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Book SynopsisFrom entry-level to the boardroom, what works to create large-scale change in organizations looking to accelerate their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and reap financial benefits.Every leader endeavors to invest in and manage their key asset—talent—to be as high-performing as possible. Like a winning stock, successful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) actions pay back over time. That dividend is paid both to the company—through not only higher performance but also talent acquisition, training, and other savings—and to society in general. In Diversity Dividend, Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio offers a fresh, detailed look at how to realize gender and racial equity along the company-employee pathway—from attracting and interviewing applicants to onboarding, promoting, and sustaining hires—and how to remove systemic barriers at the organizational level that prevent women and underrepresented groups from advancing.

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Book SynopsisA hybrid methodology, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is designed to accommodate global challenges and constraints by capitalizing on Six Sigma and Lean Thinking. LSS incorporates best practices from programs such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Capability Maturity Model, and Total Quality Management.International LSS practitioners must understand the dynamics of LSS, along with its cultural aspects and regulations. Lean Six Sigma: International Standards and Global Guidelines provides this understanding.This book assumes that the overall goal of operational excellence is to ensure that organizational tasks and activities are being performed to the best of their process capabilities. It defines continuous improvement as activities that support and empower environments to make flexible decisions that lead to ongoing improvement and effectiveness. Coverage includes: New global LSS standards InternatioTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Author. SECTION I NEW GLOBAL STANDARDS. 1 ISO 13053 International Standard for Six Sigma. 2 Lean Project Management. 3 Lean Government in the United States. SECTION II LEAN SIX SIGMA, OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE, AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT. 4 Core Knowledge. 5 Lean Six Sigma Basics. 6 Analytical Problem-Solving Tools. 7 DMAIC Basics. 8 Define. 9 Measure. 10 Analyze. 11 Improve. 12 Control. 13 Summary of DMAIC. SECTION III INTERNATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION OF PROCESS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS. 14 Additional Lean Six Sigma Tools. 15 Quick Start Guide. 16 Leadership Challenge. 17 Change Management. 18 Training Modules: Using Instructional Systems Design for Lean Six Sigma Training. SECTION IV LEAN SIX SIGMA APPLICATIONS. 19 Lean Six Sigma in Healthcare: Medical Facilities. 20 Lean Six Sigma and the Medical Device Industry. 21 From Efficiency to Intelligence: Unleashing the Power of Lean Six Sigma in AI. 22 Lean Six Sigma in Innovative Thinking and Design. SECTION V INTERNATIONAL LEAN SIX SIGMA AREAS OF COMPETENCY AND RESOURCE MATERIALS. Appendix One A Brief History of Lean Six Sigma. Appendix Two Pandemic Proofing the Future with Lean Six Sigma. Appendix Three Competency Models. Reference Materials. Index.

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Book SynopsisStefan Falk is an internationally-recognized executive coach and human performance expert. A McKinsey & Company alumnus specializing in leadership and corporate transformation, he has trained over 4,000 leaders across more than 60 different client organizations in North America and Europe. He has held C-suite roles at several global companies, and has been responsible for driving corporate transformations valued in excess of two billion dollars. His leadership and human performance techniques have been developed in continuous cooperation with leading scientists in fields including neuroscience, behavioral science, and psychology. He is the author of Motivation (known as Intrinsic Motivation in America) and the coauthor of Neuroleadership.Trade ReviewThe very best insights, tools, and tips for managing yourself and your goals in high-pressure situations -- Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When, Drive, and To Sell is HumanIf you’re looking for fresh ways to energize your work, you’ve come to the right place. Stefan Falk has written an immediately useful read on making your job more invigorating -- Adam Grant, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLifeConcrete, actionable advice from a master -- Barbara Oakley, author of A Mind for Numbers and creator of Learning How To LearnStep-by-step guidance on how to enjoy your work and build a fulfilling life . . . a treasure trove of proven expertise to guarantee you success -- Warren Strickland, Senior Advisor and Director Emeritus, McKinsey & CompanyClearly describes the skills, techniques, and behaviors that will drive professional success in the next 10 years . . . full of fresh and original approaches to personal development and effectiveness -- George F. Colony, CEO, Forrester ResearchEmpowers the reader with pragmatic advice on managing their own motivation and productivity -- Ken Davis, Executive Vice President of Products and Services, Gartner Inc.Targeted, practical, actionable suggestions on what you as an individual can do to learn better, to think better, and to manage yourself better under stress -- Shweta (Shay) Natarajan, Director of Strategy, Caterpillar, Inc.Stefan Falk is one of those rare leaders that has humbled himself to learn from others and thus compiled an actionable set of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures or Tools for Life -- William Dewilde, USN SEAL Command Master Chief (Ret.), Vice President of Operations, The Honor FoundationAn almost all-inclusive, practical handbook for professionals to create high performance in the high-pressure 21st century . . . very well written, accessible, and enjoyable -- Stephen Gerras, Professor of Behavioral Sciences, the Department of Command, Leadership, and Management, U.S. Army War CollegeA wonderful book, as entertaining as it is useful . . . full of great insights -- John B. Arden, PhD, author of Mind-Brain Gene, Rewire Your Brain, and The Brain Bible

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Book SynopsisWhat would happen to your team, and your organization, if everyone knew how to change the game and make success a daily occurrence? Companies and individuals are looking for more freedom: personal freedom, creative freedom, and freedom to rethink what work really means. From dealing with COVID-19, facing diversity issues, battling burnout, zoom fatigue and more, organizations are stretched thin and must find a way to help their employees find balance and freedom in order to thrive in these unprecedented times. In Success From Anywhere: Create Your Own Future of Work from the Inside Out, bestselling author and veteran Salesforce executive Karen Mangia delivers an eyes-wide-open discussion on the future of work and what it means to find personal and professional success in the new workforce. Whether you're in a hybrid environment, or working from home, you know the importance of connection and teamwork. This compelling, practical guide explains how success is something organizations discover from the inside out creating greater engagement, retention, and professional impact from a new understanding of the future of work. With commentary from business leaders like Tom Peters, as well as guidance from leading scientists like David Eagleman and Kelly McGonigal, Success From Anywhere shows professionals how to build success into every organizational design regardless of company culture, leadership, or industry and offers actionable insights on a range of timely and relevant subjects, including: Rethinking the foundations of what work really means, including work-life balance, the future of work, and where peak performance really comes fromThe origins of intolerance, and how to access greater diversity, inclusion, and belonging inside every organizationCreating a high-impact culture in the anxious and stressful pandemic environment by redesigning the game and creating your own rulesHow to overcome feelings of constriction and confinement, to find new possibilities, for your own careerGetting past the feeling that you have to do it all in order to succeedPowerful scientific insights into stress-relief, battling burnout and becoming your best self Perfect for anyone wanting to create greater professional impact, whether working from home, leading a hybrid team, or just trying to access greater personal freedom, this principles-based guidebook will earn a spot in the libraries of executives, managers, leaders, and employees who care about creating innovative and inclusive organizations. Discover how to adapt to these changing times and the uncertain times ahead with a new playbook for yourself, your career, and your organization that playbook is Success From Anywhere.Table of ContentsForeword xi 1 A New Game in Town 1 2 Beyond the Foundation 17 3 The Stress- Free Experiment 33 4 Progressive Tolerance 51 5 Into the Expanse 65 6 Does This Bug You? 81 7 The Trust Blueprint 99 8 Finding Excellence 117 9 The Slap, the Liar and the Racecar Driver 131 10 Rediscovering the Magic 155 Acknowledgments 165 About the Author 169 Index 171

