Management decision making Books
Cengage Learning, Inc Business Analytics
Book SynopsisMaster data analysis, modeling and spreadsheets with Albright/Winston's BUSINESS ANALYTICS: DATA ANALYSIS & DECISION MAKING, 8TH EDITION. This analytical approach delivers a proven teach-by-example approach, student-friendly writing and integration with Excel. The data-oriented new edition covers the two main Power BI tools in Excel, Power Query and Power Pivot, and includes sections on implementing these tools in Power BI Desktop. Current problems and cases demonstrate the importance of the concepts you are learning. MindTap, the online learning platform, provides a wealth of helpful study tools such as interactive eBook, Excel assignments and homework, videos and much more.Table of Contents1. Introduction to Business Analytics. Part 1: DATA ANALYSIS. 2. Describing the Distribution of a Variable. 3. Finding Relationships among Variables. 4. Business Intelligence (BI) Tools for Data Analysis: Power Query. 5. Business Intelligence (BI) Tools for Data Analysis: Power Pivot. Part 2: PROBABILITY AND DECISION MAKING UNDER UNCERTAINTY. 6. Probability and Probability Distributions. 7. Decision Making under Uncertainty. Part 3: STATISTICAL INFERENCE, REGRESSION ANALYSIS, and TIME SERIES FORECASTING. 8. Statistical Inference. 9. Regression Analysis: Estimating Relationships. 10. Regression Analysis: Statistical Inference. 11. Time Series Analysis and Forecasting. Part 4: OPTIMIZATION AND SIMULATION MODELING. 12. Introduction to Optimization Modeling. 13. Optimization Models. 14. Introduction to Simulation Modeling. 15. Simulation Models. Part 5: ADVANCED DATA ANALYSIS. 16. Data Mining: Classification. 17. Data Mining: Clustering and Market Basket Analysis. Part 7: BONUS ONLINE MATERIAL. 18. Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design. 19. Statistical Process Control. Appendix A: Statistical Reporting.
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Practical Reporting Inc. Practical Charts: The Essential Guide to Creating
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Houndstooth Press Go Big or Go Home: 5 Ways to Create a Customer Experience That Will Close the Deal
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Diversion Books How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do
Book Synopsis“Cuban [explains] what it means to have ‘the edge,’ the necessary drive to forego the confines of a comfortable job, triumph over setbacks, and build a successful company.” —Business Insider“Exceeded . . . expectations.” —Huffington PostNow celebrating over ten years of How to Win at the Sport of Business, Mark Cuban, one of the world’s wealthiest and most influential businessmen, collects his greatest lessons on what it takes to become a thriving entrepreneur. Drawing upon his profound insider knowledge, Cuban offers unconventional business tips and tells his stunning rags-to-riches tale from selling powdered milk and sleeping on friends’ couches to owning his own company and becoming a multibillion-dollar success story. Mark shows how he puts his own advice into practice and how entrepreneurs at any stage of their careers can outmaneuver their competitors.
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Penguin Putnam Inc On Grand Strategy
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Penguin Putnam Inc Unfolding The Napkin
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Insight Principles Invisible Power
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Random House USA Inc Creative Confidence
Book SynopsisIDEO founder and Stanford d.school creator David Kelley and his brother Tom Kelley, IDEO partner and the author of the bestselling The Art of Innovation, have written a powerful and compelling book on unleashing the creativity that lies within each and every one of us.Too often, companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the creative types. But two of the leading experts in innovation, design, and creativity on the planet show us that each and every one of us is creative. In an incredibly entertaining and inspiring narrative that draws on countless stories from their work at IDEO, the Stanford d.school, and with many of the world's top companies, David and Tom Kelley identify the principles and strategies that will allow us to tap into our creative potential in our work lives, and in our personal lives, and allow us to innovate in terms of how we approach and solve problems. It is a book that will help each of us be more productive and successful in our lives and in our careers.
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Ebury Publishing Problem Solving 101
Book SynopsisFeaturing diagrams and drawings, this title contains practical tools and techniques to train your brain to solve problems, create solutions and make faster, better decisions.Trade ReviewIf everyone made decisions like Ken Watanabe, the world would be a better place * Seth Godin, author of Tribes *Problem Solving 101 teaches us to recognize the common elements in the decisions we face every day, and how to think carefully about them. It offers tricks and tips for every age * Dan Ariely, author of the New York Time bestseller Predictably Irrational *a business best seller * Business Week *This is an excellent primer on problem solving * Lowell Bryan, author of Mobilizing Minds *
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Little, Brown and Company Outliers
Book Synopsis Learn what sets high achievers apart -- from Bill Gates to the Beatles -- in this #1 bestseller from a singular talent (New York Times Book Review). In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of outliers--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different? His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.Brilliant and entertaining, Outliers is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight and illuminate.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Engineering Decision Making and Risk Management
Book SynopsisIIE/Joint Publishers Book of the Year Award 2016! Awarded for an outstanding published book that focuses on a facet of industrial engineering, improves education, or furthers the profession .Table of ContentsPreface xi 1 Introduction to Engineering Decision Making 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Decision Making in Engineering Practice 4 1.3 Decision Making and Optimization 5 1.4 Decision Making and Problem Solving 6 1.5 Decision Making and Risk Management 7 1.6 Problems in Decision Making 8 1.7 The Value of Improving Decision Making 8 1.8 Perspectives on Decision Making 9 Exercises 10 References 12 2 Decision-Making Fundamentals 15 2.1 Decision Characteristics 16 2.2 Objectives in Decision Making 17 2.3 Influence Diagrams 22 2.4 Rationality 24 2.5 Dominance 29 2.6 Choice Strategies 31 2.7 Making Tradeoffs 33 2.8 Reframing the Decision 34 2.9 Risk Acceptance 36 2.10 Measurement Scales 37 Exercises 39 References 46 3 Multicriteria Decision Making 51 3.1 Pugh Concept Selection Method 54 3.2 Analytic Hierarchy Process 56 3.3 Multiattribute Utility Theory 62 3.4 Conjoint Analysis 67 3.5 Value of a Statistical Life 70 3.6 Compensation 71 3.7 The Impact of Changing Weights 74 Exercises 76 References 81 4 Group Decision Making 85 4.1 Ranking 88 4.2 Scoring and Majority Judgment 92 4.3 Arrow’s Impossibility Theorem 95 Exercises 96 References 99 5 Decision Making Under Uncertainty 101 5.1 Types of Uncertainties 103 5.2 Assessing a Subjective Probability 105 5.3 Imprecise Probabilities 107 5.4 Cumulative Risk Profile and Dominance 108 5.5 Decision Trees: Modeling 110 5.6 Decision Trees: Determining Expected Values 112 5.7 Sequential Decision Making 114 5.8 Modeling Risk Aversion 115 5.9 Robustness 