Acknowledgments

First, I thank Margaret Linsday, who brought me into the Management Concepts “family” seven years ago. It has been a wonderful experience working with Margaret and her outstanding staff.

Next to be recognized is Tom Cablk, the appropriations law guru who has guided my thinking with his steel-trap reasoning and amused me with his wicked, dry humor.

Finally, this book and the ones before it would not have been possible without the expertise of Courtney Chiaparas, managing editor at Management Concepts. Her editorial skill and management of the publication process have turned a pile of ideas scattered across reams of paper into books I am proud to have authored. She put up with my inane questions on style and usage, always remaining professional while steering me toward the proper solution to every dilemma. I am most grateful for having the opportunity to work with Courtney.