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Book SynopsisRob Cole is an agile coach and author with a passion for getting the best out of individuals, teams and organisations. He has a special interest in thorny challenges, especially when there are non-negotiable constraints. Always hands-on, Rob works closely with businesses to implement innovative, best-practice based solutions and to help steer them through any choppy waters - emerging confident, fully self-sufficient and ready for the challenges ahead. Rob is also the co-author of Brilliant Project Management and Brilliant Agile Project Management, both published by Pearson Business.Table of ContentsTable of Contents -Introducing Agility 1 – Everything Is Agile• What it means to be agile and why it’s a game changer.• The phenomenal spread of agile around the business world; why agile is taking the business world by storm.• Markets develop and customers constantly want new things; agile tools and techniques embrace change;• Agile can be applied to everything – way beyond the popular IT and tech applications.• Agile won't mess things up - it's not a gamble.• The focus on working smarter, not harder and getting results fast.• Checks are built in so it’s impossible to go wildly off track.• Like traditional methods, agile can still fail but it fails fast and inexpensively.• A word of warning; common misunderstanding and booby-traps with agile.• Unsuccessful projects usually fail at the start and agile avoids the perennial problem of starting on false assumptions.• Agile delivers results and free up time for more important stuff.• Everyone is agile some of the time and some people are agile all the time.• Agility is infectious.• Agile organisations achieve more than agile project teams.• Start small and go viral.• There’s minimal risk and immediate results – so what is there to lose? 2 – Focus On Results• Producing results is the only thing that matters and business value is the main driver.• It’s essential to have a vision, to know what the end goal is and that’s what business value is measured against.• The vision, the end goal. provides a measure of success for all individual tasks and projects.• Don’t sweat the small stuff - individual tasks are only a means to an end.• Measure success by results and against progress towards the end goals, not by how much graft you put in.• A minimal investment is required to get going with agile and there’s no time like the present.• It’s easy to start small if necessary, often that’s the best approach.• Agile handles anything from individual tasks and personal ventures to business projects can be handled.The Golden Triangle: Prioritising, Time Boxing and Change Management. 3 – Prioritising• Prioritising is much more than creating a to-do list.• It’s not an unnecessary overhead, it lays the foundation for doing the right things in the right order.• The vision and end goals provide guiding lights.• Define a backlog working towards the vision/end goals.• Write up the deliverables not the activities e.g. new backlog board not go to B&Q.• Work out the size of tasks using story pointing or t-shirt sizes.• Get it all down but keep an eye on the minimum needed to succeed – what must be done?• Be wary of too many bells and whistles, the nice-to-haves.• Prioritise the backlog based on business valueConstantly review the backlog, a healthy backlog changes regularly.• Be driven by priorities not external pressure.• Make all outputs specific, tangible and measurable.• Remember that saying ’No’ is always an option. 4 – Time Boxing• Time boxing is easy to understand and even easier to use.• Time boxing puts an end to overspending; both time and hard cash.• Open ended tasks are a recipe for disaster.• Be mindful of the Law of Diminishing Returns and the 80/20 Rule.• Time box everything! No excuses.• Plan on the basis of regular deliveries to the business. Every two weeks is a popular option.• Allocate tight but achievable time boxes to get the best results.• Control distractions and other time stealers.• Stick to your guns and never tolerate overruns. 5 – Change Management• Change is essential for survival, standing still is not a viable option.• Change is important, not something to be curbed or penalised.• Agile embraces change with open arms.• Incremental deliveries are vital.• Inspect and adapt is the agile mantra.• A changing backlog is a healthy backlog.• Learns from mistakes but waste time searching for scapregoats.• Have a strategy but think now and avoid 5 year plans.• Plan in a maximum of 12 month chunks – only worry about where you want to be next year; elements of the organisations may not always get agile but even they like annual planning. 6 – Agile Tools & Techniques• The best of tools available featuring Scrum and Kanban.• Overview of the tools available for managing backlogs and workflows.• Simple agile frameworks for a light touch approach.• Upscaling to more complex ventures and projects.• Ways to implement meaningful and useful metrics.• The importance of avoiding an obsession with technology and processes. 7 – Resource Management• Agile techniques focus on effective resource management.• People are a pivotal resource.• Being Lean – the characteristics of agile thinking.• What is takes to be agile, how to think act and behave.• Getting the best out of people and teams.• Training vs. coaching and mentoring.• Be wary of evangelists and false prophets.• Managing an agile transformation – remember there might well be pain!• Getting leopards to change their spots.• Applying agile principles at a personal level.• Reaping the benefits of delegating and outsourcing.• The importance of positive working relationships.• A healthy body and mind helps promotes agility and productivity. 8 – Learning Fast• The importance of building an open, honest learning culture.• Mistakes are inevitable, just don’t repeat them• Reduce waste by learning from mistakes and mitigating against disasters.• Reap the benefits of repeating what do you do well.• Build in continuous improvement to maximize productivity.• A practical guide to looking back and learning, formats for retrospectives and lessons learned sessions.• Common mistakes and traps to avoid.

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Book SynopsisA step-by-step guide to reestablishing work-life balanceAmericans love a hard worker. The employee who toils eighteen-hour days and eats meals on the run between appointments is usually viewed with a combination of respect and awe. But for many, this lifestyle leads to family problems, a decline in work productivity, and, ultimately, physical and mental burnout. Intended for anyone touched by what Robinson calls the best-dressed problem of the twenty-first century, Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World provides an inside look at the impact of work stress on those who live and work with workaholicspartners, spouses, children, and colleaguesas well as the appropriate techniques for clinicians who treat them. This groundbreaking book builds on the research included in three previous editions of Chained to the Desk from the best-selling author and widely respected family therapist Bryan E. Robinson. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of working from home, Robinson finds thTrade ReviewBryan Robinson is the seminal voice in work addiction recovery. I have greatly benefited from his guidance, experience, knowledge and wisdom on the topic of healing from what I consider to be the quietest and most insidious (and often praised) addiction in today’s times. -- Alanis Morissette, singer/songwriterA profound book that is about more than addictive behavior. It is about the tragic dimension of the human situation. -- Harville Hendrix, and Helen LaKelly Hunt, co-authors of Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for CouplesThis 4th edition of Bryan Robinson’s groundbreaking book on workaholism arrives at an interesting time in our history. I know of no other book that better identifies this other pandemic of work addiction that takes such a toll on individuals and their families, on the companies that foster it, and yet is so revered in our culture. . . . Offers a host of scientific studies, celebrity stories (including his own moving self-disclosures), as well as compassion-based practices to convince your inner workaholic to let you have your life back. This is an important read for this crucial time in our history. -- Richard Schwartz, author of No Bad PartsSome books are perfect for keeping on the bedside table, and Bryan Robinson’s Chained to the Desk is one of them. Full of inspiration and practical wisdom, this is a blueprint for how to untangle from work addiction, work stress, and the fight-or-flight response and live authentically from the inside out with less stress and burnout and more joy. -- Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive GlobalThe glorification of `busy’ is rampant in our success driven culture. Chained to the Desk is a masterful exploration of the mind of the workaholic and offers creative and powerful practices to build resilience, increase mindfulness, and restore balance in the midst of a speedy and stressful culture. -- Tara Brach, Ph.D., author of Trusting the Gold and Radical AcceptanceThis book is a lifesaver for anyone who is burnt out and exhausted from working too much. It comprehensively explains the problems, provides science-based solutions, and tells personal stories that make a great read. -- Kristin Neff, author of Self-CompassionMasterfully blends compelling stories with cutting-edge science to provide readers with a new way to think about burnout and science-based tools they can use to manage it. If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to break free from the incessant demands of work, this beautifully written book is for you. -- Ethan Kross, author of ChatterA truly insightful book that will help you find immersive presence and fulfillment in your life. Dr. Robinson’s book offers a combination of heart-warming stories, cutting edge science, and transforming skills—all packaged in a true page turner. If you have heard the words ‘work’ and ‘stress,’ this book is written just for you. -- Amit Sood, M.D., Executive Director, Global Center for Resiliency & WellbeingBryan Robinson has written the universal guide on work addiction and work-life balance. This premier authority has compiled a comprehensive encyclopedia of life-saving strategic techniques in a classic masterpiece. -- Joy Erlichman Miller, CEO, Resiliency ForumsThis work is recommended as a helpful update for libraries where earlier editions circulate, or where self-help and psychology books are popular. * Library Journal *The world of work is in flux, as Robinson is keenly aware. In this updated edition of Chained to the Desk, he provides insights into the world of hybrid work and the increasing pervasiveness of workaholic employees and bosses. This useful book will find a broad audience. * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate game plan to optimizing yourself, your team, and your impact.

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Book SynopsisAs the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion continues to be of growing importance across all businesses, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport provides a comprehensive examination of DEI issues across the sport industry. This text’s emphasis on application and critical thinking will guide students in developing their ability to effectively lead sport organizations of all kinds with vision and compassion. With a diverse team of contributors representing a variety of unique perspectives, this text aligns with the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) Common Professional Component content area of diversity issues in sport management.Organized into three parts, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport aims to clearly illustrate how to make a true impact in sport settings. Part I delivers foundational knowledge of what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean within sport organizations, including how power and privilege play out in sport organizations to include some and exclude others. Students will develop the skills associated with appreciating and having conversations about differences and learn how understandings about difference affect policy development and decision-making.Part II further develops understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion through comprehensive coverage of critical areas of diversity that have an impact on the sport industry, including social class and economic status, gender and gender identity, race and ethnicity, disability, political influence and affiliation, religion, and age.Part III is designed to empower sport professionals to become leaders, providing actionable advice on promoting and successfully implementing best practices. Students will learn about connecting difficult conversations to leadership, planning strategically, assessing organizational climate, and using sport as a platform for social change.Each chapter opens with a real-life scenario introducing the chapter’s topic and closes with exercises to prompt critical thinking about the issues raised. Sport Industry Leader Profiles provide interviews with leading professionals for practical, informed opinions on the issues presented. Sport Industry Diversity Initiative sidebars feature organizational approaches to DEI issues.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Sport addresses the key areas and challenges surrounding DEI in the sport industry and examines the role of sport in effecting social change. With practical application skills on incorporating knowledge into decision-making, current and future professionals alike will be prepared to lead sport businesses as diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments.Table of ContentsForeword by Kevin BlackistonePart I. Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in SportChapter 1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within Sport OrganizationsAlgerian HartChapter 2. Engaging in Difficult Dialogues About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in SportEllen J. StaurowskyChapter 3. Social Class and Economic StatusNa Ri ShinPart II. Forms of Diversity in SportChapter 4. Race Matters in SportJoseph N. CooperChapter 5. Power Play: Race and Ethnicity in SportsBeau Manierre Houston and Jeffrey Montez de OcaChapter 6. Sports as a Gendered SpaceAmira Rose DavisChapter 7. Sexual Diversity, Sexual Orientation, and Sexual IdentityKiera Duckworth and Luca MaurerChapter 8. Disability: Inclusion in ActionMary A. Hums and Eli A. WolffChapter 9. Preserving Athlete Humanity in a Production CultureEllen J. StaurowskyChapter 10. The Politics of Sport and the Political Forces That Shape SportEllen J. StaurowskyChapter 11. Sport, the Influence of Institutionalized Religion, and Religious IdentityTimothy Mirabito and Robin HardinChapter 12. Coming of Age and Aging Out in SportEllen J. Staurowsky, Amanda L. Paule-Koba, and Michael SachsPart III. Creating and Sustaining Inclusive Sport OrganizationsChapter 13. When They See Us: Sport Leaders Moving Beyond BiasBilly HawkinsChapter 14. Creating a Vision to Ensure Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Within Sport OrganizationsKetra L. ArmstrongChapter 15. Using Sport as a Platform for Lasting and Significant Social ChangeAkilah R. Carter-Francique

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Book SynopsisWhen a working woman becomes a mother, she faces what can seem like an impossible dilemma: how can she continue to excel at work AND be a good mum? In the light of childcare costs, does it even make sense for many women to continue to work at all? Workplaces need women. And most women want to work not just for financial security but for personal fulfilment and because their work can often be a key part of their identity. Working Mother offers simple, practical tools for each stage of this complex but rewarding life change, allowing you to become the coach you need by your side every step of the way.