120 5.10 Uncertainty Propagation: Sensitivity Analysis 125 5.11 Uncertainty Propagation: Method of Moments 127 5.12 Uncertainty Propagation: Monte Carlo Simulation 129 Exercises 132 References 138 6 Game Theory 141 6.1 Game Theory Basics 144 6.2 Zero-Sum Games 144 6.3 Optimal Mixed Strategies for Zero-Sum Games 145 6.4 The Minimax Theorem 147 6.5 Resource Allocation Games 147 6.6 Mixed Motive Games 148 6.7 Bidding 151 6.8 Stackelberg Games 152 Exercises 153 References 157 7 Decision-Making Processes 161 7.1 Decision-Making Contexts 164 7.2 Technical Knowledge and Problem Consensus 165 7.3 Optimization: Search and Evaluation 169 7.4 Diagnosing Risk Decision Situations 170 7.5 Values and Ethics 171 7.6 Systematic Decision-Making Processes 172 7.7 The Decision-Making Cycle 174 7.8 The Analytic-Deliberative Process 175 7.9 Concept Selection 176 7.10 Decision Calculus 177 7.11 Recognition-Primed Decision Making 178 7.12 Heuristics 178 7.13 Unconscious Decision Making 179 7.14 Search 179 7.15 Types of Search in Practice 183 7.16 Secretary Problem 185 7.17 Composite Decisions 187 7.18 Separation 189 7.19 Product Development Processes 194 Exercises 197 References 200 8 The Value of Information 207 8.1 The Expected Value of Perfect Information 212 8.2 The Expected Value of Imperfect Information 214 8.3 Experimentation to Reduce Ambiguity 221 8.4 Experimentation to Compare Alternatives 225 8.5 Experimentation to Compare Alternatives with Multiple Attributes 228 Exercises 232 References 237 9 Risk Management 239 9.1 Risk Management Process 244 9.2 Potential Problem Analysis 247 9.3 Risk Management Guide for DOD Acquisition 252 9.4 Risk Management at NASA 253 9.5 Precursors 254 9.6 Warnings 257 9.7 Risk Communication 259 9.8 Managing the Risk of a Bad Decision 265 9.9 Learning from Failures 271 9.10 Transforming Failure Information 275 Exercises 276 References 282 10 Decision-Making Systems 289 10.1 Introduction to Decision-Making Systems 291 10.2 Mechanisms of Organization Influence 292 10.3 Roles in Decision-Making Systems 293 10.4 Information Flow 296 10.5 The Structure of Decision-Making Systems 297 10.6 Product Development Organizations 298 10.7 Information Flow in Product Development 299 10.8 The Design Factory 302 Exercises 302 References 303 11 Modeling and Improving Decision-Making Systems 307 11.1 Modeling Decision-Making Systems 309 11.2 Rich Pictures 310 11.3 Swimlanes 311 11.4 Root Definitions 313 11.5 Conceptual Models 315 11.6 Models of Product Development Organizations 317 11.7 Improving Decision-Making Systems 317 11.8 An Integrative Strategy 319 Exercises 325 References 326 Index 331
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Pearson Education 18 Challenges of Leadership The
Book SynopsisTrevor is Managing Director of The Executive Coach ltd. He has extensive experience in executive and senior management coaching - including the delivery of 1:1 and team coaching along with whole-organisation coaching interventions and training coaches. His expertise is in combining his passion for leadership development with his skill as a top-level coach, his experience in organisational consultancy and his thorough understanding of the psychology of personal change.Previously Trevor spent 15 years in leadership in the voluntary sector included five years being Chief Executive of a national start-up. He then trained with the Covey Leadership Centre and worked for a consultancy firm before founding The Executive Coach. Trevor works alongside some of the other top Executive Coaches in his role as Faculty member of The School of Coaching at The Work Foundation in association with Myles Downey. He is guest lecturer on Leadership for Anglia Polytechnic University's MBA Programme. Trade Review"... a good self-coaching handbook for anybody who wants to be a better leader." - Business Executive MagazineTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction Challenge 1: The Proactive Challenge - learning to write the story Challenge 2: The Influence Challenge - making a clear impact Challenge 3: The Reality Challenge - understand where you are Challenge 4: The Vision Challenge - creating an engaging picture of the future Challenge 5: The Strategy Challenge - defining a path to the future Challenge 6: The Wisdom Challenge - applying your learning from experience Challenge 7: The Insight Challenge - seeing beyond the obvious Challenge 8: The Confidence Challenge - developing self-belief Challenge 9: The Internal Compass Challenge - lead yourself so you can lead others Challenge 10: The 'Bigger and Bigger Challenge' Challenge - continuously growing your skills base Challenge 11: The Vertigo Challenge Challenge 12: The 'Managing The Tension Between Holding On and Letting Go' Challenge - the art of delegation Challenge 13: The 'Life and Career Transition' Challenge - change across the whole lifespan Challenge 14: The Loneliness Challenge - creating networks to maintain integrity Challenge 15: The Personality Challenge - understanding your impact on others Challenge 16: The Pathology Challenge - managing the effects of your blind spots Challenge 17: The Confusion-Complexity-Chaos Challenge - performing through uncertainty Challenge 18: The Work-Life Balance Challenge - getting results whilst living a satisfying life Appendix 1: The final question: 'What will you do now?' Appendix 2: Getting feedback on your influencing behaviours Appendix 3: The complete assessment summary Bibliography
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Decisions: The Complexities of Individual and
Book SynopsisDecision-making is an activity in which everyone is engaged on a more or less daily basis. In this book, Karin Brunsson and Nils Brunsson explore the intricacies of decision-making for individuals and organizations. When, how and why do they make decisions? The authors identify four distinct ways of reasoning that decision-makers use. The consequences of decisions vary: some promote action, others impede it, and some produce more responsibility than others. With in-depth discussions of rationality, justifications and hypocrisy, the authors show how organizational and political decision processes become over-complicated and difficult for both decision makers and external observers to understand. Decisions is a concise and easy-to-read introduction to a highly significant and intriguing topic. Based on research from several fields, it provides useful reading and essential knowledge for scholars and students throughout the social sciences and for everyone who wants to understand their own decisions and those of others.Trade Review'Decision-making is often a confusing and confused process. Emotions, judgements and prejudices can all play a part, whether a decision is made by an individual, a group or an organization. The study of decision making, however, doesn't have to be either confusing or confused as this excellent book eloquently demonstrates. The four logics of decision-making identified here provide the authors with a framework which enables them to explain in clear and simple terms decisions that appear complex, confusing or irrational.' --Yiannis Gabriel, University of Bath, UK'This rich, imaginative little book offers fascinating insights into the intricacies of decision making by both individuals and organizations, and a sobering appraisal of the delayed Swedish response to the 2004 tsunami. Any new book by Karen and Nils Brunsson is a welcome treat, and this one is a gem!' --Walter W. Powell, Stanford University'Decisions: The Complexities of Individual and Organizational Decision-Making by Nils and Karin Brunsson offers an excellent introduction to the complexities of decision-making. Decades of research on decision making are succinctly summarized and presented in a refreshing and easily accessible way. A must read for researchers, students and practitioners who want to get an overview of the latest insights into the particularities of individual and organizational decision-making.' --David Seidl, University of Zurich, SwitzerlandTable of ContentsContents: The Quake 1. Decisions 2. Individuals as decision makers 3. Organizations as decision makers 4. The Consequences of Decisions 5. Complex decision processes After the tsunami References Index
