Theory U and Theory T

Thoughts on the 50th anniversary of one of the most influential contributions to management theory.

The Management Myth: Why the “Experts” Keep Getting it Wrong

Stewart (The Courtier and the Heretic) reflects on his unconventional path to becoming a successful management consultant—despite a complete lack of business knowledge or experience, let alone an MBA. He offers an insider’s perspective on the industry, revealing the astonishingly high routine consultant fees and the absurdity of leading firms depending on consultants fresh out of school to tell them how to run their business. … [ Read more ]