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The Firm - The Story Of McKinsey And Its Secret Influence On American Business - Thryft
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Duff Mcdonald ( DA FU MAI KE TANG NA ) | Simon Schuster

The Firm - The Story Of McKinsey And Its Secret Influence On American Business

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It ranks among the unquestioned laws of American big business over the last half century: If you want to be taken seriously, you hire McKinsey & Company. FOUNDED IN 1926, McKINSEY CAN LAY CLAIM to the following partial list of accomplishments: its consultants have ushered in waves of structural, financial, and technological change to the nation s best organizations; they remapped the power structure within the White House; they even revo-lutionized business schools. In this book, star financial journalist Duff McDonald shows just how, in becoming an indispensable part of decision making at the highest levels, McKinsey has done nothing less than set the course of American capitalism. But he also answers the question that s on the mind of anyone who has ever heard the word McKinsey: Are they worth it? After all, just as McKinsey can be shown to have helped invent most of the tools of modern management, the company was also involved with a number of striking failures. Its consultants were on the scene when General Motors drove itself into the ground, and they were Kmart s advisers when the retailer tumbled into disarray. They played a critical role in building the bomb known as Enron. McDonald is one of the few journalists to have not only parsed the record but also penetrated the culture of McKinsey itself a corporate mandarin elite whose methods have been compared (by oth-ers and by themselves) to those of the Jesuits or the U.S. Marines. They feel so strongly about themselves that they have insisted on a proper noun where one need not exist. To an outsider, they are a consulting firm. To themselves, simply, The Firm. This revealing book uncovers the inner workings of what just might be the most influential private organization in America.
Disrupting Class, Expanded Edition: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns - Thryft
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Curtis Johnson, Michael Horn, Clayton M. Christensen  | Mcgraw Hill

Disrupting Class, Expanded Edition: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns

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"Provocatively titled, Disrupting Class is just what America's K-12 education system needs--a well thought-through proposal for using technology to better serve students and bring our schools into the 21st Century. Unlike so many education 'reforms,' this is not small-bore stuff. For that reason alone, it's likely to be resisted by defenders of the status quo, even though it's necessary and right for our kids. We owe it to them to make sure this book isn't merely a terrific read; it must become a blueprint for educational transformation."―Joel Klein, Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education "A brilliant teacher, Christensen brings clarity to a muddled and chaotic world of education."―Jim Collins, bestselling author of Good to Great “Just as iTunes revolutionized the music industry, technology has the potential to transform education in America so that every one of the nation’s 50 million students receives a high quality education. Disrupting Class is a must-read, as it shows us how we can blaze that trail toward transformation.”―Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida According to recent studies in neuroscience, the way we learn doesn't always match up with the way we are taught. If we hope to stay competitive-academically, economically, and technologically-we need to rethink our understanding of intelligence, reevaluate our educational system, and reinvigorate our commitment to learning. In other words, we need "disruptive innovation." Now, in his long-awaited new book, Clayton M. Christensen and coauthors Michael B. Horn and Curtis W. Johnson take one of the most important issues of our time-education-and apply Christensen's now-famous theories of "disruptive" change using a wide range of real-life examples. Whether you're a school administrator, government official, business leader, parent, teacher, or entrepreneur, you'll discover surprising new ideas, outside-the-box strategies, and straight-A success stories. You'll learn how:
Exploring Strategy Text Only 10E - Thryft
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JOHNSON & WHITTINGTON | Pearson Education

Exploring Strategy Text Only 10E

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Over 750,000 students worldwide have used this best-selling book to understand and explore strategic management through their academic and professional careers."Available in two versions (Text and Text & Cases), ""Exploring Corporate Strategy"has established a reputation as a pre-eminent textbook in its field, based upon the expertise of authorship, range of cases, depth of commentary and wealth of supporting resources.The 8th edition builds on these strengths, including coverage of key topic areas in this fast-moving discipline such as internationalisation, innovation and entrepreneurship. It is written for students of Strategic Management at all levels.
Business And Management For The IB Diploma - Thryft
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Peter Stimpson, Alex Smith  | Cambridge University Press

Business And Management For The IB Diploma

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Goodreads rating: 3.83

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Tailored to the thematic requirements and assessment objectives of the IB syllabus. Designed for class use and independent study, this new coursebook is tailored to the thematic requirements and assessment objectives of the IB syllabus. It includes learning objectives and summaries; integrated Theory of Knowledge material; text in clear sections, following the IB syllabus structure and content specifications; clear, accessible English for students whose first language is not English; exam-style practice questions and a chapter on assessment and exam techniques. Written by two practising Business and Management teachers, Peter Stimpson and Alex Smith, it features the following topics: Business organisation and environment; Human resources; Accounts and finance; Marketing; Operations management; Business strategy.
Exploring Strategic Change - Thryft
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Gerry Johnson, Veronica Hope Hailey, Julia Balogun  | Pearson