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Columbia University Press A Dozen Lessons for Entrepreneurs
Book SynopsisA Dozen Lessons for Entrepreneurs shows how the insights of leading venture capitalists can teach readers to create a unique approach to building a successful business. By better understanding the views and experiences of a wide range of entrepreneurs, readers can discern which of many possible paths will lead to success.Trade ReviewWhen I first came to Silicon Valley, I was struck by how much people teach and learn from one another. In this book, Tren continues that spirit by sharing his own learning from others-and explains how investment judgments and decisions are made in the world of tech start-ups. -- Marc Andreessen, cofounder of Netscape and Andreessen Horowitz The book is among a select few to categorize the key learnings of leading VCs. -- Chris GoulakosTable of ContentsConcept DirectoryForeword, by Scott BelskyIntroductionI. The Founder Coaches1. Steve Blank2. Bill Campbell3. Eric RiesII. The Venture Capitalists4. Sam Altman: Y Combinator5. Steve Anderson: Baseline Ventures6. Marc Andreessen: Andreessen Horowitz7. Rich Barton: Expedia, Glassdoor, Zillow8. Roelof Botha: Sequoia Capital9. Jim Breyer: Breyer Capital10. Chris Dixon: Andreessen Horowitz11. John Doerr: Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers12. Peter Fenton: Benchmark13. Jim Goetz: Sequoia Capital14. Paul Graham: Y Combinator15. Kirsten Green: Forerunner Ventures16. Bill Gurley: Benchmark17. Reid Hoffman: Greylock Partners18. Ben Horowitz: Andreessen Horowitz19. Vinod Khosla: Khosla Ventures20. Josh Kopelman: First Round Capital21. Jenny Lee: GGV Capital22. Doug Leone: Sequoia Capital23. Dan Levitan: Maveron24. Jessica Livingston: Y Combinator25. Mary Meeker: Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers26. Michael Moritz: Sequoia Capital27. Chamath Palihapitiya: Social Capital28. Keith Rabois: Khosla Ventures29. Andy Rachleff: Wealthfront30. Naval Ravikant: AngelList31. Heidi Roizen: Draper Fisher Jurvetson32. Mark Suster: Upfront Ventures33. Peter Thiel: Founders Fund34. Fred Wilson: Union Square Ventures35. Ann Winblad: Hummer Winblad Venture PartnersConclusionGlossary
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Infinite Game
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Harvard University Press Negotiation Analysis The Science and Art of
Book SynopsisWritten by the author of "The Art and Science of Negotiation", this title incorporates three strands of inquiry: individual decision analysis, judgmental decision making, and game theory.Trade ReviewHarvard professor emeritus Raiffa and his co-authors have everything covered in this exhaustive work, which examines the dynamics of win-lose, win-win and multi-party negotiations and throws novel approaches like game theory into the mix. Especially timely is the analysis of "external help," in which the authors evaluate the growing trend of mediation and arbitration...It's certainly thorough, with its plethora of decision-making scenarios...to bring advanced theories to life. And Raiffa is one of the deans of the field. * Publishers Weekly *Negotiation Analysis makes a significant contribution to an important field...This is a classic text, synthesizing two approaches to negotiation: the 'art' handles human factors and the 'science' structured models. The book aims to equip negotiators with the skills 'to do a better job.' It is a massive work--550 pages--created by perhaps the most powerful intellect in the field. -- Douglas Hague * Times Higher Education Supplement *Howard Raiffa created the field of negotiation analysis, and this book is a great development of his ideas. It pushes negotiation analysis to a higher level and should be required reading for all serious students and practitioners of negotiation and alternative dispute resolution. The book is brilliant. It will help to make the world a better place. -- Max Bazerman, author of Judgment in Managerial Decision MakingTable of ContentsPreface Part I. Fundamentals 1. Decision Perspectives On four approaches to decision making 2. Decision Analysis On how individuals should and could decide 3. Behavioral Decision Theory On the psychology of decisions; on how real people do decide 4. Game Theory On how rational beings should decide separately in interactive situations 5. Negotiation Analysis On how you should and could collaborate with others Part II. Two-Party Distributive (Win-Lose) Negotiations 6. Elmtree House On setting the stage for adversarial bargaining 7. Distributive Negotiations: The Basic Problem On the essence of noncooperative, win-lose negotiations 8. Introducing Complexities: Uncertainty On deciding to settle out of court and other problems of choice under uncertainty 9. Introducing Complexities: Time On entrapments and downward escalation; on real and virtual strikes 10. Auctions and Bids On comparing different auction and competitive bidding procedures Part III. Two-Party Integrative (Win-Win) Negotiations 11. Template Design On brainstorming alone and together; on deciding what must be decided 12. Template Evaluation On deciding what you need and want 13. Template Analysis (I) On finding a joint compromise for a special simple case 14. Template Analysis (II) On finding a joint compromise for the general case 15. Behavioral Realities On learning how people do negotiate in the laboratory and the real world 16. Noncooperative Others On how to tackle noncooperative adversaries Part IV. External Help 17. Mostly Facilitation and Mediation On helping with people problems 18. Arbitration: Conventional and Nonconventional On how a neutral joint analyst might help 19. What Is Fair? On principles for deciding joint outcomes 20. Parallel Negotiations On negotiating without Negotiating Part V. Many Parties 21. Group Decisions On organizing and managing groups 22. Consensus On how to achieve a shared agreement for all 23. Coalitions On the dynamics of splitting and joining subgroups 24. Voting On anomalies of collective action based on voting schemes 25. Pluralistic Parties On dealing with parties fractured by internal conflict 26. Multiparty Interventions On the role of external helpers in multiparty negotiations 27. Social Dilemmas On the conflict between self-interest and group interest References Note on Sources Index
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St Martin's Press Scarcity
Book SynopsisIn this provocative book based on cutting-edge research, Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir show that scarcity creates a distinct psychology for everyone struggling to manage with less than they need. Busy people fail to manage their time efficiently for the same reasons the poor and those maxed out on credit cards fail to manage their money. The dynamics of scarcity reveal why dieters find it hard to resist temptation, why students and busy executives mismanage their time, and why the same sugarcane farmers are smarter after harvest than before.Once we start thinking in terms of scarcity, the problems of modern life come into sharper focus, and Scarcity reveals not only how it leads us astray but also how individuals and organizations can better manage scarcity for greater satisfaction and success.
