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Book SynopsisUse design thinking for competitive advantage.If you read nothing else on design thinking, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you use design thinking to produce breakthrough innovations and transform your organization.This book will inspire you to: Identify customers' "jobs to be done" and build products people love Fail small, learn quickly, and win big Provide the support design-thinking teams need to flourish Foster a culture of experimentation Sharpen your own skills as a design thinker Counteract the biases that perpetuate the status quo and thwart innovation Adopt best practices from design-driven powerhouses This collection of articles includes "Design Thinking," by Tim Brown; "Why Design Thinking Works," by Jeanne M. Liedtka; "The Right Way to Lead Design Thinking," by Christian Bason and Robert D. Austin; "Design for Action," by Tim Brown and Roger L. Martin; "The Innovation Catalysts," by Roger L. Martin; “Know Your Customers' 'Jobs to Be Done,'" by Clayton M. Christensen, Taddy Hall, Karen Dillon, and David S. Duncan; "Engineering Reverse Innovations," by Amos Winter and Vijay Govindarajan; "Strategies for Learning from Failure," by Amy C. Edmondson; "How Indra Nooyi Turned Design Thinking into Strategy," by Indra Nooyi and Adi Ignatius, and "Reclaim Your Creative Confidence," by Tom Kelley and David Kelley.HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.

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Book SynopsisA FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A straight-talking guide to corporate strategy and how to frame and pursue it' Financial Times The most important part of a leader's job is to set in motion the actions today that will build a better future tomorrow - in other words, strategy. But how do leaders become strategists? In this ground-breaking book, Richard Rumelt, the world's leading authority on strategy, shows how finding the crux of a challenge is the essence of the strategist's skill. The crux is the key issue where action will best pay off, and Rumelt reveals how to pinpoint it so you can focus energy on what really matters. Drawing on decades of professional and academic experience, and through vivid storytelling of some of the most important business decisions of recent times, Rumelt illuminates how leaders can overcome obstacles, navigate uncertainty and determine the best path forward. Strategy is not about setting financial targets, statements of desired outcomes, or performance goals, it is about finding the crux and taking decisive, coherent action.Trade ReviewA bracingly direct guide about the pitfalls of strategy * Financial Times *The Crux shows why Rumelt is a global authority on strategy. -- Andy D. Bryant, chairman of the board, Intel Corporation, 2012-20Another triumph from the most insightful - and entertaining - commentator on strategy -- Sir John Kay, author * Obliquity *This is the only book you'll need as a strategist -- Dawn Farrell (CEO TransAlta Corp 2012-2021)A triumph. The book I will press into the hands of my people as the best way to make them strategists. -- Simon Galbraith, CEO and cofounder, RedgateFor any leader looking to deepen their grasp of strategic thinking-and put it into practice-this book full of new inspiration and practical ideas will accelerate your progress. -- Chris Bradley, McKinsey senior partner and co-author * Strategy Beyond the Hockey Stick *Essential reading If you want to cut through the fog of what it takes to build and drive a successful business. ... Your guide to become a successful leader and strategist with impact. -- Essa Al-Saleh, CEO of Volta TrucksShows why Rumelt is a global authority on strategy. This is an immensely readable guide to one of the most difficult subjects: how to create a way forward when facing knotty challenges' -- Andy D. Bryant, Chairman of the Board, Intel Corporation (2012–20)Richard Rumelt is the thinker with the biggest impact on my career and the companies I have been with, making my work more enjoyable and catalysing the creation of wealth which is nothing short of astonishing. The Crux is a triumph -- Simon Gailbraith, CEO and co-founder of Redgate

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive book offers a fascinating set of over 40 evidence-based case studies derived from international research on work, employment and human resource management (HRM). Written in an accessible style, this book comprises contributions from leading experts in the field, covering contemporary applications of complex issues related to the future of work, employment regulations, leadership cultures and human resource strategy. Key features include: Research-based case studies for HRM, employment relations and leadership teaching purposes An online companion for tutors featuring points for discussion and guided assessments for students Critical questions to stimulate classroom conversation. Providing important insights into real-world scenarios, this book is a useful supplement to any business and management class focusing on HRM, employment relations and leadership. Contributors include: A. Athelstan, C. Atkinson, W. Been, C. Bischoff, P. Boselie, J. Brooks, G. Caillard, J. Chan, H. Cook, N. Cullinane, R. Deakin, W. Despotovic, T. Dobbins, J. Donaghey, T. Dundon, R. Fells, R.B. Gould, I. Grugulis, P. Gunnigle, K. Hardy, B. Harney, G. Harve, E. Hickland, H. Hoel, S.A. Hurrell, J. Jenkins, M. Johnson, S. Johnstone, S. Jooss, P.J. Jordan, A. Kellner, L. Kemp, E. Knies, A. Kynighou, D.H. Langerud, J. Lavelle, F. Lee Cooke, P. Leisink, M. Martinez Lucio, L. McCann, A. McDonnell, G. Mazzoni, S. Monaghan, P. Mowbray, C. Murphy, S. Mustchin, R. O'Donnell, W. O'Donohue, M. O'Sullivan, N. Payton, S. Procter, P. Prowse, A. Rafferty, S. Ressia, R. Robinson, A. Roe, L. Ryan, T.F.H. Said, F.R. Sánchez, D. Scholarios, H. Scullion, V. Telljohann, A.R. Timming, P. Turnbull, M. Walker, C. Warhurst, M. Whittall, S. Wiblen, S. Wild, A. Wilkinson, J. Winterton, J. Wolfram Cox, G. Wood, C. Woodhams, S. Wright, R. ZeffaneTrade Review'This superb collection of research based cases illuminates cutting-edge and contemporary themes in work, employment and organisational studies within and beyond the bounds of organisations. In a context of unprecedented challenge and change to traditional employment relationships the cases provide an invaluable multi-perspective resource for educators and learners seeking to come to terms with emergent and established employment issues.' --Aoife McDermott, University of Cardiff, UK'This book, by two of the world's leading HR Professors, is a must read by HR professionals, students and academics because these case studies show the impact of HR in the world of work and employment. The individual chapters are written by distinguished senior HR academics to highlight the role that HR in the modern workplace.' --Sir Cary Cooper, CBE, University of Manchester, UK'This is a timely collection of critically-oriented and research-based cases, written by an impressive array of scholars from across the globe. Covering a plethora of themes and issues, locations, industry sectors and occupations, it provides an invaluable set of resources for teaching in human resources and employment relations subjects.' --Bill Harley, University of Melbourne, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: 1 Work, employment and human resource management: Case study applications 1 Tony Dundon and Adrian Wilkinson SECTION I PEOPLE RESOURCING 2 Fishing for diversity in legal talent pools: Recruiting early talent at Pinsent Masons 7 Dora Scholarios and Scott A. Hurrell 3 Rethinking the selection process in Saltire Brokers 14 Scott A. Hurrell, Giuliana Mazzoni and Dora Scholarios 4 Defending wellbeing at work: A case study on autism 20 Alan Roe and Alexandra Athelstan-Price 5 Flexibility in recession and recovery 25 Stewart Johnstone and Stephen Procter SECTION II HR STRATEGY, REWARDS AND PERFORMANCE 6 Determinants of human resource management strategy in a franchise 32 Ashlea Kellner 7 Contribution based pay in local government 39 Mathew Johnson 8 A high performance work system in a multi-stakeholder context 45 Eva Knies, Peter Leisink and Paul Boselie 9 Performance management: Rewarding for performance at Sprooker Inc. 52 Ryan B. Gould and Wayne O’Donohue 10 Gender pay gaps at Southside University Hospital Trust 59 Carol Woodhams, Sheila Wild and Carol Atkinson 11 The campaign for a ‘real Living Wage’ 67 Peter Prowse, Tony Dobbins and Ray Fells SECTION III WORKPLACE RELATIONS AND VOICE 12 Employee voice and transnational regulation: Double-breasting at BritCo 76 Niall Cullinane, Tony Dundon, Jimmy Donaghey, Eugene Hickland and Tony Dobbins 13 Is Ryanair the Southwest Airlines of Europe? 80 Geraint Harvey and Peter Turnbull 14 Uber and the problem of regulatory arbitrage 90 Michael Walker 15 Public sector employee engagement initiatives and employee voice results 95 Russell Robinson 16 Resistance, mischief and misbehavior @ The Jad-Gin Co. (JGC) 100 Caroline Murphy, Lorraine Ryan and Tony Dundon 17 The divided workforce: Zero hours work at Sports Direct 105 Michelle O’Sullivan SECTION IV HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, DIVERSITY, SKILLS AND TRAINING 18 Learning from doing and telling at work 112 James Brooks, Irena Grugulis and Hugh Cook 19 For some or all? Debating the value of inclusive and exclusive approaches to talent management 118 Sharna Wiblen 20 What is competence? Theory, policy and practice 123 Jonathan Winterton and Travis Turnbow 21 Gender at Victoria Police: A long way travelled 129 Georgina Caillard and Julie Wolfram Cox 22 Workplace bullying at Neptune Plc 137 Ria Deakin and Helge Hoel 23 New forms of worker organising: Sex work in Argentina 142 Kate Hardy SECTION V CULTURE AND JOB QUALITY 24 System error, restart? Allegations of sex discrimination at Microsoft Corp. 148 Anthony Rafferty 25 Changing organisational hierarchies: KnowledgeLtd 156 Rory Donnelly 26 Worker wellbeing at Jacaranda House 161 Susan Ressia, Adrian Wilkinson and Paula K. Mowbray 27 What makes a good job for low-waged workers? 166 Chris Warhurst and Sally Wright 28 Organizing project-based work in the games industry: Two contrasting cases 172 Wike Been and Noëlle Payton 29 Human resource management and relationship marketing: How two organizations leveraged tattoos to build their brand 178 Andrew R. Timming SECTION VI LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE 30 Meaningless leadership 184 Leo McCann 31 Amazon: HRM and change in the house of neo-liberalism 191 Brian Harney and Tony Dundon 32 Leadership and change at Ford Motor Company 201 Dan H. Langerud and Peter J. Jordan 33 Implementing performance management in a public sector organisation in a developing country 207 Thuraya Farhana Haji Said SECTION VII INTERNATIONAL HRM 34 HR function at MNC subsidiary level: Mediating challenges and tensions 216 Jonathan Lavelle, Patrick Gunnigle and Sinead Monaghan 35 Implementing HRM within multinational corporations: Localisation or global standardisation? 222 Anastasia Kynighou 36 Global talent and mobility in a decentralised multinational enterprise 230 Anthony McDonnell, Stefan Jooss and Hugh Scullion 37 Strategy and people management in China – Haier as an example 239 Fang Lee Cooke 38 Emiratization: Benefits and challenges of strategic and radical change in the United Arab Emirates 245 Rachid Zeffane and Linzi Kemp 39 Survival and outsourcing in the South African clothing and textiles industry: The changing fortunes of ClothTran 254 Christine Bischoff and Geoffrey Wood 40 Cultural and logistical preparation of expatriates 261 William Despotovic SECTION VIII GLOBAL LABOUR RIGHTS 41 Labor practices in Apple’s supply chains in China 266 Jenny Chan 42 Framing workers’ rights internationally: The case of Volkswagen and transnational collective agreements 272 Stephen Mustchin, Miguel Martínez Lucio, Michael Whittall, Fernando Rocha and Volker Telljohann 43 Labour rights and global standards: What the Ali Enterprises fire tells us about social accountability and labour conditions in an international supply chain 277 Jean Jenkins Index 285

