Personnel and human resources Books

Book SynopsisThe development of an enterpising culture is a primary objective of progressive nations and organizations. While entrepreneurship may occur as a natural result of personal drive, it occurs most often, most robustly, and is most sustainable in environments designed to encourage it. This book showcases emerging research, theory, and practice in the management of creativity, invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Featuring cases and examples from around the world and from a diverse array of industries, the authors explore such issues as organizational design, knowledge management, and technology transfer, providing valuable insights for researchers, educators, students, technology professionals, business executives, scientists, and policymakers concerned with promoting entrepreneurship and its impact on organizational and economic growth.This book showcases emerging research, theory, and practice in the management of creativity, invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Featuring cases and examples from around the world and from a diverse array of industries, the authors explore such issues as organizational design, knowledge management, and technology transfer, providing valuable insights for researchers, educators, students, technology professionals, business executives, scientists, and policymakers concerned with promoting entrepreneurship and its impact on organizational and economic growth.

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Book SynopsisManaging Humans is a selection of the best essays from Michael Lopp's popular website Rands in Repose(www.randsinrepose.com). Lopp is one of the most sought-after IT managers in Silicon Valley, and draws on his experiences at Apple, Netscape, Symantec, and Borland. This book reveals a variety of different approaches for creating innovative, happy development teams. It covers handling conflict, managing wildly differing personality types, infusing innovation into insane product schedules, and figuring out how to build lasting and useful engineering culture. The essays are biting, hilarious, and always informative.Table of Contents Don't Be a Prick Managers are Not Evil The Monday Freakout Agenda Detection Mandate Dissection Information Starvation Subtlety, Subterfuge, and Silence Managementese Technicality Avoiding the Fez Your Resignation Checklist Saying No 1.0 Taking Time to Think The Soak Malcolm Events Capturing Context Status Reports 2.0 Trickle Theory A Glimpse and a Hook Nailing the Phone Screen Ninety Days Bellwethers NADD A Nerd in a Cave Meeting Creatures Incrementalists and Completionists Organics and Mechanics Inwards, Outwards, and Holistics Free Electrons Rules for the Reorg Offshore Risk Factor Joe Secret Titles

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Book SynopsisA volume in Contemporary Trends in Organization Development and Change Series Editors Therese F. Yaeger, Benedictine University and Peter F. Sorensen, Jr. Benedictine University Optimizing Talent is the must have book for every leader and manager looking to sustain the ultimate workforce. Linda and Paul show what works and what doesn't in talent initiatives to drive business outcomes. This book is a call to action to transform how you think about talent, how you develop and retain talent and how you measure the impact of talent initiatives on the bottom line.

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Book Synopsis'A must-read to take your team to the next level' - Marshall Goldsmith 'A compelling roadmap' Daniel H. Pink AN EXPERT GUIDE TO TRANSFORMING YOUR TEAMWORK AND RESULTS, ONE SMALL STEP AT A TIME WINNER OF BOOKPAL'S OUTSTANDING WORKS OF LITERATURE: MANAGEMENT AND CULTURE Habits are crucial for personal productivity. But we rarely work alone: achieving our goals depends on how well we work with others. And teams have their own habits that can accelerate - or block - success. In this essential handbook, productivity and teamwork expert Charlie Gilkey shows how to cultivate, implement and maintain the small habits that lead to big results for any team. From the Team Habits quiz, where you can identify the habits you need to build (or break) to a roadmap for putting them into practice, this book is full of clear, simple actions to: - run more productive meetings - eliminate pointless emails - make better, swifter decisions - create a stellar culture of belonging Team Habits is the difference between teamwork that feels like a struggle and collaboration that empowers everyone to deliver their best.Trade ReviewA practical, ethical and actionable roadmap for scaling your business with a team. ... This is the modern business handbook that should sit on every founder's desk. -- Pamela Slim, author * Body of Work *Team Habits isn't filled with a lot of "filler" and theory, instead it is filled with information and ideas you can take action on. -- Jeremie Miller, Executive Director of RAFT (Resilience for Advocates through Foundational Training)A compelling roadmap that can help any group find a path to higher performance. By addressing the small but critical behaviors that shape our daily interactions, this book equips leaders to cultivate an environment of productivity and purpose. -- Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author * The Power of Regret *Will help you get away from the craziness of "who's doing what" to the calmness of a team working together to get the most important things handled." -- John Jantsch, author * Duct Tape Marketing *Charlie Gilkey masterfully uncovers the pivotal role habits play in shaping exceptional teams. From bolstering communication and productivity, to fostering a thriving culture and employee morale, this book offers a comprehensive blueprint for building teams that succeed. Whether you're a new manager or an experienced leader, Team Habits is a must-read to take your team to the next level. -- Dr. Marshall GoldsmithPacked with practical, actionable insights, tools and strategies, with a unique focus on habits that build belonging and fuel performance, Gilkey has created an essential reference for those who aspire to collective greatness. -- Jonathan Fields, bestselling author * Sparked *This is a must for anyone leading a team at a time when we are re-inventing the rules of work. -- Jennifer Brown, bestselling author * How to be an Inclusive Leader *A fascinating read. It's not just another book on teamwork but a book that teaches you how to create a team that is not only successful but one where everyone feels like they belong ... This should be an essential read for all teams * BookPal Outstanding Works of Literature Judges *Praise for Start Finishing 'A game changer, a modern-day classic -- Seth Godin, NYT bestselling author * This Is Marketing *Terrific -- Daniel H. Pink, author * Drive *A masterclass in getting unstuck -- Jonathan Fields, bestselling author * How to Live a Good Life *A brilliant handbook for professional excellence... Equal parts productivity guru, drill sergeant, and best pal, Charlie gives you exactly what you need to do your work with joy, with commitment, and, most of all, to completion. -- Susan Piver, founder of the Open Heart ProjectAn instruction manual to stop fixating on the things you can't change while overlooking the stuff you can -- Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, bestselling author * It’s Your Ship *

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Book SynopsisAndrew Mayo is Professor of Human Capital Management at Middlesex University Business School and a Fellow and Programme Director for the Centre of Management Development at London Business School, UK. He is also Director of Mayo International Learning Ltd, a consultancy specialising in developing human capital.

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Book SynopsisDuring the past fifty years there has been an upsurge in helping people to build on strengths. This has proved an effective way of helping individuals, teams and organisations to achieve their picture of success. Written by one of the pioneers of strengths coaching, The Art of Strengths Coaching provides is the distillation of a lifetime's work in the field, and a rich resource of material for practitioners at all levels. The book is written in three sections: The art of strengths coaching: the philosophy, principles and practice. The art of strengths coaching with individuals. The art of strengths coaching with teams and organisations. Packed with real life examples, the book continually moves from the concepts to the concrete. It is an invaluable resource for anybody who wants to enable people, teams and organisations to achieve ongoing success.

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