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Columbia University Press Stalking the Black Swan
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAs a respected equity analyst, Kenneth A. Posner has seen firsthand what it means to be blindsided by black swans. In this deeply thoughtful and heartfelt book, he traces out the sources of what we think of as 'surprise events' and offers a pragmatic approach for confronting and hopefully mitigating their adverse effects. Along the way, there are many beautifully elaborated stories depicting how swans often won the day, as well as descriptions of the all-too-rare positive outcomes. This is a valuable book for anyone who treads a path through an uncertain world (hint: that should be everyone!). -- Martin Leibowitz, managing director, Morgan Stanley, and coauthor of The Endowment Model of Investing How do highly intelligent bankers and investors get surprised and brought down by financial crises created by their own interactions? Why can't formulaic rules and regulations prevent such crises? How can sophisticated models be so far off? How can one cope with the 'the unpredictability of collective action'? Posner provides insightful, honest, and very instructive real-world adventures in how 'to learn to live with extreme volatility,' as financial markets marched, trumpets blaring, into the quicksands of recursiveness. -- Alex J. Pollock, American Enterprise Institute, and former president and CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Posner's Stalking the Black Swan is an insightful integration of the emerging field of behavioral economics with real-world insights about financial markets. Posner combines true intellect, a fascinating professional background, and a critical mind to help us understand where laboratory insights hold up and where they might not. This book will be a valuable read for anyone interested in the role of behavioral economics in predicting market behavior. -- Max H. Bazerman, Straus Professor, Harvard Business School, and author of Negotiation Genius (with Deepak Malhotra) and Judgment in Managerial Decision Making (with Don A. Moore) Posner has drawn on his extensive experience as a first-rate analyst to examine the clues leading up to the recent meltdown of a number of once-respected financial institutions. But this is not a financial retrospective. He shows us how to combine numbers crunching with intuition, and he provides us with a set of disciplines to use in anticipating future Black Swan events--both positive and negative--and to profit accordingly. -- Byron R. Wien, Blackstone Advisory Partners LP If you are looking for a well-written book which seeks to merge quantitative analysis, fundamental research, and human psychology, Stalking the Black Swanprovides a great resource to help you fine tune your investing framework for the volatile environment of our times. Wall Street Cheat Sheet a wonderful read on how to think about, analyze, and react to extreme events. Motley Fool Stalking the Black Swan provides a great resource to help you fine tune your investing framework for the volatile environment of our times. -- Damien Hoffman Wall St. Cheat Sheet Stalking the Black Swan doesn't attempt to explain why or how the crisis happened, but instead offers practical, crisis-tested advice on methods for uncovering a similar looming disaster in your own portfolio. Seeking AlphaTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction PART I: Uncertainty 1. Forecasting in Extreme Environments 2. Thinking in Probabilities 3. The Balance Between Overconfidence and Underconfidence, and the Special Risk of Complex Modeling PART II: Information 4. Fighting Information Overload with Strategy 5. Making Decisions in Real Time: How to React to New Information Without Falling Victim to Cognitive Dissonance 6. Mitigating Information Asymmetry PART III: Analysis and Judgment 7. Mapping from Simple Ideas to Complex Analysis 8. The Power and Pitfalls of Monte Carlo Modeling 9. Judgment Notes Index
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Intelligent Company
Book SynopsisToday''s most successful companies are Intelligent Companies that use the best available data to inform their decision making. This is called Evidence-Based Management and is one of the fastest growing business trends of our times. Intelligent Companies bring together tools such as Business Intelligence, Analytics, Key Performance Indicators, Balanced Scorecards, Management Reporting and Strategic Decision Making to generate real competitive advantages. As information and data volumes grow at explosive rates, the challenges of managing this information is turning into a losing battle for most companies and they end up drowning in data while thirsting for insights. This is made worse by the severe skills shortage in analytics, data presentation and communication. This latest book by best-selling management expert Bernard Marr will equip you with a set of powerful skills that are vital for successful managers now and in the future. Increase your market value by gaiTrade Review‘…provides an effective, simple and practical model…useful to all managers who need to make clear objective decisions.' (Proffessional Manager, October 2010) ‘Bernard's simple, step-by-step model offers managers a vital tool for analysing their business and improving performance.' (Better Business Focus, August 2010). ‘Bernard Marr's book is manna from heaven for those who prefer to base decisions on facts.' (Quality World, October 2010).Table of ContentsABOUT THE AUTHOR xi FOREWORD xv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS xix 1 THE DATA–KNOWLEDGE CRUNCH 1 Introduction 1 The data and information explosion 2 The failure to turn data into mission-critical insights 3 Investment in business intelligence 6 Evidence-based management 9 Conclusions 12 2 THE EVIDENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT MODEL 13 Introduction 13 Evidence-based medicine 15 The scientific method 15 The EbM model explained 16 Conclusions 20 3 IDENTIFYING OBJECTIVES AND INFORMATION NEEDS 21 Introduction 21 How a police ‘SWAT’ team uses EbM 22 Step 1 – sub-step one: what do we need to know? 25 Strategic performance management frameworks 30 A strategy map as a hypothesis 50 Who needs to know what, when and why? 52 What are the most important unanswered questions? 54 Ten steps for creating good KPQs and KAQs 58 Conclusions 63 4 COLLECTING THE RIGHT DATA 65 Introduction 65 Key performance indicators and building evidence 67 Collecting the right data 69 What is evidence and what is data? 70 Data collection methodologies 71 Quantitative data collection methods 72 Qualitative data techniques 78 Using both quantitative and qualitative data 83 Making data collection part of the job 84 Engaging people in data collection 87 Assigning meaning to data 89 Reliability and validity 93 Planning the data collection process 94 The role of IT infrastructure and applications in the collection of data 96 Conclusions 100 5 ANALYSE THE DATA AND GAIN INSIGHTS 101 Introduction 101 Data analysis 104 Budgeting and planning 112 Reporting and consolidation 113 Value-driver modelling 113 Experimentation 117 Role of IT infrastructure and applications in analysing data 129 Conclusions 132 6 PRESENT AND COMMUNICATE THE INFORMATION 135 Introduction 135 How to get the attention of decision makers 137 Publishing analogies 138 Guidance for presenting information 144 The role of IT infrastructure and applications in presenting information 151 Conclusions 160 7 TURNING INFORMATION INTO ACTIONABLE KNOWLEDGE 163 Introduction 163 Ensure that the available evidence is used to make the best decisions 167 Turning knowledge into action 172 The knowing doing gap 173 Conclusions 188 8 CONCLUSION AND ACTION CHECKLIST 189 Introduction 189 Action checklist 193 Final words 207 REFERENCES 209 INDEX 213
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Visual Intelligence Sharpen Your Perception
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Understanding Market Credit and Operational Risk
Book SynopsisA step--by--step, real world guide to the use of Value at Risk (VaR) models, this text applies the VaR approach to the measurement of market risk, credit risk and operational risk. The book describes and critiques proprietary models, illustrating them with practical examples drawn from actual case studies.Trade Review"This book is a clear explanation of the science and art of the Value at Risk approach to risk measurement. There is no better explication of both the theory underlying the approach and its practical implementation. It is an invaluable tool to anyone involved in any type of risk management." Mark Zandi, Economy.comTable of ContentsList of Figures xiv List of Tables xvi Preface xviii List of Abbreviations xx 1 Introduction to Value at Risk (VaR) 1 2 Quantifying Volatility in VaR Models 21 3 Putting VaR to Work 82 4 Extending the VaR Approach to Non-tradable Loans 119 5 Extending the VaR Approach to Operational Risks 158 6 Applying VaR to Regulatory Models 200 7 VaR: Outstanding Research 233 Notes 236 References 257 Index 270
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John Murray Press Cracking Complexity: NOW - The Breakthrough
Book SynopsisComplexity has met its match! Today, every leader and organisation grapples with unprecedented complexity. Some thrive in these situations while the vast majority do not. Now updated for a post-Covid world, David Benjamin and David Komlos share their cutting-edge, highly-engaging step-by-step formula for rapidly cracking incredibly knotty and important challenges, by involving and mobilizing all the right people-no matter where they are-to co-create solutions.Filled with compelling stories and advice distilled from years of experience applying the Complexity Formula across a broad range of sectors, Benjamin and Komlos have delivered the defining handbook for current and future leaders.Fully updated to include highly successful and proven virtual methods and practices that have been used to solve real problems. This book serves up the mindset, steps and skills that you and your team will need to crack complexity, wherever you are in the world, so that you can find clarity and build momentum even in the most uncertain of times.