Exploring Strategic Change

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Goodreads rating: 3.62

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Exploring Strategic Change approaches the topic of change management by focusing on the fundamental importance of context specific analysis. The book explores all aspects of change, from the formulation of strategy through to implementation. The first half of the book introduces a framework which can be used to develop the most appropriate implementation, whilst the latter half focuses on managing the transition. Ideally suited for upper level undergraduate and postgraduate students on HRM and Strategy modules covering the management of change.
Warren Buffett's Management Secrets: Proven Tools for Personal and Business Success - Thryft
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David Clark, Mary Buffett  | Scribner

Warren Buffett's Management Secrets: Proven Tools for Personal and Business Success

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Buffett insiders and bestselling authors Mary Buffett and David Clark provide a new angle to help readers understand and emulate Warren Buffett’s success—his philosophy for managing career, money, business, and life.Even in today's economic climate, when so many investors and major companies are failing, Warren Buffett continues to succeed in all aspects of his life. Mary Buffett and David Clark have written the first book ever to take an in-depth look at Warren Buffett's philosophies for personal and professional management—what they are, how they work, and how you can use them.Through close examination of Warren Buffett's life and career from his earliest days to now, Buffett and Clark shed light on his decision-making processes and reveal his strategies for keeping on track and maintaining focus. They examine Buffett's inimitable leadership qualities and explain how Warren integrated what he learned over time into a winning management formula and became not only the manager whom other managers want to emulate but also the second richest man in the world.A true companion volume to Buffett and Clark's successful Buffettology series, Warren Buffett's Management Secrets is filled with anecdotes and quotes that show how Buffett's life philosophies are reflected in his business decisions and in the way he manages people and businesses. This insider's view into Warren Buffett's management techniques offers simple solutions for success to newcomers and seasoned Buffettologists alike and illustrates how and why success in business and life usually go hand in hand.
The Necessary Revolution - How Individuals And Organizations Are Working Together To Create A Sustainable World - Thryft
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Peter M. Senge | Nicholas Brealey Publishing Lt

The Necessary Revolution - How Individuals And Organizations Are Working Together To Create A Sustainable World

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Goodreads rating: 3.84

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Reveals how corporations and organizations are, in the face of looming environmental crises and pressure from social issues, finding solutions that ensure both long- term survival and real-time business success.
Competing on Analytics - The New Science of Winning - Thryft
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Thomas H. Davenport | Harvard

Competing on Analytics - The New Science of Winning

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Goodreads rating: 3.69

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You have more information at hand about your business environment than ever before. But are you using it to “out-think” your rivals? If not, you may be missing out on a potent competitive tool.In Competing on Analytics: The New Science of Winning, Thomas H. Davenport and Jeanne G. Harris argue that the frontier for using data to make decisions has shifted dramatically. Certain high-performing enterprises are now building their competitive strategies around data-driven insights that in turn generate impressive business results. Their secret weapon? Analytics: sophisticated quantitative and statistical analysis and predictive modeling.Exemplars of analytics are using new tools to identify their most profitable customers and offer them the right price, to accelerate product innovation, to optimize supply chains, and to identify the true drivers of financial performance. A wealth of examples—from organizations as diverse as Amazon, Barclay’s, Capital One, Harrah’s, Procter & Gamble, Wachovia, and the Boston Red Sox—illuminate how to leverage the power of analytics.
Seeing What's Next - Using The Theories Of Innovation To Predict Industry Change - Thryft
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Erik A. Roth, Clayton M. Christensen, Scott D. Anthony  | Harvard Business Review Press

Seeing What's Next - Using The Theories Of Innovation To Predict Industry Change

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Goodreads rating: 3.94

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Every day, individuals take action based on how they believe innovation will change industries. Yet these beliefs are largely based on guesswork and incomplete data and lead to costly errors in judgment. Now, internationally renowned innovation expert Clayton M. Christensen and his research partners Scott D. Anthony and Erik A. Roth present a groundbreaking framework for predicting outcomes in the evolution of any industry. Based on proven theories outlined in Christensen's landmark books The Innovator's Dilemma and The Innovator's Solution, Seeing What's Next offers a practical, three-part model that helps decision-makers spot the signals of industry change, determine the outcome of competitive battles, and assess whether a firm's actions will ensure or threaten future success. Through in-depth case studies of industries from aviation to health care, the authors illustrate the predictive power of innovation theory in action.
Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change The Way The World Learns - Thryft
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Clayton M. Christensen, Michael B. Horn, Curtis W. Johnson  | Mcgraw-hill

Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change The Way The World Learns

