The Little Book Of Management Bollocks Alistair Beaton Political Satire For Managers Book

The Little Book Of Management Bollocks by Alistair Beaton is a razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud paperback for anyone who’s ever sat through a corporate training session and wondered how much of it was nonsense. Ideal for parents, teachers, managers, and gift buyers who appreciate satire, this brand new paperback edition skewers management speak and modern workplace fads with wit and bite. If you’re shopping for a funny book collection, a novelty gift set, or a children’s series—well, perhaps not children’s!—this bestselling-author title is a clever addition to any bookshelf.

Product details
Title in this Set: The Little Book Of Management Bollocks by Alistair Beaton
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780743404136

This compact paperback edition lives up to Beaton’s reputation as a top satirist and bestselling author. Showing the same incisive and outrageous wit found in his earlier work—where he lampooned the self-help craze and political spin—Beaton now targets the management gurus and their ever-changing jargon. Read it and you’ll be “transformed overnight into a successful modern manager,” or at least you’ll gain the vocabulary to parody one convincingly. That makes it an excellent novelty gift or boxed set addition for office Secret Santa exchanges and corporate humor collections.

What’s inside

Packed with short, sharp entries and memorable one-liners, the book parodies every corner of modern management culture. A few sample gems include:

• RISK MANAGEMENT — Improve risk management outcomes by never investing in anything.
• INSPIRING OTHERS — As a manager, it's your job to inspire others. If there's nothing inspiring about you, just use fear instead.

These clever quips are ideal for readers who enjoy satire that’s both intelligent and accessible. Whether you’re a manager looking to lighten the mood at work or a reader who collects paperback editions of witty books, this title stands out for its sharpness and brevity.

Why this edition works

• Compact paperback edition—easy to carry, share, or tuck into a gift set.
• From an award-winning satirist and journalist—Alistair Beaton’s background in TV, radio, theatre, and speechwriting lends authenticity.
• Perfect as a humorous present for colleagues, teachers, or friends who love corporate satire.
• Short entries make it ideal for quick reads—perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or bedtime chuckles.

About the author: Alistair Beaton (born 1947) is a playwright, satirist, journalist, radio presenter, novelist and television writer. At one point he was also a speechwriter for Gordon Brown. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Beaton studied at the universities of Edinburgh, Moscow and Bochum and graduated from the University of Edinburgh with First-Class Honours in Russian and German. He lives in London.

Light-hearted, clever, and perfectly pitched for office culture buffs, The Little Book Of Management Bollocks is a timeless keepsake and ideal gift for anyone who appreciates satire. Add this paperback edition (ISBN 9780743404136) to your cart for an entertaining, conversation-starting read that’s trusted by readers who love sharp humor and smart commentary.