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BIS Publishers B.V. When the Box is the Limit: Drive your Creativity
Book SynopsisInnovators have long recognised that constraints very often stimulate or guide the process of creativity and innovation. When you work with limitation, creativity often comes to the surface organically as the most ultimate and natural solution. Restraints should never be a reason not to innovate. Often the contrary is true: restraints accelerate creativity, the driving force behind innovation. This book provides multiple inspiring examples from different industries, and offers the reader a real suite of techniques on how to use natural or self-imposed constraints to the benefit of creativity and innovation. The book is aimed at every professional who’s convinced that creativity plays a crucial role in the daily work environment, but is also aware of the boundaries that take away the illusion of ‘the sky is the limit’. Turning undeniable reality into a real creative advantage is the ultimate goal of this book.
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Penguin Books Ltd Framers
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Flatiron Books Factfulness
Book SynopsisINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of the most important books I've ever read-an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world. - Bill GatesHans Rosling tells the story of 'the secret silent miracle of human progress' as only he can. But Factfulness does much more than that. It also explains why progress is so often secret and silent and teaches readers how to see it clearly. -Melinda GatesFactfulness by Hans Rosling, an outstanding international public health expert, is a hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather than our inherent biases. - Former U.S. President Barack ObamaFactfulness: The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts. When asked simple questions about global trends-what percentage of the world's population live in poverty; why the world's population is increasing; how
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St Martin's Press Loonshots
Book Synopsis* Instant Wall Street Journal bestseller * Translated into 18 languages* #1 Most Recommended Book of the year (Bloomberg annual survey of CEOs and entrepreneurs)* An Bloomberg, Financial Times, Forbes, Inc., Newsweek, Strategy + Business, Tech Crunch, Washington Post Best Business Book of the year* Recommended by Bill Gates, Daniel Kahneman, Malcolm Gladwell, Dan Pink, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, Sid Mukherjee, Tim FerrissWhy do good teams kill great ideas?Loonshots reveals a surprising new way of thinking about the mysteries of group behavior that challenges everything we thought we knew about nurturing radical breakthroughs.Safi Bahcall, a physicist and entrepreneur, shows why teams, companies, or any group with a mission will suddenly change from embracing new ideas to rejecting them, just as flowing water will suddenly change into brittle ice. Mountains of prin
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Columbia University Press Startup Myths and Models
Book SynopsisIn this witty and wise guide to the dilemmas of entrepreneurship, Rizwan Virk debunks misconceptions about how the world of startups works and offers hard-earned advice for every step of the journey. Startup Myths and Models is an ideal companion for readers from those just embarking on the startup life to those looking for their next adventure.Trade ReviewIn this lively read, Riz Virk scrutinizes popular startup myths and provides crystal-clear startup models to guide entrepreneurs on their journey. Fortify yourself on this book’s rich experience and insights before you set out. -- Randy Komisar, partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, author of The Monk and the Riddle and Straight Talk for StartupsRiz Virk has been a founder, advisor and investor in startups for twenty-five years; Startup Myths and Models condenses those years of experience into a set of coherent lessons about the real challenges entrepreneurs face and how to overcome them. If you are going on the entrepreneur's journey, this book is a great companion for every stage of the adventure! -- Brad Feld, cofounder of Foundry Group and author of #GiveFirst and Venture DealsWhen launching a new business, there's no one I'd rather have at my side than Riz Virk as a cofounder or adviser. Having Riz's book, Startup Myths and Models, is the next-best thing. Equip yourself to win the battles that you'll encounter in your startup adventure by reading and digesting the lessons in this book. 100% results, no fluff! -- Mitchell Liu, cofounder of SLIVER.tv, Theta Labs, Gameview, and TapjoyIn Startup Myths, Riz Virk debunks common misconceptions about life in Startup Land. Both funny and wise, this book is a worthwhile read for any entrepreneur. -- Jeffrey Bussgang, Harvard Business School, general partner at Flybridge Capital Partners, and author of Mastering the VC GameI’ve founded five companies, made angel investments in over 100, and served on numerous startup boards—I wish I'd had a book like this before I started! Packed with hard-earned wisdom, Riz Virk does a great job of debunking myths and over-simple rules of thumb in the startup universe. -- Michael Dornbrook, COO of Harmonix (makers of Guitar Hero), member of Common Angels, and VP of marketing at InfoCom (makers of Zork)Startup Myths and Models is one of the best textbooks for founders who are going through accelerators, (and, of course for those that aren't). Riz Virk reveals secrets about starting, funding, growing, and selling your startup all while doing what's most important - staying sane and healthy. This is one of my go-to recommendations for any founder beginning or currently on the startup journey. -- Pat Riley, CEO of GAN (Global Accelerator Network)Riz Virk was one of my inspirations to be an entrepreneur. My advice to would-be entrepreneurs is to read Riz's book Startup Myths and Models, because it contains wisdom drawn from his twenty-five years of startup battles. -- Rajeev Surati, cofounder of Flash Communications (sold to Microsoft) and Photo.netWhether you're a curious student or a serial entrepreneur, Startup Myths and Models is on my recommended reading list for any startup founder. Riz's use of the Hero's Journey will help you understand how answering the call to the startup adventure will forever change you for the better! -- Tim Miano, associate director, Harvard Innovation Labs, and cofounder/CEO, SP@CEStartup Myths and Models cuts through all the startup noise, bringing real world experience to every entrepreneur in a super easy to access reference book. -- Will Herman, coauthor of The Startup Playbook, angel investor, founder of 5 startups (2 IPOs)This cogent, far-thinking explanation of how start-ups work will be invaluable for any aspiring founders stymied by traditional business wisdom. * Publisher’s Weekly *There are practical do's and don'ts, and a nuanced discussion of how to tell if a truism is going to help or hurt your particular situation. This is the kind of expertise most founders don't have direct access to, and there are plenty of useful nuggets here. * ZDNet *Table of ContentsIntroductionStage 1: The Call to Adventure: Myths About Starting a CompanyMyth #1: Build a Billion-Dollar CompanyMyth #2: Founders Start Companies to Make a Lot of MoneyMyth #3: You Have to Be First to MarketBonus Myth #B-1: Start Something You Are Passionate AboutStage 2: Fuel for the Journey: Myths About Raising MoneyMyth #4: A Great Product and a Big Market Are the Most Important ThingsMyth #5: Two Guys and a Business Are Better Than Two Guys and a PlanMyth #6: Talk to as Many Investors as You CanMyth #7: Take the Highest Valuation You Can GetBonus Myth #B-2: Raise as Little (as Much) Money as PossibleStage 3: Travel Companions: Myths About Hiring and ManagementMyth #8: Hire the Most Experienced People You Can FindMyth #9: Get Out of the Way and Let People Do Their Jobs, or I Can Do It Faster Myself!Myth #10: Better Management Causes Faster GrowthBonus Myth #B-3: If I own X%, Then My Stock Is worth $x!Stage 4: The Road of Trials: Myths About Going to MarketMyth #11: Focus, Focus, FocusMyth #12: My Product Failed Because My Sales Guy SucksMyth #13: If Only We Could Spend More on Marketing!Myth #14: Fail Fast, Pivot QuicklyBonus Myth #B-4: There Is No Such Thing as Bad PublicityStage 5: Acquiring the Treasure: Myths About Exiting Your CompanyMyth #15: At This Rate, My Startup Will Be Worth Twice as Much Tomorrow!Myth #16: They’re Buying Us Because Our Product is Awesome!Myth #17: The Best Way to Cash Out Is to Sell or Go PublicBonus Myth #B-5: Upfront Cash Is Better than Stock or an EarnoutStage 6: The Underworld and the Return: Myths About Life and Death in a StartupMyth #18: Startups Are Hard WorkMyth #19: Whew, I’m Glad That’s Over! No More Startups for Me!Bonus Myth #B-6: If My Startup Fails, My Life Is Over!Bonus MythsAppendix A: The Startup Market Lifecycle and CurvesAppendix B: Meet Our Cast of Characters and StartupsAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIndex