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Book SynopsisIs work taking over your life? Is your life interfering with your success at work? Work-life balance is ever-evolving and can be hard to find and maintain, especially as your career develops and circumstances change. Get A Life! is a highly practical handbook to help you do just that. Written by experienced coach, counsellor and wellbeing consultant Rick Hughes, this book covers everything from assessing your own needs, delegation and workload management and the myths of perfectionism, to managing and investing in relationships at work and at home, considering professional and personal development, and creativity and self-worth. With a wealth of advice, case studies and useful action plans founded in over 25 years of real-world experience, Get A Life! will help you find the balance that works for you, now.Trade Review"Rick Hughes' years of experience as a psychological counsellor have given him deep insights into what matters to people and what makes for a fulfilling life, both at work and home. This book provides us with access to these insights in an easily digestible and relatable way. He emphasizes the importance of good relationships and communication and provides multiple case studies based in his experience. I can highly recommend this as a read that will help you reflect and put into practice some simple things that will improve your work-life harmony." * David Roomes, Chief Medical Officer, Rolls-Royce *"As a workplace wellbeing practitioner this is a fantastic book to help guide thinking and practical tools to manage workplace pressures. As an employee this has tips and ideas to enable us all to develop skills to perform at our best both at home and at work and better navigate the ever-complex world of work. A superb book for individuals and organisations alike." * Dr Judith Grant, Director of Health & Wellbeing, MACE group *"I'm delighted to fully endorse this well written book on a very important topic - our work life balance. Rick Hughes has expertly accessed this topic with humour, insight and useful calls to action. His case studies provide the reader with a rich seam of experience which magnifies and illustrates the key messages of the book. If the reader is looking for a book which is highly practical, superbly written and reaches the part that others can't reach, then search no further!" * Andrew Kinder, Professional Head of Mental Health Services, Optima Health *"It is great to see a publication that explores such an interesting and engaging topic as work-life balance - one might even call it 'brave' as this area is so personal and diverse, with a variety of meanings depending on where we are in our life. I think the content is well structured, engaging and practical and so I think all readers will benefit from this book." * Dr Shaun Davis, Global Director Compliance & Sustainability, Royal Mail Group - Honorary Assistant Professor, University of Nottingham *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Personal development; Chapter - 02: People; Chapter - 03: Professional issues; Chapter - 04: Productivity and performance; Chapter - 05: Psychological and physical wellbeing; Chapter - 06: Practical factors; Chapter - 07: Pulling it all together; Chapter - 08: Appendix; Chapter - 09: Index

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Book SynopsisExamining a range of under-explored work-life interface issues as they affect different stages of a worker’s life, the authors share new insights into complex issues that affect us all. Topics explored include the wellbeing of students who work, solo-living staff, those on complex fertility journeys, perinatal mental health, chronic illness, menopause, and retirement. Work-Life Inclusion: Broadening perspectives across the life-course will be primarily useful for two main audiences: 1) Academics and students in the fields of work and employment, gender studies, and those interested in health and wellbeing 2) People management practitioners and employers.Trade ReviewThis book will be a very valuable tool to help HR professionals and organisations to take their health and wellbeing strategy to the next level. To optimise its impact, a strategy should be based on the health risks and needs of its workforce throughout the employee ‘life course’. The CIPD fully supports the notion that employers need to consider the whole person if they are to be effective in reducing work-life conflict and supporting their health and wellbeing as they journey through work and life. The book provides an excellent narrative of how this needs to include the multidimensional nature of people’s identity and experiences. The different chapters cover a range of key life-stage events, such as menopause transition, that individuals can encounter through the employee lifecycle and which can understandably impact on health and work. The book is a welcome clarion call to breakdown the silence and taboo that persists in many workplaces around broader wellbeing issues that affect so many, so that people can receive empathy, support and understanding. -- Rachel Suff, Senior Policy Advisor, CIPDI am delighted to provide an endorsement for this handbook edited by Dr Krystal Wilkinson and Dr Helen Woolnough. Through a series of well-informed empirical chapters, they respond to the call to broaden understandings of the work-life interface to consider a range of challenges for different groups across the life-course. Many of the chapters highlight topics that have previously been underexplored in work-life literatures, and are highly topical, such as social class in Chapter 2, the earliest stages of working lives (Chapter 3 and 4) solo-living for women (Chapter 5), menopause (Chapter 12), apprenticeship (Chapter 9) and male perspectives on parenthood (Chapter 11). The ground-breaking work is carried in the middle of the book with chapters 6 to 8 on topics that are historically missing from academic agendas; bound by the development of theory on the connection between fertility treatment, miscarriage and perinatal mental illness respectively. These chapters successful illuminate silenced and taboo topics, bringing them into mainstream workplace narratives to the benefit of readers. Strength and depth are added by intersectional empirical studies with reflections on work-life complexities from older workers (Chapter 13), ethnic minority female workers that manage chronic illness (Chapter 10) and older ethnic workers (Chapter 14). Taken as a whole, authors draw on a range of theoretical frames and lenses including the work-life interface; equality, diversity and inclusion, career theory, empowerment, training and wellbeing. The book is pitched to appeal to both academics and practitioners through its accessible credible approach. The style is provocative and critical; it challenges our assumptions as researchers or organisation practitioners to think creatively and be more work-life inclusive. All chapters conclude with implications for practice. Thanks to insightful guidance and analysis from Drs. Wilkinson and Woolnough, their book plants a stake in the sand that others in the field will need to observe. -- Professor Carol Woodhams, Professor of Human Resource Management, Surrey Business School:Taking an inclusive approach to the work-life issues employees face at different stages of the life-course should be part of an organization’s overarching inclusion strategy. This book is a welcome step forwards in deepening our understanding of the multi-faceted nature of people’s lived experiences of the work-life interface. Feeling included at work has a positive impact on employees’ engagement, productivity and wellbeing. This book is a call to action for organisations to go further in cultivating inclusive cultures by shining a light on some of the under-explored and ‘hidden’ issues employees face when navigating their working life and personal experiences. A highly informative and valuable read which will help readers think more creatively about how people experience the work-life interface. -- Craig Oddy, Head of Talent and People Experience, Novuna Financial ServicesTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: Exploring the Under-Explored; Krystal Wilkinson and Helen Woolnough Chapter 2. Work-Life Balance and Social Class; Samantha Evans and Madeleine Wyatt Chapter 3. Parallel Lives: Exploring the Experiences of Students Who Work; Marilena Antoniadou, Mark Crowder, and Eileen Cunningham Chapter 4. Empowering Generation Z: Achieving a Healthy Work-Life Interface; Fabio Rizzi, Jérôme Chabanne-Rive, and Marc Valax Chapter 5. Questing the Work-Life Challenges Faced by Solo-Living Women Academics: Can There Be a “Life” for Us?; Grace Gao, Linna Sai, and Mengyi Xu Chapter 6. Navigating Fertility Treatment Alongside Work and Employment: The Work-Fertility Interface; Krystal Wilkinson and Clare Mumford Chapter 7. The Intersect of Miscarriage and Work: Concealment, Minimisation and Discriminatory Practice; Katy Schnitzler Chapter 8. Perinatal Mental Health and Employment: Exploring the Work-Illness Intersection in the Context of UK Policing; Krystal Wilkinson, Sarah-Jane Lennie, and Keely Duddin Chapter 9. Are Training Opportunities Another Work-Life Challenge?: The Experiences of Combining Apprenticeship Training with Working Split Shifts in Hospitality Roles; Gail Hebson and Clare Mumford Chapter 10. Managing Work and Life with an Unseen Chronic Illness; Humera Manzoor Chapter 11. Muted Voices of Invisible Men: The Impact of Male Childlessness; Robin A. Hadley Chapter 12. Menopause and Workplace Well-being; Carol Atkinson, Fiona Carmichael, and Jo Duberley Chapter 13. Ageing and Work-Life Complexities in Retirement; Katrina Pritchard, Rebecca Whiting, and Cara Reed Chapter 14. Ageing Migrants' Work-Life Interface across 'Transnational' Life-Courses; Sajia Ferdous Chapter 15. Conclusion; Helen Woolnough and Krystal Wilkinson

