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Book SynopsisWhat can we tell about the future of automobiles and the industries that make them by examining their past? Wormald and Rennick trace the history of powered land transport, the rise and fall of the railways, the spectacular rise of the automobile, and what might come next. Delving into the mighty and complex automotive industry, following the growth of the markets and production, this book illustrates the globalization of vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers, giving form to the development of the industry''s business model. A key factor in an auto-industry''s successes and failures is the often-difficult relationship it has with government, which varies in nature from country to country. As an illustrative case, Wormald and Rennick present and analyse the entire lifecycle of Australia''s automotive history including its birth, growth, functioning and death - and its shifting relationship with the government that supported it.Trade Review'Australia is a large country that relies on motor vehicles, to keep us all connected, working and living across this vast landscape. Wormald and Rennick have captured this Australian automotive vehicle dependent context, with evidence-based research. It is posited within the politics of government policies and reviews, that sought to support, but eventually lead to its demise. Our industrial and manufacturing sectors are in transition. Wormald and Rennick's detailed chronicle of the automotive industry provides lessons for other sectors to learn from as we build new organisational capabilities to support our value-adding exports and sustain our sovereign security.' Michael W. McLean, FAICD, FIMC-CMC, FAOQ, JM'A formidable command of the industry, its makeup and its history born of the authors' having lived and breathed it for decades. I discovered things I didn't know about the period I wrote a Ph.D. about.' Nicholas Gruen, CEO of Lateral Economics and architect of the Button PlanTable of Contents1. The triumph of the automobile – and its incipient decline; 2. From revolution to revolution: a changing automotive industry; 3. The vehicle manufacturers: a controlling global semi-oligarchy; 4. A highly-disciplined global partnership: the components suppliers; 5. Tense relationships: the automotive industry and government; 6. Enthusiastic adopters: growth and change in the Australian car market; 7. The end of a life cycle: the rise and fall of the Australian light vehicle industry; 8. Distant children: Australian vehicle manufacturers and their foreign parents; 9. The Australian component suppliers: doomed by being so sub-scale; 10. From consistency to contradiction: Australian government automotive policy; 11. Government support policy and sectoral analysis: lessons learned.

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Book SynopsisRethink your way to a better life In business, and in life, everything is changing fast, apart from how we behave. Our ways of thinking and making decisions have changed little since we lived in agricultural and industrial societies, but the problems we now need to solve are entirely different. It requires a revolution in thinking and behavior to meet the challenges that now face us and avoid disaster we need to totally rethink the model. Part business biography, part business blueprint, Total Rethink explains how this can be done. Successful telecoms entrepreneur David McCourt lays out the reality of the dangerous situation we find ourselves in and suggests solutions which will empower everyone, including business people, politicians, diplomats, and teachers, to repair the damage we have already done, and prepare for the dramatic changes to come. Change the way you think and behave to be a true entrepreneur Understand why incremental change no longer works Move at the speed oTable of ContentsForeword xi Acknowledgments xiii Chapter 1 Visualize the Future 1 Chapter 2 Start a Bottom-Up Revolution 7 Chapter 3 When the Revolutionaries Become the Establishment and Stop Blowing Up the Model 21 Chapter 4 Entrepreneurial Thinkers Can Be Found in Every Walk of Life 33 Chapter 5 Can You Teach Entrepreneurship or are Creative Entrepreneurs Born that Way? 39 Chapter 6 Work on Your Strengths, Forget Your Weaknesses 53 Chapter 7 Being Interested in Everything 65 Chapter 8 Getting Taken Seriously 71 Chapter 9 Achieving the Impossible 77 Chapter 10 Tell Your Story to the World 81 Chapter 11 Radical Ways of Getting Paid 85 Chapter 12 Taking Risks and Grasping Opportunities 91 Chapter 13 Connecting Computers to One Another 105 Chapter 14 Finding a Mentor 113 Chapter 15 Trying to Do Everything at the Same Time 123 Chapter 16 If You Are Persistent, Your Plan B May Be Better Than Your Plan A 137 Chapter 17 Crowdsourcing Is the Future 145 Chapter 18 The Death of the Middlemen 157 Chapter 19 Ten-Year-Olds Have Great Ideas, Too 163 Chapter 20 Never Be Afraid to Think Big – or to Think Young 167 Chapter 21 Future Generations 181 Chapter 22 The Power Shift 189 Chapter 23 The Power of Immigration 201 Chapter 24 The Sheer Joy of Being a Creative Revolutionary 207 Epilogue 213 About the Author 217 Notes 219

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Book SynopsisDigitally transform your organization, one manageable step at a time In The Digital Leader: Finding a Faster, More Profitable Path to Exceptional Growth, a team of visionary entrepreneurs delivers an authoritative and engaging roadmap demonstrating how to digitalize your business by taking small, achievable steps that yield measurable, near-term results. In this handbook of concrete strategies and methods, the authors show you how to pinpoint and implement bite-sized projects that sync up with your business priorities. You'll learn how to find and choose between the digital enablement options available to you while discovering the tools you need to explain their value to stakeholders and get much-needed buy-in from executives, managers, and employees. You'll also: Learn about the value of experimentation, continuous innovation, and how to generate dramatic transformation by using incremental changes to your advantageFind out how to digitalize one piece of your business at a time, instead of taking on a gargantuan transformation all at once that is destined for failureDiscover how to straddle the technology and business worlds and help define each of them to the otherA can't-miss resource for executives, managers, and other business leaders, The Digital Leader also belongs in the bookshelves of IT and data professionals seeking to maximize their impact on the businesses around them.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Part One 1 1 The New and Simpler Path to Digitalize Your Business 3 2 Taking the First Bite 11 3 Getting Started 19 4 The Right First Step 33 5 Launch! 47 6 From Algorithms to New Models 61 7 What Can Go Wrong and How to Make It Right 67 Part Two 79 8 Low Investment, High Impact Digital Business Themes: Use Cases 81 About the Authors 149

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Book SynopsisWhat needs to change for your business to grow sustainably? The engineering and construction industry is at a tipping point: How can we foster long-term growth in uncertain times? How do we navigate technology-driven disruption and meet the challenge of net zero emissions? And how do we create a more inclusive, collaborative, and sustainable industry for the future? The Steel Ceiling: Achieving Sustainable Growth in Engineering and Construction highlights current issues facing businesses in the engineering and construction sector in Australiaand outlines what it takes for your business to withstand the economic test of time. This book gives you the strategic plan you need to break through the steel ceiling holding you back. In clear and actionable terms, with examples and stories from the industry, it outlines an effective methodology you can use to grow your enterprise sustainablyfrom a small business to megaproject capability. Develop a cle

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Book SynopsisYour one-stop guide to creating a winning business plan from scratch Whether you''re starting a new business or growing an established one, you''ll need a solid business plan to get you where you want to go. Revised for today''s rocky economic climate, this edition of the UK''s bestselling business plan guide gives you what you need to map out your business strategy and stay on course ? including a complete sample plan that you can easily adapt for your business! Chart your course ? assess the current state of your business and where you''d like to take it, and establish clear, achievable objectives Get to know your customers ? learn the latest techniques for getting a better idea of who your customers are and what they want Scope out the competition ? find out who your competitors are and what it''ll take to get your share of the market pie (and theirs) Sort out your finances ? construct a value chain, exTable of Contents Introduction 1 Part I: Determining Where You Want to Go 7 Chapter 1: Starting Your Business Plan 9 Chapter 2: Charting the Proper Course 19 Chapter 3: Setting Off in the Right Direction 35 Part II: Sizing Up Your Marketplace 51 Chapter 4: Checking Out the Business Environment 53 Chapter 5: Taking a Closer Look at Customers 77 Chapter 6: Dividing Customers into Groups 93 Chapter 7: Scoping Out Your Competition 111 Part III: Weighing Up Your Company’s Prospects 127 Chapter 8: Establishing Your Starting Position 129 Chapter 9: Focusing On What You Do Best 147 Chapter 10: Figuring Out Financials 163 Chapter 11: Forecasting and Budgeting 187 Part IV: Looking to the Future 215 Chapter 12: Preparing for Change 217 Chapter 13: Thinking Strategically 239 Chapter 14: Managing More than One Product 261 Part V: A Planner’s Toolkit 293 Chapter 15: Planning in Turbulent Economic Times 295 Chapter 16: Making Your Business Plan Work 309 Chapter 17: Learning from Others: A Sample Business Plan 333 Part VI: The Part of Tens 353 Chapter 18: Ten Questions to Ask About Your Plan 355 Chapter 19: Top Ten Business-Planning Never-Evers 359 Index 363

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Book SynopsisGet a sneak peek into the future of technology, finance, and the metaverse In The Web3 Era: NFTs, the Metaverse, Blockchain and the Future of the Decentralized Internet, renowned finance and technology expert David Shin connects pivotal moments from the history of human progress and global trade with current events that are shaping the world of tomorrow through a fascinating and insightful exploration of the long-term, next-level use cases of non-fungible tokens and digital assets, and their implications for industries that leverage these advancements. In the book, you'll find discussions of the challenges and opportunities for institutions awaiting the arrival of the Web3 space; how old Western central powers are struggling to keep up with the digital currencies of the East; and why our voices will matter as consensus-driven tribes converge to form DAOs. You'll also discover the potential of blockchain as a pivotal engine for driving the metaverse economy and transTable of ContentsIntroduction ix 1 Rise of the DAOs 1 King for a Day 5 Does Your Vote Really Count? 8 What a Wonderful, Trustless World 10 Why the First DAO Had to Fall 13 New-Age Tribes 15 2 When the World Becomes Your Village. . . 19 When We Left Gold Behind. . . 27 The Corruption of Trade 30 Decentralized Trading, Reputation Tokens, and the Death of the Irresponsible Influencer-Marketer 32 Can’t Buy Me Love. . . 35 3 The New Centralization 39 Who Owns the Fed? 42 To Teach the World to Sing in Perfect Harmony 46 Central Bank Digital Currencies and Data Collection 49 Is Anything Real Anymore? 51 You Can’t Always Get What You Want. . . 55 4 Tower of Babel 2.0 61 Lost in Translation 66 The Language of Progress 68 The Byzantine Generals Problem 72 Creating Consensus and Spreading It 75 The Antichrist is Coming 77 5 Soul Beyond Face Value 81 Digital Gangsters’ Paradise 86 The Angry Face Algorithm 91 It’s a Long Road From Rakhine 95 If You Tolerate This Then Your Children Will Be Next 98 Your Soul Defines You 100 6 Back to Africa 105 We are Family? We are Françafrique 113 The Last Colonial Currency 117 The African Union? 120 The Last Digital Frontier 122 7 The American Way 129 The United States of Isolation 137 The Fall of the Petrodollar 140 Defeating the Dollar 148 The New Bretton Woods 154 8 When We Meet in the Metaverse. . . 159 Beyond the Planet of the Bored Apes 163 When Worlds Collide. . . 170 A Meaningful Place 177 9 Of Builders and Villains. . . 185 Walking on the Moon: The Rise and Fall of Terra LUNA 190 Sex, Drugs, and Balance Sheets: How a Bunch of Kids Created and Destroyed FTX 201 Speculation, the Language of Fools 211 10 The Nature of a Nurturer: Reflecting on the Klaytn Journey 215 A Blockchain to Connect All Blockchains 220 TPS is King 225 Building on Top of The World’s Blockchain 227 Shared Governance of a Shared Ecosystem 229 11 A Brave New World 235 I’m Still Walking, So I’m Sure I Can Dance 240 The First Days are the Hardest Days 243 You Speak My Language 247 Index 253

