Management and management techniques Books

Book SynopsisWhether you are building your career as a manager by taking professional qualifications or you simply want to enhance your management skills this Instant Manager title, based on one of the six national occupational standards for managers, is exactly what you need! Including a fascinating interview with Andy Green, CEO of Logica and former head of BT Global Services, this is an inexpensive, concise but above all authoritative guide to getting results. Based on ten key questions, each chapter ends with a summary and action checklist to crystallise what you have learnt. The portable format allows you to carry the book wherever you go and to fit learning and development into your busy work life.Instant Manager: Managing Yourself provides a readable and practical introduction to the subject, including:What personal resources do you need to do your job?; How can you fill any gaps in your current skills?; What do you need to do to develop yourself professionally?; How can yTable of Contents : Foreword (by CMI) : Preface (purpose of series plus outline of format?) : Chapter 1: Introduction : Chapter 2: What personal resources do you need to do your job? : Chapter 3: How would setting objectives improve your performance? : Chapter 4: How can you fill any gaps in your current skills? : Chapter 5: What do you need to do to develop yourself professionally? : Chapter 6: How can you make the best use of your time? : Chapter 7: How does your work role fit into your organisation? : Chapter 8: How can you obtain, and then use, useful feedback? : Chapter 9: What are your personal values and how do they affect your career? : Chapter 10: Can networking help you in your work role? : Chapter 11: How can you develop your personal networks? : Chapter 12: The Companion Interview: Andy Green on Managing Yourself : Further information and reading

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Book SynopsisJack''s father was one of the most successful entrepreneurs of his time - the only problem was that the old man had no time, no friends, and died early. The prospect of following in the family tradition seems less than appealing to Jack but on the first day of his MBA he meets a retired professor who offers him a class that wasn''t exactly on the curriculum: how to make it in business without losing in life. Over a series of memorable evenings the professor shares with Jack seven laws to turn his life around.Don''t settle for being money rich - time poorBelieve that the job you do makes a differencePlay to your strengthsBelieve in the power of dreamsPut your family before your careerKeep the common touchDon''t settle for success; strive for significanceTrade ReviewRob Parsons has an uncanny ability for asking life's most challenging questions in an unobtrusive way. * Jill Garrett, Managing Director, The Gallup Organisation, UK *Before you read one more book on how to climb the corporate ladder read this: it will help you make sure the ladder is leaning against the right wall. * Kevin Kaiser, Adjunct Professor of Finance, INSEAD *This will be the most talked about business book of the year. It is essential reading for anyone who is serious about genuine business and people development. * Professor Jim Saker *

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Book Synopsis''Coleman and Ferguson have done something remarkable: they''ve written an evidence-based book on the complex topic of conflict and made it easy to read, easy to understand, and, best of all, easy to use. A genuine winner'' Robert B. Cialdini, author of Influence: The Psychology of PersuasionA PRACTICAL GUIDE TO NAVIGATING WORKPLACE CONFLICTS Work conflict is risky. It can go bad and poison employee health, work relationships and organizational climates, or it can go well and help to energize problem solving, innovation and bottom-line effectiveness. Managing conflicts up and down the chain of command at work can be particularly treacherous, as power differences complicate conflicts and constrain response options. Organizations are rife with stories of executives and managers who abuse their power, employees who overstep their authority, and the resulting conflicts that get stuck in downward spirals. When people find themselves in conflicTrade ReviewColeman and Ferguson have done something remarkable: they've written an evidence-based book on the complex topic of conflict and made it easy to read, easy to understand, and, best of all, easy to use. A genuine winner * Robert B. Cialdini, author of Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion *An innovative and practical look at how to navigate everyday disagreements to reach your goals, serving up examples of best practices drawn from the authors' decades of experience helping others cope with conflict, power, and change * Lawrence Susskind, cofounder, Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School *Managers who try to suppress conflict not only make things worse, but also stifle opportunities for creative problem solving. Making Conflict Work should be essential reading for all managers * Michael Wheeler, retired professor, Harvard Business School, and author of The Art of Negotiation *

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Book SynopsisAlfred P. Sloan is credited with the invention of the modern corporation. At the helm of General Motors from 1923 to 1946, he had a profound influence on management thinking in America and much of the Western world through his unique, ahead-of-its-time, management style.Sloan''s leadership and the sheer success of General Motors led to an enormous amount of study and writings on his contribution to management theory and practice.This set is part of the Critical Evaluations in Business and Management series. Future titles in the series will include:George Elton MayoW.E. DemingJoseph M. JuranPeter F. DruckerHerbert SimonH. Igor AnsoffAlfred D. ChandlerFor further information on these titles please contact info.research@routledge.co.uk