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Book SynopsisExpand Your Knowledge of Organization Development to Enhance Your L&D EffortsATD’s Organization Development Handbook is a tactical, hands-on book for those in learning and development looking to make that first step into organization development or those who are a one-person band doing both. While many books and textbooks exist on organization development—the effort to improve an organization’s capability through the alignment of strategy, structure, people, rewards, metrics, and management processes—this volume is the first of its kind to address OD from the talent development and, specifically, L&D perspective.More than ever, L&D professionals are taking on organization development work to drive organizational effectiveness and performance. Sometimes this happens out of choice when seeking a new career challenge, and other times out of necessity when the organization adds OD to their responsibilities. In either case, L&D professionals need new knowledge and skills—as well as insight into how to utilize their analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation abilities—to become successful in creating OD solutions.Edited by OD practitioner and expert Brian J. Flores, this volume includes in-house experts and consultant contributors from the OD field itself as well as those who crossed over from L&D to OD. Readers will learn how to apply the foundations of organization development to their multiculturalism, upskilling and reskilling, soft skill development, and succession planning processes and programs.Trade Review"This handbook is sensational. It makes a massively complex topic easy to digest and is centered around a humanistic and design-oriented approach. It is also brimming with practical tools and real-life case studies to support any L&D professional as they lead and support their organization development efforts."—Maria Morukian, President, MSM Global Consulting; Author, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Trainers "Once again, ATD has delivered material that is evidenced-based, grounded in practice, and inclusive of contemporary thinking. In sea of shiny objects, ATD’s Organization Development Handbook stands out for its substance—a go-to for any aspiring OD practitioner."—Rick Rittmaster, VP of Consulting, CorTalent “As the lines between L&D and organization development continue to blur, professionals in both disciplines require time-tested principles and practices from thought leaders who’ve ‘been there and done that.’ That’s what ATD’s Organization Development Handbook offers—expert insights and strategies to support the results demanded of today’s organizations.”—Julie Winkle Giulioni, Author, Promotions Are So Yesterday; Co-Author, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go"ATD's Organization Development Handbook is an excellent text for experienced and novice practitioners. It provides a strong foundation for those who wish to practice OD as well as those who are looking to reinvigorate their existing OD practices."—Sy Islam, Vice President of Consulting, Talent MetricsTable of ContentsForewordIntroductionPart 1. The Foundations of Organization Development Chapter 1. Foundations of Organization Development by Ed HasanChapter 2. Working Inside and Outside the Organization by William J. Rothwell Chapter 3. Developing Organizational Values by Catherine W. CoreyChapter 4. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging by LaKisha BrooksChapter 5. Well-Being and Caring for the Whole Person by Deepti Gudipati and Catherine W. CoreyPart 2. Organizational DesignChapter 6. Business Alignment: Designing an Organization to Meet Business Objectives by Beth MessichChapter 7. Lean and Agile by Randy MatuskyChapter 8. Fostering Employee Engagement Through OD by Heather R. YoungerChapter 9. Change Management by Holly BurkettPart 3. Workforce DesignChapter 10. Building a Global, Culturally Diverse Organization by Neal R. GoodmanChapter 11. Supporting Work in a Remote Environment by Neha Lagoo RatnakarChapter 12. The Skills Revolution: Transitioning to a Skills-Based Organization by Brandon Carson and Sean MurphyPart 4. Leadership PreparednessChapter 13. Relationship Building by Paul FalconeChapter 14. A Holsitic Approach to Developing a Leader's Soft Skills by Catherine AllenChapter 15. Building High-Performance Teams by David C. FormanChapter 16. Comprehensive Succession Planning With a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Lens by Makiya Musgrove WoodsAcknowledgmentsReferences and Recommended ResourcesAbout the ContributorsIndexAbout the EditorAbout ATD

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide, the first to show how leaders can achieve extraordinary results through the positive energy generated by virtuous interactions with employees, is written by one of the giants in the study of positive leadership.This book reveals one of the most important but frequently ignored factors that lead to spectacular performance in organizations. Kim Cameron, a true pioneer in the study of positive leadership, offers validated scientific evidence that all individuals are inherently attracted to and flourish in the presence of positive energy, a principle known in biology as heliotropism. Further, he shows that the positive relational energy generated by leaders’ virtuous behaviors—such as generosity, compassion, gratitude, trustworthiness, forgiveness, and kindness—is tightly linked to extraordinary organizational outcomes like greater innovation, higher profits, and increased engagement and retention. Cameron has not written a feel-good tome about the power of positive thinking, “happiology,” or unbridled optimism. This research-based explanation shows how to achieve performance that exceeds expectations. He provides practical suggestions, assessments, and exercises showing how leaders can improve their own positive energy and increase positive relational energy in their organizations. Positively Energizing Leadership is a major contribution to the theory and practice of leadership. 

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Book SynopsisWhile others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.While others escalate problems, Impact Players move things across the finish line.While others attempt to minimize change, Impact Players are learning and adapting to change.Trade Review“If you’re trying to navigate the new world of work, this book is your GPS. With solid research and sparkling examples, Wiseman shows how to do the things they don’t teach us in school—tackling ambiguous problems, surmounting unforeseen obstacles, hitting moving targets, and traveling beyond the boundaries of your job description to make a real contribution.” — Daniel H. Pink, number one New York Times bestselling author of When, Drive, and To Sell is Human “If you want to stand out early in your career, this book is required reading. Liz Wiseman highlights the practical, often surprising habits that will help you reach your potential and make your mark.” — Adam Grant, number one New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife “Impact Players will teach you how to have empathy for your boss without kissing up, how to step up and take charge even when you don’t have formal authority, and when to step back and follow, so you can make big things happen for your team and your career.” — Kim Scott, author of Radical Candor and Just Work “Liz Wiseman has done it again. Impact Players is an engaging and practical guide to how anyone can be more effective at work. In a refreshing departure from the relentless emphasis on leadership that dominates the field, Wiseman digs into the important question of how people make themselves valuable and how they find ways to make an impact when and where it matters most.” — Amy C. Edmondson, professor, Harvard Business School, and author of The Fearless Organization “In building innovative Silicon Valley companies and running US economic diplomacy, I’ve learned that Impact Players are the essential ingredient for growing transformative organizations. And Liz Wiseman’s book gives you the recipe. Impact Players will help you develop the desperately needed next generation of bold, principled, transformational leaders to address our challenges and make sure the world of tomorrow is a better world for all.” — Keith Krach, former United States undersecretary of state, chairman and CEO of DocuSign and Ariba "Being busy? Easy. Having an impact and making a difference? Well, that’s hard, really hard. Liz Wiseman, in her typically brilliantly, generous, and rigorous way, shows how any of us can change what we do so we too can be an Impact Player. This book is every bit as important and as good as Multipliers. And that book changed the working world.” — Michael Bungay Stanier, author of The Coaching Habit “Impact Players is a gold mine! It is filled with powerful insights and actionable recommendations on how to move beyond being a competent employee to being a truly impactful team player. This should be required reading for individual contributors and leaders alike.” — Tina Seelig, professor and executive director, Knight-Hennessy Scholars, Stanford University “As we slowly get through the challenges of the global pandemic, we cannot declare victory and go back to normal. We must look further forward to face a future of unprecedented adversity and opportunity. We need more leaders with the right mindset and skills to tackle our biggest and most important challenges—like the climate crisis or technological disruption of jobs, work, industries, and institutions. The world needs fewer people accepting the status quo and more Impact Players who are actively working to create the future they see is possible. This book is a playbook that will help individuals work at a higher level, inspire teams to do great things, and enable organizations to create a culture that fosters growth and to become high-impact organizations.” — Rob Nail, associate founder and former CEO, Singularity University “Every colleague, teammate, and contributor wants to be the ‘go to,’ high-performing, high-contributing player. Some might call them indispensable. Well, now you have the practical mindsets, strategies, and tools to achieve those goals. It doesn’t take much, but it does take leaders and colleagues who are able to apply simple techniques to extract that extra engagement sitting just below the surface. Liz is a master, and every CHRO/CPO should read this book. If you’re looking to take your organization and the amazing colleagues you have to another level of contribution, this is the guide to help you get them there!” — Eric Hutcherson, chief people and inclusion of?cer, Universal Music Group "As with all of Wiseman’s books, this is supremely well-researched, structured and filled with relatable stories. If you want to develop the Impact Player mindset and learn their specific practices, or want to have more Impact Players on your team, this book is gold." — Forbes

