Boyett, Joseph H. : Quality Visions

Dr. Joseph H. Boyett (Alpharetta, GA) is cofounder of Quality Visions, a consulting firm. His books include Workplace 2000.

Boyett, Jimmie T. : Quality Visions

Jimmie T. Boyett (Alpharetta, GA) is cofounder of Quality Visions and consults on business systems, reengineering, and MIS technology.

"It�s tough to keep up with the latest management thinking. This book can help . . . and stimulate you to go to original sources of the greatest value."

--Joseph B. White, Dean, University of Michigan Business School

"A savvy guide to the ideas driving business conversation."

--Fast Company

Wiley Web Site, August, 2000

A complete guide to the must-know details about today's best management ideas

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* Profiles of more than 75 top management figures and their ideas
* Cross-links to issues on which these gurus agree and disagree
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Leadership.
Managing Change.
The Learning Organization.
Creating High-Performance Organizations Through Teamwork.
The Pursuit of Market Leadership.
Managing and Motivating People.
Business, Work, and Society.

Notes.
Bibliography.
The Gurus.
Index.