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Goodreads rating: 3.86

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Selected as one of the "Best Books on Innovation, 2008" by BusinessWeek magazine Named the "Best Human-Capital Book of 2008" by Strategy + Business magazine A crash course in the business of learning-from the bestselling author of The Innovator's Dilemma and The Innovator's Solution … "Provocatively titled, Disrupting Class is just what America's K-12 education system needs--a well thought-through proposal for using technology to better serve students and bring our schools into the 21st Century. Unlike so many education 'reforms,' this is not small-bore stuff. For that reason alone, it's likely to be resisted by defenders of the status quo, even though it's necessary and right for our kids.We owe it to them to make sure this book isn't merely a terrific read; it must become a blueprint for educational transformation."--Joel Klein, Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education “A brilliant teacher, Christensen brings clarity to a muddled and chaotic world of education.”--Jim Collins, bestselling author of Good to Great According to recent studies in neuroscience, the way we learn doesn't always match up with the way we are taught. If we hope to stay competitive-academically, economically, and technologically-we need to rethink our understanding of intelligence, reevaluate our educational system, and reinvigorate our commitment to learning. In other words, we need “disruptive innovation.” Now, in his long-awaited new book, Clayton M. Christensen and coauthors Michael B. Horn and Curtis W. Johnson take one of the most important issues of our time-education-and apply Christensen's now-famous theories of “disruptive” change using a wide range of real-life examples. Whether you're a school administrator, government official, business leader, parent, teacher, or entrepreneur, you'll discover surprising new ideas, outside-the-box strategies, and straight-A success stories. You'll learn how
Strategic Supremacy - How Industry Leaders Create Growth, Wealth, And Power Through Spheres Of Influence - Thryft
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Richard A. D'Aveni | Free Press

Strategic Supremacy - How Industry Leaders Create Growth, Wealth, And Power Through Spheres Of Influence

$4.86 $2.92 40% off

Goodreads rating: 3.82

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An operations manual for managers of large and mid-size companies explains how to cope with aggressive competition in the global business environment.
Competitive Advantage Through People - Unleashing The Power Of The Work Force - Thryft
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Jeffrey Pfeffer | Harvard Business Review Press

Competitive Advantage Through People - Unleashing The Power Of The Work Force

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Discusses the advantages of having a work force commited to the organization, and discusses common personnel practices that lead to the opposite result
The Innovator's Dilemma - The Revolutionary National Bestseller That Changed The Way We Do Business - Thryft
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Clayton M. Christensen | Harperbusiness

The Innovator's Dilemma - The Revolutionary National Bestseller That Changed The Way We Do Business

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Goodreads rating: 4.04

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Examines how companies can create a balance between marketing cutting-edge technology and anticipating customer demand.
The New Strategists - Creating Leaders At All Levels - Thryft
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Shannon Rye Wall, Stephen J. Wall  | Free Press

The New Strategists - Creating Leaders At All Levels

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This book is recommended for those interested in understanding how modern businesses operate and want to empower employees at all levels. The New Strategists highlights the importance of involving every employee in strategy-making and provides case studies of successful companies that have adopted this approach. With insights from over 4,000 line managers and HR professionals, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their leadership skills and make their organization more competitive in today's market.
The Second Curve - Managing The Velocity Of Change - Thryft
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ian-morrison | Nicholas Brealey

The Second Curve - Managing The Velocity Of Change

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Change is the buzzword for today's business leaders. But unless prepared, massive changes in the marketplace can erode a company. This volume introduces a way to ride the first curve - a company's traditional business carried out in a familiar corporate climate - to the all-important second curve of the new consumers, new markets and new technologies, combined to bring about sweeping, irrevocable alterations in the way every industry functions. But the art is to know whether or not what one thinks is a second curve really is one - or whether it's a phantom, just something going bump in the corporate night. Sorting out the new technologies that will take off from those that will fail - even if they fail in interesting ways - is very difficult and critical. And sorting out real growth potential from hype is difficult even in non-technology areas. Is the second-curve candidate a Southwest Airlines or People's Express Is it a Toys 'R' Us with its 22 per cent market share or Child World, a chain that once had 130 stores with $180 million, but went bankrupt a few years ago The following little-known but useful piece of wisdom may be helpful in sorting out real second curves from there is a tendency to overestimate the impact of phenomena in the short run, and to underestimate in the long run. For most large companies, choosing one or the other curves to work on is a luxury they can't afford. The driving forces of change described will continue to generate two curves, and to make it to the 21st century, these companies must learn to manage on both. Large corporations will have to go beyond re-engineering, time-based competition and core competencies as the sole means of growth. They must build second-curve organizations to perpetuate themselves as market leaders, while at the same time getting the most they can from their first-curve business. Those that don't will wither and die
Redefining Health Care - Creating Value-Based Competition On Results - Thryft
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Michael E. Porter, Elizabeth Olmsted Teisberg  | Harvard Business Review Press