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Book SynopsisEach government recognises that there is a potential loss of competitive advantage of its business sector if future economic growth strategies are not aligned with a low carbon future. Some multinational organizations recognise this imperative and the importance of aligning business activities to a more sophisticated and flexible environmental management system that also incorporates quality, safety, occupational health and corporate ethics. An organisation's Environmental Management System (EMS) has, traditionally, been designed to address legislative and regulatory requirements. It has now become a measure of an organisations attitude to balancing environmental, economic, cultural and social needs of its trading communities.By using real world case studies this text positions EMS as a core and critical management tool and a key requirement for businesses long term survival. It provides fundamental building blocks to implement an environmental management system and clearly iTrade ReviewEnvironmental Management systems are sometimes accused of being box ticking exercises. And indeed they are. Stephen Tinsley shows that they need not be. This is a text for connoisseurs of how businesses can grapple with low carbon corporate strategies in an organised and effective manner. It is easy to read and illustrated with actual examples. This book offers an important step which many businesses, having read it, may more confidently follow.Professor Tim O'Riorden, Emeritus Professor of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia, UKEnvironmental management isn’t a luxury bolt-on for business, but rather an essential toolkit in the managerial armoury if businesses are to survive and to adapt in an era when the climate and environment are changing more rapidly and fundamentally than at any time in the last several thousand years. This timely book sets out the skills necessary as the world slowly by irrevocably transforms to a low-carbon economy.Michael Meacher MP, Minister for the Environment 1997-2003, UKTable of Contents1. Theory of Environmental Management 2. Environmental Management System Design & Implementation 3. Organizational Barriers to Environmental Management Systems 4. EMS Model Typologies 5. EMS Models for Organizational Profiling 6. Environmental Management for a Low Carbon Economy

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Book SynopsisA soulful re-envisioning of what work and leadership can be, from the visionary mind of renowned author and thought leader, Seth GodinTheSongof Significance is a rousing contemplation on work: why it is the way it is, why it?s gotten so bad, what all of us?especially leaders?can do to make it better.Economic instability and the rise of remote work have left us disconnected and disengaged. Alarmed managers are responding with harsh top-down edicts, layoffs, surveillance and mandatory meetings. Workers are responding by quiet quitting and working their wage. But it doesn''t have to be this way.Through 144 provocative stanzas, legendary business author Seth Godin gets to the heart of what ails us; he shows what?s really at the root of these trends, and challenges us to do better in ways that matter.The choice is simple. We can endure the hangover of industrial capitalism, keep treating people as disposable, and join in the AI-fueled race to the bottom. Or we come together to build a significant organization that enrolls, empowers, and trusts everyone to deliver their best work, no matter where they are.This is a book to share with bosses and co-workers, to discuss and put to action. No matter what our role, it?s within our power to change. Because, as Godin writes, ?Humans aren?t a resource. They are the point.?

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Book SynopsisThe business world is awash with legal pitfalls and opportunities. If you own or run a small-to-medium sized business (with a turnover of up to 10 million) you cannot afford to miss out on this book. Jo Haigh is a business expert who gives presentations to companies on how they can protect themselves - as individuals and as a group - from a range of potentially fatal pitfalls. In this accessible and practical book, she highlights essential - yet very often unknown - business practice to provide valuable insight and guidelines to alert and arm you before you enter the proverbial lion''s den of the business world. The Business Rules draws on current legislation and case histories. It covers approximately 80 key topics, divided into sections: Business structure; Funding; Compliance; People and personal liabilities; Management; Tax and accounting; Exiting

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Book SynopsisA simple, refreshing approach to business that defies conventional wisdom and aims to make work in the office more successful and more enjoyable. A business bible for imaginative and aspirational young men and women.Trade ReviewMavity attacks his subject with verve. Rather than being another dry business book, this is a fun and engaging read * HR magazine *a refreshing, no-nonsense approach to getting a grip on our working lives * Marie Claire *

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Book SynopsisAt the beginning of the twentieth century Britain was amongst the world leaders in the production of machine tools, yet by the 1980s the industry was in terminal decline. Focusing on the example of Britain''s largest machine tool maker, Alfred Herbert Ltd of Coventry, this study charts the wider fortunes of this vital part of the manufacturing sector. Taking a chronological approach, the book explores how during the late nineteenth century the industry developed a reputation for excellence throughout the world, before the challenges of two world wars necessitated drastic changes and reorganisations. Despite meeting these challenges and emerging with confidence into the post-war market place, the British machine tool industry never regained its pre-eminent position, and increasingly lost ground to foreign competition. By using the example of Alfred Herbert Ltd to illuminate the broader economic and business history of the British machine tool industry, this study not only provides a Trade Review’The twentieth-century machine tool industry remains little explored by historians of technology, despite being central to modern production... Now we have a valuable addition to the literature with Roger Lloyd-Jones and M.J. Lewis's detailed, chronological history of Alfred Herbert Ltd. and the British machine tool industry. Their careful economic analysis raises many tantalizing historical questions about the complex relationships between technological capability, innovation, and economic success... One of the outstanding features of this study is the importance that the authors accord to understanding firms within the 'market-cum-technological environment'.’ Technology and Culture ’... this book is a welcome addition to the literature and we should be grateful to Lloyd-Jones and Lewis for their hard slog in the archives.’ Business History ’The authors' thorough investigation of primary sources and secondary literature has resulted in a valuable addition to the scholarship on the machine-tool industry.’ Business History Review ’As the authors of this important study point out, the British machine tool industry was the rock on which other industries rested. Yet publications on it are sparse. ...the book will nevertheless stand alongside other key publications in economic history that tell the story of a British industry in authoritative detail. In a period in which academic publication is increasingly influenced by the idiocies of university research assessment exercises, it is encouraging that such scholarly books are still being written.’ Economic History ReviewTable of ContentsContents: Introduction; Technological and business development: British machine tools and the American challenge, 1890-1914; 'A war of machinery': the British machine tool industry, 1914-18; Meeting the challenge: Alfred Herbert and the British machine tool industry, 1918-34; A call to arms: the British machine tool industry, 1935-40; The Second World War and the British machine tool industry; The changing 'game': the British machine tool industry, 1945-60; Responding to the 'game': modernisation and the British machine tool industry in the 1960s; Business strategy and business structure: Alfred Herbert 1950-70; The 'end game': the British machine tool industry in the 1970s, and the fall of Alfred Herbert; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisI Don’t Agree is a fascinating exploration of new, powerful and surprising solutions to an ancient problem: why we disagree so much. It shows how to sidestep our animosities and get great things done, despite our differences.

