Management and Knowledge Management Book Reviews
by Dr. Moria Levy

Great at Work by Morten Hansen argues that top performance comes from doing fewer things better, not doing more. The book provides practical methods for focused work, disciplined collaboration, learning loops, and combining passion with purpose to improve performance, well-being, and sustained professional impact. " Great at Work: How Top Performers Do Less, Work Better, and Achieve More " is a book written in 2018 by Morten Hansen, a professor at Berkeley and Apple University. Hansen, known...

​​ Mindgym by Sebastian Bailey and Octavius Black presents practical mental tools for improving performance, relationships, resilience, and creativity. The book helps readers strengthen thinking habits, overcome procrastination, manage stress, and apply behavioral techniques to achieve better decisions and sustained personal effectiveness. " Mindgym: Achieve More by Thinking Differently ," authored by Sebastian Bailey and Octavius Black in 2014, delves into various topics. These topics span...

The Power of KM by Bruce N. Hunter defines knowledge management as the practical use of human knowledge to solve problems, improve decisions, and create value. The book offers a clear framework for applying KM through learning, knowledge sharing, innovation, governance, and continuous improvement across organizations and communities. " The Power of KM: Harnessing the Extraordinary Value of Knowledge Management " is a book authored in 2016 by Bruce N. Hunter, who holds numerous degrees and...

When by Daniel Pink explains how timing shapes performance, decisions, creativity, and collaboration. The book offers practical guidance for aligning tasks with daily rhythms, using beginnings, midpoints, and endings strategically, and improving outcomes by synchronizing individual and team activities with the right timing. " When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing " represents a 2018 publication by Daniel Pink, a recognized authority in management, organizational behavior, and work....

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries defines a disciplined approach to innovation under uncertainty, built on validated learning, rapid experimentation, and continuous adaptation. The book helps entrepreneurs and organizations test ideas early, reduce wasted effort, and build products that better match customer needs and sustainable growth. The book " The Lean Startup: How Constant Innovation Creates Radically Successful Businesses " was authored in 2011 by Eric Ries, a youthful entrepreneur and...

The Innovator’s Dilemma explains why successful companies often fail when disruptive technologies emerge. Established firms focus on existing customers, margins, and performance improvements, while disruptive innovations target new markets with simpler, cheaper solutions. To survive transformation, organizations must create autonomous structures, tolerate experimentation, and adopt flexible resource allocation and decision-making models. " The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause...

Effective Storytelling Step by Step by Osnat Goaz presents storytelling as a practical method for building trust, influencing audiences, and driving action. The book provides a structured framework for designing stories with purpose, combining narrative structure, emotional connection, and persuasive techniques to communicate messages more effectively. Begin the Tale! The notion of utilizing storytelling as a strategic tool to advance agendas, goals, and objectives found its expression...

Knowledge Engineering: Process Paradigm presents knowledge engineering as a structured approach to developing, sharing, preserving, and applying knowledge to improve innovation and organizational learning. The book offers practical value by linking knowledge processes, dynamic capabilities, and organizational design to stronger collaboration, better decisions, and sustained performance. " Knowledge Engineering: Process Paradigm " is a book authored by Hamed Fazlollahtabar from Iran, in...

Digital Media Ethics by Charles Ess examines how ethical frameworks guide decisions about privacy, digital identity, copyright, online behavior, and technology use. The book provides practical value by helping individuals and organizations evaluate digital dilemmas systematically and make more responsible decisions in complex online environments. " Digital Media Ethics " is a publication authored by Charles Ess. Originally published in 2009, the book underwent a reissue in 2014, ensuring its...

The Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath explains how defining moments can be created to elevate experiences, inspire change, strengthen relationships, and reinforce meaning. The book offers practical methods for designing memorable moments that improve leadership, service, learning, and personal impact. The book " The Power of Moments " was authored by the Heath brothers, Dan and Chip, in 2017. Similar to their previous works, this book showcases eloquent writing and offers practical...

Social Media for Government by Gohar F. Khan presents a practical framework for using social media to improve public communication, collaboration, transparency, and digital services. The book helps organizations align strategy, governance, risk management, and analytics to support more effective citizen engagement. " Social Media for Government: A Practical Guide to Understanding, Implementing, and Managing Social Media Tools in the Public Sphere " was authored by Gohar F. Khan in 2017. As...

Change by Design by Tim Brown defines design thinking as a human-centered approach to innovation that balances desirability, feasibility, and business value. The book offers practical methods—such as prototyping, collaboration, and customer-centered experimentation—to help organizations create better services, drive change, and turn ideas into meaningful solutions. The book " Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation " was written by Tim Brown in...