Redefining Health Care - Creating Value-Based Competition On Results

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The U.S. health care system is in crisis. At stake are the quality of care for millions of Americans and the financial well-being of individuals and employers squeezed by skyrocketing premiums—not to mention the stability of state and federal government budgets.In Redefining Health Care, internationally renowned strategy expert Michael Porter and innovation expert Elizabeth Teisberg reveal the underlying—and largely overlooked—causes of the problem, and provide a powerful prescription for change.The authors argue that competition currently takes place at the wrong level—among health plans, networks, and hospitals—rather than where it matters most, in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of specific health conditions. Participants in the system accumulate bargaining power and shift costs in a zero-sum competition, rather than creating value for patients. Based on an exhaustive study of the U.S. health care system, Redefining Health Care lays out a breakthrough framework for redefining the way competition in health care delivery takes place—and unleashing stunning improvements in quality and efficiency.With specific recommendations for hospitals, doctors, health plans, employers, and policy makers, this book shows how to move health care toward positive-sum competition that delivers lasting benefits for all.
Fit, Failure, And The Hall Of Fame - How Companies Succeed Or Fail - Thryft
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Raymond E. Miles, Charles C. Snow  | Free Press

Fit, Failure, And The Hall Of Fame - How Companies Succeed Or Fail

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This book is ideal for managers and entrepreneurs looking to improve their chances of success by understanding the importance of creating and maintaining a fit between a company's strategy, structure, and processes. The authors draw on historical examples of successful and failed organizations to provide insights into how managers can ensure that their companies remain "fit," stay competitive, and thrive in today's marketplace. The book also offers practical advice on how to achieve dynamic fit, a key ingredient of long-term corporate health. If you want to stay ahead of the competition and build a company that can weather the storms of any corporate climate, this book is a must-read.
Beyond Certainty - The Changing Worlds Of Organizations - Thryft
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Charles B. Handy | Harvard Business Review Press

Beyond Certainty - The Changing Worlds Of Organizations

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"Beyond Certainty" is a must-read for anyone seeking guidance on how to thrive in a world of constant change. Handy offers timeless wisdom on adapting to uncertainty and transforming organizations for the better. The book's unique insight into our rapidly evolving world makes it a valuable read for anyone in business, management, or leadership roles.
Sam Walton, Made In America - My Story - Thryft
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John Huey Sam Walton, John Huey  | Bantam Books

Sam Walton, Made In America - My Story

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As Sam Walton himself said, this is "...a story about entrepreneurship, and risk, and hard work, and knowing where you want to go and being willing to do what it takes to get there. And it's a story about believing in your idea even when maybe some other folks don't, and about sticking to your guns." It's the story of how Walton parlayed a single dime store in a hardscrabble cotton town into Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world. The undisputed merchant king of the late twentieth century, he never lost the common touch. Here Walton tells his extraordinary story in his own inimitable words. Genuinely modest, but always sure of his ambitions and achievements, Walton shares his thinking in a candid, straight-from-the-shoulder style."Here is an extraordinary success story about a man whose empire was built not with smoke and mirrors, but with good old-fashioned elbow grease."
Seeking A Better Urban Future - Thryft
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Koon Hean Cheong | Wspc

Seeking A Better Urban Future

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Dr Cheong Koon Hean, CEO of the Housing and Development Board (2010–Present) was the Institute of Policy Studies' 5th S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore. This book contains edited versions of the three IPS-Nathan Lectures she gave between March and April 2018, and highlights of her dialogue with the audience. Climate change, an ageing population, anti-globalisation sentiments the world over, technological disruption, and social media all pose unique problems and opportunities to cities. Dr Cheong examines how cities deal with their urban challenges to create a better life for their citizens. In particular, what are the considerations needed to plan and develop Singapore in the face of rapid change and uncertainty, given our constraints as a small city-state with an open economy? The IPS-Nathan Lectures series was launched in 2014 as part of the S R Nathan Fellowship for the Study of Singapore. The S R Nathan Fellow delivers a series of lectures during their term to advance public understanding and discussion of issues of critical national interest.
The Momentum Effect - How To Ignite Exceptional Growth - Thryft
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J.C. Larreche | Ft Press