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Book SynopsisMany lessons can be learned from managers in business and industry that are useful to people who administer schools or media programs. Despite organizational differences, the needed management skills are similar. This volume is the work of 12 authors who have drawn on personal experiences and extensive reviews of business literature to capture highly workable strategies for effective management in such areas as personnel, time, finances, technology, change, and communication. A good read that uses charts, vignettes, cartoons, and memorable quotations to emphasize key points.

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Book SynopsisHailed by PMA, the Independent Book Publisher''s Association, as a business breakthrough and one of the thirty best business books of the year by Soundview, the first edition of Working Relationships set the standard for managing conflict and developing teamwork while learning to get along with friends and foes at work. Now author Bob Wall is back with the latest research and field-tested knowledge about the critical role emotional intelligence (EQ) plays in achieving workplace and career success.Trade ReviewWhether one is at the bottom, middle, or top of the workplace hierarchy, anyone who works for a living will find the information to be of vital importance. * ForeWord *Thirty exercises, readable case studies, and pull-out quotes from the text make this the kind of book you can’t help learning from. * Books24x7.com *Some commonsense talk about issues that, unaddressed, can undermine the performance and productivity of your employees and your company. * Soundview Executive Book Summaries *Offering practical advice on how to diplomatically solve interpersonal problems. * Orange County Register *A good book to read and re-read. * Ethical Management *Highly recommended for anyone who can't seem to get ahead and cannot figure out why. * The Midwest Book Review *Insightful, easy-to-read book offering proven methods by which individuals can enhance their relationships and effectiveness at work. * Choice *The book functions as a workshop in written form. Most of the exercises are short and easy to complete, and a list of the exercises and tools follows the book's table of contents for easy reference. * Business Book Review *This is a book for anyone looking to conquer the emotionally charged roadblocks that so often hinder success. * T&D *Table of ContentsEmotional Intelligence and Relationships at Work; Working Together; Why Sheer Brainpower Doesn't Guarantee Success; The Personal Challenges of Working Relationships; Working with Friends and Colleagues; The Challenge of Conflict; When Behavior Falls Short of Good Intentions; When You Are Your Own Worst Enemy; Taking the Mystery out of Team Development; Building Teams and Professionalizing Conflict; Participating in Decision Making; Developing Influence and Making Things Happen; Emotional Intelligence: Putting It All Together; Preparing for Challenging Conversations; Managing the Conversation for Raising Issues; Work, Life, and Personal Fulfillment; Living Up to Your Aspirations; Deepening Your Relationships.

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Table of Contents PART I. THE BASICS OF TEAMWORK 1. Teams in Organizations: Facts and Myths 2. Performance and Productivity: Team Performance Criteria and Threats to Productivity 3. Rewarding Teamwork: Compensation and Performance Appraisals PART II. INTERNAL DYNAMICS 4. Designing the Team: Tasks, People, and Processes 5. Team Identity, Emotion, and Development 6. Sharpening the Team Mind: Communication and Collective Intelligence 7. Team Decision Making: Pitfalls and Solutions 8. Conflict in Teams: Leveraging Differences to Create Opportunity 9. Creativity: Mastering Strategies for High Performance PART III. EXTERNAL DYNAMICS 10. Networking, Social Capital, and Integrating across Teams 11. Leadership: Managing the Paradox 12. Interteam Relations: Competition and Cooperation 13. Teaming Across Distance and Culture APPENDIX 1. Managing Meetings: A Toolkit APPENDIX 2. Tips for Facilitators APPENDIX 3. A Guide for Creating Effective Study Groups APPENDIX 4. Example Items from Peer Evaluations and 360-Degree Performance Evaluations

