Quintessence – Concept vs Book

You’ve probably noticed by now that my third book in the series on Organisational Psychotherapy is titled “Quintessence” (available in ebook formats via Leanpub). The other two, previous, books in the series being titled “Hearts Over Diamonds” and “Memeology” (also both available via Leanpub, and the former also in a dead-tree version via Lulu).

The Book

Quintessence (the book) is my take on what’s involved in becoming an acme, a zenith, a pinnacle of effectiveness as a software development business or organisation. It’s how I’d go about it if I was set the challenge today – and proven through four years of building and running Familiar Ltd circa 1996-2000.

The Concept

I don’t propose that you – or anyone for that matter – copy my approach to becoming a quintessential organisation. I’d suggest it’s far better for you, your teams, and your organisation to find your own path. In that way, y’all can discover the key underlying principles, rather than cargo-culting someone else’s solution. That’s called normative learning. Maybe my book can help. Maybe not.

And yet, attaining quintessential-ness is the goal. It matters not how you get there, or even if you get there. As they say, “the journey’s the thing”.

Have you given thought to the benefits accruing from such a journey? From moving forward, closer to the quintessential?

If yes, then I’m preaching to the converted. If no, then the magical journey awaits. In either case, I’d be happy to help.

– Bob