The Momentum Effect - How To Ignite Exceptional Growth

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A few rare companies have discovered the secret to sustained high momentum. They’ve learned how to create the conditions that lead to exceptional organic growth―which feeds on itself, continually accelerating the business forward. In The Momentum Effect , J.C. Larreche introduces a complete framework for gaining momentum, keeping it, and harnessing its power. Drawing on new research and powerful case studies, Larreche demonstrates the stunning role of momentum in value creation. He sets out the process for developing the “power offers” that lie at the heart of this powerful force. This book offers a systematic process for creating momentum that will work in any business, in any industry, and under any market conditions. You’ll learn how to create new value through a momentum strategy and build the leadership competencies to deliver highly profitable growth over the next six months…five years…even decades. •Pioneer or drive momentum and harness its stunning powerHow momentum-powered firms create 80% more shareholder value •Understand the drivers of momentum strategyCraft power offers, mobilize for growth, and more •Master the Momentum design and executionEight specific steps to implement a long-term winning momentum strategy •Climb the five-step Momentum Leadership LadderHow leaders can systematically generate and direct momentum "This book shows you how to build momentum for growth and leave your competitors trailing far in your wake!" –Sir Richard Branson "J.C. Larreche’s book, The Momentum Effect , is a must-read. It highlights why more marketing spend and further value extraction are not the key determinants for future growth. To create powerful momentum for exceptional growth, it is essential to offer innovative value to the marketplace. The Momentum Effect outlines just how to achieve this. The results are illuminating. ―W. Chan Kim & Renée Mauborgne, Authors of Blue Ocean Strategy "How can companies achieve exceptional and sustained growth? The Momentum Effect explores this challenge and reveals successful strategies for originating new sources of growth and value from customers with the power to unlock great potential.” ―Dr. Daniel Vasella, Chairman & CEO, Novartis AG, Basel/Switzerland
The Innovator's Solution - Creating and Sustaining Successful Growth - Thryft
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Michael E. Raynor, Clayton M. Christensen  | Harvard Business School Press

The Innovator's Solution - Creating and Sustaining Successful Growth

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Goodreads rating: 4.05

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A seminal work by bestselling author Clayton M. Christensen.In his international bestseller The Innovator's Dilemma, Clayton M. Christensen exposed this crushing paradox behind the failure of many industry leaders: by placing too much focus on pleasing their most profitable customers, these firms actually paved the way for their own demise by ignoring the disruptive technologies that aggressively evolved to displace them. In The Innovator’s Solution, Christensen and coauthor Michael E. Raynor help all companies understand how to become disruptors themselves.Clay Christensen (author of the award-winning Harvard Business Review article, “How Will You Measure Your Life?”) and Raynor not only reveal that innovation is more predictable than most managers have come to believe, they also provide helpful advice on the business decisions crucial to truly disruptive growth. Citing in-depth research and theories tested in hundreds of companies across many industries, the authors identify the processes that create successful innovation—and they show managers how to tailor their strategies to the changing circumstances of a dynamic world.The Innovator’s Solution is an important addition to any innovation library.Published by Harvard Business Review Press.
Jugaad Innovation - Thryft
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Navi Radjou, Simone Ahuja, Jaideep Prabhu  | Random House

Jugaad Innovation

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Jugaad is a word often heard in general conversation in India. Whether to find ingenious solutions to problems or turn adversity into opportunity—Indians swear by it. In this seminal book, Navi Radjou, Jaideep Prabhu, and Simone Ahuja challenge the very way a traditional organization thinks and acts. Leading companies such as Facebook, Future Group, GE, Google, PepsiCo, Philips, Renault-Nissan, Siemens, Suzlon, Tata Group, and YES BANK, among others, are already practising jugaad to generate original ideas and pioneer growth. In the midst of rising global competition and swelling R&D budgets, Jugaad Innovation presents ways to innovate, be flexible, and do more with less. Peppered with examples of innovative entrepreneurs in emerging markets such as Africa, India, China, and Brazil, Jugaad Innovation illuminates paths to engender breakthrough growth in a complex and resource-scarce world.
The Illusion of Invincibility : The Rise and Fall of Organizations Inspired by the Incas of Peru (Organizational Behavior, for Fans of Atomic Habits) - Thryft
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Paul Williams, Andreas Krebs  | Mango

The Illusion of Invincibility : The Rise and Fall of Organizations Inspired by the Incas of Peru (Organizational Behavior, for Fans of Atomic Habits)

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In The Illusion of Invincibility , Paul Williams and Andreas Krebs take a no-punches-held look at the stories we tell ourselves about business success. The rags-to-riches tale is tempting, but we don’t have to search far to see that most organizations rise for a time, only to experience a dramatic fall from grace. Just look at some of the companies that used to be household Nokia, AOL, Pan Am, Woolworth and Blockbuster. Move from good to great. You’ll learn the secrets to clear-eyed, value-driven leadership with stories from top managers from international companies, major family businesses, start-ups, consulting firms, the public sector, and NGOs. They offer lessons on how to be a successful and reflective boss in an age of digitization and disruption. Each chapter includes a “stress test” to help you to take an honest look at your own organization and yourself. Can leaders today be inspired by the Incas? You may be surprised. When the authors added a few days to a business trip to Peru, instead of relaxing, they found themselves exploring one of the greatest civilizations in human history...with unexpected lessons about successful businesses and great leadership. The Illusion of Invincibility examines the why of success and failure. It’s a smart, funny, and radical look at how to build and sustain a great organization, inspired by those who have done it well...in today’s world and five hundred years ago.
The Lean Startup : How Constant Innovation Creates Radically Successful Businesses - Thryft
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Eric Ries | Vikin