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Book SynopsisKathryn Best was Course Leader in Design Management at University for the Creative Arts (UK), and Research Professor at the Center for Cross Media, Brand, Reputation and Design Management (CBRD) at Inholland University of Applied Sciences. She is now a designer, consultant, author and educator: please see www.kathrynbest.com.Trade ReviewA key text. Rich, stimulating and easy to read. -- Shimon Shmueli, Elon University, USAI will be using as a key text... Very excited to finally have a book for my course. -- Cyn Roberts, Art Institute of Portland, USAAn excellent book with useful and applicable approaches to clarifying the stages and processes in the current practice. Good for both product and communication design. -- Paul Mazzucca, Mt Hood Community College, OR, USAClear and informative overview of the industry and well laid out with current examples and diagrams. Excellent visuals. -- Louise Parkinson, Fashion department, Huddersfield University, UKTable of ContentsIntroduction Context What is Design Management? Why is Design Management Important? The Design Management Timeline. PART ONE - MANAGING THE DESIGN STRATEGY Knowledge Identifying Opportunities for Design; Understanding the Audience and Market; Interpreting Client and Customer Needs; Auditing the Use of Design; Establishing the Design Strategy; Promoting and Selling the Design Strategy; Planning for Long-term Growth Practice Case Study - The Argus3 Thermal Imaging Camera; Case Study - Camper; Interview - Dr Chris Luebkeman; Interview - Darryl Feldman. Key Skills Managing Client Relations; Guiding Design Decisions; Developing Good Working Relationships; Verbal Communication. PART TWO - MANAGING THE DESIGN PROCESS Knowledge Giving Form to Business Strategy; Increasing Awareness with Design; Expressing the Brand through Design; Initiating Design Projects; Design Methods; Design Processes; Competitive Advantage Through Design. Practice Case Study - Kajima Design Europe; Case Study - The Honda Zoomer; Interview - Mat Hunter; Interview - Brian Smith. Key Skills Managing Creative Teams; Facilitating the Design Process; Developing Collaborative Cultures; Visual Communication. PART THREE - MANAGING THE DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION Knowledge The Project Management Process; Project Management in Practice; Social and Environmental Responsibilities; Design Policies, Procedures and Guidelines; Translating Global Design into Local Design; Measuring the Success of Design; Reviewing and Revising the Design Strategy. Practice Case Study - FooGo/The Formation; Case Study - The Silken Group; Interview - Colum Lowe; Interview - Lynne Elvins. Key Skills Management and Leadership; Leading and Advocating Design; Written Communication. Appendix 18 Views on Design Management; Further Resources Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisPaul Sloane is an experienced speaker, course leader and facilitator, based in Surrey, UK. A recognized authority on innovation and creative speaking, he speaks and gives workshops to leading corporations around the world. He is also the bestselling author of How to Be a Brilliant Thinker, The Innovative Leader and editor of A Guide to Open Innovation and Crowdsourcing, all published by Kogan Page.Trade Review"Too many of today's business books come at problems from the same angles. This book turns problems on their head and makes us think differently. It is very useful not just in business, but in life." * Brian McBride, President of the Confederation of British Industry *"A comprehensive reset for your mind that will unlock your creative potential." * Jane Casey, Author of Maeve Kerrigan series *"Lateral thinking is imperative for business leaders who need to unlock creativity and innovation. This book gives you a fresh perspective to help you survive in these challenging times." * Moira Clark, Professor of Strategic Marketing at Henley Business School *"From outrageous ideas to weird combinations, Paul Sloane's unique approach to problem solving will revolutionise the way you think. Laterally the best book I've read this year." * Sam Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer, AKQA *"An enlightening read at a time when seeing the problem from multiple perspectives and finding creative solutions to move you forward has never been more important." * Tim Leney, Managing Director at TCC *"What a great read - highly entertaining and informative, packed with stories of real innovators and so many practical techniques." * Ralph Varcoe, Chief Growth Officer, Connexin *"This is the ultimate inspirational guide to lateral thinking, and a treasure trove for anyone interested in great stories about how taking a different perspective can grow yourself or your business - and having fun doing it." * Peter Hovstadius, Former Chief Scientific Officer at Novartis Nordic RegionC *"Fascinating historic and current examples of lateral thinking." * Ian Gander, Managing Director, Gemini Data Loggers *"Paul Sloane has done it again. In his new book, he provides a number of simple frameworks and activities to build your teams' ability to think laterally, approach challenging problems in a new way and enhance their creativity." * Nick Skillicorn, Innovation Consultant and Speaker *"Paul Sloane's very readable and entertaining presentation ably illustrates how you can use lateral thinking to benefit from changing perspectives and ideas in your home, social and business lives." * Dalim Basu, Chairman of London Branch at the British Computer Society *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: What is lateral thinking and why do you need it?; Chapter - 02: Example - Steven Spielberg and Jaws; Chapter - 03: Challenge your assumptions; Chapter - 04: Some lateral thinking puzzles to get you thinking; Chapter - 05: How to use De Bono's Six Thinking Hats to improve meetings and decisions; Chapter - 06: Lateral ways to succeed at interview; Chapter - 07: Ask smarter questions; Chapter - 08: Clever riddles; Chapter - 09: So you think you are open-minded; Chapter - 10: Lateral memory improvement techniques; Chapter - 11: Sometimes it pays to be outrageous; Chapter - 12: Games which promote creativity and lateral thinking; Chapter - 13: Example - Sidney Bernstein and Granada TV; Chapter - 14: More lateral thinking puzzles; Chapter - 15: Analyse problems first - The fishbone method; Chapter - 16: Example - The founding of Google; Chapter - 17: A Lateral thinking method - The Random Word; Chapter - 18: Lateral thinking in the office - How to get noticed and promoted; Chapter - 19: How to succeed with study and exams - Tips for students; Chapter - 20: The Disney Method for creative ideas; Chapter - 21: Lateral thinking and mathematics - With some puzzles; Chapter - 22: Example - Hannibal crossing the Alps; Chapter - 23: Lateral Thinking in art; Chapter - 24: Sneaky tricks in sports; Chapter - 25: More memory methods; Chapter - 26: Using Six Serving Men to understand problems; Chapter - 27: Lateral Rock Stars - Bowie, Mercury, Madonna, Lady Gaga; Chapter - 28: How to take a different point of view; Chapter - 29: Become a brilliant conversationalist; Chapter - 30: How lateral thinking can improve relationships; Chapter - 31: Wacky Word Puzzles; Chapter - 32: Use an Outsider Mindset; Chapter - 33: Clever Ways to Appear Smarter than you are!; Chapter - 34: Try Weird Combinations; Chapter - 35: What if the opposite were true?; Chapter - 36: Fire up your Imagination with these exercises; Chapter - 37: Lateral Inventors; Chapter - 38: Take advantage of accidents; Chapter - 39: Sometimes think like a criminal; Chapter - 40: When the world Zigs, Zag; Chapter - 41: The Power of Silly Questions; Chapter - 42: The Greatest Bluff; Chapter - 43: Move the Kettle!; Chapter - 44: Don't be a Zebra, be a Giraffe!; Chapter - 45: Beware these Cognitive Biases

