Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths, and Total Nonsense. Book Summary

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Jeffrey Pfeffer and Robert I. Sutton

What’s inside

This book challenges the prevailing wisdom in business management, exposing common half-truths and promoting evidence-based management principles.

You’ll Learn

  • Enhanced decision-making skills
  • Critical evaluation of business practices
  • Understanding the importance of data over intuition
  • Skills to foster a learning organization

Key Points

  • Confronting Dangerous Half-Truths in Business
  • The Allure of Stories Over Hard Data
  • Evidence-Based Management Explained
  • Avoiding Best Practice Pitfalls
  • The Role of Leadership in Evidence-Based Decisions
  • Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Experimentation
  • Implementing Change Based on Evidence

Who’s it For

  • Business professionals
  • Managers
  • Executives
  • MBA students
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Leadership coaches

About the author

Jeffrey Pfeffer and Robert I. Sutton are respected professors and authors specializing in organizational behavior and evidence-based management.