Review
SWAT is a compelling book on a subject that could be dry and brittle. Tim presents his topic by telling a story that everyone in business can relate to. It s easy to read, and also realistic, humorous, and a great learning experience. I have worked with systems for over 30 years and I even learned some new things. If you want to get a better handle on business systems and processes, you won t go wrong with this book! --Richard Larson, PMP, CBAP, President, Watermark Learning
SWAT is a must-read for every aspiring (and practicing) business analyst, process manager, and project manager. It is the best business novel/fable/non-nonfiction business book around (this from someone who lists The Goal, It s Not Luck, and Critical Chain as 3 of the 5 best business books he s read). It is a clear, concise, entertaining, and EFFECTIVE introduction to systems thinking. Thank you, Tim! --Mike DeWitt, Chief Operating Officer, Cyberactive Marketing LLC
SWAT takes an important topic, systems thinking, that has been avoided by many and makes it relevant and useful. This important knowledge is wrapped in a great story which is fun to read and provides an incredible opportunity to learn about the exciting world of SWAT teams. It is a combination that leaders and learners won t be able to put down. --Kevin Eikenberry - Author, Remarkable Leadership: Unleashing Your Leadership Potential One Skill at a Time
SWAT is a must-read for every aspiring (and practicing) business analyst, process manager, and project manager. It is the best business novel/fable/non-nonfiction business book around (this from someone who lists The Goal, It s Not Luck, and Critical Chain as 3 of the 5 best business books he s read). It is a clear, concise, entertaining, and EFFECTIVE introduction to systems thinking. Thank you, Tim! --Mike DeWitt, Chief Operating Officer, Cyberactive Marketing LLC
SWAT takes an important topic, systems thinking, that has been avoided by many and makes it relevant and useful. This important knowledge is wrapped in a great story which is fun to read and provides an incredible opportunity to learn about the exciting world of SWAT teams. It is a combination that leaders and learners won t be able to put down. --Kevin Eikenberry - Author, Remarkable Leadership: Unleashing Your Leadership Potential One Skill at a Time
About the Author
Timothy L. Johnson is the Chief Accomplishment Officer of Carpe Factum, Inc. Two decades of experience in project management, systems thinking, business analysis, and team facilitation have culminated in a laser-focused mission to help organizations seize the accomplishment. He is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) and has held project leadership roles ranging from multi-billion dollar class action lawsuit settlements to training video production, from major software transformation to strategic design. His work on myriad projects of varying sizes for multiple organizations allows him to help organizations and individuals identify and manage the factors that help and hinder achieving the accomplishments for which they are destined. Past clients include Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Wells Fargo and Principal Financial Group.
Timothy is available for executive coaching, keynote speeches, and workshops. He resides in Des Moines, Iowa with his family.
