I don’t know what I did to deserve a fabulous book like “What they don’t teach you at Harvard Business School” by Mark H. McCormack. But still someone gifted it to me. At first, I thought this must be one of those run-of-the-mill books which try to gain publicity by taking digs at Harvard Business School. But once I read the book, I realized I was wrong.
Mark H. McCormack comes across as an amazing business strategist in book and otherwise. He didn't study at Harvard Business School but wrote a book, the Harvard students would die to write. If not the Harvard students, at least I would die to write a book like that. This book packs in absolutely invaluable tips on handling and improving business. With practical examples he proves the effectiveness of his business approach. And one cannot ignore his advice on crucial business issues.
Related to this, I would like to share a business issue he so deftly handled. One of his staff was ready to leave McCormack’s agency to join another. Everyone was worried that with him, this employee would take important information concerning certain clients since he had access to all office files. The situation was more like the devil and the deep sea. Nothing could have been done without hurting the sentiments of someone. But McCormack’s cleverly sent him off on a tour to some other place for two days. While he was away he changed the locks and put in new locks restricting access to the files. Then, carefully ensured that all the important information is kept away from this employee’s reach. On returning, the employee was fired.
That is Mark H. McCormack for you. Shrewd as a wolf.
He goes on to give many such tidbits of good advice which can be easily implemented while conducting business. So, if you are a business head or an entrepreneur, you simply can’t miss out on this business savvy individual’s book. Go, buy one today!
Mark H. McCormack comes across as an amazing business strategist in book and otherwise. He didn't study at Harvard Business School but wrote a book, the Harvard students would die to write. If not the Harvard students, at least I would die to write a book like that. This book packs in absolutely invaluable tips on handling and improving business. With practical examples he proves the effectiveness of his business approach. And one cannot ignore his advice on crucial business issues.
Related to this, I would like to share a business issue he so deftly handled. One of his staff was ready to leave McCormack’s agency to join another. Everyone was worried that with him, this employee would take important information concerning certain clients since he had access to all office files. The situation was more like the devil and the deep sea. Nothing could have been done without hurting the sentiments of someone. But McCormack’s cleverly sent him off on a tour to some other place for two days. While he was away he changed the locks and put in new locks restricting access to the files. Then, carefully ensured that all the important information is kept away from this employee’s reach. On returning, the employee was fired.
That is Mark H. McCormack for you. Shrewd as a wolf.
He goes on to give many such tidbits of good advice which can be easily implemented while conducting business. So, if you are a business head or an entrepreneur, you simply can’t miss out on this business savvy individual’s book. Go, buy one today!
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