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Book Synopsis''Ferrazzi is breaking new ground in defining what leadership can mean in the emerging world of work'' -Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global''Ferrazzi has gone into the trenches to figure out what it really takes to empower people and make teams more than the sum of their parts. This book will be a staple in every leader''s library'' -Adam Grant, host of the TED podcast WorkLife, bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals Long-listed for the CMI Management Book of the Year 2021 The world of work is changing at an unprecedented rate leaving many organisations struggling to cope. At a time when constant innovation, agility, and speed often mean the difference between success and failure, we can no longer afford to waste time navigating the complex bureaucracy present in most companies. The #1 New York Times bestselling author Keith Ferrazzi argues that in times like these the ability to lead without authority is the essential workplace competency. Leading Without Authority reveals the secret to getting those around you to collaborate and cooperate to reach their full potential, whatever your title. The answer involves a shift in mindset that Ferrazzi calls co-elevation - working to elevate those around us. And you don''t have to have formal authority, or direct reports, to utilize the co-elevation process. In fact, you can take initial steps forward without the other person even being aware of your efforts.Drawing on a decade of research and over thirty years helping CEOs and senior leaders drive innovation and build high-performing teams Ferrazzi reveals how we can all transform our business and our relationships with the people around us. The result is a new roadmap for thriving amid the disruptive pressures afflicting every industry.Trade ReviewThe must-read guidebook for radical transformation. Keith Ferrazzi's concept of co-elevation provides an actionable methodology for any team to thrive during the decade of exponential change ahead * Peter H. Diamandis, founder of XPRIZE and Singularity University, bestselling co-author of Abundance, Bold, and The Future Is Faster Than You Think *Ferrazzi is breaking new ground in defining what leadership can mean in the emerging world of work. He shows that humility, curiosity, and candor can serve as the connective tissue binding us to our mission, to one another, and to a sense of purpose larger than ourselves * Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global *I'm excited to bring 'co-elevation' (as a new word, as a new book, and as a concept) to Zappos to help bring our culture and our business to the next level * Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, New York Times bestselling author of Delivering Happiness *Ferrazzi brilliantly shows how building mutually beneficial partnerships marks the future of all work, and demonstrates how anyone can lead if they're willing to make themselves vulnerable and put the project mission and their partners first, turf and hierarchy last * Kristin Yetto, chief people officer at eBay *A brilliant, unique approach to building relationship capital by creating trusting and lasting human connection, not merely digital contact-inside and outside your company * Peter Guber, co-owner of the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Los Angeles FC *A masterful guide to thriving in today's very weird workplace . . . Get this right, and it doesn't matter that the business world is roiled by change and disruption * Dave Asprey, founder of Bulletproof, New York Times bestselling author of The Bulletproof Diet *Ferrazzi has gone into the trenches to figure out what it really takes to empower people and make teams more than the sum of their parts. This book will be a staple in every leader's library * Adam Grant, host of the TED podcast WorkLife, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals *

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Book Synopsis“A road map for restoring dignity and compassion.” —Adam Grant, New York Times best-selling author of Give and Take An urgent yet hopeful analysis of the twenty-first-century surge in dehumanization, and how we can reverse it.Trade Review"A brilliant, timely reminder of how the power of humanity touches all aspects of our lives." -- Jonah Berger, author of Contagious"What does it mean to be human? What does it mean to see others as fully human? In this compelling book, Adam Waytz shows how the answer to these questions can help us reduce human conflict and improve lives." -- Carol Dweck, author of Mindset"[Adam Waytz] employs copious amounts of scientific, psychological, and corporate research as well as firsthand experience to provide a road map to a more people-friendly world.… Knowledgeable insights and solutions for increasing sensitivity and overall humane functioning in an often cold world." -- Library Journal"An interesting foray into the realm of emotional intelligence." -- Kirkus Reviews"This is an enlightening book about human-ness, the inherent value it provides, and how we are losing it.… Waytz argues that it’s a poor choice when we allow present-day forces of separation to take the human from our relationships: the relation gets removed, leaving just the ships, passing at sea." -- Robert B. Cialdini, author of Influence and Pre-Suasion"Adam Waytz is a leading thinker about the issues arising from the emerging era of pervasive human-machine interaction. Drawing from his social psychology foundation, The Power of Human offers important insight and practical suggestions to master this new definition of humanity." -- Brad Keywell, CEO of Uptake

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Book SynopsisIn the global marketplace, negotiation frequently takes place across cultural boundaries, yet negotiation theory has traditionally been grounded in Western culture. This book, which provides an in-depth review of the field of negotiation theory, expands current thinking to include cross-cultural perspectives.Trade Review"The Handbook of Negotiation and Culture, edited by two of the foremost authorities on the topic, represents an important contribution to the literature. All negotiation researchers should explore the contents of this volume. Cultural researchers will want to study the details carefully." —Max H. Bazerman, Harvard Business School"This book makes an important contribution to researchers of negotiation and culture. It provides an excellent overview of research findings, encourages new avenues for research, and is just plain exciting and thought-provoking."—Lisa A. Barron, University of California, Irvine"The Handbook of Negotiation and Culture: Theoretical Advances and Cross-cultural Perspectives is an excellent compilation of theory, reviews and commentary on culture and negotiation. This book will be a 'must' for negotiation researchers and sophisticated practitioners."—Roy Lewicki, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University"Two of the best informed academics at the interface of culture and negotiation select the savviest thinkers in the social psychology of negotiation. Each of these scholars is focused upon a key area in the negotiation process and asked to analyze the primary issues in their domain of expertise. Voila! The state-of-the-art is now in print. Negotiate it into your hands."—Michael H. Bond, Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong"The authors have succeeded in highlighting the myriad ways in which culture can affect how negotiators formulate their preferences, communicate about those preferences, and react to the deals they construct. As such, it is indeed a 'must read' for anyone who studies negotiation."—Administrative Science QuarterlyTable of ContentsTable of Contents for The Handbook of Negotiation and Culture List of Tables and FiguresA ix ForewordA A A A A A A A A A A A A A xi PrefaceA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A xv part one.A A A A A A A A A A basic psychological processes IntroductionA A A A A A A A A 3 1. The Evolution of Cognition and Biases in Negotiation Research: An Examination of Cognition, Social Perception, Motivation, and EmotionA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 7 Leigh Thompson, Margaret Neale, and Marwan Sinaceur 2. Cultural Differences and Cognitive Dynamics: Expanding the Cognitive Perspective on NegotiationA A A A A A A A A A A A 45 Michael W. Morris and Michele J. Gelfand 3. I Laughed, I Cried, I Settled: The Role of Emotion in NegotiationA A A A A A A A A A 71 Bruce Barry, Ingrid Smithey Fulmer, and Gerben A. Van Kleef 4. Culture and Emotions in Intercultural Negotiations: An OverviewA A A A A A A 95 Rajesh Kumar 5. Motivation in Negotiation: A Social Psychological AnalysisA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 114 Carsten K. W. De Dreu part two.A A A A A A A A social processes IntroductionA A A A A A A A A 139 6. Communication Processes in Negotiation: Frequencies, Sequences, and PhasesA A A A A 143 Laurie R. Weingart and Mara Olekalns 7. Culture and Negotiation ProcessesA A A A A A A A A A A A A 158 Wendi Lyn Adair and Jeanne M. Brett 8. Resolving Disputes Between Faceless Disputants: New Challenges for Conflict Management TheoryA A A A A A A A A 177 Debra L. Shapiro and Carol T. Kulik 9. Culture and Conflict: Enlarging Our Dispute Resolution FrameworkA A A A A A A A A A A A 193 Catherine H. Tinsley part three.A A A A A negotiation in context IntroductionA A A A A A A A A 213 10. The "Dark Side" of Social Context: The Role of Intergroup Paranoia in Intergroup NegotiationsA A 219 Roderick M. Kramer 11. Cultural Structuring of the Social Context of NegotiationA A A A A A 238 Michele J. Gelfand and Deborah A. Cai 12. Contractual and Emergent Third-Party InterventionA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 258 Donald E. Conlon and Christopher J. Meyer 13. Adaptive Third Parties in the Cultural MilieuA A A A A A A A A A 280 Peter J. Carnevale, Yeow Siah Cha, Ching Wan, and Sam Fraidin 14. Justice and NegotiationA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 295 Tom Tyler and Steven L. Blader 15. Justice Across Cultures: A Three-Stage Model for Intercultural NegotiationA A A 313 Kwok Leung and Kwok-Kit Tong 16. What Do Communication Media Mean for Negotiators? A Question of Social AwarenessA A A A A 334 Kathleen L. McGinn and Rachel Croson 17. At the Crossroads of Culture and Technology: Social Influence and Information-Sharing Processes During NegotiationA A A A A A 350 Zoe I. Barsness and Anita D. Bhappu 18. Conflicting Interests in Social Life: Understanding Social Dilemma DynamicsA A 374 J. Mark Weber and David M. Messick 19. Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Cooperation in Social DilemmasA A A A A A A A A A A A A A 395 Jeanne Brett and Shirli Kopelman part four.A A A A A A A epilogue 20. Integrating Negotiation and Culture ResearchA A A A A A A A 415 Michele J. Gelfand and Jeanne M. Brett ContributorsA A A A A A A A 429 Author IndexA A A A A A A 435 Subject IndexA A A A A A A 451

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Book SynopsisStrategy and Business 2012 Organizational Culture Book of the Year This third edition of the classic resource, Productive Workplaces is smart, well-written and well-researched, thoughtful, somewhat provocative, and a one-of-a-kind review of the integration of economics, technology, and people. It covers such topics as: the work on self as integral to organizational change; the revision of Lewinian concepts for a new era; and the history behind getting everybody improving whole systems as a response to fast change and increasing diversity (not the same as using any particular method). The themes, case studies (many revisited), and models are as relevant as ever.Table of ContentsUpdates from the Field xxi Foreword by Billie Alban: The Existential Question xxiii Preface: Welcome to Productive Workplaces, 25th Anniversary Edition xxvii Introduction: Getting the Most from Productive Workplaces xxxiii Part One Mythology and Managing 1 One A Mythology of Organizational Change 3 Two How I Learned to Manage by Managing 15 Part Two Searching for Productive Workplaces 33 Three Scientific Management: A Tale of Two Taylors 35 Four Taylor Invents a New Profession 59 Five Action Research: Lewin Revises Taylorism 79 Six Lewin’s Legacy to Management 97 Seven The Transition to Experiential Learning 113 Eight McGregor and the Roots of Organization Development 133 Nine Theories X and Y for a New Generation 149 Ten Emery and Trist Redefine the Workplace 167 Eleven Learning to Work in a New Paradigm 185 Part Three Learning from Experience 203 Twelve Putting Action Research to Work 207 Thirteen Rethinking Diagnosis and Action 221 Case 1. Food Services Turnover: Action Research and Human Resource Accounting 223 Case 2. Chem Corp R&D: Managers Do Their Own Feedback 230 Case 3. Packaging Plant: Operators Meet Expert Analysis 235 Case 4. Solcorp: Expertise Can’t Fix the Old Paradigm 244 Fourteen Managing and Consulting in Permanent White Water 253 Fifteen Involving Everyone to Improve the Whole 269 Case 5. Medical School: Stakeholders Plan the Future 270 Case 6. Printing Inc.: Getting the Report Out of the Drawer 277 Sixteen Revising Theories of What Works 289 Seventeen Making Systems Thinking Experiential 303 Part Four Integrating the Past into the Present 317 Eighteen 21st Century Managing and Consulting 321 Nineteen Changing Everything at Once 343 Twenty Teamwork in a Fast-Changing World 375 Twenty One Designing Work for Learning and Self-Control 387 Twenty Two Future Search: The Whole System in the Room 411 Twenty Three Cross-Cultural Future Searching 427 Part Five Learning Then and Now 443 Twenty Four: Ten Cases Decades Later: What’s Sustainable About “Change”? 445 Twenty Five: Changing the World One Meeting at a Time 459 Twenty Six: The Future Never Comes, It’s Already Here 471 References 483 Acknowledgments 501 About the Author 505 Index 507