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Book SynopsisTamara Ghandour, author, podcaster, keynote speaker and founder of innovation training company, LaunchStreet, used to believe that innovation was the domain of a select few, exclusive to certain industries, or relegated to a specific job role. But, as Tamara discovered in her 25 years of work and research, everybody has the capacity to innovate. It's a person's unique innovation style, which can be assessed and channelled, that can transform inertia into innovation.Drawing on eye-opening data from her proprietary Innovation Quotient Edge Assessment, Innovation is Everybody's Business is for those looking for solutions to the daily pain of "how do I prove my worth," a reality for many people whether they work in the C-Suite or on the front-lines. This book will resonate with those that recognize that being more innovative is their ticket to being indispensable. It is also for leaders under pressure to build a culture of innovation but don't know how. As organizations face pressure to innovate, the accountability for making it happen falls on senior and mid-level leaders. They are told what to do, but not how to do it. This book will give them a tool to build a team of innovators who make an impact every day in big and small ways.

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Book SynopsisEveryone’s favourite cars of the 1990s in this lavishly illustrated little book

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Book SynopsisWhat are you afraid of – and how is it holding you back?The phenomenal classic on moving from a place of paralysis, pain and indecision to one of energy, enthusiasm and actionWhatever your anxieties, Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway® can teach you how to handle what life throws at you, allowing you to take control, move forwards and live the life you want.First published over 30 years ago, Susan Jeffers’ phenomenal classic has helped change the lives of over two million readers around the world. Her timeless advice is as important and relevant today as when it was first published: we live in an era governed by fear – fear of failure, of missing out, of rejection, of the future, of change, of not fitting in, of intimacy, of being alone, of growing old ... the list seems endless. We are also easily paralysed by fear of the things we need to do from driving or public speaking to making tough decisions or asking for what we want or need.Whatever your challenge and whatever fears are holding you back, Susan Jeffers’ profound advice, insight and tools will help you move from a place of paralysis, pain and indecision to one of energy, enthusiasm and action.Trade ReviewIf you have trouble taking risks and need help read Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway * Daily Express *Reading this book was a revelation. It's a wonderful book for life * Julie Walters, actress *The best self-help book I've read...everyone should read this * Health Plus *Like the title says, just go for it * Elle *Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway will help turn your fear into confidence and action * Deidre Sanders, The Sun *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"US president Harry Truman longed for a one-handed economist, because 'All my economists say ‘on one hand’ then ‘but on the other’.' He was wrong to. Equivocal books do not usually do well in a polarised world. This one deserves to buck the trend."---Giles Wilkes, Financial Times

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Book SynopsisThe study of media industries has become a thriving subfield of media studies. It already comprises a diverse intellectual history, a range of fascinating questions and topics, and many theoretical and methodological frameworks.Media Industry Studies provides the roadmap to this vibrant area of study. Blending a comprehensive overview of foundational literature with an examination of the varied scales and sites media industry studies have considered, the book explores connections among research questions, topics, and methodologies. It includes examples from many media industries – film, television, journalism, music, games – and incorporates emerging scholarship considering the industrial contexts of social and internet-distributed media.Offering an account of the intellectual traditions and approaches that have defined the subfield to date, Media Industry Studies is an indispensable resource for upper-level undergraduates, postgraduates, and scholars.Trade Review“Three excellent scholars have provided a concise but remarkably comprehensive survey of a burgeoning field of study. It will be an indispensable introduction for newcomers, and a key reference point for analysts.”David Hesmondhalgh, University of Leeds “For anyone approaching the critical study of media industries, this useful and highly accessible source is packed with valuable insights. The book builds excellent foundations on which to understand the multiple dynamics involved with making media into an ‘industry’ and the roles that media industries play in shaping cultural life.”Paul McDonald, King’s College London“A highly resourceful account of a burgeoning area of research in media studies. … The thoughtfully laid out heuristic models serve as springboards for researchers to take a leap into their respective areas of interests.”Media Practice and Education"A very welcome contribution to a burgeoning area of discussion and debate."Media International Australia‘'Media industry studies present a concise but comprehensive introduction to the different research questions and methods underpinning media industries research. The book provides invaluable insights for readers, researchers and students who want to gain foundational knowledge about the development of media industry studies. (...) This broad overview of approaches to media industry studies offers readers excellent references and additional resources to explore historical and more contemporary studies about media industries.''Anna M. Ozimek, Information, Communication & Society Journal Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1 The Origins of Media Industry Studies 2 Individuals and Roles 3 “Production” Cultures 4 Organizations 5 Industries and Practices 6 The Macro View Conclusion: Future Directions for Media Industry Studies Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Dr. Daniel Crosbythe behavioral finance book all investors have been waiting for.In The Laws of Wealth, psychologist and behavioral finance expert Daniel Crosby presents three sets of real, actionable rules that investors can use to apply the lessons of behavioral finance.He begins with ten rules that are the hallmarks of good investor behavior, including ''Forecasting is for Weathermen,'' ''If You''re Excited, It''s Probably a Bad Idea,'' and Trouble is Opportunity.''From here, attention turns to the Four Cs of Rule-Based Investing: Consistency, Clarity, Courageousness, Conviction. The Four Cs provide practical methods to combat behavioral risk in investing. And finally, he introduces the Five Ps of successful equity investing: Price, Properties, Pitfalls, People, Push. Investors can draw on these five methods to select stocks and take advantage of behavioral opportunities in the stock market.Throughout, anecdotes, research, and graphics illustrate the lessons in memorable ways. And in highly valuable ''What now?'' summaries at the end of each chapter, Crosby provides clear, concise direction on what to think, ask, and do next to become a better investor.If you are wondering what years of behavioral finance has delivered for real investors, you should follow the laws of wealth to manage your behavior and improve your investing!