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Back Pocket Publishing Negotiate Like YOU M.A.T.T.E.R.: The Sure Fire Method to Step Up and Win
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Kogan Page Ltd Myths of Strategy
Book SynopsisJérôme Barthélemy is Executive Vice-President, Dean for Post Experience Programs, Corporate Programs and Relations and Professor of strategy and management at ESSEC Business School, Paris, France. He has been a visiting professor and visiting research scholar at New York University (NYU), Stanford University and Cambridge University.His book, Unleash your company's competitive spirit, received France's best management book award in 2017.Trade Review"Myths of Strategy will surprise you. Backed by deep research and packed with rich nuggets of insight, this book serves up a potpourri of smart ideas. A clever, practical and fun read!" * Kathleen Eisenhardt, Professor, Stanford University, co-author of Simple Rules *"A great book and a must read for strategists and CEOs altogether. Jérôme Barthélemy's analysis of 35 strategic myths is full of great stories quickly read which often defy conventional wisdom." * Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman of the Board, Saint-Gobain *"The business world abounds with claims about what it takes to achieve high performance. In Myths of Strategy, Jérôme Barthélemy considers many popular claims and, by drawing on empirical research, reveals them to be at best partially right - and often downright wrong. An insightful, entertaining, and thought-provoking read!" * Phil Rosenzweig, Professor, IMD, author of The Halo Effect *"Far from the linear structure of classic studies on business strategy, Myths of strategy is a book to explore with curiosity and enthusiasm. Senior managers may not agree with the author on all points, but this lively and solidly researched essay with its many insightful examples will doubtless open up some relevant avenues for making strategy a powerful force in leveraging performance!" * Benoît Coquart, CEO, Legrand *"Grounded on findings from decades of research, Jérôme Barthélemy's book reveals the limitations of strategy recommendations and tools by debunking myths about business strategy. A compelling read that presents powerful lessons for anyone seeking to develop an effective business strategy." * Laurence Capron, Professor, INSEAD *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: You should look to the best for inspiration; Chapter - 02: Strategy is very different from the sciences; Chapter - 03: The most successful strategies are carefully planned; Chapter - 04: Success is essentially about talent; Chapter - 05: It is impossible to think strategically in an environment of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity; Chapter - 06: Direct aim is the best way to attain goals; Chapter - 07: Firms achieve higher performance when they adopt a raison d’être; Chapter - 08: Having a corporate social responsibility strategy is bad for performance; Chapter - 09: The best strategy is to set up an attractive business and try to beat competitors; Chapter - 10: In most firms, costs are too high; Chapter - 11: In the digital era, having the best or cheapest product is enough for success; Chapter - 12: A firm must address its weaknesses before it develops its strengths; Chapter - 13: Business success depends primarily on a firm’s capabilities; Chapter - 14: The best business leaders are visionaries; Chapter - 15: Businesses benefit from hiring stars; Chapter - 16: Interviews are the best technique for selecting new employees; Chapter - 17: A good strategy is enough for success; Chapter - 18: It’s easy to drop a strategy that has failed to deliver; Chapter - 19: Boards of directors are willing to challenge bad strategy decisions; Chapter - 20: Innovation requires state-of-the-art technologies; Chapter - 21: To innovate, businesses need experts; Chapter - 22: Always listen to customers; Chapter - 23: Innovating means offering customers new products or services; Chapter - 24: Businesses innovate more when they have more resources; Chapter - 25: Business leaders have a long-term outlook; Chapter - 26: It is impossible to reconcile the long term and the short term; Chapter - 27: A firm that’s improving is headed for success; Chapter - 28: Change is always good for businesses; Chapter - 29: The first thing to do in a recession is cut costs; Chapter - 30: Process management improves performance; Chapter - 31: Mergers and acquisitions create value for shareholders; Chapter - 32: Outsourcing is good for firms; Chapter - 33: Adopting management fads is pointless; Chapter - 34: Financial analysts like firms that have an original strategy; Chapter - 35: Consultants always help improve performance
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Practical Reporting Inc. More Practical Charts
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St. Martin's Press The Art of Clear Thinking
Book SynopsisTHE #2 WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERBased on a career of making high-stakes, split-second decisions as a U.S. fighter pilot, The Art of Clear Thinking teaches readers to apply Hasard Lee''s combat-tested techniques in everyday life.The training to become a fighter pilot is among the most competitive and difficult in the world with fewer than one in a thousand succeeding. Pushing a cutting-edge jet to its limits at over 1,000 mph means that every split-second decision can have catastrophic consequences. This extreme environment has forged a group of warriors who for the last fifty years have been considered at the apex of decision-making theory and practice.In The Art of Clear Thinking, Hasard Lee distills what he's learned during his career flying some of the Air Force's most advanced aircraft. With gripping firsthand accounts from his time as a fighter pilot and fascinating turning points throughout history, Hasard reveals
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Amazon Direct Publishing The Dharma of Capitalism
Book SynopsisFilled with practical advice and real-life examples, The Dharma of Capitalism is a thought-provoking, process-based toolkit that will help you evaluate every aspect of your business and achieve profit with purpose rather than profit for profit's sake.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Brain of the Firm
Book SynopsisThis revised edition of a business management textbook develops an account of a company based upon insights derived from the study of the human nervous system. It outlines the author's theory of viable systems practice.Table of ContentsCONCEPTUAL COMPONENTS. Let's Think Again. Concepts and Terms. The Dimensions of the Problem. The Organization of Unthinkable Systems. Hierarchies of Control. THE FORMS OF THE MODEL. The Anatomy of Management. Control Physiology. Autonomy. Autonomic Management. The Biggest Switch. THE USE OF THE MODEL. Corporate Structure and its Quantification. Autonomics--Systems One, Two, Three. Environments of Decision--System Four. The Multinode--System Five. The Higher Management. THE COURSE OF HISTORY. A Flying Start. Into its Stride. The October Watershed. The End of the Beginning. Prospectus. References explicit to these five chapters. Appendix. Glossary of Cybernatic Terms Used in this Book. Select Bibliography. Index.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Money and Love
