement." Click here to view in Amazon