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Book SynopsisThis two volume book presents an in-depth analysis of many of the most important issues facing today's shipping and port sectors. Volume 1 of Dynamic Shipping and Port Development in the Globalized Economy focuses on the application of theory to practice in Maritime Logistics.Table of Contents1. Introduction; Paul Tae-Woo Lee and Kevin Cullinane 2. Strategy of a Transshipment Hub: The Case of Singapore Port; Jasmine Siu Lee Lam 3. China's Growing Engagement in Emerging Maritime Logistics Market in Africa; Paul Tae-Woo Lee 4. Green Shipping and Port; Young-Tae Chang 5. Applying Game Theoretic Models to Port Policies; Koichiro Tezuka and Masahiro Ishii 6. Towards Robust Management of Maritime Risk and Security; Zaili Yang, Jin Wang and Adolf K.Y. Ng 7. Choice of Financing and Governance Structures in Transport Industry: Theory and Practice; Stephen X.H. Gong, Michael Firth and Kevin Cullinane 8. Private Finance in Port Investment: The South Pacific Islands; Francesca R. Medda and Simone Caschili 9. Proposing New Concepts of Economies of Flow, Connexion, and Fusion Technology in Maritime Logistics; Paul Tae-Woo Lee and Tsung-Chen Lee

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Book Synopsis1. On Borrowed Time2. The Roots of the Circular Economy3. Gaining the Circular Advantage4. Circular Supply-Chain: ' 'Right from the Start ' '5. Recovery & Recycling: Making History of Waste6. The Product Life-Extension Business Model: Products That Are Built to Last 7. The Sharing Platform Business Model: Sweating Idle Assets8. The Product as a Service Business Model: Performance over Ownership9. Circular Business Models: Evaluation, Enablers and Ecosystems 10. Driving the Technology & Digital Edge in Circular Advantage: Ten Transformational Plays 11. Five Circular Capabilities for Driving Value 12. The Power of Policy 13. Capturing the Advantage: Getting StartedTrade Review'As Waste to Wealth shows with case studies of leading companies across industries, the circular economy model works increasingly well for our customers and for us. You have to shed your old habits and put in the initial effort to change, but it makes so much sense. We can engineer products for a longer usage, we can recoup the residual value once the economic life is over. The customer is foremost interested in the benefit of our products, so why not only sell them the benefit as a service, while we retain ownership and operate the technology. And what about you?' - Frans van Houten, CEO, Royal Philips 'Circular economy, circular responsibility, circular advantage. So simple, yet so powerful. This book is a practical contribution to future-proof your business models in an increasingly resource-constrained world. Not hard to see that in the age of transparency, citizens of this world will demand this from all companies seeking a license to operate. Time to get on with it.' - Paul Polman, CEO, Unilever 'We need to face it: in order to make our economic system really sustainable, it is inevitable that we redesign it. This book shows the steps we can make. We will need to switch from a Linear to a Circular Economy. This means much more than recycling. The Circular Economy is about new ways of creating value via innovation and new business models.' - Feike Sijbesma, CEO, Royal DSM 'Waste to Wealth captures the spirit of one of today's most significant business trends: the circular economy. Lacy and Rutqvist approach the topic in a straightforward and practical manner, underlining that the linear take-make-waste model is (or should be) on its way towards extinction. They clearly set out the need to unleash the true value and potential of materials, whether in their beginning-of-life, utilization, or end-of-initial-life phases. This approach has also inspired our work in the Carlsberg Circular Community, and I believe that any company pursuing sustainable growth can find valuable inspiration in this book.' - Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen, President & CEO, Carlsberg 'We already use more resources than the planet is capable of regenerating so we have to find ways to utilize less energy, water, materials, and resources in general. In the chemical industry we are searching for ways to close product life cycles, whether at the outset (by using renewable sources), or at the end (by using recyclable materials). We need radical innovation to develop new technologies and new business models. The circular economy is part of the solution and this book will help us to take another step in the right direction.' - Carlos Fadigas, CEO, BraskemTable of Contents1. On Borrowed Time2. The Roots of the Circular Economy3. Gaining the Circular Advantage4. Circular Supply-Chain: ' 'Right from the Start ' '5. Recovery & Recycling: Making History of Waste6. The Product Life-Extension Business Model: Products That Are Built to Last 7. The Sharing Platform Business Model: Sweating Idle Assets8. The Product as a Service Business Model: Performance over Ownership9. Circular Business Models: Evaluation, Enablers and Ecosystems 10. Driving the Technology & Digital Edge in Circular Advantage: Ten Transformational Plays 11. Five Circular Capabilities for Driving Value 12. The Power of Policy 13. Capturing the Advantage: Getting Started

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Book SynopsisKets de Vries profiles a range of toxic executives the narcissist, psychopath, cold fish, obsessive-compulsive, and many more, offering coaches examples of interventions that have worked and those that haven't, to help coaches deal with difficult people and become more effective.Table of Contents1. Introduction2. The Narcissistic Executive3. The Detached Executive4. The Paranoid Executive5. The 'Bipolar' Executive6. The Psychopathic Executive7. The 'Autistic' Executive8. The Passive-Aggressive Executive9. The Obsessive-Compulsive Executive10. Love, Play, and Work11. You Will Meet a Tall, Dark StrangerAppendix: A Short Note on Coaching Interventions

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Book SynopsisSimon Bridge has been involved in formulating, delivering and/or assessing enterprise policy for nearly 30 years, most recently as an enterprise and economic development consultant and before that as the Enterprise Director of a small business agency. He is also a Visiting Professor at the University of Ulster. His other books include Rethinking Enterprise Policy: Can Failure Trigger New Understanding? (Palgrave Macmillan, 2010) and, co-written with Brendan Murtagh and Ken O'Neill, Understanding the Social Economy and the Third Sector (Palgrave Macmillan, 2009)Ken O'Neill is Professor Emeritus at the University of Ulster, a former President of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), a member of the Steering Committee of the International Small Business Congress (ISBC), a former President of the UK's Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE), and is a Director of The Genesis Initiative. In 2005 he became the first person to receive The Queen's Award for EnterTrade ReviewBridge and O'Neill's fifth edition is a benchmark text for students, academics, practitioners and policy-makers. This text masterfully provides a powerful description illustrating the intersection between enterprise, entrepreneurship and small business. I strongly recommend. * Amon Simba, Nottingham Business School, UK *This book challenges a lot of our perceived knowledge on SMEs and entrepreneurs as well as the nature of policy interventions, emphasising as it does that knowledge creation is a process of questioning conventional wisdom. Reading this textbook is important if you want to be part of the process of new knowledge creation. * Anders Lundström, Institute of Innovative Entpreneurship, Sweden *Table of ContentsPART I: THE EVOLUTION OF ENTERPRISE UNDERSTANDING 1. Introduction Understanding Enterprise 2. A Brief History of Enterprise Understanding 3. Enterprise and Entrepreneurship: Their Meanings and Variations 4. Enterprise and Entrepreneurship: Understanding Their Nature 5. Small Businesses: Their Characteristics and Variety 6. Small Businesses: Understanding their Dynamics 7. Social Enterprise and the Third Sector PART II: CHALLENGES TO THE TRADITIONAL VIEW 8. Rethinking Small Business 9. Rethinking Entrepreneurship 10. Enterprise and Life 11. Becoming an Entrepreneur 12. Running a Small Business 13. Social Capital and the Enterprise Mix PART III: ENTERPRISE POLICY AND GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION 14. Why Governments Intervene: The Aims of Enterprise Policy 15. Enterprise Policy: Approaches and Delivery Methods 16. Does the Policy Work? 17. What Might Work? 18. The Impact of Change.

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Book SynopsisThis book draws on ancient Egyptian inscriptions in order to theorize the relationship between accounting and order. It focuses especially on the performative power of accounting in producing and sustaining order in society. It explores how accounting intervened in various domains of the ancient Egyptian world: the cosmos; life on earth (offerings to the gods; taxation; transportation; redistribution for palace dependants; mining activities; work organization; baking and brewing; private estates and the household; and private transactions in semi-barter exchange); and the cult of the dead. The book emphasizes several possibilities through which accounting can be theorized over and above strands of theorizing that have already been explored in detail previously. These additional possibilities theorize accounting as a performative ritual; myth; a sign system; a signifier; a time ordering device; a spatial ordering device; violence; and as an archive and a cultural memory. Each of thesTrade Review'This book is a crowning achievement of 20 years of careful and thoughtful scholarship by Mahmoud Ezzamel. It is an amazing and substantive contribution to modern accounting thought. Who would have thought that a book on accounting and Ancient Egypt could be so engaging and relevant? It places history at the centre of attempts to understand contemporary debates about the power and role of accounting in society. Despite what the book argues, this is indeed a fundamental and original contribution to understanding religion, order, performativity and accounting.' – David J. Cooper, University of Alberta, Canada 'This is a very interesting work, the first of its kind that encompasses ancient Egyptian accounting practices. Mahmoud Ezzamel has provided details and explanations that are fresh and unexpected. The study also provides a modern perspective on the daily life of scribal bureaucrats and their methods of accounting. I wholeheartedly recommend this work for those interested in ancient economics, the bureaucratic superstructure of these societies and especially the careful methods of daily accounting practice.' – Anthony Spalinger,University of Auckland, New Zealand'Despite, or possibly because of, the narrow focus on Ancient Egyptian accounting inscriptions and how they contribute to social order, this stimulating book will be essential reading in an accounting history doctoral seminar, and belongs on the bookshelf of every cultivated accounting researcher.' -- Sudipta Basu, Temple University, USA Table of ContentsPart 1: Egypt, Order and Scribes 1. Prologue 2. Ancient Egypt: A Brief History Part 2: Accounting, Order, and Gods 3. Accounting and Order 4. Creation, Order and Divine Accounting 5. Pleasing the Gods: Order and Accounting for Offerings Part 3: Providing For the State 6. Ordering the Taxation Cycle 7. Ordering Transportation: Accounting for the Fleet 8. Accounting and Redistribution: The Palace and Mortuary Cult 9. Accounting and Ordering the Activities of the Funerary Temples 10. Accounting for Mining Expeditions 11. Accounting and the Ordering of Work Organization 21. Accounting for the Bakeries Part 4: Ordering the Private Domain 13. Ordering Private Estates and the Household 14. Ordering Lives: the Roles of Accounting and Money in Organizing Communities Part 5: Epilogue 15. Epilogue. Bibliography. Index

