by Stuart Robbins
John Wiley & Sons
New York, New York 2006

Since first publishing his theory that we mirror ourselves in the systems we build, Stuart Robbins has been researching its broader implications to the world of IT, as a profession, as a business, and as a discipline.

In Lessons in Grid Computing: The System as a Mirror, Robbins presents provocative management principles, a guide to the growing complexity of technology for the people (technologists, executives, salespersons, customers) whose personal lives are directly influenced by that technology.

With individual chapters on Virtualization, Abstraction, Identity, Relationship Management, and Organizational Architecture (among others), his unique storytelling method allows the reader to understand the people who live in that world on a personal level, presenting key management principles in narratives about characters that may well remind you of supervisors, employees, spouses or neighbors from your daily lives.

Advance praise for The System is a Mirror:

"It's an excellent piece of work both entertaining and highly incisive.... As a fellow long-time consultant, I have seen many examples of your theories in real world practice, and will likely be recommending your book to clients." -- Carlos Recalde, Consultant/Executive Director of Technology, KPMG

"This book is a knockout. I couldn't put it down and loved it from beginning to end. Thank you for the good fortune to read something like this ahead of everyone else..." -- Joe Ruddick, New York editor

"You cannot overlook the potential for genius in this concept." -- Geoffrey Moore, author of Dealing with Darwin

"This book makes for compelling reading...and the insights gradually grow in the reader'smind as they take root in the character's minds." -- Mohamed Muhsin, VP and CIO, The World Bank Group

"Since [Stuart] first identified information systems as mirrors of the people that build them for me, I have seen it operate in many ways. It is a fascinating idea, and a new way of thinking about technology." -- Sean Moriarty, Chief Operating Officer, Ticketmaster

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