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Throwing the Elephant

Zen and the Art of Managing Up

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240 pages

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Managing one's boss is the central theme, presented through a humorous and Zen-inspired approach. The author offers a step-by-step guide to navigating corporate dynamics, using the metaphor of handling an elephant to illustrate the challenges and strategies involved. From basic skills like cleanup to advanced techniques like leveraging and playing catch with the metaphorical elephant, the book blends wit and wisdom. Stanley Bing, a Fortune magazine columnist, infuses his own experiences in a large corporation, making this guide both practical and entertaining.

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2004, paperback

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