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Karen Phelan Books

    Karen Phelan writes about family dynamics and personal growth with a witty sincerity drawn from her diverse experiences. Her style is marked by keen observation and unexpected turns, reflecting her journey from scientific engineering to management consulting. Phelan excels at uncovering the complexities of human relationships and everyday life, often drawing from her own background as an Irish-American and a mother. Her writing is engaging and ironic, prompting readers to reflect on life's ironies and how we circle back to our parents' patterns.

    "Hoppla, ich habe Ihre Firma versenkt!"
    I'm Sorry I Broke Your Company: When Management Consultants Are the Problem, Not the Solution

    • I'm Sorry I Broke Your Company: When Management Consultants Are the Problem, Not the Solution

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.1(95)Add rating

      Focusing on the pitfalls of management practices, Karen Phelan critiques the reliance on numerical data in business, arguing that companies are fundamentally about people. Drawing from her extensive experience, she dismantles popular management theories and emphasizes the importance of empathy in effective leadership. Through engaging anecdotes and practical insights, she offers a fresh perspective on strategy, HR, and metrics, while also acknowledging the potential value of consultants when approached wisely. This book serves as both a critique and a guide for better management practices.

      I'm Sorry I Broke Your Company: When Management Consultants Are the Problem, Not the Solution

    • "Hoppla, ich habe Ihre Firma versenkt!"

      Strategieentwicklung, Prozessoptimierung, Talentmanagement. Die Liste gängiger Management-Ausdrücke ist lang. Doch verstehen Sie wirklich, was der Unternehmensberater Ihnen da verkaufen will? Karen Phelan arbeitet seit mehr als 30 Jahren als Management-Beraterin. Und auch sie hat so manche Firma ruiniert. Für sie ist klar: Management ist keine Wissenschaft. Nicht verbale Überzeugungsarbeit, sondern Empathie ist der Schlüssel zu langfristigem Erfolg. Man muss die Menschen hinter den Geschäftsproblemen verstehen.

      "Hoppla, ich habe Ihre Firma versenkt!"