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An interesting book. Plenty of useful advice, broad coverage, and pretty well-written. I've often been interested in what is taught at MBA programs -- I'd also recommend Philip Delves Broughton's "What They Teach You At Harvard Business School" (UK)/"Ahead of the Curve" (US), which has a similar level of accessibility.

Drawing on the author's own experience, it's a sometimes illuminating book. Engaging and quite accessible, as well as occasionally amusing, it's a worthwhile read.

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I love business books, but that wasn't what drew me to The Hollywood MBA. What made me interested in this book was actually the connection to Hollywood. I think so many people are fascinated with Hollywood and where movies are made. I know I am.

Author Tom Reilly has been a filmmaker for over thirty years and has collaborated on over 100 film and television projects for major studios. Naturally he knows the business and likely experienced so much the business has to offer.

What made this book really interesting were the examples between filmmaking and business. While they may be simple, I could see how they could have a positive impact on a work setting.

While I probably picked up this book for a different reason than many other readers, I found it to be very interesting, both in a business setting as well as learning more about Hollywood filmmaking.

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