Book Review - 'The Solution Tango''

Louis Cauffman & Kirsten Dierolf

Abstract

The Solution Tango is about “management as the art of getting things done through people” (p. 13). It promises insights and tools aimed at the achievement of organisational goals through managers who act as both leader (direction- giver) and coach (enablers of performance). It positions itself as a guide for practitioners – “theoretical considerations are reduced to a minimum” – but nevertheless offers material for the theoretically curious. This book lends itself to regular use by anyone focused on improving management practice. Its structure, voice and style invite scan-reading followed by dipping in, rather than reading as an unfolding narrative. For busy managers, consultants and coaches its index is a real plus – six pages of finely detailed information, making it very user-friendly for the rushed. And the content?

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