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Book SynopsisThis book helps a manager understand and assess personal cultural intelligence and how to leverage this capability in diverse work environments.Trade Review"This book is an immensely useful guide to the use of cultural intelligence at work. Cultural intelligence is the individual's capacity for successful work and social adaptation to new cultural settings, and indeed to any unfamiliar social environment. Part I details the various components of cultural intelligence. Part II provides realistic, practical, culture-sensitive stories from intercultural work settings. It describes how leading multicultural organizations deal with cultural diversity, how to create high performing international teams, how to improve job assignments to other cultures, how to deal with a diverse work force, and how to lead people in international organizations."—Harry C. Triandis, University of Illinois, at Urbana-Champaign"One of tomorrow's certainties is that more and more people will need to understand the effects of culture on behavior and the impact of cultural differences. In CQ, the authors give us important frameworks and insights for developing an understanding of cultures other than our own. Throughout the book, interesting, intriguing, and stimulating examples are presented that focus on cultural differences in workplace interactions and the necessity for dealing with them effectively from the points of view of all stakeholders involved."—Richard Brislin, University of HawaiiTable of ContentsContents Preface Section I ' Understanding Cultural Intelligence Chapter 1: Introduction - Positioning Cultural Intelligence in the Global Economy Chapter 2: What is Cultural Intelligence & Why Does It Matter? Chapter 3: Preparing Your Mind: The Cultural Strategic Thinking Basis of CQ Chapter 4: Directing Your Energy: The Motivational Basis of CQ Chapter 5: Presenting Yourself: The Behavioral Basis of CQ Section II ' Applying CQ to Your Workplace Chapter 6: Working Effectively in the Culturally Diverse Workplace Chapter 7: Succeeding in Global Work Assignments Chapter 8: Building High Performing Global Teams Chapter 9: Leading Globally Chapter 10: Summary and Concluding Thoughts Further Readings Appendix: A Self-Assessment of Your CQ Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisHarnessing the power of technology is one of the key measures of effective leadership. Leadership Strategies in the Age of Big Data, Algorithms, and Analytics will help leaders think and act like strategists to maintain a leading-edge competitive advantage. Written by a leading expert in the field, this book provides new insights on how to successfully transition companies by aligning an organization's culture to accept the benefits of digital technology.The author emphasizes the importance of creating a team spirit with employees to embrace the digital age and develop strategic business plans that pinpoint new markets for growth, strengthen customer relationships, and develop competitive strategies. Understanding how to deal with inconsistencies when facts generated by data analytics disagree with your own experience, intuition, and knowledge of the competitive situation is key to successful leadership.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Developing Effective Leadership:The human interface with big data, algorithms, and analytics. Chapter 2. Initiate speed of implementation to maintain a digital advantage. Chapter 3. Apply analytics to concentrate at the decisive point for maximum impact. Chapter 4. Activate maneuver and indirect approach to create surprise. Chapter 5. Employ big data to determine the culminating point of a competitive campaign. Chapter 6. Use data to determine how long to maintain offensive action. Chapter 7. Align big data with the corporate culture. Chapter 8. Decide on a bold approach or cautious restraint based on data analytics. Chapter 9. Utilize big data, algorithms, and analytics to maximize use of competitor intelligence. Chapter 10. Choose offensive and defensive strategies by understanding the human interaction. Chapter 11. Factor-in friction and luck that make analytics a gamble. Chapter 12. Use data to neutralize the competitor’s effectiveness. Appendix. Strategic Business Plan outline.

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Book SynopsisCofounder of Fast Company magazine and bestselling author of Mavericks at Work and Practically Radical shows how true business innovation can spring from the unlikeliest places. Far away from Silicon Valley, in familiar, traditional, even unglamorous fields, ordinary people are unleashing extraordinary advances that amaze customers, energize employees, and create huge economic value. Their secret? They understand that the work of inventing the future doesn't just belong to geeks designing mobile apps and virtual-reality headsets, or to social-media entrepreneurs hoping to launch the next Facebook. Some of today's most compelling organizations are doing brilliant things in simple settings such as retail banks, office cleaning companies, department stores, small hospitals, and auto dealerships.William C. Taylor, cofounder of Fast Company and best-selling author of Practically Radical, traveled thousands of miles to visit these hotbeds of simple brilliance and unearth the principles and practices behind their success. He offers fascinating case studies and powerful lessons that you can apply to do ordinary things in extraordinary ways, regardless of your industry or profession. Consider, for instance, how... ·Miami Beach's dazzling 1111 Lincoln Road reimagined the humble parking garage as a high-profile public space that hosts weddings, yoga classes, and celebrity gatherings.·USAA, the financial-services giant that provides soldiers and their families with insurance and banking products, inspires frontline employees to deliver legendary service by immersing them in military culture.·Pal's Sudden Service, a fast-food chain with a cult following, serves up burgers and fries with such speed and accuracy that companies from other industries pay to learn from its astonishing discipline. ·Lincoln Electric, a manufacturer based in Euclid, Ohio, dominates its ultracompetitive markets with a fierce devotion to quality and productivity. But the key to its prosperity is a share-the-wealth model that gives everybody a sense of security and a piece of the action. It has maintained a strict no-layoff pledge since 1958. As Taylor writes: “The story of this book, its message for leaders who aim to do something important and build something great, is both simple and subversive: In a time of wrenching disruptions and exhilarating advances, of unrelenting turmoil and unlimited promise, the future is open to everybody. The thrill of breakthrough creativity and breakaway performance . . . can be summoned in all sorts of industries and all walks of life, if leaders can reimagine what’s possible in their fields.” Simply Brilliant shows you how.

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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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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Life’s full catastrophe means stressors never stop. We can all use the advice offered in Deliberate Calm.” — Daniel Goleman, bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence “Leaders have an enormous influence on the lives of those they lead; when leaders get stuck, often their teams, organizations, and families also get stuck. With this book, you can tap into wisdom that will help you control your responses under pressure, enabling you to stay focused and present. A must-read for anyone looking to gain the confidence to face the challenges in life.” — Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global “This beautiful book could change your life. The authors offer profound insights gained from their combined decades of practice and research—brought to life through compelling stories—to present an actionable guide to leading in a world full of uncertainty and stress.” — Amy C. Edmondson, professor at Harvard Business School and author of The Fearless Organization< “The Deliberate Calm Promise helps you get unstuck in your old patterns of behavior that do not seem to work for you. With very helpful explanation and examples, the book will make you understand that you do not have control over the external environment, but the way you respond can be in your hands, and that will bring peace and calm in your life.” — Anu Aga, former chairperson of the Thermax Group and former nominated member of the Indian Parliament “When in the midst of a furious exchange or panic at seeing your demons let loose, it is not helpful when someone says, ‘Calm down.’ If you had read and followed the path in this marvelous book, Deliberate Calm, you would know how to do it. The stories and messages take self-control to a whole new level with overtones of Eastern philosophy. So instead of meditating for hours each week or practicing martial arts until your hands are callused, read and reread Deliberate Calm. It will help, and your family, friends, and coworkers will thank you!” — Richard Boyatzis, PhD, Distinguished University Professor, Case Western Reserve University, coauthor of the international bestsellers Primal Leadership and Helping People Change “CEOs and business leaders continue to face unprecedented and urgent challenges—not the least of which are the global problems of pandemics, runaway climate change, and increasing poverty—that require extreme adaptability. Deliberate Calm is a science-backed, field-tested must-read to help lead through these toughest of times and seize the multitudes of opportunities.” — Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever, 2009–2019 and author of Net Positive “When faced with a situation we have never encountered before, it is natural for most of us to panic. Seeing, instead, such a situation as a learning opportunity may sound unnatural if not incredulous. But deliberately facing this unknown with the use of specific behavioral steps will improve one’s adaptability, learning agility, and overall awareness. This is the authors’ promise. And the best part is that they provide considerable evidence to support their promise.” — W. Warner Burke, PhD, professor emeritus of psychology and education at Teachers College, Columbia University

