Why It's On My Shelf
This book is essential because it explains why early success can be misleading. Moore helps CIOs recognize the difference between pilot enthusiasm and enterprise readiness. I reference this when technologies gain excitement but fail to move beyond pockets of adoption into durable platforms.
Innovation & Change
Leading Change
John P. Kotter
The seminal work on why transformation efforts fail and the 8-step process required to lead successful organizational change.
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The Lean Startup
Eric Ries
The foundation of modern entrepreneurship, introducing the Build-Measure-Learn feedback loop and the concept of validated learning.
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Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard
Chip Heath & Dan Heath
A psychological approach to change, focusing on the 'Elephant' (emotions), the 'Rider' (rational mind), and the 'Path' (environment).
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