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umerous Army leaders over the years, offi- cers and enlisted alike, have commended the practice of reading to their Soldiers. Even— especially—in this age of information over-
load, the pursuit of knowledge through books is essential to gain a fuller understanding of acquisition, logistics, and technology. In the words of GEN Gordon R. Sullivan (USA Ret.), 32nd Chief of Staff of the Army, “At no time in his- tory has the volume of information available to the human race been as accessible as it is today, nor as essential. ...
STEVE JOBS by Walter Isaacson (New York, NY; Simon and Schuster, 2011, 656 pages)
Released just weeks after the death of
the founder of Apple Inc., Jobs’ biogra- phy, written with his full cooperation, is the culmination of Isaacson’s more than 40 interviews with him over two years, in addition to interviews with hundreds of Jobs’ family members, friends, colleagues, competitors, and adversaries. Jobs had no control over the book’s content, nor did he read the final product before it was published. Isaacson, former chairman of CNN and former editor of Time maga- zine, relates Jobs’ candid assessment of his life and work, including his opinions of former colleagues and foes, and his former love interests. Steve Jobs chronicles the life of a man who became an icon of imagi- nation and creativity, following his path of entrepreneurship in six industries: per- sonal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. Jobs’ biography showcases his talent to combine engineering with creativity to introduce products that the public never knew they wanted.
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Reading teaches conceptual analysis, offers insights to ponder, and expands both the imagination and the potential of the mind.” On that note, Army AL&T Magazine publishes Off the Shelf as a regular feature to bring you recommendations for reading from Army AL&T professionals.
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KANBAN: SUCCESSFUL EVOLUTIONARY CHANGE FOR YOUR TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS by David J. Anderson; preface by Donald G. Reinertsen (Sequim, WA; Blue Hole Press, 2010, 278 pages)
Anderson, who is credited with the first implementation of a Kanban
process for software development in 2005, uses this book to explain how and why a technol- ogy or software development business should implement Kanban, an increasingly popular way to visualize and limit work-in-progress in the information technology and software development fields. Anderson also explores how companies can recognize and capitalize on opportunities to improve. For Anderson, the addition of Kanban to current processes can deliver better business agility and serve as a catalyst for culture change.
LEADERSHIP IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS: A HANDBOOK FOR THE ARMED FORCES, EMERGENCY SERVICES AND FIRST RESPONDERS Edited by COL Patrick J. Sweeney, Michael D. Matthews, and CPT Paul B. Lester (Annapolis, MD; Naval Institute Press, 2011, 416 pages)
Published in cooperation with the Association of the United States A
Army, Leadership in Dangerous Situations combines the experiences of military, law enforce- ment, and fire and rescue personnel with the knowledge of prominent scholars to help prepare the reader for the unique psychological, social, and physical challenges of leading in dangerous environments. Integrating research and theory with practical experience, the authors—a former battalion commander in the 101st Airborne Division who directs the Eisenhower Leader Development Program at the United States Military Academy (USMA), a former law enforcement officer who is Professor of Engineering Psychology at USMA, and a research psychologist in the Army’s Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Directorate who is a veteran of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan—set out to help first responders develop and enhance their skills to function effectively.
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