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the Viviana Zelizer Award for Best Book, Economic Sociology Section of the American Sociological Association""Honorable Mention for the Theory Prize, Theory Section of the American Sociological Association"

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Book SynopsisA Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide is the go-to resource for project management practitioners. Over the past few years, the project management profession has significantly evolved due to emerging technology, new approaches and rapid market changes. Reflecting this evolution, The Standard for Project Management enumerates 12 principles of project management and the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition is structured around eight project performance domains. Both the standard and the guide reflect the wide range of development approaches that lead to value delivery. This edition is designed to address practitioners’ current and future needs and to help them be more proactive, innovative and nimble in enabling desired project outcomes. This edition of the PMBOK® Guide: Reflects the full range of development approaches (predictive, adaptive, hybrid, etc.) Provides an entire section devoted to tailoring the development approach and processes Includes an expanded list of models, methods, and artifacts Focuses on not just delivering project outputs but also enabling outcomes; and Integrates with PMIstandards+ for information and standards application content based on project type, development approach, and industry sector.

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Book Synopsis--THE SUNDAY TIMES HARDBACK NON-FICTION & BUSINESS BESTSELLER----PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2021: BEST BUSINESS BOOK IN THE LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY CATEGORY----SHORTLISTED FOR THE BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2022--"THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL BOOKS EVER WRITTEN ABOUT LEADERSHIP." Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and host of the TED podcast WorkLife"THE MOST UNLIKELY OF PEOPLE, IN THE MOST IMPROBABLE OF CIRCUMSTANCES, CAN BECOME EXTRAORDINARY."From socio-political chaos and workplace disruption to the climate change crisis, we have never needed people with the skill and will to collaborate to create a better world more than now. We need people who are willing to fill the leadership void. People who will embrace the influence they have. People who believe in improving society and workplace culture - not only because it makes life better, but because it is proven to yield positive results. We need more leaders.The Promises of Giants is a challenge to anyone who aspires to make a difference in their environment. Over fourteen promises, it seamlessly intertwines personal anecdotes and workplace and social observation with the latest research, to provide practical, proven tips and strategies to empower you to maximize your own potential and inspire others. It is not a self-help book. It is a how-to guide for winning, rooted in the belief that the most unlikely of people, in the most improbable of circumstances, can become extraordinary.John Amaechi well understands the responsibilities and potential that come with being a giant. The Promises of Giants is the product of a lifetime spent observing and studying effective leadership - from accompanying his mother's visits to her dying patients to competing at the highest levels of professional sport, through two decades of management consulting with multinational corporations. These experiences have shown that everyone has the ability to act decisively to influence the world in a positive way. Everyone is a giant to someone.Trade Review"This is one of the most powerful books ever written about leadership." -- Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and host of the TED podcast WorkLife"John's ability to identify and communicate the qualities of effective leadership is remarkable. After reading The Promises of Giants, your view of the world will most definitely improve." -- JJ Abrams, Director, Producer & Scriptwriter, CEO of Bad Robot"Amaechi is a towering force for good with a rare ability to defuse the most pungent provocations." -- James O’Brien, broadcaster & writer"Wise, challenging and inspiring, The Promises of Giants is a much-needed book that will resonate with you long after you have finished reading it." -- Fiona Cannon OBE, Managing Director Sustainable Business, Lloyds Banking Group"One of the most useful, enjoyable and challenging books on leadership of the last decade. An essential read for those aspiring to lead." -- David, D’Souza, Membership Director at CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development)

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Book SynopsisThis book is the first to document the visual history of print advertising in Australia and in so doing provides a valuable illustrated social history of Australia. Charles Troedel (18351906) was a master printer and lithographer, and the face behind the production of most of Australias early advertising posters, product labels, and other print ephemera, as well as the iconic Melbourne Album. Troedels catalogue of lithographs trace the production and evolution of nineteenth century commerce and culture -- in the home, at the bar, in health, hygiene and housework, with fashion and style and in leisurely pursuits -- defining the legal categories under which this content was protected and the way advertising came to be regulated. Lavishly illustrated with over 70 colour prints from the Troedel archive. Plus full reproduction of all 24 plates of The Melbourne Album (lithographic views of Melbourne from 18631864).

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface ix List of Acronyms xi Chapter 0 Overview 1 Chapter 1 Prices, Discount Factors, and Arbitrage 49 Chapter 2 Swap, Spot, and Forward Rates 65 Chapter 3 Returns, Yields, Spreads, and P&L Attribution 79 Chapter 4 DV01, Duration, and Convexity 103 Chapter 5 Key-Rate, Partial, and Forward-Bucket ’01s and Durations 135 Chapter 6 Regression Hedging and Principal Component Analysis 153 Chapter 7 Arbitrage Pricing with Term Structure Models 177 Chapter 8 Expectations, Risk Premium, Convexity, and the Shape of the Term Structure 197 Chapter 9 The Vasicek and Gauss+ Models 205 Chapter 10 Repurchase Agreements and Financing 223 Chapter 11 Note and Bond Futures 249 Chapter 12 Short-Term Rates and Their Derivatives 289 Chapter 13 Interest Rate Swaps 319 Chapter 14 Corporate Debt and Credit Default Swaps 347 Chapter 15 Mortgages and Mortgage-Backed Securities 395 Chapter 16 Fixed Income Options 433 Appendix to Chapter 1 Prices, Discount Factors, and Arbitrage 453 Appendix to Chapter 2 Swap, Spot, and Forward Rates 457 Appendix to Chapter 3 Returns, Yields, Spreads, and P&L Attribution 463 Appendix to Chapter 4 DV01, Duration, and Convexity 467 Appendix to Chapter 6 Regression Hedging and Principal Component Analysis 469 Appendix to Chapter 8 Expectations, Risk Premium, Convexity and the Shape of the Term Structure 477 Appendix to Chapter 9 The Vasicek and Gauss+ Models 479 Appendix to Chapter 11 Note and Bond Futures 491 Appendix to Chapter 12 Short-Term Rates and Their Derivatives 497 Appendix to Chapter 13 Interest Rate Swaps 501 Appendix to Chapter 14 Corporate Debt and Credit Default Swaps 505 Appendix to Chapter 15 Mortgages and Mortgage-Backed Securities 509 Appendix to Chapter 16 Fixed Income Options 513 About the Website 527 Index 529

