Four books that might interest you
Managing crises, improving processes, shaping transformation, and working together successfully as a team—companies face a wide range of challenges. Anyone who wants to steer projects confidently, make lasting changes to structures, and successfully implement change processes needs in-depth knowledge and concrete approaches. In collaboration with getAbstract, we’re highlighting four recent books that offer practical guidance on managing crisis projects, lean transformation, organizational change, and successful teamwork. These titles showcase different approaches companies can take to systematically tackle change, overcome challenges, and strengthen their future viability.
Managing Crisis Projects
Recognize, avoid, and overcome dangers.
Peter Karlheinz Kett
Publisher: Carl Hanser Verlag
Publication year: 2026
Pages: 209
ISBN: 9783446485549
Complex projects can easily fall behind schedule or face other types of crises. Such setbacks quickly become costly and can even jeopardize entire companies—yet the causes are usually known and preventable. In his well-structured book, Peter Karlheinz Kett shows how to identify and mitigate project risks early on. He describes how a crisis can unfold and what specific steps you should take in an escalating situation. Project managers will find a wealth of useful tips and information in this book to help them steer projects safely to their goals.
getAbstract rating: 9
Qualities:
- Systematically
- For experts
- Feasible
Lean Transformation
The Practical Guide for Manufacturing Companies.
Daniel Odermatt
Publisher: Carl Hanser Verlag
Publication year: 2026
Pages: 398
ISBN: 9783446484214
Lean management is considered an effective tool—but what exactly is key to its successful implementation? Daniel Odermatt has guided many companies through the introduction of lean structures and processes. He describes in detail how the implementation—the lean transformation—should proceed in both production and administration. He highlights what matters, what goals must be achieved, and how to achieve them. Anyone who wants to know how Lean works will find this book an excellent resource.
getAbstract rating: 8
Qualities:
- Practical Examples
- Comprehensive
- Feasible
Accelerate Transformation
Strategic. People-oriented. Effective in execution.
Monica Monsch
Publisher: Versus
Publication year: 2026
Pages: 191
ISBN: 9783039093700
How do leaders ensure their companies stay up to date? Through transformation. Anyone looking to approach the topic in a manageable way should pick up the book by change consultant Monica Monsch. Focusing on the essentials, she combines theoretical and scientifically grounded knowledge with practical experience. For her, repetition isn’t redundancy—it highlights key messages. The title alone could be more precise, however. Rather than „accelerating transformation,“ the author aims to establish a willingness to adapt within organizations and maintain it through constant practice.
getAbstract rating: 7
Qualities:
- Overview
- For Beginners
- Feasible
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Teamwork and Business—Why Collaboration Makes All the Difference.
André Fuhr and Torsten Schäfer
Publisher: BusinessVillage
Publication year: 2026
Pages: 264
ISBN: 9783869808406
Athletic success isn't just the result of years of training. Especially in team sports like handball, clear structures, goals, and responsibilities are crucial—but above all, perfect teamwork is key. Together with former professional handball player and current coach André Fuhr, manager Torsten Schäfer uses insights from sports as a framework for sales work. The parallels are striking: from team spirit to dealing with mistakes to implementing concrete measures. While the book isn’t without some repetition, it offers interesting starting points for rethinking sales processes—even for people who rarely, if ever, hold a ball in their hands.
getAbstract rating: 7
Qualities:
- Systematically
- Overview
- Inspiring
