An independent press for practical, research-grounded books on management, talent, and leadership — built on the conviction that organizations succeed through the people who compose them.
Thomas J. Norman, Ph.D. The five functions of management and the DART model — Directing, Attracting, Rewarding, and Teaching talent — in a full-course textbook.
Thomas J. Norman, Ph.D. A strategic, California-focused guide to pay, performance, and retention across twelve chapters.
Beginning with Built for the First Inning: How Founders Direct, Attract, Reward, and Teach Their First Team. Details at thedartdiamond.com.
Working notes on compensation, organizational effectiveness, and civic life, published every other Wednesday on LinkedIn. 8 issues so far; the latest is What Dostoevsky Knew About Management.
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