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction to the First Edition Introduction to the Second Edition Section I Genesis: Consulting as a Profession Chapter 1 Origins and Evolution: From Whence We Came The Role of a Consultant The Ongoing Need Various Forms Examples of Success The Future Trend 1: The Transience of Talent Trend 2: HR Becomes the Incredible Shrinking Function Trend 3: Emerging Markets Trend 4: Volunteerism Trend 5: The Importance of Communities Chapter 2 Creation: How to Establish and Dramatically Grow Your Business Legal Incorporation Protection Financial Insurance Retirement Normal Conditions Administrative Support and Resources Emotional Support and Resources Inordinate Fear of Risk Time Demands and Loss of Attention Dueling Careers Two Available Structures The True Solo Practitioner The Firm Principal Chapter 3 Philosophy: What You Believe Will Inform How You Act Hydraulics: Raise Fees and Reduce Labor Identifying True Buyers Conceptual Agreement Objectives Measures of Success Value Leveraging Principles of Leverage Section II Exodus: Consulting as a Business Chapter 4 The Journey: How to Market Your Value Rapidly and Profitably Creating Gravity and Attraction Reaching Out Effectively Viral and Social Media Implementation Creating an Accelerant Curve Shameless Promotion Technology Strategies Chapter 5 Presence: How to Be an Authority and Expert Creating and Nurturing a Brand Expanding Products and Services Considering Alliances Referral Business Client Referrals Nonclient Referrals Indirect Referrals Advisory Business (Retainers) Global Work Chapter 6 Celebrity: How to be the Authority and Expert Thought Leadership Authorship Value-Based Fees Subcontracting, Franchising, Licensing Subcontracting Franchising Licensing The Talent Prevails Reinvention Creating Communities Section III Deuteronomy: Consulting Methodology Chapter 7 The Perfect Proposal: How to Write a Proposal That’s Accepted Every Time Assuring Success Find the Economic Buyer Establish a Trusting Relationship with the Economic Buyer Demonstrate That You Are a Peer of the Buyer, Not Lower-Level People Always Create a Definitive Net Time and Date Conceptual Agreement Objectives Measures of Success, or Metrics Value The Nine Components of a Great Proposal 1. Situation Appraisal 2. Objectives 3. Measures of Success 4. Value 5. Methodology and Options 6. Timing 7. Joint Accountabilities 8. Terms and Conditions 9. Acceptance How to Submit Never Suggest Phases FedEx the Proposal Create a Time and Date Certain to Review the Next Action Don’t Add Bling Before Submitting, Ask One Key Question Be Prepared for Success How to Close and Launch The Buyer Wants to Meet The Buyer Says That Some More People Will Look at the Proposal The Buyer Loves Option 3 but Only Has Budget for Option 2 The Buyer Attempts to Negotiate Price Chapter 8 Implementation: Simplicity Over Complexity Occam’s Razor Your Options Must Set the Stage for Simplicity The Buyer Must Enforce Subordinate Accountability Buyers Must Use Their Clout Where Needed The Buyer Is Your Partner and Must Act Like One The Key Stakeholders and Influence Points Avoiding Scope Seep Midcourse Corrections Chapter 9 Disengaging: It’s Been Nice, but I Really Must Be Going Demonstrating Success Obtaining Referrals Obtaining Repeat Business Expansion Transference Creating Testimonials and References Prepare the Buyer Always Provide Options Seek People Other Than Your Buyer Use Multimedia Provide Examples of What You Need Guarantee Nonabuse If Requested, Write It Yourself with Options With References, Stipulate What’s Expected Long-Term Leverage Section IV Acts of the Apostles: Implementing Consulting Methodologies Chapter 10 Interpersonal Methodologies: People First Coaching Facilitating Conflict Resolution Objectives Alternatives Conflict Over Objectives Conflict Over Alternatives Negotiating Musts Wants Skills Development Chapter 11 Teams and Groups: No One Is an Island Leadership Succession Planning Career Development Teams Versus Committees Communications and Feedback Alan’s Communications Criteria Chapter 12 Organization Development: All the King’s Horses, and All the King’s Men Strategy Change Management Cultural Change Crisis Management Innovation Section V Proverbs: Consulting Success Chapter 13 Ethics of the Business: What’s Legal Isn’t Always Ethical When Bad Things Happen to Good Consultants Case Studies on Ethics in Action Financial Follies Protection and Plagiarism When to Refuse Business or Fire Clients Doing Well by Doing Right Chapter 14 Exit Strategies: Nothing Is Forever Building Equity Licensing Intellectual Property Achieving Life Balance Finding Successors and Buyers Transitioning Chapter 15 Payback and Reinvestment: We Build Our Houses and Then They Build Us Mentoring Others Advancing the State of the Art Participation in the Evolution The Future Chapter 16 Consulting in Crisis Times The Nature of Volatility Disruption as A Weapon Revelations add some space here Physical Appendix Virtual Appendix Notes About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisDr. Sharon Lamm-Hartman's clearly organized book is presented in parable book form. In addition to a foreword by Mark Victor Hansen, the manuscript offers 18 short chapters that tell a story of a corporate vice president named Ron who was faced with a challenge of choosing his top sales director from a field of two talented proteges. After inviting them to ""present their best cases"" to him, he decided ""none of the above"" would be the appropriate choice. But, Ron took it upon himself to teach both of them about ""The Authenticity CodeTM,"" and therein lies the ""business parable,"" a narrative that is funny, engaging, honest and educational. Through the parable, practical tools for unlocking the reader's ultimate secret to success are presented as The Authenticity CodeTM: Your Presence + Your Audience + Your Presentation = Your Success. These tools will help the reader excel in any current or new career she/he may have. In fact, there is an 80% promotion rate within a year of attending an Authenticity CodeTM Program across thousands of global participants. The author's goal is to provide the reader with both the encouragement and the tools to become a more effective communicator-and to let your authenticity and your skills speak for you.

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Book SynopsisAs marketing roles continue to evolve, expand and embrace the complexities of the modern world of business, marketers are under increasing pressure to perform as individuals and teams. The Whole Marketer argues that now is the time to take stock of technical skills required, examine the latest thinking, identify capability gaps and discover how to be fulfilled in a professional context and as a human. Abigail Dixon looks at the functions of a marketing team through a lens of personal development. Her rich experience comes from leading marketing teams, and training hundreds of marketers at varied stages of their career to achieve formal qualifications. The book will help marketers to be a better version of themselves tomorrow.

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Book SynopsisThe CMIO Survival Guide is the handbook for the new Chief Medical Information Officer, as well as for those recruiting or planning to recruit a CMIO. This quick reference is organized by real-world topics that CMIOs need to know, as well as the criteria that the CIO, CMO or CEO should consider in identifying excellence in a CMIO candidate. It is written by pioneering physicians and AMDIS faculty with a wealth of experience in medical informatics who provide guidance, advice and lessons learned for those interested in this relatively new role in healthcare.This second edition updates every chapter in the original work and adds new chapters to address the changes in healthcare delivery, the role of the physician executive, technology, medical education, small and rural hospitals. Table of ContentsPreface; Introduction: A CMIO’s Perspective; 1: The Evolution of the CMIO in America; 2: A CMIO’s Perspective from 2018 and Beyond; 3: CMIO, CMIO 2.0 and the CHIO; 4: Designing an Effective Informatics Organizational Structure; 5: The CMIO’s Relationship with the Physician Community; 6: Healthy Vital Signs: CMIO, CNIO and Other Informatics Relationships; 7: Configuration, Workflow, and Document Standards; 8: Personal Health Records and Health Record Banks; 9: Personal Health Records – A Practical Checklist for Implementation; 10: Analytics and Population Health; 11: Education and Professional Development for the CMIO; 12: The CMIO and Privacy and Security; 13: The Role of the CMIO in Small Healthcare Organizations