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsBrief Table of Contents Foreward Preface Case Information Matrix Case Description Matrix Acknowlegments PART 1 - OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Chapter 1: The Nature of Strategic Management PART 2 - STRATEGY FORMULATION Chapter 2: The Business Vision and Mission Chapter 3: The External Assessment Chapter 4: The Internal Assessment Chapter 5: Competing in the Global Marketplace Chapter 6: Strategies in Action Chapter 7: Strategy Analysis and Choice PART 3 - STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION Chapter 8: Implementing Strategies: Management and Operations Issues Chapter 9: Implementing Strategies: Marketing, Finance/Accounting, R&D, and MIS Issues Chapter 10: Leadership and Culture PART 4 - STRATEGY EVALUATION Chapter 11: Strategy Review, Eveluation, and Control PART 5 - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CASE ANALYSIS Chapter 12: How to Prepare and Present a Case Analysis English-Arabic Glossary Endnotes Index Credits

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Book SynopsisFollow in the footsteps of the world''s first capitalists and discover the original secrets of business success. Learn how to awaken your inner industrialist and build a commercial empire that will stand the test of time. Forged in the white heat of the industrial revolution, Who Moved My Stilton? reveals the practical skills that every modern professional needs to get ahead in the workplace, including: Why you ought to think outside the opera box What to do when the customer is literally King And how to harness the exciting opportunities for child employment provided by Junior Apprentice. Irreverent, insightful and compendious, Who Moved My Stilton? will change the way you think about business (and cheese) forever. It is the book no aspiring plutocrat should be without.Trade ReviewFull of amusing illustrations and advice * Sport *

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Book SynopsisMedical professionals who serve on the boards of private, nonprofit institutions often do so with much more diligence than knowledge. Very little material exists to cover the range of issues that are so vital at a time when health care institutions face patient overloads, budget shortages, and calls for reform. Written by leading health care advTrade ReviewGovernance today requires a new level of preparation and education - in short, a commitment to continuous learning. ... This commitment to preparation is also an essential step to balancing the equilibrium of power between the board and the CEO. Governance for Health Care Providers: The Call to Leadership will guide trustees down the road to more fully accept the responsibility for the mission of the corporations they lead.-Michael D. Connelly, MA, JD, FACHE, President & CEO, Catholic Healthcare Partners ... the definitive guide for the physician board member as well as any leader who has made the leap to govern an organization... In summary, this book is well-written and concise in content and should be essential reading for all physicians who are about to embark on the journey of governance. I for sure will recommend this book to the physicians on my hospital board. -ACMQ FocusTable of ContentsIntroduction. Non-profit Organizations. Duties and Responsibilities of Directors. Quality of Care. Professionals Affairs. Finance. Auditing, Compliance, and Reporting. Legal Issues. Executive Compensation. Philanthropy. Strategic Planning. Governance. Future of Health Care Boards.

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Book SynopsisForeseeing and planning for all of the possibilities and pitfalls involved in bringing a biotechnology innovation from inception to widespread therapeutic use takes strong managerial skills and a solid grounding in biopharmaceutical research and development procedures. Unfortunately there has been a dearth of resources for this aspect of the field. Until now. Focusing on the management of healthcare-related biotech, from conception through the product's regulatory approval and entire life cycle, Healthcare Biotechnology: A Practical Guide provides a practical, applicable resource to assist all health-care related biotech professionals in their day-to-day activities from the lab to the boardroom.Divided into six sections, the book begins with current systems and recent progress and controversy, major players and products, and a comparison with the pharmaceutical industry. It covers intellectual property protection and management, the innovation cycle,Trade Review"... The section on marketing is also particularly strong and well thought through. ... provides insight into the biotechnology business sector." -British Journal of Biomedical ScienceTable of ContentsThe Healthcare Biotechnology Industry: Bioeconomy. Intellectual Property: Intellectual Property Management. Biolicensing. Funding: Biofinance. Biopartnering. New Product Development: Biodrug Research. Biomanufacturing. Marketing: Biomarketing planning. Biopromotion. Biopricing. Biosupply Chain. Product Life Cycle Management. Running the Business: Biobusiness models. Biosimilars Model. Biocompany Life Cycle.

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Book SynopsisThis is a book about authentic fakes, admirable forgeries, and imagined representations of tainted reality: things that are less than meet the eye. Through nine questionable cultural treasures, readers meet those who make, sell, and buy fakes, and through these, explore their own views about what’s real, what’s fake, and why they should care.