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Book SynopsisHow can tech-forward companies, institutions and non-profits stay relevant long term in today's fast changing global economy? Written for leaders seeking proven strategies, this book by a veteran business advisor and leadership coach explains what large organizations can learn from family enterprises, and vice versa. When survival is threatened by disruption, or growth has stalled, the book shows why seasoned leaders and rising leaders from both family and non-family organizations should join forces for mutual benefit of combining innovation and long term thinking.Florence Tsai advances the field of family business studies with new evolutionary models, organizational frameworks, and case studies of dozens of leading family companies, including IBM, Corning, and New York Times. The book addresses growing problems of disruptionchallenges best addressed by seasoned and rising leaders working together, since they have complimentary skills. Seniors bring stability and judgment, whTrade Review"Florence Tsai is unusually wise. She is an expert in navigating tricky family dynamics across generations and cultures. What I love most about Phoenix Rising is the way it mixes historical case studies with her own experiences to ask the important question: How do you build something new while staying true to your legacy?"James ChamBloomberg BETA"Fabulous for families in business, politics, philanthropy, arts and sciences. Read this book to survive another day in business—then another generation. Don’t lose the untapped talent closest to you. That warning is the best part of this book, and you should heed it."George CourtauldBest-selling author of The Pocket Book of Patriotism"Florence Tsai can really write! She employs a brisk snappy style – dare I say hip – to give us a fully referenced and intelligent analysis of what makes and breaks family enterprises. Written for both specialist and layman, Florence Tsai draws from ancient Greek and Asian mythology, studies on what makes healthy relationships, the complexity and richness of family dynamics and even dares to bring in child development, all the while proving her point with case studies of particular businessmen who either succeeded or failed or both. She explains what enables families to be nourished by their predecessors and create a successful family enterprise. For those interested in family enterprises (who isn’t?) but also for the philosopher, economist and historian, Florence Tsai’s Phoenix Rising provides telling insights into how capitalism really works, how it adapts, innovates, disrupts and continues to survive in ways both surprising and exciting. I do wish someone like Karl Marx or Joseph Schumpeter could have had the chance to read it."Nick PapandreouBrookings Global Leadership Council economist, Secretary of the Andreas Papandreou Foundation, author of A Crowded Heart, Mikos and Manos and The Magical Path to the Acropolis, and screenwriter of "Little Greek Godfather""Florence Tsai has worked with family organizations from founders to next gens, and Phoenix Rising offers both the weight to convince and the tools to inspire. Florence's proposal for building and sustaining a legacy mindset ensures that leadership and innovation will remain the key focus for growth and longevity. An essential read for all family enterprises!"Molly McAdamsFounder of Introducing Leaders and CEO of Strategic Legacy Ventures"This is a must read for any family business organization with aims to thrive in future generations. An essential road map providing the secret sauce to building generational family and business success. Great insights for inspiring, developing and engaging next generation leaders."Mike HillPresident and CEO of Minot’s Light and member of the Bancroft business family"A valuable read! Great inspiration for your life’s journey in business. Lots of tips on how to develop all the talent you’ve got, so you can build value for all to share. For over 60 years and across three generations, that’s still what motivates me as Chairman of a family business. My own journey began by working with my mom and my dad’s brother, Bill . . . then with my wife, our four sons, and Bill’s three sons . . . and soon (I hope) with many more from the fourth generation. Read this book and remember: give your rising leaders many chances to shine, back up your innovators, and don’t let them slip away. Then, when you get to my stage, you’ll look back on your career and realize, it’s not all about the money you made or the successes you racked up, but the great people you had the good fortune to work with along the way."Jack MitchellChairman of Mitchells Stores and WSJ best-selling author of Hug Your Customer, Hug Your People, and Selling the Hug Your Customer Way "This is a book that ushers in a new mindset, and a new direction for family business. Family enterprise has a perhaps undeserved reputation for lack of creativity. This book reveals the day-to-day, entrepreneurial energy of family business. It begins with stories from the past and present, written like no other business book I’ve read, in the style of the new millennial generation. It looks at how family business can become a ‘quantum machine’ for innovative growth and development. The core of the book covers the human life cycle, from childhood to elderhood, for insights on developing entrepreneurial focus, energy and results in family business. It’s full of stories of the creative energy of family and how it gets unleashed. You will never look at family enterprise the same way again after you read this."Dennis Jaffe, Ph.DAuthor of Working with Those You Love, Research Fellow at Wise Counsel Research and co-author of Cross Culture"Florence Tsai is an amazing resource for large families looking to take a longer term vision on their legacy, family business, and working with all family members. Guiding a large family through small and big changes takes patience, time and resources. While many put emphasis on short term gain and monetary reward, Florence shows in Phoenix Rising that experience, guidance, mentorship and immersion in the new economy are what puts families on track for long term success."Brian KooFounder of Formation Group"In Phoenix Rising, Florence Tsai offers a new model with frameworks that advance the study of business longevity. Institutions are always looking for new insights, but business lessons often don’t translate well across sectors. The long-run horizons of multigenerational family-run enterprises turn out to be surprisingly similar. Who knew? I was inspired by the remarkable families whose stories of renewal appear in the book. Institutions grappling with disruption can learn to develop exceptional and resilient new "Phoenix" leaders, experiment more, and make keep-or-kill decisions quicker by following Florence’s "core and edge" strategy. This book opens up new and timely discussions for leaders of all types of organizations that want to spark innovation and thrive for the next hundred years."Pareena G. LawrencePresident of Hollins University"With great energy and multiple examples from human nature, Florence Tsai builds a compelling picture of what makes 21st Century family enterprises thrive. She draws from famous stories ancient and modern, outlining the core characteristics of entrepreneurs who survived failure, coped with setbacks, and created businesses despite significant adversity. Phoenix Rising is a welcome addition to the growing literature on family enterprise development."James Grubman, PhDAuthor of Strangers in Paradise: How Families Adapt to Change Across Generations Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Acknowledgements. About the Author. Chapter 1 Part A: Family + The Quantum Machine (For the Hackers). Chapter 1 Part B: Family + The Quantum Machine (For the Senior Architects). Chapter 2: Longevity DNA. Chapter 3: Phoenix Rising— Traits of Exceptional Leadership. Chapter 4: Survival Hacks— Resolving Generational Tensions. Chapter 5: Switch on the Longevity Gene. Chapter 6: Be Trustable to Teens. Chapter 7: Fast Tracking Your Almost Phoenixes. Chapter 8: Getting to Yes with Thirty-Somethings. Chapter 9: Frictionless Gearing for Quantum Impact. Chapter 10: Spotting the Stars.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding the basics of financial accounting can be a tricky task to master. This practical guidebook provides an overview of the fundamental principles in a jargon-free and simple format.Financial Accounting: The Basics provides concise overviews of the key financial accounting topics supplemented by practical examples and exercises to enable readers to test their knowledge and understanding in bite-sized chunks. In empowering students to learn at their own pace, the book enhances course learning to maximise chances of overall success. Topics covered include: The interpretation of financial statements and the accounting equation Processing accounting information Accounting for inventories Non-current assets and depreciation Cash flow statements and analysis With the latest coverage of  International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) terminology, and separate chapters on cash flow Table of Contents1. Financial Statements and the Accounting Equation; 2. Processing Accounting Information; 3. Accounting for Inventories; 4. Non-Current Assets and Depreciation; 5. Final Adjustments to Accounts; 6. Incomplete Records; 7. Partnerships; 8. Cash Flow Statements and Analysis; 9. The Interpretation of Financial Statements; 10. General Questions

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Book SynopsisForesight for Organizations will acquaint the reader with various foresight methods and tools, to show the reader how these methods are used, what the pitfalls are and how the methods relate to each other. This innovative volume offers the reader the ability to carry out a study of the future by him- or herself and apply the results in a decision-making strategy process. The author addresses the following methods: scenarios, trend analysis, the Delphi method, quantitative trend extrapolation, technology assessment, backcasting and roadmapping; the most relevant and popular methods that also cover the range of approaches from predictive, via normative to explorative. Every chapter also contains references to additional literature about the methods being discussed.This book is essential reading for researchers, academics and students in the areas of Community Development, Sociology of organizations, Change management, Social entrepreneurship, Sustainable deTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Developing Scenarios 3. Trend Analysis 4. The Delphi Method 5. Technological Forecasting 6. Technology Assessment 7. Backcasting 8. Roadmapping 9. Interviews 10. Workshops 11. The Future Recycled: Meta-analysis for foresight 12. The Acceleration Method 13. Creativity in Foresight. Seven exercises 14. Foresight and Creativity 15. Stakeholder Analysis 16. Causal Loop Diagramming 17. Beyond Visualization: Experiencing the future

