The Time Traveller's Guide to Management
A new book for leaders & managers
Coming soon ...
A novel approach
What if the greatest management lessons in history were hiding in plain sight?
Meet August, an unlikely time traveller who discovers that the secrets of exceptional leadership aren't found in boardrooms or business schools – they're scattered across 2,500 years of human history.
From the administrative genius of Darius I's Persian Empire to the high-stakes teamwork of the Soviet space programme, August witnesses firsthand how great leaders have always faced the same fundamental challenges you encounter every day: motivating team members, delegating effectively, recruiting the right people and managing out poor performers.
The Time Traveller's Guide to Management transforms dry management theory into gripping historical adventures. You'll discover:
- How Elizabethan innkeepers mastered situational leadership under pressure
- Why Venetian merchants were the ultimate delegation experts
- What California Gold Rush entrepreneurs learnt about managing underperformers
- How Japanese craftsmen built formidable team performance
- The recruitment secrets that put craft on the moon
This isn't another management textbook filled with corporate jargon and theoretical frameworks. It's a novel that entertains whilst it informs, revealing timeless leadership principles through the stories of compelling characters facing extraordinary circumstances.
Whether you're a new manager finding your feet or a seasoned leader looking for fresh insights, August's journey will change how you think about leadership forever.
Because good management isn't about following the latest trends – it's about understanding what has always worked.
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