Présentation de l'éditeur
Are some technically competent professionals who work hard and long hours 'true professionals' or are they just cruisers? In this deeply illuminating call to arms, David Maister, the world's premier consultant to professional service firms, vigorously challenges individuals to examine closely the meaning of their work and reach beyond their grasp.
The pursuit of the highest standards, Maister argues, is the primary road to commercial success. He presents a visionary reconception of professionalism that encompasses a lifelong dedication to self-improvement, a personal commitment to excellence, and a true spirit of service to clients. Looking first at the individual professional, Maister dares those good corporate citizens who 'do their duty' to discover what they truly love to do. Turning to the institution, Maister focuses on what he calls the 'instability' of professional service firms today, and offers advice on how to invest in skill building. David Maister's message is a recipe for success and for professional satisfaction making TRUE PROFESSIONALISM a worthy successor to his previous writings.
Biographie de l'auteur
David H. Maister, of Maister Associates, Inc. is the author of two previous highly acclaimed business books and is also a former professor at the Harvard Business School. Charles Green, a former vice president of the famed MAC Group, is the founder of GreenSea Consulting. Robert Galford teaches business management courses at Columbia School of Business and Kellog Graduate School of Management.