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Book SynopsisFrom selection and assessment, to training and development, and reward management, all HR functions have an impact on an organization. Ever-present budgetary pressures mean that there is perpetual competition for resources, so HR departments must be able to account for and justify their contribution to the bottom line.This practical text presents a results-based approach to HR accountability, which explains how to: Uncover and monitor the costs of HR programs Develop programs emphasizing accountability Collect data for evaluation Measure the contribution of human resources Calculate HR's return on investment This new edition is fully revised and updated to reflect developments in the field, such as the rise of talent management and the increased role of technology in HR measurement, and is supported with international examples throughout. New chapters have been addeTrade Review‘Jack and Patti Phillips have done it again. Accountability is a critical issue in human resource programs of all kinds, but too often it is overlooked or even misunderstood. This book lays out the framework for accountability systems in clear, simple, and important ways. It is a must read for anyone in our field.’ – William Rothwell, Professor of Workforce Education and Development Program, The Pennsylvania State University, USA‘Influential HR Executives know there is a compelling reason to show the value of HR Programs and of investing in Human Capital. To confront the myths and obstacles to implementing formal measurement and evaluation processes, this book equips the organizations with the most practical and easy tools, which are key to success.’ - Marcela Leon, Executive Director, Innovazzone‘Accountability is a critical issue when connecting HR to business value. The framework for demonstrating accountability of HR is seamlessly presented in this book, showing the value in terms executives understand, and enabling the use of data to make improvements in programming. This book will be a tremendous support to any professional designing or championing Human Resources activities.’ - Jim Hughes, Director of Organizational Development, Lovelace Health System‘Accountability in Human Resources Management is a step-by-step guide for success. Jack and Patti offer the methodology, tools, and resources to elevate the HR professional by delivering the specific advantage of adding value to the business. The need for the HR team to make these contributions is absolutely necessary today and this must-have book makes the process incredibly easy.’ - Ana Irving, PHR, HR Consultant, Embraer‘As human resource professional we strive to propel our organizations to success. The 2nd Edition of Accountability in Human Resource Management offers a thoughtful, practical and guided approach to results-based HR accountability, the cornerstone of that success. It’s a must read for today's and tomorrow's HR leaders.’ - Nancy Dwyer, MSHR, Recruiting Manager, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP and Adjunct Professor, Western Carolina University, USA‘This book analyses the fundamental aspects of ‘real-life’ HR practice with discussion supported by valuable case studies. The HRM structure of modern organisations is explored with key elements evaluated through an in-depth focus of accountability and measurement. Accountability in Human Resource Management is a core text for any HR student or professional practitioner.’ - Chris Doran, Lecturer in HRM, University of Salford, UKTable of ContentsPart I: Setting the Stage for Accountability 1. The Need for Results from HR 2. Measuring the HR contribution: A History of Approaches 3. A Results-Based Model 4. Management Influence on Human Resources Accountability Part II: Measuring the Impact and ROI of Specific HR Programs 5. Achieving Business Alignment with Human Resources Programs 6. Selecting the Solution and Developing Objectives 7. Collecting Data 8. Analyzing Relationships, Causation, and Attribution 9. Monetary Benefits, Costs, and ROI 10. Reporting Results and Driving Improvement Part III: Measuring and Reporting the Total HR Function 11. How Much Should You Invest in HR? 12. Do HR Practices Add Value? 13. Measuring Specific Human Resources Functions and Processes 14. Developing an Executive-Friendly HR Scorecard

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Book SynopsisIn good times and bad, in the different situations of renewal, crisis, and chronic resource constraints, the strategic leadership of public services is crucial. Good leaders are essential in helping the public sector to adapt and solve wicked' problems, and they are also integral to the reform and modernization of public governance.This new edition of Strategic Leadership in the Public Sector continues to provide insights into useful approaches and techniques for strategic leaders, looking at: what is expected of leaders competency frameworks leadership theories techniques and processes of strategic leadership leading strategic change the strategic state emerging leadership challenges. Replete with real-world case studies and examples, and including new material from the USA, Canada, Australia, Europe and India, plus an appendix wTrade Review'Paul Joyce demonstrates evidence that leaders need to be intelligent, social, and ethical. He re-frames strategic leadership substantially: not organizations, but governance; not followers, but citizens; not from the top, but as a mediator. This book will certainly affect the behaviour of many leaders.' - Geert Bouckaert, President of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences, KU Leuven, Belgium'The question of leadership in the public sector has never been addressed in a publication with such clear methodological, bibliographic references. This book is a resource for academics and professionals, helping them to go beyond the generalities failing to seriously address this fundamental issue in our public organizations.' - Professor Robert Fouchet, Director of Publications at the International Institute of Administrative Sciences & Director of Research at the Institute of Public Management and Territorial Governance, Aix Marseille University, France'A compelling read that is both academically rigorous and accessible. Paul Joyce’s reflections on leadership and strategy in the public sector provide new insights for policy makers and students alike.' - Dr Richard Boyle, Head of Research, Institute of Public Administration, Ireland'Strategy is important but often filled with buzzwords and hype. This thoughtful book gives an excellent overview of relevant theories and practical tools for public sector managers as well as for postgraduate and executive Master's students in public administration and management.' - Åge Johnsen, Professor of Public Policy, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, NorwayTable of ContentsPart I: Leading 1. What is Expected of Leaders 2. The Competent Leader 3. Leaders and Followers 4. Pragmatic Strategic Leaders Part II: Techniques 5. Strategic planning in the public sector 6. Linear strategic thinking 7. Strategic issue management 8. Strategic planning and management 9. Implementation 10. Monitoring 11. Evaluating Part III: Leading and the New Public Governance 12. The Strategic State 13. Economic growth, better regulation, and services Appendix 1. Strategy Workbook Appendix 2. ‘Silent Planning’ Exercise for SMG: Generating Ideas for Action

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Book SynopsisFor undergraduate and graduate strategy courses. This short, up-to-date, practitioner-oriented guide was meant to effectively prepare practicing executives, and MBA and EMBA students for top management responsibilities. The fourth edition includes new content, reordered topics to improve the flow of the subject matter, and numerous updated examples and vignettes. Table of ContentsChapter 1: What is Strategy? Chapter 2: Strategy and Performance Chapter 3: Analyzing the External Strategic Environment Chapter 4: Analyzing an Industry Chapter 5: Analyzing an Organization’s Strategic Resource Base Chapter 6: Formulating Business Unit Strategy Chapter 7: Business Unit Strategy: Contexts and Special Dimensions Chapter 8: Global Strategy Formulation Chapter 9: Corporate Strategy: Shaping the Portfolio Chapter 10: Corporate Strategy: Managing the Portfolio

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents PART 1: Introduction to Strategic Management and Business Policy 1. Basic Concepts of Strategic Management 2. Corporate Governance 3. Social Responsibility and Ethics in Strategic Management PART 2: Scanning the Environment 4. Environmental Scanning and Industry Analysis 5. Organizational Analysis and Competitive Advantage PART 3: Strategy Formulation 6. Strategy Formulation: Business Strategy 7. Strategy Formulation: Corporate Strategy 8. Strategy Formulation: Functional Strategy and Strategic Choice PART 4: Strategy Implementation and Control 9. Strategy Implementation: Global Strategy 10. Strategy Implementation: Organizing and Structure 11. Strategy Implementation: Staffing and Directing 12. Evaluation and Control PART 5: Introduction to Case Analysis 13. Suggestions for Case Analysis

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Book SynopsisFor many entrepreneurs there is a mystique about finance -starting, growing and selling new ventures is tough enough. Yet with some focused financial knowledge you can run your company with less cash, grow it more quickly and make more money when it is sold. This book makes the dry world of finance easy to understand and relevant to entrepreneurs.Trade Review"A compelling read" Andrea Traversone, Amadeus Capital Partners, UK "Excellent financial guide for entrepreneurs" Dr. Hendrik Brandis, co-founder Earlybird and Chairman of the EVCA Venture Capital Council, Switzerland "Essential reading for every entrepreneur" Andrew Fisher, CEO, Shazam Entertainment, UK "Relevant and very readable" Timo Lindström, founder and CEO, Confidex Oy, Finland "The only book designed to portray finance for the CEO" David Darsch, founder, CEO Collaborative Forum, SpainTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION – A Financial Primer for Entrepreneurs And the Winner is… MissInge Fashions! Cash is King MissInge's Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Beauty Crisis and Confusion NFO and Working Capital Grace Gets Some Help Growing as Fast as Possible Without New Investment The Bank Helps Building a Cash-lean Company Back at the Bank Share Structures and Shareholders MissInge's Share Capital Problem Options and Shares Keeping Joe on Board Valuing a Company The Deal Runs Into Trouble Preparing a Company For Sale The Sale of MissInge Fashions The Lessons of MissInge Fashions MissInge's P&L and Balance Sheet Survey Results P&L and Balance Sheet – An Accounting View

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights a hitherto neglected element of leadership - personality. There are many accounts by, or about, leaders who have guided organisations but they often say little about how they felt as a person or how their charisma and passion infected their colleagues. Based around candid in-depth interviews with prominent leaders, including Ian MacLaurin of Tesco, Richard Ide of Volkswagen and Tim Waterstone, the authors explore the emotional impact of being a leader.Table of ContentsPreamble Theories about Leadership Managing Change Transformational Leadership The Emotionally Intelligent Leader Summary of the Myths The Stories: Profiles of Change Leaders Themes from the Stories What's Changed The Leadership Context in the Future Challenges Facing Business Leaders What Practical Steps Leaders can Take Appendices

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Book SynopsisThe business world has been changing at a faster rate than before and has become more complex and interdependent. This has given rise to greater opportunities for new business platforms and growth, but the need for new understanding of this complexity. Hyperinnovation provides a complete rethink of strategies for innovation in a multidimensional and connected economy.Trade Review' Hyperinnovation is a wonderful book. Chris Harris has managed to recombine elements of cutting-edge science and management practices to produce a new model of innovation, one that not only takes advantage of, but also celebrates the richness of connectivity. Hyperinnovation is not for those looking for a quick fix. It is clear and compelling, but deep. When you are ready to become an innovation leader in the connected economy, read this book.' - Rudy Ruggles, Head of Innovation Research, CAP Gemini Ernst &YoungTable of ContentsIntroduction SECTION I: HYPERINNOVATION-STRATEGY Thriving on Paradox Multidimensional Thinking Multidimensional Learning Multidimensonal Enterprise Collaborative Commerce SECTION II: HYPERINNOVATION-CULTURE High Concept Futuring Values that Connect Multidimensional Leaders Nurture Multidimensional People SECTION III: HYPERINNOVATION-ORGANISATION Complexity, Innovation & Organisation SwarmNets & Emergent Teams Project Hosting and Whole Team Building Warehouse-of-Innovation Hypermachines:Tools to Think and Collaborate With SECTION IV: HYPERINNOVATION PROJECTS Results Focussed Projects Less is More, Results over Time Kanban Projects Measuring Uncertainty & Projects-in-Progress (PIP) Mapping SECTION V: HYPERINNOVATION TOOLS Searching for Seeds and Complexes of Needs Analysing Customer Demands Translating Raw Customer Demands Identifying Core-Competency/Core Technology Focus on What's Most Important Conceptualisation Matrix Innovation Risk Assessment SECTION VI: HYPERINNOVATION IGNITION Control Theory & The Design of Performance Metrics 3...2...1...Ignition Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisInnovation is critical for securing competitive advantage and achieving business success. Yet, for many organisations it remains elusive. This book adopts a unique approach to innovation by focussing on how teams may deliver innovations capable of transforming their company''s performance. The book starts with the dynamics of innovation and explores the creative processes. It moves onto examine how teams can collaborate to create innovative team values and also shows how a company can organise and lead innovative teams. Finally, including many exercises, the book shows how to design innovative team programmes and measure performance.Trade Review'Chris Harris's new book fills an important gap in the library of creativity and innovation. Some books focus on the individual, and provide guidance on how individuals can enhance their personal, creative skills; others focus on the organisation, and relate how you have to get the reward structure, role models, the resource allocation system and all the rest in harmony with the corporate goal of innovation. Building Innovative Teams looks at that oh-so-important and practical middle ground - how groups of individuals can be moulded into high performing teams, with innovation as their key agenda. Written in a highly readable, pacy style, Building Innovative Teams offers great insights into something we all strive to do, and provides much pragmatic advice as to how to do it.' - Dennis Sherwood, former Vice President of SIR Consulting; distinguished fellow of the Sloan Management School at MIT; CEO of SilverBullet Machine Manufacturing Ltd; and author of Smart Things to Know about Innovation and Creativity and Seeing the Forest for the Trees: A Manager's Guide to Applying Systems Thinking 'This is an impressive book by any standards and I for one have very much appreciated that Harris has chosen to share his methodologies...I have read the book three times, such is the level of richness and guidance provided, and each time I pick it up I get new insights. I strongly recommend Building Innovative Teams.' - Robin Campbell, Journal of Management DevelopmentTable of ContentsIntroduction PART I: THE DYNAMICS OF INNOVATION The Unique Nature of Innovation The Unique Nature of Innovation Teams PART II: THE DYNAMICS OF BUILDING INNOVATION TEAMS The Brain, Learnt Behaviours, and Human Interaction The Creative Individual and the Innovation Team Developing an Innovation Team's Whole Mind "Live" Team Talk and Collaborative Learning The Need for Precipitant Innovation Team Values The Need for High Performance Goals and Metrics Organising Innovation Teams Leading Innovation Teams Team Compensation Systems PART III: INNOVATION TEAM BUILDING STRATEGIES AND TOOLS Profiling and Selecting Team Members Becoming an Innovation Team Accelerating Innovation Team Performance

