If Louis van Gaal is struggling for inspiration he might be pleased to see that Sir Alex Ferguson has written a book on leadership . The former Manchester United manager , who released his last autobiography in 2013 , will be back on the shelves in the autumn . Ferguson , like Van Gaal , endured a torrid time to his start in the Old Trafford hotseat before going on to usher in an unheralded era of success at the club . Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will release a new book on leadership this autumn . Co-authored with Michael Moritz , the book will detail Ferguson 's tactics and management techniques . He has now teamed up with investor and author Sir Michael Moritz to pen an analysis of his 38 years in management . Promoters say the book , entitled 'Leading ' , reveals 'the key tools he used to deliver sustained success on and off the field ' . They add : 'From tactics to teamwork , from hiring to firing , from dealing with the boardroom to responding to failure , the book will analyse the pivotal leadership decisions of an astonishing career . ' Van Gaal 's men , who have a tricky run-in , are currently looking vulnerable in fourth position in the Premier League and are out of the Capital One Cup and FA Cup following Monday night 's disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Arsenal . The Dutchman is expected to have a busy off-season with another £150million spending spree planned as he attempts to overhaul an under-performing squad . But he may do well to seek out Ferguson 's latest effort when it is released next October - which even reveals the details behind his own philosophy . The man himself , now 73 , said : 'Since stepping into retirement I have had the opportunity to reflect on my time as a football manager , and to consider the reasons behind my success through personal recollections , conversations with Mike Moritz and my role at Harvard Business School . 'It has been a new experience for me to be looking into the past rather than planning for the future , but one that I have found enjoyable and rewarding . Current United boss Louis van Gaal is enduring a difficult debut season in English football . Van Gaal 's men are currently fourth in the Premier League table , but out of the FA Cup and League Cup . Arsenal 's Francis Coquelin shields the ball from United midfielder Marouane Fellaini during the FA Cup tie . Wayne Rooney tussles with Arsenal 's Per Mertersacker during the FA Cup quarter-finals at Old Trafford . Ferguson celebrates with his United players after wining the Premier League back in 2013 . 'The process behind creating this book began many years ago following my first meeting with Mike , which immediately created a mutual respect for each other 's achievements . Over the past year , we have spent many hours together as we have worked our way through my life in order to draw out and discuss the key philosophies I applied during my career . ' Sir Michael added : 'Though I have two left feet and can not dribble , I have long been fascinated by the characteristics of those extremely rare individuals who are capable of exerting an extraordinary influence on the rise , success and durability of the world 's highest performing organisations . 'That topic led me to Sir Alex . It has been an enormous pleasure to debate the subject with Sir Alex over the last seven years or so and to collaborate with him on this book . ' Ferguson lifts the 1999 Champions League trophy as Manchester United complete a historic treble . The legend 's new book will give insight into tactics , teamwork , leadership and managing off the pitch .
Sir Alex Ferguson will release a new book , Leading this autumn . Co-authored with Michael Moritz , it reveals tactics and boardroom politics . Ferguson is the most successful Manchester United manager of all time . He led the club to 13 Premier League titles and two Dutchman Cups . The book could provide inspiration for new boss Louis van Gaal .