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" ... explains how to take leadership theory, quickly translate that theory into applicable strategy, and then put leadership into action at a tactical level. This book is the solution that leaders at every level need-not just to understand the leadership game, but also how to play the leadership game, and win it"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Since its original release, The First 90 Days has become the bestselling globally acknowledged bible of leadership and career transitions. In this updated and expanded 10th anniversary edition, internationally known leadership transition expert Michael D. Watkins gives you the keys to successfully negotiating your next move-whether you're onboarding into a new company, being promoted internally, or embarking on an international assignment. In The...
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The Book of Five Rings (五輪書, Go Rin no Sho) is a text on kenjutsu and the martial arts in general, written by the Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi around 1645. Many translations have been made, and it enjoys an audience considerably broader than other martial artists and people across East Asia. For instance, some foreign business leaders find its discussion of conflict and taking the advantage to be relevant to their work in a business context....
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During his forty-year career at General Electric, Welch led the company to year-after-year success around the globe, in multiple markets, against brutal competition. His honest, be-the-best style of management became the gold standard in business, with his relentless focus on people, teamwork, and profits. Since Welch retired in 2001 as chairman and CEO of General Electric, he has traveled the world, speaking and answering questions. Now, he has written...
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Get the Summary of Richard Rumelt's Good Strategy Bad Strategy in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Good Strategy Bad Strategy" by Richard Rumelt dissects the essence of true strategic thinking versus the pitfalls of bad strategy. The book illustrates effective strategy through historical and corporate examples, emphasizing the importance of a unified approach that aligns actions with clear objectives. Apple's resurgence...
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John Kotter, the world's foremost expert on business leadership, distills twenty-five years of experience into Leading Change. A must-have for any organization, this visionary and very personal audio book is at once inspiring, clear-headed, and filled with important implications for the future. The pressures on organizations to change will only increase over the next decades. Yet the methods managers have used to strengthen their companies-total quality...
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The first prescriptive, innovative guide to seeing inflection points before they happen—and how to harness these disruptive influences to give your company a strategic advantage.
Paradigmatic shifts in the business landscape, known as inflection points, can either create new, entrepreneurial opportunities (see Amazon and Netflix) or they can lead to devastating consequences (e.g., Blockbuster and Toys R Us). Only those...
Paradigmatic shifts in the business landscape, known as inflection points, can either create new, entrepreneurial opportunities (see Amazon and Netflix) or they can lead to devastating consequences (e.g., Blockbuster and Toys R Us). Only those...
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We are living in a time of upheaval. Once-lucrative revenue models are under siege. Market structures and distribution channels that have been stable for decades are crumbling before our eyes. The demise of brands such as Kodak, Borders and HMV Music leaves us with little doubt – shift is happening and no organization or brand is immune to extinction. In this landmark new release, three-time bestselling author Michael McQueen explores the five reasons...
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Meet John Downs. He's a new MBA graduate who's landed a job with a strategy consultancy. His engagement team is on a mission: help HGS Inc., a specialty chemicals firm, define and execute a strategy for exploiting a textile technology the company developed.
John and his team deploy state-of-the-art strategy tools to analyze the attractiveness of potential markets for the technology. But they soon realize the tools don't help them grapple with the...
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Named one of 100 Leadership & Success Books to Read in a Lifetime by Amazon Editors
A Wall Street Journal and Businessweek bestseller. Named by Fast Company as one of the most influential leadership books in its Leadership Hall of Fame. An innovation classic. From Steve Jobs to Jeff Bezos, Clay Christensen's work continues to underpin today's most innovative leaders and organizations.
The bestselling classic on disruptive innovation, by renowned...
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Considerado como uno de los mejores libros de negocios de 2021 por The Wall Street Journal
En Japón se conoce como el "Shock Ghosn": la sorprendente detención de Carlos Ghosn, el multimillonario director general que salvó a Nissan y la convirtió en parte de un imperio automovilístico mundial.
Carlos Ghosn, uno de los ejecutivos más famosos del mundo, invirtió dos décadas en la construcción de una colosal alianza entre Nissan y Renault. Pero...
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Application of Lean principles to office processes is now established as an improvement method. However, it is tempting to take the approach that has been successful in the factory and apply it to the office without considering the nuances of this different setting. This book provides solutions to challenges such as:
• Lack alignment of strategy
• Understanding customer value as it applies to office processes
• Recognising personal benefit to...
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Robust methods to identify new growth opportunities
YOUR SHAREHOLDERS DEMAND growth; your company needs growth; and your career can suffer or soar because of how you drive growth-or don't. While executives often talk about their great growth plans, very few of these plans actually deliver real gains in growth and profitability. How do some companies manage to beat the odds and bust through the obstacles that make explosive growth so elusive?
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You want your business to grow. But don't confuse growth with expansion. To be sure, increased size can be an important component (or fortuitous by-product) of business success, but companies that expand too much, too quickly, or too myopically may soon find themselves too big for their britches. What, then, is real growth? Simply put, it's progress, and it is based on moving the business beyond the self-imposed limits that have come to define and...
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As sure the sun will rise, the stock market will go up and down, housing prices will rise and fall, and jobs will come and go. Whether you are facing an uncertain economic future, affected by a downturn in the economy, or just seeking to supplement your existing income, Recession Proof Income-Cleaning Up in the Commercial Office Cleaning Business, is a must read for you.
You may ask yourself, why should I read this book? What makes the commercial...
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For the right people, family business is the best way to become wealthy, to cultivate human capacity, and to make an impact on the world. It can be incredibly satisfying, and at times, even fun to work with the ones whom you love the most. Rewarding, satisfying, and sometimes even fun. But not easy.
In Family Business Abundance you'll be introduced to successful multigenerational families, and a comprehensive management system you can employ to strengthen...
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If your business is stalled and you find you're spending more time solving problems than executing growth strategies, it's time to answer the 20 High Performance Questions. Honest answers will map your business' route to your new destination of high profit and durable value while leaving your company in the dust.
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This is the sixth consecutive year publishing the Shaman's Journal. It is a compilation of best-read blog posts from the prior twelve-month period. The Supply Chain Shaman blog, now in its tenth year, has over 19,000 readers. The focus is to help business leaders drive improvements in supply chain excellence.
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