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Book SynopsisHoracio Ortiz provides a critical analysis of the social institutions and practices that produce and regulate stock pricing and valuation. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork conducted among financial professionals in New York and Paris, this book shows how the political imaginaries that underpin financial markets legitimize global inequalities.Trade ReviewIt is a cause for celebration that this gem of a book is finally coming out in English and in an updated version. A real gift to the reader, The Everyday Practice of Valuation and Investment offers both a thick ethnographic description of the moral worlds of the people who inhabit the financial industry and a rich conceptual apparatus to develop a rigorous 'political anthropology' of global finance. -- Marion Fourcade, author of Economists and Societies: Discipline and Profession in the United States, Britain, and France, 1890s to 1990sSince fieldwork two decades ago, Ortiz has studied and taught in schools of finance. He now researches and teaches the anthropology of finance in China. His empirical observations are fresh and sharp, but his philosophical clarity is outstanding. Market prices do not measure the truth of finance, and its workers’ imaginaries miss out most of humanity. Consequently, global distributive justice is ignored, and the financial crisis is permanent. -- Keith Hart, author of Self in the World: Connecting Life's ExtremesThis book displays Ortiz’s distinctive combination of hugely skilled fieldwork and theoretical sophistication. Here, for the first time, the insights of this subtle thinker are laid out in full for Anglophone readers. Ortiz’s politically inflected anthropology of finance throws vital new light on everyday practices that profoundly shape today’s world. -- Donald MacKenzie, author of Trading at the Speed of Light: How Ultrafast Algorithms Are Transforming Financial MarketsThis book still has something important to teach us. Personal, ethical and political imaginaries are at the core of how finance works – we need to take them seriously to understand, critique and influence the financial system. * LSE Review of Books *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. The Organizational Space of Financial Value2. Valuation as a Personal Opinion3. The Truth of Value as the Result of Efficient Markets4. Financial Value as Political AssemblageConclusionBibliographyNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisLITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE meets THE STEPFORD WIVES in the spectacular new novel from the New York Times bestselling author Chandler Baker.***SOON TO BE A MAJOR FILM*** Behind every successful woman . . . there''s a secret worth KILLING for ''A howl of feminist rage, but one that is pure fun'' STYLIST PRAISE FOR CHANDLER BAKER''Honest, timely, and completely thrilling'' REESE WITHERSPOON''Furious and relevant'' CLARE MACKINTOSH''Slick, smart, fierce'' SARAH VAUGHAN''Chandler Baker is the queen of the feminist thriller'' SALLY HEPWORTH ''Incredible . . . it made me angry in the best possible way'' JESSICA MOOR ''The Husbands may just save your marriage'' CELIA WALDEN ______________''A howl of feminist rage, but aTrade ReviewChandler Baker, queen of the feminist thriller, has delivered once again! The Husbands is a poignant exploration of what it would take for women to have it all ... and it's as sobering as you might imagine. My head is still spinning. I can already hear the book club discussions! -- Sally HepworthEvery weary wife needs to read this book. You'll belly laugh in recognition, sob in recognition - but ultimately, The Husbands may just save your marriage -- Celia WaldenIncredible. . . The Husbands expresses a truth that needed to be articulated, that will resonate with every woman I know. It made me angry in the best way. -- Jessica MoorEvery once in a while there's a book that stays with you - whether the subject resonates, makes you think or quite simply shocks. The Husbands does all that, and more. * Woman & Home *Soon to become a film, this clever novel is well worth a read and perfect for book clubs * Belfast Telegraph *An utterly addictive page-turner * Daily Mail *The deviously dark twists keep the reader hooked until the shocking climax * Candis *This gender-swapping Stepford Wives story is as creepy as it is delicious * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisTrading can be intensely rewarding. But it is also one of the most mentally and emotionally challenging activities anyone can pursue. As in other high-performance domains, those who are serious about mastering their craft and staying in the game spend serious time working on their game, including training their mind and body.Steve Ward has spent the last 15 years working as a performance coach with financial traders and investors at some of the biggest and most successful investment banks, hedge funds, asset managers, commodities trading houses and proprietary trading groups across the globe, helping them to perform at their best, to navigate the highs and lows of trading and investing in the markets, and to sustain high performance for the long run.As one hedge fund client put it to him, It''s about becoming bulletproof.Becoming a bulletproof trader is forged over time through experience, and by applying the latest insights from biological and psychological sciences, the best that practical philosophy can teach us, and a healthy dose of pragmatism doing what actually works in the real world of trading the markets.This book brings together all of Steve''s latest insights into how to deal with stresses and setbacks and sustain high performance in a comprehensive, accessible and unmissable book, so that you too can become a bulletproof trader.Don''t trade without it.

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Book SynopsisIn the years before the pandemic, the restaurant business was booming. Americans spent more than half of their annual food budgets dining out. In a generation, chefs had gone from behind-the-scenes laborers to TV stars. The arrival of Uber Eats, DoorDash, and other meal delivery apps was overtaking home cooking.Beneath all that growth lurked serious problems. Many of the best restaurants in the world employed unpaid cooks. Meal delivery apps were putting restaurants out of business. And all that dining out meant dramatically less healthy diets. The industry may have been booming, but it also desperately needed to change.Then, along came COVID-19. From the farm to the street-side patio, from the sweaty kitchen to the swarm of delivery vehicles buzzing about our cities, everything about the restaurant business is changing, for better or worse. The Next Supper tells this story and offers clear and essential advice for what and how to eat to ensure the well-being of cooks and waitstaff, not to mention our bodies and the environment. The Next Supper reminds us that breaking bread is an essential human activity and charts a path to preserving the joy of eating out in a turbulent era.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"One of the Financial Times' Summer Books of 2019: History""One of the Financial Times' Best Books of 2019: History"

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Book SynopsisThe story of Eastmancolor's arrival on the British filmmaking scene is one of intermittent trial and error, intense debate and speculation before gradual acceptance. This book traces the journey of its adoption in British Film and considers its lasting significance as one of the most important technical innovations in film history. Through original archival research and interviews with key figures within the industry, the authors examine the role of Eastmancolor in relation to key areas of British cinema since the 1950s; including its economic and structural histories, different studio and industrial strategies, and the wider aesthetic changes that took place with the mass adoption of colour. Their analysis of British cinema through the lens of colour produces new interpretations of key British film genres including social realism, historical and costume drama, science fiction, horror, crime, documentary and even sex films. They explore how colour communicated meaning in films ranging from the Carry On series to Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979), from Lawrence of Arabia (1962) to A Passage to India (1984), and from Goldfinger (1964) to 1984 (1984), and in the work of key directors and cinematographers of both popular and art cinema including Nicolas Roeg, Ken Russell, Ridley Scott, Peter Greenaway and Chris Menges.Trade ReviewRooted in detailed primary research into aesthetics, production practices, technologies and institutions, Colour Films in Britain, provides a comprehensive and illuminating consideration of the adoption, diffusion and popularization of colour in British cinema from the mid-1950s. -- Duncan Petrie, University of York, UKColour Films in Britain is a landmark study of the transition to colour that occurred in the 1960s and 1970s. No other book has yet tackled this transition with such depth, breadth and precision. The collaborative efforts of Sarah Street, Keith M. Johnston, Paul Frith and Carolyn Rickards are a model for research that I hope will soon be taken up in other national and transnational contexts. -- Joshua Yumibe, Michigan State University, USATable of ContentsIntroduction Section 1: What is Eastmancolor? 1. Branding and Marketing the Eastmancolor Revolution 2. Eastmancolor, the British Film Industry, and Institutions Section 2: Eastmancolor and British Genre Films 3. Comedy and Satire 4. Social realism / contemporary drama 5. The Colour of Crime 6. Fantasy, Horror and Science Fiction 7. Historical and costume films 8. Musicals, pop films, and the concert film Section 3: Eastmancolor Outside the Mainstream 9. Key colourists, 1955-85 10. Art, experimental, and avant-garde practices 11. Eastmancolor and the Amateur Film 12. Short and Documentary Films 13. The Colour of Sex? Eastmancolor and the Sex Film Section 4: Preservation and Restoration 14. Cultures and Practices of Preservation and Restoration Conclusion First Appendix: Eastmancolor Film List, 1954-85 Second Appendix: Technical Appendix