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Book SynopsisA game-changing book about the revolutionary potential of working from home, by two experts who work — and live — together. Out of Office is a book for every office worker — from employees to managers — navigating the return to the office since the outbreak of COVID-19. The lockdowns of 2020–21 have shown us a new path forward, one that doesn’t involve hellish daily commutes and set schedules that no longer make sense. But how can we realise that future in a way that benefits workers and companies alike? Using groundbreaking reporting and interviews with workers and managers around the world, Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Petersen illuminate the key values that should be driving this conversation: trust, fairness, flexibility, inclusive workplaces, equity, and work–life balance. Above all, they argue that companies need to listen to their employees — and that this will promote, rather than impede, productivity and profitability. Out of Office is about so much more than Zoom meetings and hybrid schedules: it aims to reshape our entire relationship to the office.Trade Review‘This book will challenge you to rethink what it takes to make remote work work — not just for companies, but for people. With lucid writing, provocative examples, and refreshing candour, Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Petersen highlight what too many workplaces are doing wrong — and how we can start getting it right.’ -- Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife‘If you believe there’s a better way to live than refreshing your work email until you close your eyes at night, you’ll appreciate this deep dive into how workers relate to the office.’ -- Angela Haupt * Washington Post *‘Warzel and Petersen offer good and sensible advice.’ -- Emma Jacobs * Financial Times *‘Having left their New York desk jobs and moved to Montana, leading culture journalists Warzel and Petersen see today’s pandemic-driven work-at-home situation as a cobbled-together compromise and explain how we can create true out of office work schedules benefiting both workers and employers.’ * Library Journal *‘Out of Office isn’t just a book about remote work. It’s a book that helps us imagine a future where our lives — at the office and home — are happier, more productive, and genuinely meaningful. As companies and employees imagine their post-pandemic futures, Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Petersen have provided an essential framework for rethinking how we work.’ -- Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power of Habit and Smarter Faster Better‘Offers straight-talking, accessible self-help.’ -- Johanna Thomas-Corr * New Statesman *‘Great for making you think about the life you want to live and cultivate outside of your laptops.’ -- Susan Riley * Stylist *‘Insightful and timely … Never sacrificing meaningful analysis for easy answers, this is a remarkable examination of the rapidly-changing workplace.’ * Publishers Weekly, starred review *‘The authors take the reader on a deeply researched tour through America’s broken work landscape and sketch out a vision of what a better future might look like.’ -- David Wainer * Bloomberg Businessweek *‘Based on a historical review of workforce expectations, journalists Warzel and Petersen focus on four key areas for strategic change to improve working conditions, employee satisfaction, and wellness … Prior to the pandemic, worker burnout, transience, and dissatisfaction were culminating in a call for change. The pandemic and remote-work chaos heightened awareness of the need for change, the return to work now occurring provides the opportunity, and this book provides a roadmap.’ * Booklist *‘[T]imely and often prescient.’ * The Sydney Morning Herald *Praise for Can’t Even: ‘Can’t Even is a compelling exploration of the phenomenon of burnout and how an entire generation has been set up to fail. As a Millennial, reading this book was a deeply cathartic experience. Anne Helen Petersen articulates the struggles and motivation of a generation so impeccably. Reading this book made me feel like finally, someone understands me. I wish I could give this book to everyone I know.’ -- Taylor Lorenz, culture reporter, New York TimesPraise for Can’t Even: ‘[A] cogent explanation of the millennial landscape, incorporating in-depth research, interviews, and her own experiences to define the problems that millennials face as they attempt to live up to high, occasionally near-impossible expectations … Petersen provides an appropriate amount of historical context — especially regarding demographics, economics, and labour issues — from the Great Depression to the present, which allows readers to clearly see the shift people have undergone in their thinking about what constitutes success or happiness. This chronicle of changes is well worth reading, as the author explains so much about life in the age of Trump. Throw in the candid discussions by millennials — most of whom are burned out and can’t find satisfaction in their lives, even as they work diligently — and the book becomes an even more useful and insightful series of lessons. A well-researched and rendered analysis of why so many millennials feel overwhelmed despite their best efforts.’ STARRED REVIEW * Kirkus Reviews *Praise for Can’t Even: ‘In a cultural moment rife with inter-generational sparring (“OK, Boomer”), and with millennials garnering criticism for their transient-appearing lifestyles (never buying houses or napkins), Buzzfeed culture writer Petersen cracks open why millennials behave the way they do and how the lifestyles that have been forced upon them are a detriment to society as a whole … Petersen is generous in divulging personal experiences and hopeful even at her most enraged. This galvanising read reminds readers that what seems impossible is absolutely not, especially for a generation with so little to lose.’ STARRED REVIEW -- Michael Ruzicka * Booklist *Praise for Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud: ‘Anne Helen Petersen’s gloriously bumptious, brash ode to non-conforming women suits the needs of this dark moment. Petersen’s careful examination of how we eviscerate the women who confound or threaten is crucial reading if we are ever to be better.’ -- Rebecca Traister, New York Times bestselling author of All the Single LadiesPraise for Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud: ‘In a time when women are under constant attack, I am so grateful for Anne Helen Petersen’s sharp and topical book. Petersen nails the magnetism of women who break boundaries and the punishment that often comes along with it. All women will see a bit of themselves in the “unruly”.’ -- Jessica Valenti, New York Times bestselling author of Sex ObjectPraise for Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud: ‘Supremely thoughtful … [S]nappy and compelling … [Petersen’s essays] highlight the paradoxical expectations American culture places on women, in particular, the mixed messages it sends: the “you can do anything”, rubbing awkwardly against the “you can’t do everything”.’ -- Megan Garber * The Atlantic *Praise for Scandals of Classic Hollywood: ‘Clear and convincing … Although Petersen’s book benefits from intelligent analysis of archival research, she writes with the verve of an enthusiast.’ * LA Times *Praise for Scandals of Classic Hollywood: ‘[This] dishy book delivers the juicy anecdotes readers crave.’ * NY Post *Praise for Scandals of Classic Hollywood: ‘Not merely a rehash of salacious old Hollywood gossip, Petersen revivifies flattened images of Hollywood icons … Wide-ranging and surprisingly thoughtful.’ * Kirkus Reviews *‘Journalists Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Petersen examine both the benefits and pitfalls of remote work in societal terms … For better or worse, our relationship with the office has changed forever.’ -- Rachel King * Fortune *‘[S]imilar to the wisdom echoed in Jenny Odell’s How to Do Nothing, they ask us to reconsider our emotional devotion to labour and reprioritise the things that matter most … Out Of Office is not an easy cure-all for the various problems and inequities that plague our current workforce, it’s a call to action: we only get one life, so why should we believe that we must live to work?’ -- Vanessa Willoughby * LitHub *‘Inspired by the writers’ own rocky experiences with flexible work and informed by conversations with hundreds of workers across industries and sectors, the book is a wide-ranging discussion of the forces shaping the Great Resignation.’ * Future Forum *‘Thankfully, Warzel and Petersen’s book is less about ~these unprecedented times~ and more about how the culture shift of the pandemic can maybe be an opportunity to solve issues that have existed in the corporate world since before we wore masks every day.’ -- Amanda Silberling * TechCrunch *‘It offers a worthy balancing act that shows the promises and pitfalls of working at home as opposed to at the office. In the end, the book is about how to structure a work environment — one that makes workers more productive, feel like they are doing meaningful work and ultimately renders them happier employees.’ -- Eric Allen Been * TechRepublic *‘Examine just what working from home really is for workers across America, who it’s working for, and who it’s working against! This is a book that aims to reshape our entire relationship to the office, no matter where we sit.’ -- Mara Freedman * The Riveter *

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Book SynopsisA smart, science-based approach to retaining your talent and making the world of work a better place.Right now, we’re confrontinga once-in-a-century opportunity to create a future of work that’s better for everyone. The old corporate standard of extreme hours, sleep deprivation, and nonstop travel is dead. And knowledge workers don’t miss it. They’re expecting today’s leaders to create the workplace of tomorrow: a hybrid ecosystem that thrives on flexibility, diversity of thought, and enables every employee to reach peak performance. In The Brain-Friendly Workplace, Friederike Fabritius offers a science-based and field-tested blueprint for tomorrow’s workplace. Through her easy-to-follow program, entire organizations are discovering how small, inexpensive changes can lead to advantages like better employee performance, higher job satisfaction, and stronger talent retention.

