Office Monsters

“Imagination and interdisciplinary insights are incredibly useful to managers. The intersection of management and mythology turns out to be a powerful combination. Highly recommended reading and viewing.”
Prof Dr Sarah Lubik, Head of Innovation, Simon Fraser University, Beedie School of Business

“You don’t need be afraid of monsters at work anymore. Whether they lurk inside you, dwell within others, or even if they spread their tentacles across your organization, you can tame them, slay them, or make friends, with this handy field guide by Martin J. Eppler and Andri Hinnen.”
Dave Gray, bestselling author of Gamestorming and founder of the School of the Possible.

“Being a (what I thought pretty decent) author myself, the sheer brilliance and creativity of this book and Andri’s and Martin’s skill to turn the corporate world into a fun and adventurous place, definitely unleashed my own Sirens of Self- doubt!”
Mats Frey, Netflix Writer (How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast))

“How many monsters are inside you? An amusing and unfortunately not untrue book helping you exorcise your workplace.”
Roman Tschäppeler, Author of “The Collaboration Book” and many other international bestsellers.

“A monstrous book, funny AND useful.”
Pablo Koerfer, CEO Farner Group

“This book is an absolute delight to read. The mix of humour, anecdotes, and real-world examples makes it a true page- turner, offering both entertainment and valuable insights into modern management. Highly recommended!”
Jörg Schulze, Film Producer / Creative Producer (The Happy Prince, Guns Akimbo, The Crow)

Prof. Dr. Martin Eppler has authored over two hundred academic papers and twenty-four books, including “How to Talk about Data” (FT Publishing). His works have received multiple accolades, such as “International Business Book of the Year,” “HR Book of the Year,” and “Career Book of the Year.” He has also received numerous awards for best papers and teaching excellence. His research has been featured in renowned publications, including Inc. Magazine, the Harvard Business Review, TED.com, BusinessWeek, and the MIT Technology Review.

Dr. Eppler is the inventor of several innovative concepts, including the periodic table of visualization methods, the let’s-focus software suite, the synergy map method, and the nudging approach to meetings. In addition to his academic role, where he led an MBA program for many years, he serves as an advisor to organizations such as the United Nations, the European Central Bank, Porsche, Swiss Re, the Anti-Tobacco Fund, and Salesforce, among others. He has also been a guest professor at prestigious institutions including Cambridge University, Georgia Tech, Simon Fraser University, and CUFE Beijing.

Andri Hinnen, MA, is the Founder of Zense, a consultancy and agency that focuses on reframing complexity and communicating change. He is also a lecturer on storytelling and visualization at the University of St. Gallen.

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