Simon Ramo (1913–2016)

This is an outstanding book. Divided into discrete essays in chronological order it is both an autobiography of Simon Ram and company history of TRW. His relationships with many government figures as he promoted the advancement of science in the United States, interviews with Secretary Schultz and Howard Hughes are real dreams. Unfortunately Ramo's essays sound very like current popular and professional magazine articles today predicting 30 years ago the technological decline of the United States. There is one truly outstanding comment when he calls on parents to help deal with the decline of science and math skills among students from elementary through the college years.… (mehr)

Dr. Simon Ramo, a ninety-two-year-old legend in the aerospace industry (he's the "R" in TRW), has written what may be the definitive guide for those of us forced to attend business meetings. And one cannot imagine an author more qualified for this task, having attended an estimated 40,000 meetings himself. Employing a myriad of colorful, and at times humorous, anecdotes, Mr. Ramo promulgates meeting etiquette in a way that manages to be authoritative without becoming overly preachy. If only every business school graduate and corporate executive were compelled to read this book (and take it to heart), we'd all benefit from fewer, shorter and more productive workplace gatherings. The book's one notable omission is the teleconference, which in many companies now overshadows the face-to-face meeting in frequency and import. A worthy topic for a second edition, perhaps?

-Kevin Joseph, author of "The Champion Maker"… (mehr)