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Book Synopsis*NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*A captivating and inspiring guide to building an untouchable empire from mud to marble, no matter what obstacles stand in the wayRick Ross is a hip-hop icon and a towering figure in the business world, but his path to success was not always easy. Despite adversity and setbacks, Ross held tight to his vision and never settled for anything less than greatness. Now, for the first time, he shares his secrets to success, offering his own life as a road map to readers looking to build their own empire. Along the way he reveals:How to turn your ambition into actionTips for managing and investing your moneyInside stories from his business and music venturesWhy failure is central to successSecrets to handling stressful situationsHow to build the perfect teamAs Ross explains, It doesn't matter what's going on. Even the most dire situation is just another opportunity to boss up.Intimate, insightful and brimming with no-nonsense advice,The Perfect Time to Boss Upis the iTrade Review"Filled with colorful anecdotes...combines [Ross's] experiences as a business owner...with legit guidance."—USA Today

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Book SynopsisWhy do we decide that parts of our built environment are worth the special attention that heritage designation brings? How can the character of conservation areas and other historic places continue to evolve to provide new housing, release their economic potential and enhance communities? What are the principles to understand when judging the impact of new development or alterations to our significant heritage assets? And what about the future of conservation? In seeking to answer such questions, this book provides a grounding for planners and other related professionals in the key concepts associated with conservation and how to apply them in practice. It begins by setting out the values and principles that underpin the current conservation-planning systems, explaining their historic context and evolution and critically examining these systems and possible counter approaches. Illustrated by a wide range of examples of historic and modern buildings, conservation areas, world heritage sites, parks and gardens, it then focuses upon decision-making and the management of change. It discusses how the conservation of the historic environment has become increasingly linked to other social and economic policy objectives before identifying key lessons and implications for future policy development and planning practice.Trade Review'a valuable starting reference for non-specialist planners, other related professions, students and any member of the public who might be trying to grasp an understanding of decision-making, or indeed toinfluence the (sometimes seemingly illogical) decisions and recommendations made by heritage professionals.' – Context magazine (from the Institute of Historic Building Conservation)Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Theories; 3. Principles of research, analysis and management; 4. Managing change: buildings; 5. Managing change: areas; 6. Conserving non-traditional environments: the heritage of modernity; 7. Conservation and impact; 8. Conservation and the Future

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Book SynopsisDrive long-term business results by empowering every employee at every level to become a skilled and effective frontline decision makerToday, the pace of change is so great that no company can afford to wait to respond to new developments. You need nimble and creative problem solving, and the most intelligent and efficient decision-making doesnât come from the topâit comes from your employees on the front lines who interact with customers and can see and respond to the shifting landscape before anyone else.The leaders whose organizations are best able to innovate solutions, win customers, and boost profits during this era of rapid change are the ones who realize that everyoneâfrom the CEO down to the frontline employeeâis a leader, capitalize on that knowledge, and use it to grow. In this book, Eric Strafel draws on 20 years of experience as a top executive at Fortune 500 companies to show you how to decentralize and democratize decision-making through every lev

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Book SynopsisHow to master the art of persuasionfrom the bestselling author of Talk Like TED.Ideas don't sell themselves. As the forces of globalization, automation, and artificial intelligence combine to disrupt every field, having a good idea isn't good enough. Mastering the ancient art of persuasion is the key to standing out, getting ahead, and achieving greatness in the modern world. Communication is no longer a soft skillit is the human edge that will make you unstoppable, irresistible, and irreplaceableearning you that perfect rating, that fifth star.In Five Stars, Carmine Gallo breaks down Aristotle's ancient formula of persuasion to inspire contemporary audiences. As the nature of work changes and technology carries things across the globe in a moment, communication skills become more valuablenot less. When people express their ideas effectively, they're more likely to win dream jobs, sell products, build brands, and trigger movements. Gallo

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Selected for Askblog’s Books of the year 2017"

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Book SynopsisHow to Manage Student Consulting Projects describes the key principles and tools needed by project advisors to manage student consulting projects in an academic setting. The authors highlight different approaches for managing student consulting teams, including an innovative model in which graduate students manage undergraduates. This model of experiential learning suggests that project advisors should include reflection of learning as a key outcome for any student consulting project. The book also emphasizes the importance of evaluating both team and individual performance in a project's overall success, and data are shown on the positive impact that student teams have had on clients. In addition to offering strategies that project advisors can use to improve project performance, the book provides information for program administrators and deans, as well as project managers in non-academic settings, to help in the development and running of project-based learning.Trade Review‘When designed and managed well, students consulting projects can lay and reify some of the strongest knowledge and professional foundations for our students. This book shows us how.’ -- Christina Kyprianou, Academy of Management Learning & Education'I've seen firsthand how effectively managing student consulting projects can provide a valuable experience for students and a high impact service for clients. As a former dean and provost at Babson, I witnessed the authors of this book take the student consulting program to new heights and transform it into one of the most meaningful experiential learning opportunities you will find anywhere. You will want to learn from them and adopt their principles in your own program.' --Dennis Hanno, President, Wheaton College, US>'The Boston Red Sox organization has benefited greatly from the work of the student consulting teams from Babson College for over 6 years. It is clear that the program at Babson provides the students with the ability to work closely with our organization while also making relevant, actionable recommendations. --Jason Lumsden, Director of IT, Boston Red Sox'The Babson student consulting teams were a valuable resource to me when I was Governor of New Hampshire. The teams brought an independent and innovative perspective to a number of state agencies. Prof. Joe Weintraub, George Lee and Arline MacCormack have written an important book that I highly recommend to faculty and institutions in higher education who want to give real-world experiences to students while providing meaningful advice to organizations from all sectors of the economy.' --The Honorable Craig R. Benson, CEO of Soft Draw Investments; former Chairman and CEO at Cabletron Systems Inc.; and former Governor of the State of New HampshireTable of ContentsContents: Introduction How to Manage Student Consulting Projects 1. Experiential Learning at Babson College 2. The Realities of Running Student Consulting Teams and Best Practices 3. Recruiting and Selecting Clients/Projects, Students, Project Advisors and Program Administrators 4. First Steps to Take in Managing Student Project Teams 5. Managing Student Project Teams Throughout the Semester 6. Evaluation, Learning, Virtual Teams and Recommendations Index

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Book SynopsisThe novelist Paul Morand described the Exposition of 1900 in Paris: … a new and ephemeral city hidden in the centre of the other, a whole quarter of Paris in fancy dress, a ball, where the buildings were the masqueraders. To our childish eyes it was a marvel, a coloured picture book, a save filled by strangers with treatures. Masked in this swirl of colour and noise was an event for the political, scholarly, literary, and financial elite of all nations, an occasion for demonstrating the many preoccupations of the intellectuals of the age. Like all the World's Fairs of the nineteenth century, this was an opportunity for the awarding of excellence: the awards or lack of them could make or break an artist, craftsman, or inventor who offered his skills for judgment by the international juries; it was the arena where careers were launched or ended, fortunes made or destroyed, reputations of great firms established or ruined. And in one major respect the Paris World's