The Lean Startup : How Constant Innovation Creates Radically Successful Businesses

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATION' The Lean Startup changes everything.' - Harvard Business Review----------Most new businesses fail. But most of those failures are preventable.The Lean Startup is a new approach to business that's being adopted around the world. It is changing the way companies are built and new products are launched.Essential reading for any ambitious entrepreneur, The Lean Startup will teach you to identify what your customers really want. You'll learn how to test your vision continuously, adapting and adjusting before it's too late.With over a million copies sold across the globe, now is your time to think Lean.
Managing Change : A Strategic Approach to Organisational Dynamics - Thryft
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Bernard Burnes | Financial Times Management

Managing Change : A Strategic Approach to Organisational Dynamics

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"Managing Change is a must-read for both students and professionals seeking to understand and navigate the intricacies of organizational change. Bernard Burnes provides real-life case studies that illustrate the challenges and benefits of implementing change programs. The book's strategic approach to change management makes it an essential tool for anyone looking to lead successful organizational change initiatives."
Working with Emotional Intelligence - Thryft
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Daniel Goleman | Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd.

Working with Emotional Intelligence

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WORKING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Strategic Pragmatism : The Culture of Singapore's Economics Development Board - Thryft
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Lester Carl Thurow, Edgar H. Schein  | Mit Pr

Strategic Pragmatism : The Culture of Singapore's Economics Development Board

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Strategic Pragmatism offers a unique insight into the cultural history of the key institution that made Singapore's economic miracle possible. By examining the individual relationships and structure of the Economic Development Board (EDB), the author provides valuable lessons in good management and effective leadership. This book is recommended for anyone interested in cross-cultural understanding and the anatomy of Asian organizations.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES - Thryft
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B.K. Srivastava, C S Venkataratnam  | Mcgraw Hill Higher Education

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES

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This text provides a comprehensive framework of the principles and concepts relating to personnel management with emphasis on the Indian context. The text endeavors to interpret personnel and human resource management concepts with behavioral principles and industrial relations implications. It incorporates the essence of the recent contributions of behavioral science. Additionally, it features topics like 'Quality of Work Life', 'Stress Management and Counseling', 'Industrial Relations Implications of Personnel Policies', and 'Future Scenario'. Each chapter begins with learning objectives, and includes key words, a summary and suggestions for further reading towards the end. The text also includes real-life cases which reflect diverse situations in the corporate world. The book would serve as a text for postgraduate students of management and commerce, and would also be useful to practicing managers.
The Icarus Paradox : How Exceptional Companies Bring About Their Own Downfall - Thryft
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Danny Miller | Harperbusiness

The Icarus Paradox : How Exceptional Companies Bring About Their Own Downfall

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Goodreads rating: 4.17

$6.45

Just as the fabled Icarus of Greek mythology was able to fly so high, so close to the sun, that his wax wings melted and he plunged into the sea, this same paradox can apply to outstanding companies - their very success seduces them into the excesses that cause their downfall. "The Icarus Paradox" is a breathtaking account of what creates stellar business success, and at the same time, sows the seeds of corporate failure. After researching over 200 companies, Miller discovered that success imperils an organization through the momentum it creates and he has coined a new language to describe the rise and fall of major corporations. Craftsmen such as Ford and Texas Instruments have become concerned only with the products they have created, totally oblivious to the markets they have lost. Pioneers such as Wang and Apple have become escapists, so caught up in searching for breakthroughs that they create often brilliant yet commercially useless products.
The 100 Best Business Books Of All Time : What They Say, Why They Matter, and How They Can Help You - Thryft
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Jack Covert, Todd Sattersten  | Portfolio

The 100 Best Business Books Of All Time : What They Say, Why They Matter, and How They Can Help You

$7.95

Goodreads rating: 4.04

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Thousands of business books are published every year— Here are the best of the bestAfter years of reading, evaluating, and selling business books, Jack Covert and Todd Sattersten are among the most respected experts on the category. Now they have chosen and reviewed the one hundred best business titles of all time—the ones that deliver the biggest payoff for today’s busy readers.The 100 Best Business Books of All Time puts each book in context so that readers can quickly find solutions to the problems they face, such as how best to spend The First 90 Days in a new job or how to take their company from Good to Great . Many of the choices are surprising—you’ll find reviews of Moneyball and Orbiting the Giant Hairball , but not Jack Welch’s memoir.At the end of each review, Jack and Todd direct readers to other books both inside and outside The 100 Best . And sprinkled throughout are sidebars taking the reader beyond business books, suggesting movies, novels, and even children’s books that offer equally relevant insights.This guide will appeal to anyone, from entry-level to CEO, who wants to cut through the clutter and discover the brilliant books that are truly worth their investment of time and money.
Strategic Management : Text and Cases - Thryft
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Dess | Mcgraw Hill Higher Education

