The book takes a three-part approach to gaining understanding and critical mastery of the necessary learning process, presented as "Learning to BE, Learning to LEARN, and Learning to DO."

"We trust that business readers will look for ways to incorporate the framework we discuss in their own organizations," said Becker, a co-author with more than 30 years experience in the information technology industry. He holds a doctoral degree in Organization and Management from Capella University, based in Minneapolis, MN. Before joining AFCO, Becker managed large datacenter environments for financial institutions, including Bankers Trust Company and Lehman Brothers, and held management positions with several software and professional services companies, including Greenwich Technology Partners, Aperture, and TIBCO.

Lead author Marilyn E. Harris earned her PhD at the University of Michigan, where she spent a decade in applied action research at the Institute for Social Research, and consulting to management in business and industry.

Co-author Anne Hallcom earned her PhD in Organization and Management with a Leadership Specialization. She has senior leadership experience in operations, development and quality regulatory compliance for the healthcare industry.

Co-author Richard L. Ponschock earned his PhD in Organizational Management with an Information Technology specialty. He is the General Manager of a third-party Logistics operation and director of Information Technology for a private multi-national organization.