David Thielen and Shirley Thielen — The 12 Simple Secrets of Microsoft Management

McGraw-Hill 1999 Hardback, 181pp. From the authors of the international bestseller, The 12 Simple Secrets of Microsoft Management, here is one of the first, behind-the-sceens looks at Cisco, the fastest-growing, most profitable company in the world. Based on extensive interviews with former and current Cisco employees, the book takes readers inside the company's unique corporate culture to reveal why Cisco is commonly considered to be one of the best, if not the best, companies to work for, and it explores the revolutionary management policies that drive the company's commitment to non-stop product innovation. The first book to provide clear, simple answers to the question of how Cisco does it, The 12 Simple Secrets of Cisco Management: -- Reveals the management strategies that have helped make Cisco an Internet leader-- Offers powerful lessons on how to use Cisco tactics to get to the top in virtually any industry. (ISBN: 9780071342483). Very Good.