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Book SynopsisThis 2nd Arab World Edition of Management follows the success of the original, incorporating new case studies, interviews and a host of other exciting features. This new edition also includes a new, fully interactive eBook, helping bring management theory to life for Arab students of management.

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Book SynopsisWhere end-users once queued up to ask the IT department for permission to buy a new computer or a new version of software, they are now bypassing IT altogether and buying it on their own. From laptops and smartphones to iPads and virtually unlimited software apps, end-users have tasted their freedom and love it. IT will simply never be the same.Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) Survival Guide explains the psycho-techno phenomenon also known as bring your own technology (BYOT). Providing the guidance necessary for living in this new world, it describes the new end-users (Millennials) and their demands, as well as the strategic and tactical ramifications of these demands.Examining the business aspects of BYODselection, purchasing, and corporate culturethe book covers the broad range of technical considerations including selection, connectivity, training, support, and security. It also includes an extensive set of best practices.The book is geared for the smaTable of ContentsConsumerization of IT. New generation of workers. Good idea or bad. The technology aspects of BYOT: virtualization, connecting to the network, etc. Business aspects of BYOT: selection, purchasing, corporate culture. Training. Support. Security. Best practices in deploying BYOT. Resources. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisFor anyone whose work / life balance has slipped or is in tatters, this book will show how a little planning will enable them to get their life back.

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Book SynopsisManaging yourself just got easierOne of the most important aspects of being a manager is being able to manage yourself and the first step to doing this effectively is becoming aware of yourself and evaluating your strengths and weaknesses. In Managing Yourself In A Week you will learn about good time management and organization skills including planning and setting priorities, dealing with time wasters, and practical steps on maintaining a diary and to-do lists. You will explore techniques such as managing your mind and learn about the power of positive thinking in developing strategies and making good decisions. You will learn about managing emotions, increasing confidence, dealing with nerves, motivating yourself and building strong relationships by applying good listening skills. The final chapter, on managing stress, looks at what produces stress in you and discusses ways of dealing with its consequences. Managing Yourself in a Week gives handy

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Book SynopsisMindfulness is more than a buzzword. It is a vital skill to help you survive and get ahead in your career. Executive coach and business trainer Dr Seeger has been practising and teaching mindfulness since before it was fashionable, and in this short, accessible book she shares a lifetime of hard-earned wisdom and practical advice.This book introduces you to the main themes and ideas, giving you a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, Mindfulness at Work In A Week is your fastest route to success:- Sunday: Learn to focus your attention and overcome the multi-tasking myth- Monday: Use mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to prevent and overcome stress- Tuesday: Discover how mindfulness can optimise your productivity- Wednesday: Use mindfulness to overcome the brain''s negativity bias and make the workplace h

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Book SynopsisDeveloping your emotional intelligence just got easierExperts are beginning to agree that types of intelligence other than IQ (Intelligence Quotient) have evolved as human capacities over the last two million years. Low Emotional Intelligence Quotient or EQ can be perceived as the absence of control over the outcome of a situation. Do you ever feel like this is the case - you keep getting ''poor luck'' or cannot influence better results? When you have a high EQ, you are adept at interpreting the emotional roots of your thinking and behaviours and choosing your actions for beneficial outcomes. You may also be capable of making good insights into the behaviours and reactions of others through empathy and rapport.These topics are explored, step by step in Emotional Intelligence In A Week. You will gain an understanding of EI through finding out about:- Pessimism and optimism- Key milestones in the development of EI-related concepts- MTable of Contents : Sunday: Overview of EI and EQ? : Monday: Becoming more self-aware : Tuesday: Generating an Internal Observer : Wednesday: Stress management and EI : Thursday: What will my company gain from an investment in EI? : Friday: How to create an EI culture : Saturday: Preparing for the next developmental steps

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Book SynopsisSunday: What''s in it for me?Monday: Step into their worldTuesday: Motivation vs inspirationWednesday: Taking the wider perspectiveThursday: When the going gets toughFriday: Reward and recognitionSaturday: Reviewing progressTrade ReviewSue Stockdale and Clive Steeper have written very practical, relevant and helpful books. I enthusiastically recommend Risk: All That Matters, Motivating People In A Week and Cope With Change at Work. The approach taken is thought provoking. The narrative is highly accessible with a very useful combination of case studies and internationally recognised models. These are all explained in a clear, concise and compelling way. On top of this the reader gains valuable insights based on Clive and Sue's very considerable experience. -- Ian Williams, Executive Director, Caplor Horizons

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Book SynopsisThe ability to write a successful business plan is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career.Written by Iain Maitland, a leading expert on appraisals as both a coach and a practitioner, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order to write and receive support for a business plan.The highly motivational ''in a week'' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience.So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success!Table of Contents : Sunday: Understanding business plans : Monday: Making preparatory notes : Tuesday: Composing the commercial section : Wednesday: Compiling the financial section : Thursday: Adding the appendices : Friday: Submitting the business plan : Saturday: Presenting the business plan