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Book SynopsisThis book is based upon the operating system of the company, Added Value, founded by the author, and now one of the world''s largest marketing and branding consultancies. Two-thirds of the value of most companies is based on the intangible value of businesses including reputation, goodwill and know how. It is by marketing that reputation can be created and enhanced thus unlocking brand growth. With the use of many examples and case studies the author shows how the five I''s process - Insight, Ideas, Innovation, Impact and Investment Return - can be used to create top-line demand-led growth and the tools and techniques available to achieve this. This is a unique approach with proven success.Trade Review'Hats off to Mark Sherrington for being the 21st century evangelist for truly great marketing!' - Hirotaka Takeuchi, Dean, Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy, Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo 'Mark Sherrington has done it all - big corporate assignments at home and abroad, and joint founder of one of the world's most exciting marketing consultancy companies. Here is his book about how to do it based on how he's done it - a mind-expanding read and the kind of practical guide to great marketing that you've been looking for.' - Andrew Seth, former CEO of Lever Brothers, and Chairman of Added Value 'This book is a must read for both senior and junior executives who are seeking growth...In too many businesses marketing is not seen as the driving force of growth. This is a missed opportunity for both the business and the marketing function. Many of the insights and learnings in the book have been used in my business, with Mark's help, with strong success and excellent results. I hope my competitors don't read it.' - Keith Weed, Chairman, Lever Faberge 'Added Value does what it says on the packet. At last, a practical guide for Marketing in the 21st century. Few people can match Mark's blend of commercial experience and creative intellect and even fewer can describe how to make a company marketing-led in such a simple but profound way. Read and apply: you'll find your organisation stronger for it.' - Martin Glenn, President, Walkers Snacks Ltd 'A great read. Mark Sherrington comes alive from the page! It's not only loaded with practical approaches to marketing and some fascinating case studies, but is interwoven with Sherrington's unique ability to inspire by seeing business opportunity from a different perspective...A brilliant book and a must read not only for any marketing professional, but for anyone who wants to add value to their business.' - Alan McWalter, former Marketing Director of Marks & Spencer Based on his unique perspective from leading one of the world's top marketing consultancies, Mark Sherrington has crafted a book that will inform and inspire marketers regardless of their background or experience. Added Value is the best kind of business book - creative, well reasoned, and practical. The 5 I's process that is outlined will unquestionably make you a better and more successful marketer.' - Professor Kevin Lane Keller, Amos Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College 'I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who's interested in strategy. I particularly recommend it for any advertising planners, because it looks at the entire marketing discipline and its role for businesses. It cleverly debunks many of the myths we hear about marketing and...talks a great deal of common sense and covers key issues, such as innovation. It also discusses impact, return on investment and measurement in an interesting way. It talks about the importance of ideas, looks at insight and clarifies where research can help - and when it hinders. And it wraps all this up in a fascinating way with some good analogies and real-life examples.' - John Wood, Managing Director, bds beechwood, Marketing '...this is a highly readable, engaging and practical book about real marketing and what it can achieve in successful growth for a wide range of businesses. Mark Sherrington writes with the wit and wisdom of someone who has been there, done that, consulted on it, made the mistakes and lived to tell a good tale...packed with examples and anecdotes...an excellent practitioner-based book for those interested in marketing and company growth...Mr Sherrington has a gift for simplifying complexity and jargon. His summaries of 'The Stuff That Gets in The Way' at the end of each chapter are a particular triumph. So many great ideas get blocked by corporate politics and lack of determined implementation. It is refreshing to have this practical and wise perspective here - and indeed throughout the book.' - Rita Clifton, Chairman of Interbrand, The Financial Times 'Sherrington reveals where to look for innovation and, importantly, how to realise when you've found it...It doesn't matter what industry or sector you operate in, strategy encounters the same problems. Sherrington offers ways of doing things differently, using examples from his own experience. Each page contains gems. An inspiring read, written with flair and humour.' - Marketing BusinessTable of ContentsPrologue Insight Ideas Innovation Impact Investment Return Style

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Book SynopsisSynconomy argues that the operating state of a firm has a synergistic relationship with the behaviour of the entire marketplace. This will be important in order to understand the value of the firm and predict its performance. The book will explore the business conditions of an ever-more interoperating global economic marketplace in which companies, customers and competitors collaborate on many issues. The book proposes a new approach to measuring value in this inter-connected global framework.Table of ContentsThe New Corporate Globality Value Does Not Simply Translate to Product or Service The Global Flow of Capital The Redefinition of the Corporation and the Nation State National Allegiance, Corporate Loyalty and Religious Complexity International Trade, Protectionism and Globally Economic Impact Conclusions

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Book SynopsisThis book is about how organizations can best develop and manage a creative environment and creative potential. The authors argue that organizations consist of people who have creative potential to think in new ways and yet are often denied the opportunity to do so. The goal of the organization should be to create a structure and culture that encourages the conditions in which creativity can flourish. This will generate significant competitive advantages for the organization by offering clear differentiation, by communicating postive brand attributes to stakeholders that will strengthen the organization''s intangible assets and by providing a creative and challenging environment that will attract and retain the best staff.Trade Review'Essential reading for anybody who wishes to better understand the vital and complex role that creativity plays in successful business.' - Sir Terence Conran 'Inspiration will help you to unlock the creative potential of you and your staff.' - Internet WorksTable of ContentsInspiration and Creativity Creative Organisations at Work Designing Creativity Managing for Creativity Aardman and Funcom: Animated Creativity Balancing Act: Designing and Managing Creative Teams Cultural Creativity Customers, Creativity and Risk Quicksilver: Cool Creativity Branding and Creativity Driving Creativity: Ford's Premium Automotive Group and VW-Audi

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Book SynopsisIn this book the author brings together distinctive and cutting edge work based upon her own research and work with leading companies in the overlapping areas of strategy, marketing and innovation to provide a new and dynamic model to implement customer focus in enterprizes. In an environment of falling margins the model shows how to increase value to customers and improve business results.Trade Review'Brings together work with leading companies in the overlapping areas of strategy, marketing and innovation to provide a new, dynamic, model that helps implement greater customer focus within enterprises. Essentail reading for anyone concerned with these issues.' - Long Range Planning 'This is an interesting and well-written book that challenges many conventions.' - Professional ManagerTable of ContentsIntroduction The Model The Awakening Create Discomfort Lay the Foundation The Discovery Articulate the Space Uncover the Opportunities The Story Build a Compelling Case Work the Numbers The Engagement Model the Concept Get the Take-Up The Monetization Gather Momentum Absorb the Learning

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Book SynopsisOutsourcing of business processes has been a major and growing trend. Many major corporations have outsourced overseas and the next wave will include many SMEs moving outsourcing operations. The changes and implications for business are substantial. Based on the latest research and data, with extensive case studies, diagrams, and interviews with major corporations, this book provides a comprehensive analysis and highlights the best practice and pitfalls to avoid.Table of ContentsIntroduction What BPO means? The BPO Competitive Landscape Sourcing Strategy: An Imperative in the Connected Economy How to Develop a Sourcing Strategy Guidelines for Outsourcing Partners The CFO Perspective Sourcing Investment Banking Research & Independent Stock Research The Politics of Outsourcing: Trends, Risks and Strategies The Future: Outsourcing, Innovation and Your Company's and Country's Future Growth Summary of Ministerial Response to Debate: Extract from Hansard

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Book SynopsisThis revised second edition of the best-selling handbook provides practical, actionable insights on how to establish a successful photography business in the current climate.Written from the perspective of a photographer''s agent, this book offers the perfect viewpoint to honestly assess what works, what doesn''t, and why some photographers succeed where others fail. Packed with useful templates and advice from leading photographers and commissioners working in all areas of the profession today, industry expert Lisa Pritchard covers all of the essentials: preparing the best portfolio and website; marketing yourself; getting clients; costing and producing shoots; finding representation; financing and running your business; navigating contracts and legal obligations; and more. Updated to take account of shifts in the industry and the increasing importance of digital marketing and social media, this book provides fresh insight and inspiration for the budding and establishTrade ReviewPraise for the first editionBy the end of reading Setting Up A Successful Photography Business I found it to be very informative, helpful and inspiring, with things that I have missed or did not fully understand before. It is presented clearly and written in easy to understand terminologies for anyone that are looking into a career of commercial or editorial photography, but the business discipline is universal to all. I think this book has enough information to get you off the starting line, and pointing you in the right directions, saving you a lot of time what and where you should go and do next. - Sunny Lau, Director and Photographer, www.forty-forty.comI was unsure of where to begin in setting up my own business before but after reading through Setting Up A Successful Photography Business I'm much more confident in knowing the steps I need to take. It's an extremely informative, easy to read book with varied topics covering all areas of starting up a business from the legal side of your career, financing and approaching companies/agencies to building your portfolio and marketing your business. The well-arranged chapters also make it effortless to jump to a particular section if need be. The inclusion of tips and quotes from working photographers adds depth to the book by giving genuine and up to date advice which I found to be very useful. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to make a career out of photography. - Siobhan Stewart, Photographer, www.siobhanstewart.comTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. What’s it like being a professional photographer? 2. Who buys photography? Where to find your clients 3. What sort of photographer are you? The options 4. The learning curve. Gaining knowledge and experience 5. Making the leap. The transition to becoming a professional photographer 6. Business basics 7. A start up business plan 8. Marketing and promotion. Getting clients 9. Pricing photography 10. The Small Print 11. Organising a photoshoot 12. Industry codes of practice and legal obligations 13. Agents, agencies, libraries and galleries 14. Building your business 15. Tips from the top: Professionals’ advice for success 16. Address Book 17. Business Templates

