The Hidden Power of Social Networks: Understanding How Work Really Gets Done in Organizations12 reviews
Robert L. Cross, Andrew Parker, ...

Harvard Business School Press, 2004

Outstanding Overview for CEOs and MBAs going into HR

+ Knowledge is Power
+ How to find, assess, and support strategically important networks in your organization
+ A hands-on guide on social network analysis
  
  











  



  
Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything93 reviews
Don Tapscott, Anthony D. Williams

Portfolio Hardcover, 2008

Could be helpful if you are new to the topic...

+ The future of economics

As has already been stated, the view of the world of mass collaboration presented in this book is rather simplistic. It could be helpful, though, if you are new to the topic and would like to understand what "emergence", "wikis" and "prosumers" mean and how the term "knowledge" is changing in ...
  
  











  



  
The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations65 reviews
Ori Brafman, Rod A. Beckstrom

Portfolio Hardcover, 2006

Catch-22, Only Worse!

+ Starfish? Spiders? Great Insight? Yes, its all here.
+ Why popularizing books should end up on college syllabi

This book focuses on a new revolution you might have missed--what happens in movements without a hierarchy. The authors announce, "A lack of traditional leadership is giving rise to powerful groups that are turning industry and society upside down." Cut off a spider's head and the poor guy is ...
  
  











  



  
Systems of Survival: A Dialogue on the Moral Foundations of Commerce and Politics15 reviews
Jane Jacobs

Vintage, 1994

A most insightful book

+ the duality of business and politics explained
+ Genius work.
+ an excellent, underrated book
  
  











  



  
Ants at Work: How an Insect Society is Organized14 reviews
Deborah M. Gordon

W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2000

You should read this book if...

+ Learned More About People
+ Ants Procrastinate??
+ A whole world opens before your eyes
  
  











  



  
Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations30 reviews
Clay Shirky

Penguin Press HC, The, 2008

New challenges

+ Great Quality Political Analysis
+ An Excellent school book
+ Good analysis, a bit repetitive
  
  











  



  
Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions152 reviews
Dan Ariely

HarperCollins, 2008

Extremely Interesting

+ Amazing read
+ Factual yet Entertaining
+ Why do we think that way???!!!
  
  











  



  
Linked: How Everything Is Connected to Everything Else and What It Means94 reviews
Albert-Laszlo Barabasi

Plume, 2003

Great read

+ Excellent book for beginners & engineers alike
+ Good way to start
+ Inspiring
+ Great overview for the non-scientist
  
  











  



  
Six Degrees: The Science of a Connected Age (Open Market Edition)33 reviews
Duncan J. Watts

W. W. Norton & Company, 2004

Opens up the world

+ awesome read
+ The end of the beginning of a new science
+ Powerful introduction to network theory
+ Real-world networks are the result of nonrandom structure
  
  











  



  
The Human Fabric: Unleashing the Power of Core Energy in Everyone30 reviews
Bijoy Goswami

Aviri Publishing, 2004

Superior new twist on type

+ A must read for any person in the Business world!
+ Read this book!
+ A must read for any entrepreneur or VC!
+ Excellent work
  
  











  



  
How Breakthroughs Happen: The Surprising Truth About How Companies Innovate16 reviews
Andrew Hargadon

Harvard Business School Press, 2003

Rip, Mix and Burn

+ The how (and the who) of making breakthroughs happen.
+ Innovative Idea: Innovators are merely competent
+ Is innovation key to your business? This is the book for you!!
  
  











  



  
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference940 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell

Back Bay Books, 2002

Want to know what takes ideas over the edge?

+ Excellent source for recognizing upcoming shifts and what makes them stick.
+ The World We can not See
+ Just what i needed
+ The Sticking Point
  
  











  



  
Influence: Science and Practice (4th Edition)128 reviews
Robert B. Cialdini

Allyn & Bacon, 2000

A good textbook

+ Great easy reading.
+ Read Chapters 1-3
+ A must for anyone who wants to be heard in the world of business.
+ Good Intro to Social Psych
  
  











  



  
Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything93 reviews
Don Tapscott, Anthony D. Williams

Portfolio Hardcover, 2008

Could be helpful if you are new to the topic...

+ The future of economics

As has already been stated, the view of the world of mass collaboration presented in this book is rather simplistic. It could be helpful, though, if you are new to the topic and would like to understand what "emergence", "wikis" and "prosumers" mean and how the term "knowledge" is changing in ...
  
  











  



  
Linked: How Everything Is Connected to Everything Else and What It Means94 reviews
Albert-Laszlo Barabasi

Plume, 2003

Great read

+ Excellent book for beginners & engineers alike
+ Good way to start
+ Inspiring
+ Great overview for the non-scientist
  
  











  



  
The Human Fabric: Unleashing the Power of Core Energy in Everyone30 reviews
Bijoy Goswami

Aviri Publishing, 2004

Superior new twist on type

+ A must read for any person in the Business world!
+ Read this book!
+ A must read for any entrepreneur or VC!
+ Excellent work
  
  











  



  
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference940 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell

Back Bay Books, 2002

Want to know what takes ideas over the edge?

+ Excellent source for recognizing upcoming shifts and what makes them stick.
+ The World We can not See
+ Just what i needed
+ The Sticking Point
  
  











  



  
Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations30 reviews
Clay Shirky

Penguin Press HC, The, 2008

New challenges

+ Great Quality Political Analysis
+ An Excellent school book
+ Good analysis, a bit repetitive
  
  











  



  
Ants at Work: How an Insect Society is Organized14 reviews
Deborah M. Gordon

W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2000

You should read this book if...

+ Learned More About People
+ Ants Procrastinate??
+ A whole world opens before your eyes
  
  











  



  
Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions152 reviews
Dan Ariely

HarperCollins, 2008

Extremely Interesting

+ Amazing read
+ Factual yet Entertaining
+ Why do we think that way???!!!