After having read just about every title that one would consider for an "A" lsit of influential management books, I came across "Management of the Absurd". This book challenges just about every conformist view of management, leadership, communication, planning, organizing and career advice that is generally accepted as gospel. Where else would one find such ideas as " The more we communicate, the less we communicate" or "Planning is an ineffective way to bring about change" and finally " My advice is don't take my advice". The last piece I found very hard to do. This book really challenged just about any concept that I had accepted prior to reading Farson's thoughts. Sure, I did not accept everything he proposed, but I really did enjoy reading his ideas. This book is right up there with "Up the Organization" and " The Abilene Paradox".