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Book SynopsisConrad Carlberg is a nationally recognized expert on quantitative analysis, data analysis, and management applications such as Microsoft Excel, SAS, and Oracle. He holds a Ph.D. in statistics from the University of Colorado and is a many-time recipient of Microsoft's Excel MVP designation. He is the author of many books, including Business Analysis with Microsoft Excel, Fifth Edition, Statistical Analysis: Microsoft Excel 2016, Regression Analysis Microsoft Excel, and R for Microsoft Excel Users. Carlberg is a Southern California native. After college he moved to Colorado, where he worked for a succession of startups and attended graduate school. He spent two years in the Middle East, teaching computer science and dodging surly camels. After finishing graduate school, Carlberg worked at US West (a Baby Bell) in product management and at Motorola. In 1995 he started a small consulting business (www.conradcarlberg.com)Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1 Bayesian Analysis and R: An Overview Bayes Comes Back About Structuring Priors Watching the Jargon Priors, Likelihoods, and Posteriors The Prior The Likelihood Contrasting a Frequentist Analysis with a Bayesian The Frequentist Approach The Bayesian Approach SummaryChapter 2 Generating Posterior Distributions with the Binomial Distribution Understanding the Binomial Distribution Understanding Some Related Functions Working with R's Binomial Functions Using R's dbinom Function Using R's pbinom Function Using R's qbinom Function Using R's rbinom Function Grappling with the Math SummaryChapter 3 Understanding the Beta Distribution Establishing the Beta Distribution in Excel Comparing the Beta Distribution with the Binomial Distribution Decoding Excel's Help Documentation for BETA.DIST Replicating the Analysis in R Understanding dbeta Understanding pbeta Understanding qbeta About Confidence Intervals Applying qbeta to Confidence Intervals Applying BETA.INV to Confidence Intervals SummaryChapter 4 Grid Approximation and the Beta Distribution More on Grid Approximation Setting the Prior Using the Results of the Beta Function Tracking the Shape and Location of the Distribution Inventorying the Necessary Functions Looking Behind the Curtains Moving from the Underlying Formulas to the Functions Comparing Built-in Functions with Underlying Formulas Understanding Conjugate Priors SummaryChapter 5 Grid Approximation with Multiple Parameters Setting the Stage Global Options Local Variables Specifying the Order of Execution Normal Curves, Mu and Sigma Visualizing the Arrays Combining Mu and Sigma Putting the Data Together Calculating the Probabilities Folding in the Prior Inventorying the Results Viewing the Results from Different Perspectives SummaryChapter 6 Regression Using Bayesian Methods Regression a la Bayes Sample Regression Analysis Matrix Algebra Methods Understanding quap Continuing the Code A Full Example Designing the Multiple Regression Arranging a Bayesian Multiple Regression SummaryChapter 7 Handling Nominal Variables Using Dummy Coding Supplying Text Labels in Place of Codes Comparing Group Means SummaryChapter 8 MCMC Sampling Methods Quick Review of Bayesian Sampling Grid Approximation Quadratic Approximation MCMC Gets Up To Speed A Sample MCMC Analysis ulam's Output Validating the Results Getting Trace Plot Charts Summary and Concluding ThoughtsAppendix Installation Instructions for RStan and the rethinking Package on the Windows PlatformGlossary Downloadable Bonus Content Excel Worksheets Book: Statistical Analysis: Microsoft Excel 2016 (PDF) 9780137580989 TOC 10/24/2022

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Book SynopsisHow can decisions be improved by detecting and managing inherent weaknesses? This book analyses the practical implications of behavioural economics among decision makers to encourage active creative thinking and drive individuals and organizations to make better decisions. Going beyond behavioural economics, the book uses psychology, philosophy and anthropology to demonstrate the myths which govern behaviour, our natural longing for inclusion and the power held by those setting the agenda our vicinity. This book enables active thinking and encourages the use of System 2 thinking to steer the corporate ship in line with the corporate purpose, and for individuals to be a useful asset to their companies. In order to succeed, you need to be resilient, get your bearings and never give in. In short, you need to be a contrarian, a sternly resilient contrarian.

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Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of this classic work provides a systematic, comparative assessment of the efforts of major immigrant-receiving countries and the European Union to manage migration, paying particular attention to the dilemmas of immigration control and immigrant integration. Retaining its comprehensive coverage of nations built by immigrants—the so-called settler societies of the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand— the new edition explores how former imperial powers—France, Britain and the Netherlands—struggle to cope with the legacies of colonialism, how social democracies like Germany and the Scandinavian countries balance the costs and benefits of migration while maintaining strong welfare states, and how more recent countries of immigration in Southern Europe—Italy, Spain, and Greece—cope with new found diversity and the pressures of border control in a highly integrated European Union. The fourth edition offers up-to-date analysis of the comparative politics of immigration and citizenship, the rise of reactive populism and a new nativism, and the challenge of managing migration and mobility in an age of pandemic, exploring how countries cope with a surge in asylum seeking and the struggle to integrate large and culturally diverse foreign populations. Trade Review"Comprehensively revised, this classic work is still a must read for anyone involved in migration issues. Addressing the dilemmas of migration control, especially the "liberal paradox," a term first coined by James Hollifield, each chapter skillfully discusses how migration states wrestle with these dilemmas and how societies are transformed by immigration."—Pieter Bevelander, Professor at Malmö University and Director of the Malmö Institute for Studies of Migration, Diversity and Welfare"Migration is one of the defining issues of the 21st century. The fourth edition of Controlling Immigration surpasses prior ones in scope and content. The book provides a valuable comparative perspective on immigration policies in both emerging and traditional countries of immigration. A must read for academics and policymakers alike."—Susan Martin, Professor Emerita of International Migration at Georgetown University"Updated in light of a rise of populist nationalisms, a global pandemic, and a surge in forced migrations, the fourth edition of Controlling Immigration is more indispensable than ever. Its distinguished contributors provide comprehensive overviews and vital analyses of immigration issues. As the severe gap between immigration policy goals and achievements continues to deepen, scholars, policymakers, and citizens need the knowledge this volume provides."—Rogers M. Smith, Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania"It is little wonder that parsimony eludes an effort to explain why, how, and with what consequences rich liberal democracies attempt to control immigration. This monumental work remains one of the best starting points to try to answer those vexing questions and to expand them to an even wider range of cases."—David FitzGerald, Contemporary SociologyTable of Contents1. The Dilemmas of Immigration Control in Liberal Democracies —James F. Hollifield, Philip L. Martin, Pia Orrenius, and François Héran, with commentaries by Leo Lucassen and Christian Joppke 2. The United States: Whither the Nation of Immigrants? —Philip L. Martin and Pia Orrenius, with commentaries by Desmond King and Daniel J. Tichenor 3. Canada: Continuity and Change in Immigration for Nation-Building —Jeffrey G. Reitz with commentary by Antje Ellermann 4. Australia and New Zealand: Classical Migration States? —Alan Gamlen and Henry Sherrell, with commentary by Matthew Gibney 5. Immigration and the Republican Tradition in France —James F. Hollifield and François Héran, with commentaries by Catherine Wihtol de Wenden and Jean Beaman 6. UK Immigration and Nationality Policy: Radical and Radically Uninformed Change —Randall Hansen, with commentary by Desmond King 7. Germany: Managing Migration in the Twenty-first Century —Philip L. Martin and Dietrich Thränhardt, with commentaries by Friedrich Heckmann and Ingrid Tucci 8. The Netherlands: From Consensus to Contention in a Migration State —Willem Maas, with commentaries by Leo Lucassen and Michael Sharpe 9. Governing Immigration in the Scandinavian Welfare States —Grete Brochmann, with commentaries by Kristof Tamas and Lars Trägårdh 10. Immigration and Integration in Switzerland: Shifting Evolutions in a Multicultural Republic —Gianni d'Amato, with commentary by Christian Joppke 11. Italy: Immigration Policy —Ted Perlmutter with commentaries by Giuseppe Sciortino and Camille Schmoll 12. Spain: The Uneasy Transition from Labor Exporter to Labor Importer and the New Challenges Ahead —Miryam Hazàn and Rut Bermejo Casado, with commentary by Blanca Garcés-Macareñas 13. Greece and Turkey: From State-Building and Developmentalism to Immigration and Crisis Management —Fiona Adamson and Gerasimos Tsourapas, with commentaries by Hélène Thiollet and Riva Kastoryano 14. Japan and South Korea —Erin Chung, with commentaries by Midori Okabe and Michael Sharpe 15. The European Union: From Politics to Politicization —Andrew Geddes and Leila Hadj-Abdou, with commentary by Virginie Guiraudon