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Book SynopsisA first-of-its-kind, science-backed toolkit takes a holistic approach to burnout prevention by helping individuals, teams, and leaders build resilience and thrive at work. Burnout has become one of the most talked about workplace topics, and its impact is far-reaching. The 24/7 pace of work, constant demands, and scant resources can easily put busy professionals on a path to burnout, a cycle that has only accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Burnout affects the health and well-being of the entire organization, yet most attempts to help focus on quick-fix strategies aimed at individuals. Something is missing. In Beating Burnout at Work: Why Teams Hold the Secret to Well-Being and Resilience, Paula Davis, founder of the Stress & Resilience Institute, provides a new framework to help organizations prevent employee burnout. Davis's research-driven, fast-reading, and actionable book is the first of its kind to explore a new solution to the burnout problem at work: a comprehensive approach focused on building the resilience of teams of all sizes. Davis argues that teams, and their leaders, are uniquely positioned to create the type of cultures that are needed to prevent burnout. In Beating Burnout at Work, Davis shares stories from her work coaching, teaching, and training leaders and teams of all sizes, and she explores:How she navigated her own burnout as a lawyer, and how that led her to study burnout and launch a business with the aim of helping organizations and their employees become more resilient; How teams and leaders can utilize simple, science-backed strategies to create cultures that promote resilience and well-being and reduce burnout; How the Mayo Clinic, one of the most renowned medical centers in the world, has developed a powerful model to reduce burnout in its organization; How organizations dealing with high-stress challenges, including the US Army, work to increase resilience in a systemic way; andHow the German company trivago is piloting a new approach to work amid COVID-19 in order to increase team connection and resilience.Solving the burnout puzzle requires a systemic approach. In Beating Burnout at Work, Davis offers an actionable method to help leaders create cultures of well-being and resilience in their organizations.Trade Review"Timely lessons, in mercifully compact form." * Financial Times *"Searching, empathetic, and timely . . . . Davis describes the burnout process as more complicated than simply being tired from working too hard; she views it as a manifestation of chronic workplace stress, and as a 'gateway process' to more serious health problems, such as depression and panic attacks. She asserts that the key to getting through burnout is to avoid trying to do so alone. The silver bullet, she says, is teamwork." * Kirkus *"Building resilience is a team sport, not an individual trait. In this groundbreaking book, Paula Davis gives us a roadmap for creating stronger teams and sustainable well-being. Beating Burnout at Work is loaded with practical strategies and steeped in great research." * Tom Rath, author of Life's Great Question and StrengthsFinder 2.0 *"In Beating Burnout at Work, Paula Davis provides a critical field guide for explaining burnout in your organization as well as some practical steps that organizations and teams can use to avoid it. This book is a must for anyone who's feeling overwhelmed and looking to find ways to get back into balance." * Dr. Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology at Yale, Host of the Happiness Lab Podcast, and Creator of Yale's Most Popular Course, Psychology & the Good Life *"The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated a trend that has permeated throughout the workplace: We're all feeling more stretched, more exhausted, and more overwhelmed. Beating Burnout at Work highlights how we can diagnose burnout, and how leaders can change work practices to ensure their employees are able to bounce back stronger and more resilient than before." * Dr. Jon M. Jachimowicz, Assistant Professor, Organizational Behavior Unit, Harvard Business School *"Not only was Beating Burnout at Work informative, but reading it was delightful. Davis nailed the art of delivering complex, evidence-based information using accessible language, a smooth cadence and such a relatable voice. Best of all is the way she animated key points with anecdotes and storytelling. Here is how engaged I was: If the book were a person I would take it to lunch immediately just to swap stories with a smart friend." * Alyssa Brennan, Director, Strategic Projects, Global Security & Resilience Services at Google *"The unique team and systems approach in Beating Burnout at Work is practical and goes beyond treating the symptoms of individual burnout to identifying and treating root causes that impact everyone in the work environment. This sets the stage for lasting change." * Beth Hammer, MSN, RN, ANP-BC *"I don't remember being a part of a team that enjoys getting together and talking through issues as much as the group I'm working with now, and I can credit much of that to the tools Paula gave us and shares in her book, Beating Burnout at Work." * Lauren A. Shure, Maj, USAF, Deputy Chief, Special Victims' Counsel *"Understanding how to avoid burnout and build resilience in yourself and in your team is, more than ever, a foundational and essential skill. No one understands this topic more deeply than Paula Davis, and in Beating Burnout at Work she outlines a powerful data-driven and research-based framework for countering burnout." * Jack Newton, CEO and Founder, Clio, and author of The Client-Centered Law Firm *"Paula is a thought leader in the application of the science of resilience to teams, and I'm excited that she has translated her incredible work into such a user-friendly guide for leaders and organizations. As questions about the future of work increase, her book opens the door for a much-needed conversation about burnout and how to create positive cultures at work." * Mary Shen O'Carroll, Director of Operations, Technology & Strategy, Google *

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Book SynopsisWhat if leaders stripped away all preconceptions about how business operates, allowing the organization to go back to its core and build itself back up to become something new - something so responsive, so innovative and resilient, it becomes virtually non-displaceable in the market? The Regenerative Business sets the stage for what is now only dreamt of by most of today's forward-thinking leaders and paves the path to make it possible. The book features: - Real stories from companies leading innovation and transformation across the globe including; Google, Colgate Europe, Seventh Generation, Nike and others - A logical, comprehensive approach that factors in the complexities of the modern organization - The work of internationally-recognized leadership expert Carol Sanford, who for decades has been designing and leading systemic business change

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Book SynopsisThe expanded and revised edition of Dare to Serve answers the question How do you transform an ailing company into an industry darling? Adopt servant leadership!In this updated edition of Dare to Serve, former Popeyes CEO Cheryl Bachelder shows that leading by serving is a rigorous and tough-minded approach that yields the best results.When she was named CEO of Popeyes in 2007, the stock price had slipped from $34 in 2002 to $13. The brand was stagnant, the team was discouraged, and the franchisees were just plain angry. Nine years later, restaurant sales were up 45 percent, restaurant profits had doubled, and the stock price was over $61. Servant leadership is sometimes derided as soft or ineffective, but this book confirms that challenging people to reach a daring destination, while treating them with dignity, creates the conditions for superior performance.The second edition of this bestselling book includes Bachelder''s post-Popeyes observations and new examples of how you can switch your leadership from self to serve. Ever engaging and inspirational, Bachelder takes you firsthand through the transformation of Popeyes and shows how anyone, at any level can become a Dare-to-Serve leader.

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Book Synopsis"The Reset is a provocative guide to how we fit into an ecosystem' - The Financial Times ________________ Being busy isn't an Identity Perks aren't office Culture Profit isn't all we want from Business Loneliness shouldn't happen in a Community Inequality isn't inevitable in a City We can all shape Society From the award-winning author and Financial Times columnist Elizabeth Uviebinené, a fundamental rethink of how we work and live. Because if we're going to really benefit from the radical shift of 2020, we have to rethink how we fit into an ecosystem. Elizabeth started with a simple desire to explore our relationship with work, and how it was impacting our lives. It became clear if we want to reset how we work as individuals, we're going to need to reset the work culture we exist in, the businesses we work for, the communities we're a part of, the cities we live in and the society we can shape. We can't just rethink one strand of society; we need to rethink everything together. It's time for a Reset. The Reset is a short, digestible book for people who want to work better, and live better. Elizabeth addresses our urge to work differently, to work in a way that suits more parts of our lives. It's optimistic, positive and provocative, offering fresh perspectives on the way we live now, and a punchy idea for how we might live in the future. So what's possible now that would have seemed impossible before?Some people seek purpose in work. Others see work as a tool to live with purpose outside of work. Where do you sit on this scale?'An exciting, refreshing, curious read which addresses not just the future of work but how to fundamentally rethink the way we live' -EMMA GANNON, author of The Sunday Times bestseller The Multi-Hyphen Method "At a time when many of us are reconsidering our work/life balance in the long-term, it's an illuminating read." - Cosmopolitan"Uviebinené's passion about resetting how we live and work is infectious and eye-opening." - Marie Claire "This book made me stop and rethink my relationship with work. Elizabeth challenges us all to create a new social contract with trust, purpose and community at its heart. Where we work by design and not by default and in doing so, create a world of work that is more balanced, inclusive and better for everyone." - Helen Tupper, CEO of Amazing If and co-author of The Squiggly Careers The Reset features interviews from: Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London Alex Mahon, CEO of Channel 4 Ete Davies, CEO of Engine Group Rachel Botsman, Oxford University's first Trust fellow Sereena Abassi, Worldwide Head of Culture and Inclusion, M&C Saatchi Anna Whitehouse (Mother Pukka), flexible working campaigner Cassandra Stavrou, Founder of Proper Indy Johar, Founder of think tank Dark Matter Labs Nadia Whittome, Labour MP for Nottingham Pip Jameson, Founder of the Dots Karen Rosenkranz, trend forecaster and consultant Joanna Lyall, UK CEO of BrainlabsTrade ReviewThe Reset is a provocative guide to how we fit into an ecosystem * Financial Times *An exciting, refreshing, curious read which addresses not just the future of work but how to fundamentally rethink the way we live -- Emma Gannon, author of Sunday Times bestseller THE MULTI-HYPHEN METHODThis book made me stop and rethink my relationship with work. Elizabeth challenges us all to create a new social contract with trust, purpose and community at it's heart. Where we work by design and not by default and in doing so, create a world of work that is more balanced, inclusive and better for everyone. -- Helen Tupper, author of Sunday Times bestseller THE SQUIGGLY CAREERAt a time when many of us are reconsidering our work/life balance in the long-term, it's an illuminating read * Cosmopolitan *A manifesto for everyone * Marie Claire *

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, Congress has enacted several federal laws addressing telemarketing fraud and practices. As a result, both the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have established regulations covering the $720 billion telemarketing industry in the United States. It is estimated that consumers lose over $40 billion a year to fraudulent telemarketers. Although the vast majority of telemarketers are legitimate business people attempting to sell a particular product or service, there are unscrupulous individuals and companies violating telemarketing rules and promoting various fraudulent schemes aimed at parting consumers from their money. The FCC, FTC, and several consumer groups and government/business partnerships identified in this book provide extensive information on telemarketing. This book provides summaries of the federal laws and regulations particular to telemarketing, the establishment of a national do-not-call registry, and on the options that are available to consumers to attempt to limit the calls that they receive from telemarketers and to report questionable telemarketing practices to local or federal authorities.

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Book SynopsisIn this book, Jason Gesing demonstrates how the metaverse workplace is not only a possibility but the most effective business model for service industry organizations, providing readers with a comprehensive framework and actionable strategies to leverage this virtual terrain.

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