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Book SynopsisTim Knight is a partner in KPMG's UK customer consulting practice, focused on helping clients create customer-centric cultures, digitally transform and grow their businesses. Since 2010 he has been researching global best practice in customer excellence.David Conway is a former board director of The Co-operative Bank, Liverpool Victoria and N&P Building Society. During his time at KPMG, he co-founded The Customer Experience Excellence Centre, researching best practice around the world.Trade Review"There may be no silver bullets to unlocking world class customer experience, but this book is certainly full of golden nuggets to guide you on the journey. The collective wisdom of Tim and David coupled to millions of data points gives you the confidence to believe the practical 90 day plan will actually work." * Margaret Jobling, Chief Marketing Officer, NatWest Group *"I loved this book - it is incredibly impressive, incredibly insightful, rich with stories and practical advice." * Catherine Brien, Chief Data Officer, Guardian News and Media *"Customer Experience Excellence is a practical toolkit for CMOs, CEOs and transformational leaders who want to turn the bold promise of CX into grown-up business results. It's essential reading for anyone who wants to connect their focus on the customer to every part of their business, with clear examples from the world's best brands." * Leslie Stretch, CEO, Medallia *"Customer Experience Excellence brings to life the authors' unrivalled sense of customer centricity and a practical guide on how to achieve it leveraging the Six Pillars. This is a must-read for all leaders in companies working to deliver excellence in customer experience." * Mine Dogan, Customer Director, Philip Morris *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Introduction; Section - ONE: The changing world of customer and employee; Chapter - 02: The new customer; Chapter - 03: The new employee; Chapter - 04: The new enterprise; Section - TWO: The six pillars of experience - A framework for excellence; Chapter - 05: The six pillars of experience - An introduction; Chapter - 06: Preparing the six pillars; Chapter - 07: Applying the six pillars; Section - THREE: The 90 day plan; Chapter - 08: Achieving a quantum leap - The 90-day growth plan; Chapter - 09: The first 30 days; Chapter - 10: The second 30 days; Chapter - 11: The final 30 days

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Book SynopsisKian Bakhtiari is founder of The People, a creative company powered by a global community of young changemakers. Based in London, UK, he was formerly Youth Insight Lead at Dentsu and is now Advisor to UN Climate Change and One Young World Ambassador. For his contributions to marketing, he has been named one of the Top 50 Future Leaders by the Financial Times. He regularly writes about marketing through a Millennial and Gen-Z lens for Forbes CMO Network and is deeply passionate about using the power of creativity for good.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an integrative Business Transformation Management Methodology, the BTM , with an emphasis on the balance between the rational aspects of transformation and the often underestimated emotional readiness of employees to absorb and accept transformation initiatives.Comprising four phases - Envision, Engage, Transform, and Optimize - the methodology integrates expertise from areas such as strategy, risk, and project management. Covering the formal and informal structures and roles needed for a successful transformation, the authors cover a wide range of theory to help understand the phenomenon of transformation.A ''360-degree'' view on what business transformation means and how to manage it successfully, this handbook is suitable for business executives dealing with organizational change. A range of illustrative case studies ensure this is also a valuable resource for academics interested in chanTrade Review’The goal of business transformation initiatives is to create agility in order to adapt to market changes. To achieve desired outcomes it is necessary to accurately manage interdependent risks associated with changes in the strategy, operating processes as well as the organization’s culture. In my opinion this handbook encompasses all relevant aspects of a professional approach to business transformation.’ Reza Nazeman, CIO Europe, Middle East & Africa, Microsoft ’The handbook brilliantly combines art and science marrying the experience and expertise of highly successful practitioners with multi-disciplinary methods, underpinned by the best practices of the leader in enterprise technology solutions. In my 20 plus years transforming global enterprises, I finally see an honest and vivid acknowledgement of the significant role transformation plays in today’s business context and the keys to success spelled out.’Lilian Corvington - Global Director EVO Program, Vodafone ’Business transformation is a complex endeavor and a continuous challenge for many organizations nowadays. Therefore, it is important to have a holistic and applicable methodology that successfully guides decision makers through transformation initiatives. This is exactly what this handbook provides.’ Nicolas Steib - Global Head of Services Delivery, SAP’Achieving successful transformation requires that strategy, marketing, enterprise modeling, HR, business processing, IT... share the same global approach and the same language. This requires a new discipline which will merge specialized practices into a single consistent set of simplified practices. This handbook will help you to implement these convergence efforts.’ Jean-René Lyon, Director, Center of Excellence in Enterprise Architecture, Paris'A must-have for any business transformation professional. With only a third of business transformations being completed on time, on budget and to expectations, this book needs to descend into the laps of 1000s of managers and leaders everywhere.'Rob Llewellyn, ConsultantTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Meta Management 3. Strategy Management 4. Value Management 5. Risk Management 6. Business Process Management 7. Transformational IT Management 8. Organizational Change Management 9. Competence and Training Management 10. Program and Project Management 11. Case Study: MotorStars' Implementation of a Global HR System in an Automotive Company 12. Lessons Learned from the Business Transformation Case Studies

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Book SynopsisYour brand is the most important part of your business it's a living thing. Learn to find, shape, and share your brand story with the world.Consider this: every individual and business tells a story to the world, and that story is their brand. It's a saga, constantly unfolding, experienced in real-time by everyone around it. Now ask yourself, are you consciously shaping and broadcasting that brand story? Is it under your diligent care and control, or is it running amok, causing chaos everywhere it goes? Or, perhaps even more tragic, is it sitting in a corner sulking, wondering why no one notices it?BrandJitsu is a practical and effective way to get that pesky brand under control so that it tells the story you want it to tell a meaningful and memorable tale that will not just attract the attention of your ideal customers but also the best employees, partners, and suppliers.Mastering BrandJitsu won't take years. It's a skill that can be quickly lear

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Book SynopsisAlthough Lean and Six Sigma appear to be quite different, when used together they have shown to deliver unprecedented improvements to quality and profitability. The Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Handbook: Tools and Methods for Process Acceleration explains how to integrate these seemingly dissimilar approaches to increase production speed while decreasing variations and costs in your organization.Presenting problem-solving tools you can use to immediately determine the sources of the problems in your organization, the book is based on a recent survey that analyzed Six Sigma tools to determine which are the most beneficial. Although it focuses on the most commonly used tools, it also includes coverage of those used a minimum of two times on every five Six Sigma projects.Filled with diagrams of the tools you'll need, the book supplies a comprehensive framework to help you for organize and process the vast amount of information currently available about LeaTable of ContentsIntroduction to Lean Six Sigma Methodology. Process Improvement and Lean Six Sigma. The Lean Journey into Process Improvement. Waste Identification. Lean Concepts, Tools, and Methods. Three Faces of Change—Kaizen, Kaikaku, and Kakushin. SSBB Overview. On Integrating LSS and DMAIC with DMADV. LSSBB Advanced Nonstatistical Tools. Black Belt Nonstatistical Tools (A through M). Black Belt Nonstatistical Tools (O Through Q). Black Belt Nonstatistical Tools (R through Z). LSSBB Advanced Statistical Tools. Advanced Statistical Tools.

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Book SynopsisDuring the last decade, platform businesses such as Uber, Airbnb, Amazon and eBay have been taking over the world. In almost every sector, traditional businesses are under attack from digital disrupters that are effectively harnessing the power of communities. But what exactly is a platform business and why is it different? In Platform Strategy, Laure Claire Reillier and Benoit Reillier provide a practical guide for students, digital entrepreneurs and executives to understand what platforms are, how they work and how you can build one successfully. Using their own rocket model and original case studies (including Google, Apple, Amazon), they explain how designing, igniting and scaling a platform business requires learning a whole new set of management rules. Platform Strategy also offers many fascinating insights into the future of platforms, their regulation and governance, as well as how they can be combined with other business models.Benoit ReilTrade Review"Platforms like BlaBlaCar are reshaping the way people interact and trust one another, unlocking significant potential for collaboration. Platform Strategy provides powerful insights into how to design, ignite and scale a trusted platform. This is a great read for anyone interested in understanding how platforms are changing the world, and the dynamics at play." - FRÉDÉRIC MAZZELLA, founder and CEO of BlaBlaCar"Platform Strategy is an essential read for students, academics, entrepreneurs and executives interested in understanding how firms like Airbnb, Apple and Google are redefining the rules of business." - DR. MARIE TAILLARD, L’Oréal Professor of Creativity Marketing, ESCP Europe"Platform businesses are unique in that they can connect and match people in an increasingly efficient manner. Yet launching a platform takes a lot of work. Platform Strategy provides unique –and practical- insights for all platform entrepreneurs." - DIDIER RAPPAPORT, CEO of Happn and founder of Dailymotion"Over the past 20 years, I have witnessed first-hand how platform businesses like eBay and Turo unlocked the power of communities and created enormous value for millions of people. Platform Strategy provides great insights into the successful implementation of these innovative business models." - ANDRÉ HADDAD, CEO of Turo"I have hands-on experience of the challenges of exponential growth at eBay, PayPal and Skype. Platform Strategy is a must read for anyone involved in scaling such innovative business models." - ANNEMIE RESS, Founder/CEO of PurpleBeach,former Senior Director HR eBay, PayPal and Global HR Director at Skype"Two-sided businesses are notoriously difficult to scale. Platform Strategy is an inspiring guide packed with deep insights and practical frameworks to help platform entrepreneurs succeed." - STÉPHANE KASRIEL, CEO of UpworkTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to platform businesses Chapter 2. The meteoric rise of platform businesses Chapter 3. What is a platform business? Chapter 4. Economic characteristics of platforms Chapter 5. Platforms as business models Chapter 6. Platform-powered ecosystems Chapter 7. Lifestages of platforms: design Chapter 8. Platform ignition: proving the concept Chapter 9. Platform scaling: reaching critical mass Chapter 10. Platform maturity: defending profitable growth Chapter 11. Platform pricing Chapter 12. Trust, governance and brand Chapter 13. Platforms, regulation and competition Chapter 14. Competing against platforms Chapter 15.The future of platforms

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide to protecting and managing the professional reputation of both yourself and your organizationIn the volatile landscape of social media and viral news, professional reputations can be wrecked within a matter of hours. Passivity in the face of public criticism is often perceived as conceding guilt, while an ill-judged response can just make things worse. But few senior business leaders, entrepreneurs, public figure, talent managers, in-house lawyers and even PR professionals are aware of the full array of strategies available that can both prevent and mitigate PR crises. In Reputation Matters, Jonathan Coad draws upon his decades of expertise (both as one of the country's leading PR lawyers and as a highly regarded editorial lawyer) to provide this essential guide to protecting and managing both your professional reputation and that of your organization. With the blurred lines between traditional and social media and the growing predominance of misinfoTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Why Reputation Matters 3. Key Regulations and Laws 4. How the Media Operates 5. Avoiding a Media Crisis 6. Preparing for a Media Crisis 7. What to Do if a Media Crisis Looms 8. Dealing with a Media Crisis if it Breaks 9. Litigation PR 10. Looking to the Future 11. Conclusion Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisIf you want to be the best, you have to have the right skillset. From finance and strategy to leadership and marketing, THE ULTIMATE MBA BOOK is a dynamic collection of tools, techniques, and strategies for success. Discover the main themes and key ideas you need and bring it all together with practical exercises.This is your complete MBA course. ABOUT THE SERIES ULTIMATE books are for managers, leaders, and business executives who want to succeed at work. From marketing and sales to management and finance, each title gives comprehensive coverage of the essential business skills you need to get ahead in your career. Written in straightforward English, each book is designed to help you quickly master the subject, with fun quizzes embedded so that you can check how you''re doing.