Book SynopsisTrade Review“The authors’ emphasis on planning ahead and their helpful exercises go a long way toward highlighting their simple but powerful point that love and one’s finances are interdependent, and key life conversations should account for both. Readers struggling with big decisions will find this a handy resource.” — Publishers Weekly “A useful, logical guide for couples on the verge of big life decisions… a readable approach with nuggets of wisdom throughout.” — BookPage “Our personal and professional lives have never been more intertwined than they are today and Strober and Davisson clearly prove that fully embracing both in an integrated way is the best way to lead a fulfilling life.” — John Donahoe, CEO of Nike "A thoughtful, practical guide that will help readers make wiser and more fulfilling decisions." — Tara Mohr, author of Playing Big & Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup, married partners and parents “Money and Love offers an approachable guide to help you find a fair partner, set up your relationship for success, and most importantly provide the tools needed to make it last. Strober & Davisson use a well-balanced mix of storytelling, real-world experiences, and science to approach a very heavy and often overwhelming subject.” — Eve Rodsky, New York Times best-selling author of Fair Play and National Bestseller, Find Your Unicorn Space "This book should be required reading for anyone seeking to optimize decisions about money and love. Strober and Davisson’s approach is life-changing.” — Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life “ A truly extraordinary and actionable resource for having thoughtful, informed, and brave conversations about what matters most.” — Melissa Giraud and Andrew Grant-Thomas, parents and cofounders of EmbraceRace “Having been CEO of three brands while raising four children, I believe it’s possible to have both money and love – but only if you’re intentional. In a real and relatable way, Strober and Davisson guide us through the big decisions we make, empowering us to build a full joyful and purposeful life.” — Nancy Green, former CEO of Old Navy, Athleta, and Shabby Chic “According to The Beatles ‘money can’t buy me love’ but Strober and Davisson show how to think about your choices so that careers and relationships can jointly flourish. Great reading on life’s most difficult and important decisions.” — Andrew Scott, professor of economics at London Business School and author of The 100-Year Life "There is a huge difference between spending and investing. That's true with money. It's true with time. And it's true with love. And it's beautifully illustrated by Strober and Davisson in their book, Money and Love. With all the tradeoffs we face in life, let this book be your operating handbook for making your most important decisions." — Greg McKeown, podcaster and author of two New York Times bestsellers, Effortless and Essentialism "Strober and Davisson have written a book that delivers on provocative ideas and information – and, far more importantly, a truly useful framework – for tackling life's most important decisions." — Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, author of Don’t Trust Your Gut and Everybody Lies "Reframing big problems into manageable ones and adopting a doable decision making process are power tools for navigating the complexities of modern adult life. And nothing is more complex than money and love." — Dave Evans, co-author, Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life
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MIT Press Ltd Taming Uncertainty The MIT Press
Book SynopsisAn examination of the cognitive tools that the mind uses to grapple with uncertainty in the real world.How do humans navigate uncertainty, continuously making near-effortless decisions and predictions even under conditions of imperfect knowledge, high complexity, and extreme time pressure? Taming Uncertainty argues that the human mind has developed tools to grapple with uncertainty. Unlike much previous scholarship in psychology and economics, this approach is rooted in what is known about what real minds can do. Rather than reducing the human response to uncertainty to an act of juggling probabilities, the authors propose that the human cognitive system has specific tools for dealing with different forms of uncertainty. They identify three types of tools: simple heuristics, tools for information search, and tools for harnessing the wisdom of others. This set of strategies for making predictions, inferences, and decisions constitute the mind's adaptive toolbox.T
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Stanford University Press Engaging Resistance
Book SynopsisEngaging Resistance provides a new empirical framework for understanding the nature of resistance to organizational change. This book points the way towards strategies that can be successfully employed by change champions as they work to engage less enthusiastic colleagues.Trade Review"Engaging Resistance meaningfully builds an emergent theory in an engaging style. Anderson grounds his framework well, illustrating how two institutions of higher education overcome resistance to change. The stories of these institutions include exemplary detail, so that students can easily transfer the lessons-learned to other organizational settings. This book makes a welcome addition to the reading list for my Strategies for Institutional Change course."—Sharon F. Rallis, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, author of Learning in the Field: An Introduction to Qualitative Research"In a refreshingly clear voice, Anderson presents powerful ideas on transformational change and resistance in an easy-to-understand format. Engaging Resistance serves as a template that may be used by change agents anywhere who are committed to making a positive difference in for profit, non-profit, and governmental settings."—Jane C. Edmonds, Senior Fellow, Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
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Oratia Media Whriki The Reemergence of Mori Kin Community
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Pyramid Press Peter Druckers System of Management in a Business
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Cambridge University Press Leadership
Book SynopsisWhether leading a small team or a multinational corporation, within the public or private sector, a thorough understanding of the theory and best practice of leadership is essential. Leadership: Regional and Global Perspectives provides a fresh approach to leading in contemporary business environments. The theory component is complemented by a focus on strategic application. Each chapter features case studies highlighting the practical application of key concepts by organisational leaders in the Australasian region. Case studies at the end of each chapter provide a more nuanced analysis of the theory, while accompanying questions encourage students to think critically. Learning is further supported through the inclusion of learning objectives, key terms, further readings and review questions. An extensive bank of web resources is available to lecturers to support their teaching. Written by an expert team of academics from across Australia, Leadership gives students the tools they need Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Theories of leadership; 3. Styles of leadership; 4. Ethics, values and responsible leadership; 5. Followership; 6. Cross-cultural leadership; 7 Creating organisational culture; 8. Power, politics and influence; 9. Communication and conflict resolution; 10. Leading teams, coaching and mentoring; 11. Leading change; 12. Strategic leadership and succession planning; 13. Evaluating leadership performance and leadership development; 14. Creativity, innovation and leadership; 15. Leadership and decision making.
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Cambridge University Press Twenty Ways to Assess Personnel
Book SynopsisOver the years, there has been more and more research to test the validity of personnel assessment methods, an area which is far from easy. This book compares traditional practices against new techniques, including social media analytics, wearables, mobile phone logs, and gamification. Researchers and businesses alike know the importance of making good, and avoiding bad, selection decisions, but are unsure of how to proceed effectively. This book maps out the viable options and advises on best practice. The author combines both practical applications and academic, psychological research to explain how each method works, the theory behind it, and the extent of the evidence that supports it.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Important issues in selection and assessment; 3. Traditional and discredited methods; 4. Self report tests; 5. Observer reports; 6. Behavioural tests; 7. Physiology; 8. Biography; 9. Big data; 10. The future of assessment.