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Book Synopsis Coaching just got easierIn recent years the idea of coaching and the role of coach have made the journey from the sports field, via Human Resources, to become part of everyday managerial life. The terms ''coach'' and ''coaching'' have become common, even trendy, but both are widely misunderstood. If you ask anyone to define the word ''coach'', you will get a wide variety of responses.By using coaching, we can tap into the huge reserves of talent and potential that lie dormant in most people. As managers, we can develop people without having to rely on passing on our own skills and knowledge, which may already be out of date. Using our skills in coaching, we can help our people access their ability without needing more than a basic grasp of the technicalities of their role.This book aims to give you enough knowledge and appreciation of coaching that you can begin to develop your own approach. Each of the seven chapters in Coaching In A Week covers Table of Contents : Sunday: Get clear on exactly what coaching is so that you can use it as the right tool at the right time. : Monday: Learn how to combine the roles of manager and coach so you can add coaching to your existing skills. : Tuesday: Discover the three principles of coaching that ensure all the other models and techniques work. : Wednesday: Learn the first part of a coaching model that helps you set aims and check reality. : Thursday: Learn the second part of a coaching model that lets you generate options and plan a way forward. : Friday: Explore the different coaching contexts and applications so you can adapt your coaching style to different situations. : Saturday: Find out how organisations are using coaching to get results so that you can build a strong business case.

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Book SynopsisMost small business books focus on what it takes to start a small business, and not what it takes to start a franchise. At best, these books might allocate a single chapter to the concept of franchising, and at worst the author presumes that franchises are the same as any other business start-up. The world of franchising has its own nuances, and advice that works for 99% of start-ups would not apply to franchising. In fact, well-meaning advice can often be detrimental to potential franchisees.This book is focused on making sure that potential franchisees are aware of the specific journey ahead of them. As franchising is a two-way business arrangement, it includes exactly what franchisors are looking for, what can or cannot be negotiated with a franchisor, and how best to present yourself to ensure that you win the franchise you want.

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Book Synopsis**THE SUNDAY TIMES BUSINESS BESTSELLER**Voted the EMBRACING CHANGE BOOK OF THE YEAR at the BUSINESS BOOK AWARDSWhen the winds of change blow, some build a wall and others build a windmillIn a business environment where change is the only constant, the stark reality is that it has never been harder to see what''s happening around us, interpret information efficiently or develop successful strategies. This is down to both the increasing speed of change and the prevalent mindset about change, where change is seen as the enemy.Powered by Change presents a radical new methodology for using change as a fuelling mechanism to generate outstanding business success: the Windmill Theory.Power your businessThe Windmill Theory enables leaders and organisations to think and act in a way that capitalises on a constantly changing environment. Constructed of four blades working in perpetual harmony with one another, iTrade ReviewIn the modern world change is the only constant, but few companies and leaders have any clue how to deal with this reality. This book gives them more than a clue. It gives them an entire route map. -- Mike Butcher MBE, Editor at Large, TechCrunchJonathan brilliantly captures the essence of change and our changing business landscape; leaving us all talking about building windmills! -- Linda Johnson, Chairman Guernsey Branch, Institute of DirectorsPowered by Change is that rare thing. A business book that does something other than take one idea and rework it ad infinitum. Not only is the book stacked with compelling and original insight, there is practical advice on how to put the insight into practice in both a professional and personal context. It's a wonderful book that should stay close to the side of anyone who wants to be a rare thing themselves; someone embracing the furious pace of change in the world and putting it to work for advantage.

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Book SynopsisOver the past decade, the call for evidence-based management has been on the rise. Managers have become increasingly skeptical of advice that is based soley on anecdotes, otherwise known as the art of management; they demand, instead, proof that the management practices espoused by the authors in the field are truly effective. Becoming the Evidence-Based Manager delivers the goods, covering a wide range of critical management skills, such as hiring, inspiring, training, developing, motivating and coaching. Readers are rewarded with a thorough understanding of how to put the science of management to work for themselves and their organizations. An organizational psychologist by training and experience, author Gary Latham brings a unique perspective to the art-versus-science debate as he underscores the critical role that empirical research plays in successfully hiring and managing employees. Latham advocates using the situational interview style in the hiring process ov