Strategic Management : Text and Cases

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"Strategic Management: Text and Cases, 4th Edition", by the prestigious authors Dess/Lumpkin/Eisner provide solid treatment of traditional topics in strategic management as well as thorough coverage of contemporary topics such as digital and internet strategies, innovation and corporate entrepreneurship, knowledge management, and intellectual assets. The text is rounded off by rich, relevant, and teachable cases. This text's accessible writing style and wealth of new and updated illustrations, which clarify the most difficult topics, make this text the best resource for your students. The new case selections emphasize variety, currency, and familiar company names. The cases are up-to-date in terms of both financial data and strategic issues. This group of cases gives both instructors and students unparalleled quality and variety. Based on consistent reviewer feedback, these selections combine comprehensive and shorter length cases about well known companies.
Exploring Corporate Strategy : Text & Cases - Thryft
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Gerry Johnson, Kevan Scholes, Richard Whittington  | Pearson College Div

Exploring Corporate Strategy : Text & Cases

$18.98

Goodreads rating: 3.94

$18.98

Over 750,000 students worldwide have used this best-selling book to understand and explore strategic management through their academic and professional careers. Available in two versions (Text and Text & Cases), Exploring Corporate Strategy has established a reputation as a pre-eminent textbook in its field, based upon the expertise of authorship, range of cases, depth of commentary and wealth of supporting resources. The 8th edition builds on these strengths, including coverage of key topic areas in this fast-moving discipline such as internationalisation, innovation and entrepreneurship. It is written for students of Strategic Management at all levels.
Commercial Management : Theory and Practice - Thryft
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David Lowe | Wiley-blackwell

Commercial Management : Theory and Practice

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$7.11 $3.06 57% off

Commercial Management: theory and practice defines the role of commercial management within project-oriented organisations, providing a framework for and helping to develop a critical understanding of the factors that influence commercial management practice. It also identifies generic aspects of this practice and provides a theoretical foundation to these activities, by reference to existing and emergent theories and concepts, as well as to relevant management best practice. The book is structured into four parts: Part 1 Introduction – Commercial Management in Project Environments explores the nature of commercial practice within project-oriented organisations at the buyer-seller interface. It presents a Commercial Management framework, which illustrates the multiple interactions and connections between the purchaser‘s procurement cycle and a supplier‘s bidding and implementation cycles. Additionally, it outlines the principle activities undertaken by the commercial function, identifies the skills and abilities that support these activities and reviews the theories and concepts that underpin commercial practice. Finally, it identifies areas of commonality of practice with other functions found within project-oriented organisations, plus sources of potential conflict and misunderstanding. Part 2 – Elements of Commercial Theory and Practice covers commercial leadership; exploring strategy; risk and uncertainty management; financial decision-making; and key legal issues. Part 3 – Approaches to Commercial Practice addresses best practice management; and commercial and contracting strategies and tactics. Finally, Part 4 – Case Studies offers two extended case studies: Football Stadia (the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff; the Emirates Stadium, Islington; and Wembley Stadium, London); and Heathrow Terminal 5. The book provides a one-stop-shop to the many topics that underpin commercial management practice from both a demand (buy-side) and a supply (sell-side) perspective. It will help develop an understanding of the issues influencing commercial management: leadership, strategy, risk, financial, legal, best practice management and commercial and contracting strategy and tactics. This book’s companion website is at and offers invaluable resources for both students and lecturers: • PowerPoint slides for lecturers on each chapter • Sample exam questions for students to practice • Weblinks to key journals and relevant professional bodies
Project Management : A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling - Thryft
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Harold R. Kerzner | Wiley

Project Management : A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling

$18.06

Goodreads rating: 4.0

$18.06

"The "bible" of project management, updated to address emerging issues Project Management is the bestselling text for students and professionals, presenting a streamlined approach to project management functions in full alignment with PMI(R)'s latest Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(R)). This new 12th edition has been updated to reflect the latest changes found in the PMBOK(R) Guide--Sixth Edition, and features new coverage of emerging topics including global stakeholder management, causes of failure, agile project management, project governance failure, customer approval milestones, classifying project metrics, and more. Supplementary materials are available for students, working professionals, and instructors. Widely considered the "bible" of project management, this book provides complete, practical guidance on all aspects of project management. This book provides detailed explanation of the tools and methods used during all stages of a project, reflecting the concepts and standards outlined in the PMBOK(R) Guide. Understand organizational structures and project management functions Learn how to control costs, manage risk, and analyze trade-offs Examine different methods used for planning, scheduling, QA, and more Work effectively with customers and stakeholders from around the globe As projects increase in scope and complexity, managing scheduling, cost, and specifications across time zones, language barriers, technological differences, and other obstacles requires a systematic approach that accounts for every detail. Project Management is the comprehensive reference to keep within arm's reach throughout all stages of the project. (PMI and PMBOK are registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)"--
The Upside of the Downturn : Ten Management Strategies to Prevail in the Recession and Thrive in the Aftermath - Thryft
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Geoff Colvin | Portfolio Hardcover

