Putt's Law and the Successful Technocrat: How to Win in the Information Age (Putt, A.; 2006)

This concise 181-page book introduces guidelines for those interested in improving their status in the hierarchy of modern, technology-driven organizations. The book is divided into five parts. Part One is an introduction to the guidelines needed to succeed in technological hierarchies. Part Two consists of 11 chapters that present the tale of I. M. Sharp, who went from being an average high school student to being a successful technocrat. Part Three consists of seven chapters that introduce a methodology that technologists can use in the management of high-technology projects. Part Four consists of six chapters that explain how to select projects, evaluate ideas, and thrive in a technological organization. Part Five consists of three chapters that summarize all the laws, corollaries, rules, and precepts presented in the book, serving as an excellent reference. The ideas in the book are presented in brief, practical, and reader-friendly format and the examples facilitate the understanding of the key points covered. The book will certainly interest readers who are looking for a career in a technology-driven organization.