Based on his experience of working for IBM, his later role as a self-employed consultant, and finally his responsibilities as senior vice president for NationsBank, Romaine makes it clear that the issues leading to the collapse of Enron were not isolated events. "Soldier of Fortune 500" explores corporate cronyism between executives and their consultants, and builds a convincing case of how, without the proper safeguards, such cosy relationships can lead to pervasive problems, placing stockholders, employees, and the future viability of the American corporation at risk. This book is a must read for corporate managers, employees, and anyone involved with the consulting business.
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"...exposes consulting from the inside out." -- Dallas Morning News
"Even if you're not in business, it's an interesting story, and worth the read." -- Foreword
"Intriguing and very relevant, particularly in light of Enron." -- Ralph Nader
"Even if you're not in business, it's an interesting story, and worth the read." -- Foreword
"Intriguing and very relevant, particularly in light of Enron." -- Ralph Nader
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"An excellent read. Romaine brings real life experience [rather than]the usual abstraction, and offers solutions to the typical consulting 'analysis-paralysis'." -- Trond Frantzen, Senior Partner & CEO, PowerPlus Systems Corporation of America
"At last, a book that, with honesty and humor, provides the inside view of corporate deal making between executives and their consultants. The resultant trade-offs, compromises, and their impact on the exercise of management, responsibility, corporate security, employee effectiveness and loyalty, make for a compelling and entertaining reason to question accepted business practices. The implications become doubly important in light of the WTC tragedy and Enron. Romaine also presents sound recommendations that can help responsible managers and consultants survive and win." -- M.A. Turin, Former IBM Group Director for International Technical Support, Vice President of Gartner Group, President of Turin Associates.
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The title alone was an indication that "Soldier of Fortune 500" was going to be a lively read and Romaine didn't disappoint. Written in a style that reminded me of a cross between Robert Ludlum and Michael Moore, Romaine had me with him as he hopefully plunged into the consulting ranks only to be engulfed in corporate cronyism, cooked books and tilted playing fields. The cast of characters he encounters, all real but with their names changed to protect the "innocent," are sharply drawn and added an element of conflict I haven't found in most business books. After all the dull stuff I've read about Enron, Global Crossing, etc., etc. I found "Soldier" to be entertaining as well as enlightening. I enjoyed it so much that I'm hoping someone will turn it into a movie. Even if that doesn't happen, I'm looking forward to Romaine's next book.
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How to Win as a Consultant,
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This review is from: Soldier of Fortune 500: A Management Survival Guide for the Consulting Wars (Hardcover)
This book is an excellent inside look at the politics and, often, the pettiness that drives corporate projects. Anyone who is a consultant needs to read this so they will know how to spot the landmines in the corporate terrain, avoid the politically incorrect steps we all make, and get with the program to be a successful consultant. The Big Consulting Firms will do just about anything to maximize their billable time, while squeezing out the Independent Consultant. Read Steve Romaine's book and learn how to win! At the end of every chapter there are great tips and guidelines for success.
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This review is from: Soldier of Fortune 500: A Management Survival Guide for the Consulting Wars (Hardcover)
This is truly "inside information" if you're one of those managers who has to deal with consultants. The author tells an eye-opening story and offers plenty of good advice which could save you some headaches or even your job. I didn't really understand the whole Enron/Andersen story until reading this; now I do. This should be required reading for anyone who works in the corporate world.
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