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# Publication of Revised Edition of Why New Systems Fail
- URL: https://www.philsimon.com/publication-why-new-systems-fail/
- Published: 2010-03-03T11:56:07.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-04T22:43:45.000Z
- Description: A vastly improved version of my first book is out.
- Author: Phil Simon
- Tags: Announcements, Publishing, Why New Systems Fail, #not-too-tall, #no-crop

On my site, I strive to provide a good deal of non-promotional, meaningful content related to technology, consulting, project management, writing, etc. I'm just not interesting enough to overtly promote myself every day. Hopefully I succeed in that regard.

But sometimes I post something that really is all about me. There's just no way of sugarcoating it.

Today is one of those days.

I am very pleased to announce the publication of the new edition of my first book, [*Why New Systems Fail*](https://www.amazon.com/Why-New-Systems-Fail-Successful/dp/1435456440/ref=sr%5F1%5F1?ie=UTF8&qid=1263961435&sr=8-1&ref=philsimon.com).

### What's different in this edition?

Quite a bit. You can check out the preface [here](https://www.philsimon.com/content/files/2025/05/wnsf%5Fnew%5Fpreface-1.pdf). In general, it's a much more robust, polished product than its predecessor.

### Is there a very quick way for me to learn what the book is about?

Yes. Watch the [book trailer](https://www.philsimon.com/books/why-new-systems-fail/book-trailer/).

### You're not taking yourself too seriously in this one, are you?

I sure hope not.