Synopsis
It Pays to be Paranoid is a book about avoiding mistakes when making basic business decisions-the kind of mistakes that can result in catastrophic expenses, lawsuits, losses, and bankruptcies. As a veteran private investigator and business consultant, Eiben has witnessed firsthand how frequently these avoidable mistakes can wreak financial and personal havoc on businesspeople. Why do otherwise smart, capable professionals stumble into foreseeable traps? More importantly, what more can they do to recognize and avoid them? Through in-depth analysis of compellingly authentic case studies, and insight born of his years of experience in the field, Eiben explains how certain prescriptive measures-more careful hiring practices, improved security, effective and thorough due diligence, and others-can limit risks and improve the odds of business success. In the current business climate, with the ever-increasing strategies available to the unscrupulous, the devious, and the outright criminal, this kind of "paranoia" isn't just a necessary tool-it's a virtue.
Soundview Executive Book Summaries
Mistakes that seem to be innocuous today can turn out to be more troublesome and costly tomorrow. In It Pays to Be Paranoid, veteran legal investigator and business consultant Christopher Eiben explains how companies can protect themselves from serious trouble when faced with a variety of internal problems. These include asset misappropriation, sexual harassment, negligent hiring, cyber-fraud and workplace accidents. Eiben provides organizations with the investigative techniques and defensive strategies that can help them keep trouble at bay. Copyright © 2006 Soundview Executive Book Summaries