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Book Synopsis The growing pains of a startup''s initial year in business require a keen awareness of uncertainties and a willingness to adapt in order to survive. Today''s new founders greatly benefit from taking a behind-the-scenes look at successful companies such as Etsy, HotelTonight, Fiverr, and more in regards to how they overcame the challenges of their first year. Startups in Action is your curated source for critical insights and inspiration from those who have been there before.This book documents the month-to-month journeys of these companies in their first year, zeroing in on key decisions that helped them recover from missteps, and adapt to complications, to eventually grow and succeed. Were the founders full-time from the beginning? How long did it take them to build a working prototype? How many end-users did they have in the first year? The answers to these questions are of interest to those who are just starting out and want to learn by example. Collected from intTable of Contents1.Year One of Despegar. 2. Year One of Shazam 3. Year One of StubHub 4. Year One of PlentyOfFish (POF) 5. Year One of Etsy 6.Year One of SlideShare 7. Year One of Heroku 8. Year One of Yammer 9. Year One of Fiverr 10. Year One of HotelTonight 11. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisTo succeed in the face of disruptive competition, companies will need to harness the power of a wide range of partners who can bring different skills, experience, capacity, and their own networks to the task. With the advent of new technologies, rapidly changing customer needs, and emerging competitors, companies across more and more industries are seeing their time-honored ways of making money under threat. In this book, Arnoud De Meyer and Peter J. Williamson explain how business can meet these challenges by building a large and dynamic ecosystem of partners that reinforce, strengthen, and encourage innovation in the face of ongoing disruption. While traditional companies know how to assemble and manage supply chains, leading the development of a vibrant ecosystem requires a different set of capabilities. Ecosystem Edge illustrates how executives need to leave notions of command and control behind in favor of strategies that will attract partners, stimulate learning, and promote the overall health of the network. To understand the practical steps executives can take to achieve this, the authors focus on eight core examples that cross industries and continents: Alibaba Group, Amazon.com, ARM, athenahealth, Dassault Systèmes S.E., The Guardian, Rolls-Royce, and Thomson Reuters. By following the principles outlined in this book, leaders can learn how to unlock rapid innovation, tap into new and original sources of value, and practice organizational flexibility. As a result, companies can gain the ecosystem edge, a key advantage in responding to the challenges of disruption that business sees all around it today.Trade Review"Business ecosystems are redefining the rules of competition in today's digital economy. In this groundbreaking book, Arnoud De Meyer and Peter Williamson provide a comprehensive guide to executives who are seeking to get their head around this new way of competing. Based on detailed case studies of some of the hottest companies in the world, such as Alibaba and Amazon Web Services, the authors show how our old ideas about competitive advantage are no longer relevant, and what the alternative might look like. They provide excellent advice for any company that is seeking to gain an edge in this new digital world."—Julian Birkinshaw, London Business School"Peter Williamson and Arnoud De Meyer are leading academics who have also led global businesses. As such, Ecosystem Edge is the rare book that is both full of big-picture, complex insight—showing the reader how business outcomes are the product of networks, partnerships, and collaboration—and also current examples, clear tools, and specific takeaways so that executives can convert ideas into action."—Tanya Menon, Professor, The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business"This book provides a decisive approach to the new nature of innovation and the power of value networks. In an experience-based economy, the game-changers will not be those with the most automated production systems, but those with the best-developed knowledge and know-how assets, whose business environments involve subcontractors as full-fledged partners in value creation."—Bernard Charlès, Vice Chairman and CEO, Dassault Systèmes"[This] book has a complementary focus on an infrastructure that can enhance innovation. It would be a welcome addition to collections supporting business and management programs. Recommended."—G. E. Kaupins, CHOICE

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Book SynopsisOne of the most profound changes in business and society is the emergence of the post-Millennial generation, Gen Z. While every new generation has faced its share of disruption in technology, economics, politics and society, no other generation in the history of mankind has had the ability to connect every human being on the planet to each other and in the process to provide the opportunity for each person to be fully educated, socially and economically engaged. What might this mean for business, markets, and educational institutions in the future? In this revolutionary new book, The Gen Z Effect: The Six Forces Shaping the Future of Business, authors Tom Koulopoulos and Dan Keldsen delve into a vision of the future where disruptive invention and reinvention is the acknowledged norm, touching almost every aspect of how we work, live and play. From radical new approaches to marketing and manufacturing to the potential obliteration of intellectual property and the shift to mass innovation, to the decimation of our oldest learning institutions through open source and adaptive learning, The Gen Z Effect provides a mind-bending view of why we will need to embrace Gen Z as the last, best hope for taking on the world's biggest challenges and opportunities, and how you can prepare yourself and your business for the greatest era of disruption, prosperity, and progress the world has ever experienced.Trade Review"... an easy read but with depth, so that you learn a great deal and, more important, start seeing things in a different way." -Geoffrey James, contributing editor at Inc. magazine "For years, I have experienced enterprises losing the wisdom of generations because of generational divides. This book offers hope and prescription for stemming that loss. It comes at a critical time in the evolution of organizations." --Jim Champy, author of Reengineering the Corporation "Working with some of the world's largest retailers I see first hand how critical it is to understand and integrate The Gen Z Effect into an organization's strategy for growth. Tom and Dan provide a clear view of the disruptive force that Gen Z is already having on our businesses and our world, as well as the sort of future we can all look forward to." --Stephanie Fischer, president & CEO of the Global Retail Marketing Association "A superb book that exemplifies a critical skill for the present and future: bridging the generational chasms across knowledge workers. The stories of leadership role models are inspirational, and reinforce the idea that success is based on unique ways of thinking and being not just age." --Bruce Rosenstein, managing editor, Leader to Leader; author of Create Your Future the Peter Drucker Way "The Gen Z Effect is an inspirational showcase of ideas where learning, gaming, technology, and age collide." --Nicholas Bonardi, Lead Audio Designer for Rocksmith and Rocksmith 2014 at Ubisoft "Dan and Tom provide a timely, pragmatic alternative to the polarized perspectives that promote division and deny progress at a critical time in world history. The Gen Z Effect offers a mindset that will immediately appeal to those who prefer the roles of playwright or actor, to that of the critic." --Robb Webb, Chief Human Resources Officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation "Who's influencing who? That's the needling question of The Gen Z Effect, a must-read for built-to-last Boomers and build-it-again Gen Z alike. The insight of Koulopoulos and Keldsen--that influence will trump affluence--makes it clear that privilege and power are no longer the levers that move minds, mouths, and markets." --Alan Kelly, founder & Executive Director, Playmaker Systems, LLC; author of The Elements of Influence "Koulopoulos and Keldsen have the pulse on a critically important sea change in how we think about ourselves, society, and the forces of change interacting and impacting us all. Read this and slingshot yourself forward to be influential in a multigenerational, hyperconnected, global society." --Blackford Middleton, MD, MPH, MSc, Chief Informatics Officer and professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center "This ground-breaking work provides a much-needed framework for corporate strategists and marketing executives to capitalize on the most valuable demographic trend that has ever existed: the Gen Z Effect." --Luke Hohmann, CEO of Conteneo; author of Innovation Games: Creating Breakthrough Products Through Collaborative Games "In The Gen Z effect, authors Dan Keldsen and Tom Koulopoulos show us a new model of working, of engaging our customers, of continuous learning--and of living. Gen Z is blurring the lines between all of us. It's about time." --Jill Dyche, author of The New IT: How Technology Leaders are Enabling Business Strategy in the Digital Age "Generational differences impact our values, beliefs and actions. Why? Because that is how we historically defined ourselves. Technology is changing this. The Gen Z Effect provides thought provoking insights about the impact of technology and how simplified accessibility and collaboration beyond traditional boundaries can lead to a civilization that works together to co-create a better world." --Heather Ishikawa, co-author of Now You're Thinking!; National Director at Pearson TalentLens "The Gen Z Effect's six forces are all about democratization -- of technology, information access, learning, power, and even identity. This raises the possibility of collective insight into science and humanity, and collective action to improve them. This book not only illuminates how these forces work, but how we, as educators and business leaders, can bring out the best collective action. --Kate Pugh, Academic Director, Columbia University Information and Knowledge Strategy; author of Smarter Innovation and Sharing Hidden Know-How "This book shows how the 'generational' perspective of human behavior and attitude is dissolving. The generations are increasingly using technology and new perspectives to work together to solve today's biggest challenges. Here's my advice: read The Gen Z Effect, understand the six forces that are creating this shift and establishing the 'last generation,' and use them to bring your influence into the future." --Chris Goward, author of You Should Test That!; founder of WiderFunnel Marketing Optimization "Koulopoulos and Keldsen reveal the compelling forces behind Gen Z and their impact on managing, learning, and innovating in the new knowledge economy. Their in-depth investigation into The Gen Z Effect sheds new light on how to design strategies to leverage the best of hyperconnected, hyperdynamic and agile organizations." --Eric Tsui, professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgments, Introduction: The Gen Z Effect, 1. Meet Gen Z—The Über Generation, 2. Breaking Generations, 3. Hyperconnecting: From Me to We, 4. Slingshotting, 5. Shifting from Affluence to Influence, 6. Adopting the World As My Classroom, 7. Lifehacking: A Playbook for Gen Z, Conclusion: Welcome to Gen Z, Appendix: A Short Guide to Reverse Mentoring, A Special Dedication, Notes, References, Index, About the Authors

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Book SynopsisRight on the Money provides readers with a proven, realistic game plan to redraw maps for sales and marketing in a topsy-turvy world.Even before COVID-19 upended lives and forced people to reimagine every interaction, “business as usual” tottered on its last legs. An overwhelmingly digital economy dispatched a bricks-and-mortar mindset and gave rise to a brave new mobile world. While top sellers adapted from a sell-to model to a buy-from environment—in which customers move through much of the buying cycle before ever engaging sellers—others stuck to their guns and found themselves condemned to failure. The bottom line: accept and embrace change or be done in sales. Right on the Money offers a compelling blueprint to understand and win over today’s buyers. It also offers a wealth of field-tested, actionable steps to excel in a marketplace far more digital, far less centralized, incredibly dynamic and much more lucrative than ever before. Colleen Francis sheds light on the current sales landscape and helps readers align personal and organizational strategies to win.

