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First published in 1993, this classic book is now into its Fourth Edition. Financial Shenanigans is an essential read to understand how companies can manipulate their financial reports through accounting gimmicks, and how to detect it. The book will equip you better to detect fraud, avoid bad investments and notice where a company's real financial position may be misrepresented. Perfect for auditors, investors, and finance professionals. ...

Edgar Schein’s Humble Consulting (2016) sets out an approach to consulting and advisory work that emphasises relationships, trust, and adaptive problem-solving - instead of the usual expert-driven consulting. Schein argues that in complex, fast-changing environments, consultants must move beyond offering predefined solutions and instead engage in ongoing, collaborative inquiry with clients. For risk consultants, this can be a useful approach. Managing risk involves navigating a myriad of uncertainties, as well as hard-to-understand organisational dynamics (and politics), all against the backdrop of a changing threat landscape. As ‘Humble Consultants’, risk professionals can foster deeper client trust, uncover hidden risks, and develop tailored, sustainable solutions that address not just technical challenges but also cultural and leadership dynamics with their organisations. ...

“Range,” a 2019 book by David Epstein subtitled “How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World,” argues that in a complex and unpredictable world, generalists with a broad set of experience and skills will often outperform deep and narrow specialists. These individuals who possess “range,” excel at connecting disparate ideas and adapting to new situations. This is especially relevant to develop a career in risk management, as it requires the ability to draw upon diverse knowledge and skills, responding to change, while fostering creativity in problem-solving and innovative thinking. Quotes And he refused to specialize in anything, preferring to keep an eye on the overall estate rather than any of its parts … And Nikolay’s management produced the most brilliant results. ...

Scam Me If You Can by Frank Abagnale offers insights into modern scams and the mind of con-artists, making it a must-read for risk professionals seeking to better understand fraud prevention strategies. Related pages Identity theft How to protect yourself from identity theft How to recover from identity theft

This 2014 book explores the potential future impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on society and the human condition, particularly where AI far surpasses that of humans. Concepts in this book Markov chains

What this book is about George Friedman is a geopolitical forecaster and strategist, known for his analysis of global affairs and forecasting, having founded Stratfor in 1996. In his 2009 book The Next 100 Years, Friedman presents a bold and provocative forecast of the major geopolitical events and trends that will shape the 21st century. Why read this book This book is essential for risk professionals as it provides a comprehensive understanding of potential future scenarios, helping them to understand the factors that shape geopolitical trends, and to help them to anticipate and mitigate risks in an ever-changing global landscape. ...

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I first discovered David Maister’s books when I was with PwC in the mid-2000s, and being so early in my consulting career, his writing demystified much of language around the firm’s strategy for me. Few understand professional services like Maister, a consultant who has shaped the industry’s thinking. He has written numerous books on how to run firms, including Managing the Professional Service Firm (1993), The Trusted Advisor (2000) (co-authored with Charles H. Green and Robert M. Galford), and Strategy and the Fat Smoker (2008). ...

Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows (2001) is a introduction to understanding and solving complex problems through systems thinking. Related pages Systems thinking

Trillion Dollar Coach is a biography of Bill Campbell, Silicon Valley’s most influential business coach, written by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle. After a successful career leading technology companies, Campbell dedicated his later years to mentoring top leaders like Steve Jobs, Larry Page and Eric Schmidt — helping them sharpen their own leadership skills as they built companies worth trillions. This book distils the management lessons that cemented his legacy as the guiding force behind some of Silicon Valley’s most successful companies. ...

What We Owe the Future is a 2022 book by the British philosopher William MacAskill, the thesis being that we have a moral obligation to positively influence the long-term future of humanity. Related pages AGI preparedness