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Carmen Effron, founder and CEO of C F Effron Company

“Andi’s perspective and voice are original and come from a deep understanding of corporate anthropological techniques and years of working with companies struggling to find new answers to the old question of how to grow their business in an ever-rapidly changing environment. The book is a must read for businesses looking to differentiate themselves, create […]

Jamie Candee, president and CEO, Questar Assessment, Inc.

“On the Brink takes the mystery out of corporate anthropology and its practical impact on business challenges. Whether the issue at hand is developing or iterating on strategy or resolving general organizational design challenges, Andi breaks down the model and methods into practical steps that ensure every company understands its customers, how their needs are […]

Marcella Bremer, co-founder of OCAI-Online and Leadership & Change Blog

“On the Brink is an entertaining and insightful read for leaders as you join corporate anthropologist and consultant Andi Simon in participative observation through seven real business cases. She helps both readers and leaders see with fresh eyes: Finding new opportunities, solving stagnant problems, and working with a company’s culture as the key to what […]

Kim Cameron, PhD, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan

“Andrea Simon’s book, On the Brink, provides a unique contribution to the overwhelming number of books on leadership and organizational improvement. This is not the standard consultant’s interpretation of well-known corporate examples. It provides a thoughtful and insightful perspective that brings to light new and important perspectives useful to any manager.”