C. Northcote Parkinson Parkinson's Law: A modern-day interpretation of a true classic (Infinite Success) Review
Cyril Northcote Parkinson's insightful book demonstrates his witty and acerbic panache in bringing to light the absurdity of everyday life. Working around the premise that 'work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion' Parkinson explores the realities of human behaviour within a bureaucracy. He doesn't theorise, instead writing about how people truly function in organisations. Clever, funny and revealing, Parkinson's Law is as relevant now as it was in 1958 when it was originally released. Here, Leo Gough's interpretation of Parkinson's Law illustrates the timeless nature of C. Northcote Parkinson's insights by bringing them to life through 52 modern case studies. This brilliant interpretation is an enlightening accompaniment to this entertaining twentieth century book about the pitfalls of modern life. Read more...