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Book SynopsisREVISED AND UPDATED 3RD EDITION!Drawing on the secrets of a top executive coach, The Next Level is an indispensable guide to executive success, full of simple, practical, and immediately applicable insights and tools for leaders who need to get bigger and better results.For more than a decade,The Next Level has been an indispensable guide to executive success. It reads like a series of conversations with a trusted coach who has brought together a cadre of successful senior leaders to deliver a master class on executive level best practices. This practical, actionable guide to success at the executive level helps readers understand what they need to pick up and let go of to achieve the results that are expected at the next level. Along with simple and immediately applicable tools and frameworks he''s road-tested with thousands of coaching clients, Eblin offers clear, practical advice reinforced by interviews and case Trade ReviewScott Eblin is back with a timely update to a leadership classic. The 3rd edition of The Next Level is full of potentially career-saving advice for executives and managers who have to get bigger results. -- Marshall Goldsmith, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 'Triggers'The Next Level is as close as you can get to having a personal coach to advise and counsel you on your leadership journey. It reads like a series of 'Let's figure it out' conversations with a trusted and highly experienced executive coach-which Scott Eblin is-and you will be delighted that you chose him to be your confidante and guide. I highly recommend you read and use this book. -- Jim Kouzes, coauthor of the bestselling book, 'The Leadership Challenge' and the Dean’s Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara UniversityWorking with Scott Eblin helped me to lead with authenticity and impact through a series of complex challenges. Reading The Next Level is like being in conversation with Scott as your trusted adviser, offering practical yet powerful advice for leading at your best by living at your best. -- Lara L. Lee, President, Orchard Supply Hardware (division of Lowe’s Home Improvement)For leaders in transition, The Next Level is a vital resource not just on what to do, but how to be. It's full of the real-world, road-tested strategies and tactics that successful executives use to raise their game when the game gets bigger. -- Sydney Finkelstein, Professor of Leadership at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and bestselling author of 'Superbosses'Scott Eblin is an insightful executive coach who partnered with me on my journey as I moved into senior leadership. We connected immediately because we both believe that to lead at your best, you have to live at your best. The Next Level is an essential guide for executives who know they need to do both. -- Jacqueline Akerblom, West Region Managing Partner, Grant ThorntonWhat's so powerful and useful for leaders about The Next Level is the fundamental dynamic at its center: Pick This Up, Let That Go. Scott Eblin, a master coach, offers practical solutions for leaders with a commitment to being and staying human in this busy, complex world. -- Michael Bungay Stanier, author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller, 'The Coaching Habit'The Next Level is my go-to guide for executive leadership transitions. I use Scott's simple yet highly effective approach often as I coach leaders who need to 'senior up' and hit the ground running in bigger and more complex executive roles. The Next Level will continue to be the dog-eared book on my desk and in my business travel bag for many years to come. -- Tammy Heller, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, PerspectaThere are a lot of books out there on leadership but what sets this one apart is the approach. Scott Eblin isn't just talking fluff, he's sharing real-world advice from his experience and the experience of those who've been there in order to help you learn from their combined wisdom. Don't pass it by. The Next Level is a vital resource for you and your team. -- Keith Ferrazzi, #1 New York Times bestselling author of 'Who’s Got Your Back' and 'Never Eat Alone'Leadership presence is often discussed but rarely clearly defined. But Scott Eblin does just that in a modern, practical and actionable way with the 3rd edition of The Next Level. It's full of gems of sound advice for executives and managers who want to deliver big results while leading and living at their best. -- Cara Bauer, Executive Director, Talent Management, AmgenWhen Scott Eblin was my coach as a newly promoted senior executive, he helped me understand how important it is to shift from being the go-to person to the leader who builds teams of go-to people. This learning formed the foundation of who I have become as a leader and in many ways I attribute it to the success I have had over the years. In The Next Level, Scott and his team of executive insiders teach you how to make the leadership shifts you need to succeed and thrive as a leader. -- Doug Krey, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, HiltonScott Eblin delivers clear, precise, and practical advice to senior leaders across industries who want to be on top of their game. His deep experience and long-time coaching practice enable insights that will resonate and recommendations that can be put into practice immediately! -- Beverly Kaye, founder/CEO of Career Systems International, coeditor of 'Learn Like a Leader'Manage yourself. Leverage your team. Engage your colleagues. Those are the three imperatives that all successful executives master. In The Next Level, Scott Eblin expertly unpacks how they do it. -- Celeste Ortiz, Chief People Officer, Crossover HealthThe Next Level is a 'must-read' for any aspiring leader. Scott Eblin and a cadre of seasoned executives provide a roadmap of practical, simple, and immediately applicable advice that can help any leader navigate and accelerate a successful transition to the next level. -- Bob Frenzel, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Xcel Energy

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Book SynopsisIntroduction to Arts Management offers a unique, dynamic and savvy guide to managing a performing or visual arts organization, be that an arts center, theatre, museum, art gallery, symphony orchestra, or other arts company. For those training to enter the industry, workers in arts administration, or those seeking to set up their own company, the wealth of expert guidance and direct, accessible style of this authoritative manual will prove indispensable. Gathering best practices in strategic planning, marketing, fundraising and finance for the arts, the author shares practical, proven processes and valuable tools from his work with over 100 arts companies and professional experience producing over 100 music, dance, theatre and visual arts events. Unique features include: boilerplate guides for marketing and fundraising a sample Board of Trustee contract specific budget checklists day-to-day working tools that can be immediately instituted in any arts organization resources Trade ReviewIntroduction to Arts Management begins in the right place - with the arts manager and an emphasis on the need to take control of her life … The focus on collaboration is apparent in the organization of his book. Many of the guidelines, tips, and how-tos are presented in list form under descriptive sub-headings. It is the kind of book conducive to sharing with others to discuss its insights and helpful hints … It’s a book to keep on your desk for quick reference during a planning session or to quote from at a board meeting before it has a chance to fall apart … The book is recommended for emerging arts leaders (graduate and undergraduate), and for individuals already working in the field but who lack formal training. * ArtsManagement.net *Table of ContentsChapter 1 An Overview of Arts Management Chapter 2 A Personnel Overview: Producers, Artists, Managers and Organizational Hierarchies in Arts Center Management, Theatre Management, Dance Management, Symphony/Music Management, Opera Management, Museum Management and Gallery Management Chapter 3 Board of Trustees, Volunteers and Community Liaisons and their Role in Arts Administration and the Viability of Producing Arts Internationally Chapter 4 Strategic Planning for the Arts Chapter 5 Personnel Management and Human Resources Chapter 6 Fundraising and the Arts Chapter 7 Marketing the Arts in the 21st Century Chapter 8 Budgeting and Financial Management Chapter 9 Surviving in a Competitive Field Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisThe former CEO of Dollar General shares a firsthand account of how generations of his family built their small-town business into a national powerhouse and the lessons about leadership, teamwork, life, and faith he discovered in the process.

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