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Book SynopsisGuardian's Best Non-Fiction, 2019The Tablet's Highlights of 2019Personality tests. Team-building exercises. Forced Fun. Desktop surveillance. Open-plan offices. Acronyms. Diminishing job security. Hot desking. Pointless perks. Hackathons.If any of the above sound familiar, welcome to the modern economy. In this hilarious, but deadly serious book, bestselling author Dan Lyons looks at how the world of work has slowly morphed from one of unions and steady career progression to a dystopia made of bean bags and unpaid internships. And that's the 'good' jobs...With the same wit that made Disrupted an international bestseller, Lyons shows how the hypocrisy of Silicon Valley has now been exported globally to a job near you. Even low-grade employees are now expected to view their jobs with a cult-like fervour, despite diminishing prospects of promotion. From the gig economy to the new digital oligarchs, Lyons deliciously roasts the new work climate, while asking what can be done to recoup some sanity and dignity for the expanding class of middle-class serfs.Trade ReviewFascinating, thought-provoking, hilarious and sometimes harrowing. * Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author of The Happiness Project *A lively and spirited takedown... Its core argument is surely irrefutable. * Guardian *Entertaining * The Economist *Lyons is very funny journalist... Much of his polemic rings true. * Financial Times *Lab Rats defies easy description. I sputtered laughing and choked crying (literally, not figuratively) as I read it. Yes, Lyons gives Silicon Valley the thrashing that it, alas, largely deserves. But in the final third of the book, he offers us an effectively illustrated way out - an approach to work and business that puts people first. * Tom Peters, bestselling author of In Search of Excellence *Entertaining... A worthwhile and disturbing read. * Sunday Business Post *Funny and frightening. * The Sunday Post *Skewering corporate jargon, management science and, worst of all, enforced fun, Lyons' waggish jeremiad lays out how the world of work has changed for the worse. * Tatler *Laugh-out-loud funny * Newsweek on DISRUPTED *Table of Contents1: Unhappy in Paradise 2: The New Oligarchs 3: A Very Brief History of Management Science (and Why You Shouldn't Trust It) 4: Who's Afraid of Silicon Valley? 5: Building the Workforce of the Future (or: Sorry, You're Old and We'd Like You to Leave) 6: Money: "Garbage at the Speed of Light" 7: Insecurity: "We're a Team, not a Family" 8: Change: "What Happens if You Live Inside a Hurricane that Never Ends?" 9: Dehumanization: "Think of Yourself as a Machine Within a Machine" 10: The Battle for the Soul of Work 11: Basecamp: Back to Basics 12: Managed by Q: "Everybody Cleans" 13: Kapor Capital: Conscious Capitalists 14: The Social Enterprise Movement Epilogue: Can Zebras Fix What Unicorns Have Broken?

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Book SynopsisTHE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'Gareth Southgate's secret weapon' - Guardian'A copy of Eastwood's new book, Belonging, was given to every England player when they reported for duty at the European Championships' - TelegraphIn BELONGING Owen Eastwood reveals, for the first time, the ethos that has made him one of the most in-demand Performance Coaches in the world. Drawing on his own Maori ancestry, Owen weaves together insights from homo sapiens' evolutionary story and our collective wisdom. He shines a light on where these powerful ideas are applied around the world in high-performing settings encompassing sport, business, the arts and military.Whakapapa is a Maori idea which embodies our universal human need to belong. It represents a powerful spiritual belief - that each of us is part of an unbroken and unbreakable chain of people who share a sacred identity. Owen places this concept at the core of his methods to maximise a team's performance.Aspects of Owen's unique approach include: finding your identity story; defining a shared purpose; visioning future success; sharing ownership with others; understanding the 'silent dance' that plays out in groups; setting the conditions to unleash talent; and converting our diversity into a competitive advantage.Whakapapa. You belong here.'How Maori belief is driving the England team to seize the moment' - Sunday Telegraph'Belonging is a must-read for anyone interested in building a long term high-performing team' - Stuart Lancaster'One of the wisest books about winning you'll ever read... Powerful lessons beautifully expressed' - James Kerr'Owen's work and outlook really resonate with me. His philosophy has real depth and value. [It's] so of the moment - at just the right time, at just the right place, with just the right message' - Simon Mundie'Belonging reminds of us of who we really are and what is most important' Kieran ReadTrade ReviewGareth Southgate's secret weapon * Guardian *A copy of Eastwood's new book, Belonging, was given to every England player when they reported for duty at the European Championships * Telegraph *How Maori belief is driving the England team to seize the moment * Sunday Telegraph *Belonging is a must-read for anyone interested in building a long term high-performing team * Stuart Lancaster *One of the wisest books about winning you'll ever read... Powerful lessons beautifully expressed * James Kerr *Owen's work and outlook really resonate with me. His philosophy has real depth and value. [It's] so of the moment - at just the right time, at just the right place, with just the right message * Simon Mundie *

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Book Synopsis‘Could there be a more relevant book for our times? Vengoechea implores us to truly hear other people (maybe for the first time) and is the perfect author of a book on why we should listen like we mean it’ - Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and IndistractableHear me out. Does this sound like you?You end a team meeting and can’t recall a single thing that was said.You leave a conversation with a friend feeling disconnected and unfulfilled.You think you and your boss are on the same page, only to find out you haven’t been meeting expectations.Fortunately, listening, like any communication skill, can be improved, and Ximena Vengoechea can show you how. As a user researcher, she has spent nearly a decade facilitating hundreds of conversations at LinkedIn, Twitter and Pinterest. It’s her job to uncover the truth behind how people use, and really think about, her company’s products. In Listen Like You Mean It, she reveals the tips and tricks of the trade, including:– How to quickly build rapport with strangers– Which questions help people unlock what they need to say– When it’s time to throw out the script entirely– How to recover from listener’s drainTrade ReviewThis is a book about generosity and dignity, about caring enough to actually let the truth come through. In the race to build the next big thing, too often we forget to build the right thing -- Seth Godin, author of The PracticeCould there be a more relevant book for our times? While there are plenty of books on persuasion, none tells us how to influence others through the quiet art of understanding. Vengoechea implores us to truly hear other people (maybe for the first time) and is the perfect author of a book on why we should listen like we mean it -- Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and IndistractableListen Like You Mean It brings an extremely underappreciated skill to the forefront, and illuminates practical ways we can all improve, whether we’re designing products, trying to reach an agreement, or simply listening to a friend. The world would be a better place if we all developed a listening mindset -- Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, co-authors of the Wall Street Journal bestseller No Hard FeelingsA helpful guide to listening, especially for people in human resources or research careers who depend on keen observational skills to succeed -- Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard, author of Treating People WellListen Like You Mean It is a delight – a secret handbook for mastering communication in the work world and beyond, from a world-class expert who writes like a friend -- Jake Knapp, author of Make Time and SprintThis zestful guide will inspire readers to listen better. * Publishers Weekly *You know listening is one of the best ways to learn and connect, but how much time have you actually spent analyzing your style and skills? As a user experience researcher, Ximena Vengoechea specializes in the art and science of listening. Her book is full of revealing, instantly applicable ideas for leveraging your strengths and overcoming your weaknesses. -- Adam Grant, author of Think Again and Originals, and host of the TED podcast WorkLifeA helpful guide to listening, especially for people in human resources or research careers who depend on keen observational skills to succeed. -- Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard, coauthors of Treating People WellAn engaging and approachable book clearly crafted by a professional communicator, this is an essential guide to listening to and truly hearing others. A helpful read for personal and professional development, or an unsubtle gift for encouraging more meaningful conversations. -- Adam J. Kurtz, artist and author of Things Are What You Make of Them

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Book SynopsisDieser Band der Gesammelten Schriften von Friedrich A. von Hayek kann - neben der Verfassung der Freiheit - als das zweite Hauptwerk des bedeutenden Ökonomen und Sozialphilosophen gelten. Es ist die Einzelveröffentlichung, die den besten Überblick über sein gesamtes theoretisches Werk bietet. Sie umfaßt Hayeks allgemein sozial- und rechtsphilosophische Überlegungen zu den Grundlagen sozialer Ordnung, seine Theorie der spontanen Ordnung und der kulturellen Evolution, seine politische Ökonomie der Ordnung des Marktes und seine Diagnose der Gefährdungen dieser Ordnung, ebenso wie seine politische Philosophie der institutionellen Grundlagen einer freien Gesellschaft und seine Analyse zeitgenössischer Demokratie. Das Werk erschien in drei Bänden auf Englisch 1973, 1976 und 1979, eine deutsche Übersetzung erschien ebenfalls in drei Bänden 1980 und 1981. Für diese einbändige Ausgabe wurde es von Monika Streissler neu ins Deutsche übersetzt.

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