£99.75
Cambridge University Press Twenty Ways to Assess Personnel
Book SynopsisOver the years, there has been more and more research to test the validity of personnel assessment methods, an area which is far from easy. This book compares traditional practices against new techniques, including social media analytics, wearables, mobile phone logs, and gamification. Researchers and businesses alike know the importance of making good, and avoiding bad, selection decisions, but are unsure of how to proceed effectively. This book maps out the viable options and advises on best practice. The author combines both practical applications and academic, psychological research to explain how each method works, the theory behind it, and the extent of the evidence that supports it.Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Important issues in selection and assessment; 3. Traditional and discredited methods; 4. Self report tests; 5. Observer reports; 6. Behavioural tests; 7. Physiology; 8. Biography; 9. Big data; 10. The future of assessment.
£39.89
McGraw-Hill Education The Root Cause Rethink Your Approach to Solving
Book SynopsisâœImpeccably researched and astoundingly insightful, The Root Cause reveals how to go from âputting out firesâ to finding true, lasting solutionsâ A must-read guide for executives and leaders at any stage of their career!ââMarshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 #1 Leadership Thinker and #1 New York Times bestselling author of TriggersSooner or later, every executive has to confront problems that seem to be built into the way the business was designed, maintained, and managed. Whether itâs information overload, profit margin issues, or adapting to new regulations, popular âœbest practicesâ donât solve those problems. High-level executives, it turns out, are often the least able to diagnoseâmuch less solveâan organizationâs systemic problems. Hans Norden draws on a wealth of experience in in-house change management to help both established and up-and-coming C-suite leaders analyze the problems and create authentic, sustainable solutions.In The Root
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McGraw-Hill Education The Steadfast Leader Control Anxiety Make
Book SynopsisDiscover how integrating rational thought and "gut feelings" together will make you a calmer, more powerful leaderBusiness leaders today face unprecedented challengesâand it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number and complexity of nonstop decision making. To further complicate matters, you may believe that some decisions require rational (brain) decision making, while others call for you to "go with your gut." In The Steadfast Leader, you'll discover that integrating the twoâbrain and gutâwill help you become the calm, steadfast and powerful leader you want to be.With their combined expertise in both business and medicine, Dr. Geoffrey VanderPal and Dr. Randy Brazie frame the latest scientific understanding of the human nervous system, drawing on Polyvagal Theory to show how the brain and the gut (connected by the vagus nerve) make decisions together. Helping to put an end to the tension caused by "either-or," they show how using "both-and"
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Pearson Education Brilliant Checklists for Managers
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Pearson Education Limited Everyone Included How to improve belonging
Book SynopsisHelen is the founder of Belonging@Work, a consultancy which partners with client organisations to create cultures where everyone is included. Through her research, writing and leadership of global programmes for her clients, Helen has established herself as a strong thought leader and visionary in the diversity and leadership space. With over 20 years corporate and consultancy experience in leadership, talent and culture she combines depth of knowledge with a strong passion for constantly challenging the status quo. Helen is a widely sought-after keynote speaker, delivering lively, provocative and insightful speeches. She is renowned for calling out the issues that others are often afraid to address, always delivering the message in a no-nonsense, jargon-free style and always with a good dose of humour. In addition, Helen has deep personal and professional expertise in neurodiversity. Her business Helen May Associates provides coaching for neurodivergent clients alongsTable of Contents1. We All Want to Belong: Why inclusion is the key to performance and results 2. Getting Buy-in: Building the business case 3. Creating a Belonging Culture: What does and doesn’t work 4. Getting the Best Out of Everyone: Maximising organizational performance 5. Promoting Wellness: Ensuring a holistic approach to inclusion and mental health 6. How to Start: Assembling the team and building the plan 7. Making it Stick: Implementing, measuring and maintaining 8. Final thoughts
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HarperCollins Focus Decide and Conquer
Book SynopsisSuccess boils down to one thing: making good decisions. Learn the right framework now that can make all the difference later when faced with terrible options, deep anxiety and fear of failure.Access the decision framework David Siegel used when he took over as CEO of Meetup, the world’s leading platform for making connections and finding your community. Let David’s success during one of the most tumultuous times in his company’s history help guide you on your own path. Decide and Conquer helps all leaders navigate the big decisions that will impact their future and make their organizations a success. David outlines the 44 challenges leaders face when starting a new position, then shows you the decision framework he applied to overcome challenges in his own role. David takes you on an epic journey of corporate and personal survival that includes industry titans like Adam Neumann, Barry Diller, JacTrade Review'David is the kind of CEO I would want to work for. Understanding how he makes decisions only further shows why. Decide and Conquer describes his incredible journey while providing a guide to making tough decisions and maintaining your morals in the process.' * Jon Levy, New York Times Best-Selling author of Your Invited *'David's been faced with some tough calls throughout his career, and as a leader you will too. But as he shows us in Decide and Conquer, making values-based decisions--like starting with kindness, prioritizing people first, and playing the long game--are good for people, great for business, and after the pandemic year we've had, just might change the world.' * Erica Keswin, Workplace Strategist and Best-Selling Author of Bring Your Human to Work and Rituals Roadmap *'Whether you're leading a startup, a Fortune 500 company, or a family, making smart decisions is critical for both success and happiness. Reading David Siegel's Decide and Conquer is likely to be a very timely and smart decision that will lead to many more wise choices in the future.' * Tal Ben Shachar, New York Times Best-Selling author of Happier *'I loved reading David Siegel's brutally-honest, and often humorous, romp through the key forks in his career and his reflections on decisions gone right and very wrong. Even though David has had unique and entertaining experiences, he also has a unique ability to apply the lessons to situations we might all find ourselves facing.' * Noam Wasserman, Dean, Yeshiva University, Sy Syms School of Business *'Make the decision on your leadership journey to buy this book! Throughout this book the power of community and how to harness it shines through. David's analysis of the critical decisions he made prior to and then as CEO at Meetup under some very trying circumstances are engaging, thought provoking, but told with humility and humor. A must read.' * Sarah Friar, CEO Nextdoor *
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Teach Yourself Books Decision Making In A Week Be A Better Decision
Book SynopsisLearn in a week, what the experts learn in a lifetime.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Art of Judgment
Book SynopsisAn essential guide for any business leader looking to hone, develop and master the art of judgment.In The Art of Judgment, John Adair draws upon his decades of experience and expertise to provide a practical and fascinating insight into how you can harness the full potential of your judgement. The success of any organization or individual depends upon the sound judgment of its leadership. Too often, this elusive characteristic has been misperceived as an unchangeable, entrenched element of our character. But in fact, judgment is an art--one that can be honed, developed and mastered. Adair''s in-depth methods are summarized in 10 key principles, which include:- Thinking to Some Purpose- Experience the Seedbed- Truth the Leading Star- How to Share Decisions- The Role of ValuesWith the divisiveness of public discourse and the complexities of modern business, it is more difficult than ever to be sure that you''re making the right d
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