I make a carefully curated library of resources available to my clients. Here are some sample resources (if you want a login for the library, please email me at damien@damienfaughnan.com).
Manage Yourself
Articles
- A classic from Peter Drucker: Managing Oneself, the Key to Success.
- HBR article by Dan Ciampa: The More Senior Your Job Title, the More You Need to Keep a Journal. You’ll need a HBR subscription for this article. I’ve purchased copyright permissions and can email you a copy.
- My clients report that the most valuable resources I provide to them are a “Planning for Performance” workbook and an article called “Scheduling for Success.” Please contact me if you are interested in having a copy.
Strategy Resources
Books
- The most comprehensive book I’ve read is “The Strategy Book” by Max McKeown
- A newer book “Strategy That Works” is a deeper dive into how companies can bridge the strategy/execution gap by focusing on building capability.
Videos
- Start With Why by Simon Sinek
- What is Strategy by Michael Porter
Manage Your Board
Articles
- 2016 McKinsey article: “The CEO Guide to Boards.” (You’ll need a free login).
- Bill George is the former CEO of Medtronic and someone whose work I admire. He wrote an article for McKinsey quarterly review called: “Board Governance Depends on Where You Sit.”
Books
- There are several books I can recommend, however, this is the only “must have”: How to Manage Your Board While Your Board Manages You by Martin M. Coyne.
Select and Develop Your Team
Articles
- Spencer Stuart article “Building High Performing C-Suite teams. “
- I’m a big fan of Jon Katzenbach. His article: “Unleashing the power of teams” is a terrific primer.
Books
- There are many books about teams and teaming. I admire Patrick Lencioni’s work (though it does have some short-comings). His model for the Five Dysfunctions of a Team (I’d start with his field-book) is simple and my clients like it a lot. He has written a book about The Ideal Team Player.