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Book SynopsisHow to Innovate and Execute Leaders already know that innovation calls for a different set of activities, skills, methods, metrics, mind-sets, and leadership approaches. And it is well understood that creating a new business and optimizing an already existing one are two fundamentally different management challenges. The real problem for leaders is doing both, simultaneously. How do you meet the performance requirements of the existing business--one that is still thriving--while dramatically reinventing it? How do you envision a change in your current business model before a crisis forces you to abandon it? Innovation guru Vijay Govindarajan expands the leader's innovation tool kit with a simple and proven method for allocating the organization's energy, time, and resources--in balanced measure--across what he calls "the three boxes": * Box 1: The present--Manage the core business at peak profitability * Box 2: The past--Abandon ideas, practices, and attitudes that could inhibit innovation * Box 3: The future--Convert breakthrough ideas into new products and businesses The three-box framework makes leading innovation easier because it gives leaders a simple vocabulary and set of tools for managing and measuring these different sets of behaviors and activities across all levels of the organization. Supported with rich company examples--GE, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hasbro, IBM, United Rentals, and Tata Consultancy Services--and testimonies of leaders who have successfully used this framework, this book solves once and for all the practical dilemma of how to align an organization on the critical but competing demands of innovation.Trade Review"His book is both challenging and easy to understand, offering numerous examples--from IBM to GE to Hasbro--of companies that have made it work." -- SUCCESS Magazine "The book [The Three Box Solution] is clearly presented, with illuminating case studies from a variety of organizations helping to explain the ideas." -- The Globe and Mail "The Three Box Solution is an insightful and thoughtful work that should be on the must-read list for all CEOs--and everyone involved in leading innovation in any kind of enterprise." -- Research-Technology Management "The era of doing things in the same way decade after decade is over. Organisations are confronted by external change and the urgent need to change themselves. Innovation is nothing less than a matter of corporate survival...By creating three boxes that a company ought to concentrate on when it is trying to pilot its way into the future, Prof Govindarajan may enable its leaders and workers to think outside the box their normal experience traps them in." -- Peter Day, BBC "A powerful new framework." -- Developing Leaders "The Three Box Solution is a clear winner..." -- BW Businessworld (India) "He succinctly outlines the key behaviors that I believe every business leader must focus on, to drive innovation without waiting for the next competitive crisis...the approach actually works and applies to leaders at all levels." -- Forbes "Supported with rich examples--GE, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hasbro, IBM and Tata Consultancy Services--and testimonies of leaders who have successfully used this framework, The Three Box Solution solves the dilemma of how to align an organisation on the critical but competing demands of innovation." -- The Financial Express, India "When we read The Three Box Solution and hear VG describe the experiences from leaders of Hasbro, Tata, IBM, United Rentals, Mahindra & Mahindra amongst others, we get inspired to find our own balance between these three innovation areas: preservation, destruction and creation...The Three Box Solution helps leaders come into harmony with an ageless rhythm, that creates sustainable prosperity." -- Innovation Management (innovationmanagement.se) "With case studies from toy manufacturer Hasbro, coffee maker Keurig, TCS and even a church reinventing itself, The Three Box Solution makes a good breezy read." -- The Times of India ADVANCE PRAISE for The Three-Box Solution: Jeffrey R. Immelt, Chairman and CEO, General Electric Company-- "Simple, powerful, and purposeful." Zhang Ruimin, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Haier Group-- "The Three-Box Solution presents a simple, yet powerful framework to simultaneously optimize continuous process improvement and breakthrough innovation. Inspiring for management executives." Anand G. Mahindra, Chairman and Managing Director, Mahindra Group-- "Govindarajan's Three-Box Solution provides a framework for balancing the imperatives of the present with the demands of the future. It is a construct that permeates all our strategic thinking." Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Triggers-- "If your company needs to stop doing what it's done and branch out in new and profitable ways, this is the book for you." Omar Ishrak, Chairman and CEO, Medtronic-- "The Three-Box Solution is a superb guidance manual for anyone formulating and driving a long-term company strategy. An excellent resource for managers and leaders at all levels." Ajay Banga, President and CEO, MasterCard Inc.-- "Govindarajan provides a winning combination of strategic insights and actionable steps designed to help virtually any business or organization build a better future." Indra K. Nooyi, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo, Inc.-- "At PepsiCo, we practice what Govindarajan preaches." Samuel R. Allen, Chairman and CEO, Deere & Company-- "This book is worth reading more than once; I highly recommend it." Bhaskar Bhat, CEO, Titan Watch-- "It is very refreshing to read The Three-Box Solution because of both its relevance and its simplicity. As you read the book, you connect with events in your own journey as you grapple simultaneously with ideas such as learning from the past, living in the present, and dreaming about the future. The simplicity of Govindarajan's model, like all great ideas, triggers you to think, 'Hey, why did I not think about it this way?' I recommend this book and its approach to both current and aspiring CEOs. Business schools will also find this approach worthy of teaching, and chief strategy officers will find it most useful." Giovanni Caforio, CEO, Bristol-Myers Squibb-- "The Three-Box Solution brilliantly tackles the challenges of a successful company to continually drive the linear innovation essential for today's operational excellence, while nurturing the nonlinear innovation necessary to create the company's future. Marc Casper, President and CEO, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.-- "The Three-Box Solution is essential reading for any senior executive leading a successful company with a proud history. Govindarajan gives a clear path for how to create the environment and culture within a company to foster innovation that will make a difference in ensuring a bright future for an organization. Ian Cook, Chairman, President, and CEO, Colgate-Palmolive Company-- "In The Three-Box Solution, Govindarajan offers a compelling framework for driving innovation while delivering current goals, without the constraints of past successes and failures. With powerful, international examples, he offers a clear guide to creating the sustainable, innovation culture needed to stay ahead." Alexander M. Cutler, Chairman and CEO, Eaton Corporation-- "What a compelling piece of work--and its genius is in its simplicity. Leaders at all levels of the organization should find the three-box model for innovation a how-to manual for success." Stuart Fletcher, CEO, Bupa-- "The Three-Box Solution is an extremely stimulating, encouraging, valuable, and enjoyable read." Brian D. Goldner, Chairman, President, and CEO, Hasbro, Inc.-- "In The Three-Box Solution, Govindarajan concisely and bravely distills key insights applicable across varied industries and provides practical takeaways to facilitate execution. The book is a must-read for any manager who values courageous leadership, adaptability, and foresight." Cyrus Mistry, Chairman, Tata Group-- "Govindarajan offers unique insights into the need to balance the demands of the present with those of the future. He highlights the importance of investing wisely in building the future while creating a sense of urgency about embracing change. Many managers will relate to the caution he urges about getting too caught up in the all-consuming demands of the present. For a more-than-century-old organization like Tata, his three-box framework offers many important lessons." Narayana Murthy, cofounder, Infosys Limited-- "In today's world, organizations need to continuously innovate and demonstrate a high degree of learnability to stay relevant and ahead of the competition. Through real-life cases and simple frameworks, Govindarajan provides insight and guidance on how leaders can prime organizations for the future while balancing priorities of the present. The Three-Box Solution is a must-read for leaders at all levels." Abidali Z. Neemuchwala, CEO, Wipro Limited-- "The three-box approach is a pragmatic way to think through and balance the needs of existing business and crafting a future. Explained in a simple manner, it provides a framework that leaders can use to reflect on the dynamics of business and attain present and future goals. In today's business environment, leaders are required to run both a sprint and a marathon at the same time." Doug Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO, Caterpillar Inc.-- "The Three-Box Solution offers a sound, strategic approach to ensure that Caterpillar's long history of innovation--developing, designing, and manufacturing the machines and engines our customers want and need--continues."

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Book SynopsisDigital transformation is not about technology--it's about change.In the rapidly changing digital economy, you can't succeed by merely tweaking management practices that led to past success. And yet, while many leaders and managers recognize the threat from digital--and the potential opportunity--they lack a common language and compelling framework to help them assess it and guide them in responding. They don't know how to think about their digital business model.In this concise, practical book, MIT digital research leaders Peter Weill and Stephanie Woerner provide a powerful yet straightforward framework that has been field-tested globally with dozens of senior management teams. Based on years of study at the MIT Center for Information Systems Research (CISR), the authors find that digitization is moving companies' business models on two dimensions: from value chains to digital ecosystems, and from a fuzzy understanding of the needs of end customers to a sharper one. Looking at these dimensions in combination results in four distinct business models, each with different capabilities. The book then sets out six driving questions, in separate chapters, that help managers and executives clarify where they are currently in an increasingly digital business landscape and highlight what's needed to move toward a higher-value digital business model.Filled with straightforward self-assessments, motivating examples, and sharp financial analyses of where profits are made, this smart book will help you tackle the threats, leverage the opportunities, and create winning digital strategies.Trade ReviewNamed one of the "Top Ten Technology Books of 2018" by Peter High, Forbes.comAdvance Praise for What's Your Digital Business Model?:James I. Cash Jr., Lead Independent Director, Walmart--"Weill and Woerner's book provides a very useful framework for analyzing the best business model option and developing a transformation strategy in response to the digital revolution every company is going through."Francisco Gonzalez, Group Executive Chairman, BBVA--"This book will help companies to take a hard look at their digital transformation strategies and show them how to win in the fourth industrial revolution."Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and CEO, Schneider Electric--"An essential decision guide to navigate digitization, ask the right questions, and make the right choices. Based on a wealth of data points and real-life examples, this book offers practical, step-by-step tips to define and execute a winning digital transformation."Fernando A. Gonzalez, CEO, CEMEX--"Weill and Woerner's book is a must-read primer for CEOs wondering why they need to digitally transform their companies and how to succeed in the endeavor.Jennifer S. Banner, CEO, Schaad Companies; Lead Director, BB&T--"Weill and Woerner bring laser focus to the pressing need for enterprises to digitize their business models. This book is a practical, hopeful guide for executives and boards alike, providing a call to action and a framework for execution that blends cutting-edge research with real-world examples."Sammy Lee, Chairman and Chief Invisible Officer, LKK Health Products Group--"The authors provide a simple but powerful framework for enterprises to reinvent their business models for the digital age. Their probing questions, self-assessments, and real-life examples make this book a must-read for everyone who wants to make their digital transformation a success."

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