"Have we ever needed this!" exclaimed one reviewer.

Although not quite so vehement, praise from other reviewers for Thinking Like A Manager: Reflections on Wildlife Management continues to reflect strong endorsement from a broad spectrum of the professional conservation community.

Released in June, Thinking Like A Manager has stimulated thought and enthusiasm. Crafted over the course of four years by wildlifers John Organ, Dan Decker, Len Carpenter, Bill Siemer and Shawn Riley, the novella delves into current wildlife management issues and the evolving processes of dealing with them. It offers insight, perspective and opportunity regarding the complex circumstances of managing wildlife populations in our evolving social, cultural, political and ecological landscapes.

"A great read! Very insightful and a fun way to learn about human dimensions," wrote another reviewer. "Powerful message," said another. "Simple, clear and entrained," yet another commented.

As might be expected, the most of the feedback has come from wildlife management professionals. But not entirely. "What a wonderful book?. Although I am more involved with fisheries management issues more so than wildlife matters these days, all the issues described and approaches suggested apply equally. ?Old salts' like me will find pearls of new wisdom and insight, plus just feel good after reading the book, knowing that others out there struggle with all the same issues. Students and young professionals will benefit by finding the context of what they've heard crystallized in this one small book."

Besides the book fitting into the curricula of a growing number of university departments and programs, a number of federal resource management agencies have secured copies for their staffs. "I purchased Thinking Like A Manager for my Division leadership team and have had very positive responses," advised one administrator. Wrote another: "I think all of our people will get a lot of useful information out of it, but especially our field staff and mid-level managers."

The cost of Thinking Like A Manager is $10.00, plus $2.00 shipping. Copies may be ordered from the Wildlife Management Institute, 1146 19th Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036, or by phoning 202-371-1808.