Consulting Demons: Inside the Unscrupulous World of Global Corporate Consulting

by Lewis Pinault

In this gripping and colorful account of the American dream gone astray, Lewis Pinault provides the essential guidelines on how to get ahead and an enlightening perspective on the brutal infighting that can engulf even the most civilized consulting firm. This stunning exposé of some of the most prestigious and respected names in the business leads you into a world where a client's interests are skillfully subordinated to those of the consultants, where money rules the day, and where principles and morals are unwelcome baggage. Humorous and insightful, this no-holds-barred account takes you behind the scenes of the dehumanizing indoctrination of an academic intellectual into an exploitative -- and exploited -- "global transformation contractor." Featuring new material dealing with the e-consulting industry's boom, bust, and its future, Consulting Demons offers the most complete look at an industry that exacts the highest prices for the most questionable standards of success.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Management

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 26, 2000

Reviews

[Ken · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good insight into management consulting world.
Vivid narratives. Easy reading.

[Keith Brooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

I lived this via the IT side and the end of the chapters section is the best part of this.

[Lori Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

A should-read book on life management in self development for knowledge workers, managers, executives, and entrepreneurs.

[Mel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really good. Him explaining the story of him in consulting from his point of view and giving tips for other consultants to use really makes this book feel more real. It also could help people working in any field understand how to make their businesses better overall. I would definitely say it also helps for those looking into the career of consulting and those just starting out as consultants. I would recommend reading the whole book and looking back or taking note of the tips at the end of each chapter in the book.

[Shane Hage · Rating 2 out of 5]

Skip to the end of each story, read the key points.

[Pogger G. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the casual tone of the book, plus the less glamorous stories told make it seem real.

[Tushar Pareek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for a sneak peak into consulting industry and profession.

[Maggie Lieu · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put this book down. Such an interesting career

[Aija · Rating 1 out of 5]

I added this book to my to-read list 2 years ago. I don't remember why. Probably, it was mentioned somewhere. However, as I'm not a consultant this turned out to be extremely boring read.

[Mehdi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting narrative, but presents only one side of things...

[Lisadunbar22 · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was very dry.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

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