“A real breakthrough and outstanding introduction to concepts that would otherwise remain hidden in the course of everyday work.”
- Colin Clover,
Manager of Technical Operations,
Apple Computer
Testimonials
“As always, you guys pick winners. This book was a fun and easy read. Sometimes I would read a section over twice because it presented some profound ideas that deserved additional thought. Often I’d find myself nodding my head saying, ‘Yeah, I need to do that…’ ”
- Jean Ortega
Book Reviewer
“This book is filled with commonsense approaches to improve teamwork and work relationships. I can definitely see using this material in working with clients, or within my own work with nonprofit organizations.”
- Claire Taylor
Director, Executive Search Services
The Management Center, San Francisco
“I felt the manuscript was exceptional. Its readability and organization were excellent. My own professional interest is in virtual organizations and I found the problems encountered by the team to be very realistic and the analysis of these problems to be accurate.”
- Linda Peters
University of Massachusetts
“Over the course of three and one-half years this program has successfully enabled us to blend the demands of those committed to unfettered creative flare and flexibility with those demanding systematic accountability for results. It has helped us maintain momentum, schedules, and in this incredibly fast paced business sanity!”
- Jerry Hunt, Organization Development
Manager, HAL Computer Systems
“This book is too good not to be true. It renews your energy for working and living. For anyone who feels harried, WORKING AT WARP SPEED is an oasis. Stop. Read. Drink.”
- Tom Brown,
Management General
“I just wanted to say that the ‘Breakthrough Project Management’ course with you at Apple was fantastic! I have shared information with others and it is really helpful in my search for effective ways to work and live. Thanks so much!”
- Elizabeth Dreisacker
Apple Computer
“This is the best-written manuscript I have reviewed. From the very first words, Barry Flicker pulls me in with his concise language, rich insights, and passionate tone. It is a thrill to see such good writing. Over and over again I’d underline an especially insightful thought, then laughed with delight when I turned the page and found it highlighted.”
- Kathleen Epperson
Organization Effectiveness Consultant
“Everyone who must depend upon others to deliver results by a deadline should read this book. Project management is people management, and here are the rules that make it work.”
- Donald M. Dible,
Co-founder, ProjectWorld
“By sharing the rules of warp speed with a team leader whose team was in full rebellion, I was able to help her quickly grasp the adjustments in her behavior that made the difference between her success and her dismissal.”
- Ira Chaleff,
President, Executive Associates
“Very well done! I can take a LOT out of this. Instructor’s knowledge of subject matter is guru status.”
- Scott Kowaleski
Xilinx, Inc.
“Thanks, Barry! Great class. It should be mandated to all Apple employees so everyone works on the same level.”
- Deb Pevarnick-Whitney
Apple Computer
“Barry did an excellent job of putting a fire in me. I can’t wait to get back to work and start using these new ideas and techniques.”
- Conrad Canderle
SiRF Technology, Inc.