The Upside of the Downturn : Ten Management Strategies to Prevail in the Recession and Thrive in the Aftermath

$12.35

Goodreads rating: 3.64

$12.35

Never waste a crisis.Some businesses—and some people—will emerge from today’s economic tumult stronger and more dominant than when it started. Others will weaken and fade. It all depends on critical choices they make right now.Geoff Colvin, one of America’s most respected business jour-nalists, says even the scariest turbulence has an upside. The best managers know that conventional thinking won’t help them in tough times. They’re taking smart, practical steps—frequently unconventional and even counterintuitive—that will not only keep them strong, but will also distance them from the pack for years to come.The dozens of top-performing leaders Colvin interviewed reject the common view that slashing costs and firing employ­ees are the only effective tactics. They see volatility as a rich opportunity to reinvent their organizations and lay the ground-work for future growth.Colvin shows us how these strategies really work, using exam-ples of major companies that have successfully applied them.
The Founder's Dilemmas : Anticipating and Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Sink a Startup - Thryft
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Noam Wasserman | Princeton University Press

The Founder's Dilemmas : Anticipating and Avoiding the Pitfalls That Can Sink a Startup

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Goodreads rating: 4.01

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A guide to the early decisions that can make or break startup venturesOften downplayed in the excitement of starting up a new business venture is one of the most important decisions entrepreneurs will face: should they go it alone, or bring in cofounders, hires, and investors to help build the business? More than just financial rewards are at stake. Friendships and relationships can suffer. Bad decisions at the inception of a promising venture lay the foundations for its eventual ruin. The Founder's Dilemmas is the first book to examine the early decisions by entrepreneurs that can make or break a startup and its team.Drawing on a decade of research, Noam Wasserman reveals the common pitfalls founders face and how to avoid them. He looks at whether it is a good idea to cofound with friends or relatives, how and when to split the equity within the founding team, and how to recognize when a successful founder-CEO should exit or be fired. Wasserman explains how to anticipate, avoid, or recover from disastrous mistakes that can splinter a founding team, strip founders of control, and leave founders without a financial payoff for their hard work and innovative ideas. He highlights the need at each step to strike a careful balance between controlling the startup and attracting the best resources to grow it, and demonstrates why the easy short-term choice is often the most perilous in the long term.The Founder's Dilemmas draws on the inside stories of founders like Evan Williams of Twitter and Tim Westergren of Pandora, while mining quantitative data on almost ten thousand founders.People problems are the leading cause of failure in startups. This book offers solutions.
The Color of Oil : The History, the Money and the Politics of the World's Biggest Business - Thryft
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Michael J. Economides | Round Oak Pub

The Color of Oil : The History, the Money and the Politics of the World's Biggest Business

$3.48 $2.00 43% off

Goodreads rating: 3.71

$3.48 $2.00 43% off

The primary colors of oil today are money (lots of it), technology (basic but demanding) and people (special ones). The colors of the rainbow can be seen in the 100+ oil producing countries. There are a dozen large petroleum producing and exporting countries. Yet most have little in their history that links them to wealth, technology and management. Corruption among the elite and governments, mismanagement and the squandering of the petroleum wealth are endemic. Culture is everything, and no other human endeavor makes this as pointedly obvious as the world of petroleum.
Case in Point : Complete Case Interview Preparation - Thryft
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Marc P. Cosentino, Joan Oleck  | Burgee Press

Case in Point : Complete Case Interview Preparation

$13.04

Goodreads rating: 3.97

$13.04

Cosentino demystifies the consulting case interview. He takes you inside a typical interview by exploring the various types of case questions and he shares with you the acclaimed Ivy Case System which will give you the confidence to answer even the most sophisticated cases.  The book includes over 40 strategy cases, a number of case starts exercises, several human capital cases, a section on marketing cases and 21 ways to cut costs.
Bridgital Nation : Solving Technology's People Problem - Thryft
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Roopa Purushothaman, N. Chandrasekaran  | Penguin Allen Lane

Bridgital Nation : Solving Technology's People Problem

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Goodreads rating: 3.9

$4.47

It is 2030. India is among the world's top three economies. All Indians use the cloud, artificial intelligence and automated learning to either do their job or get their job done. All Indians have access to quality jobs, better healthcare and skill-based education. Technology and human beings coexist in a mutually beneficial ecosystem. This reality is possible. It is within reach. With Bridgital. In this groundbreaking book, the chairman of Tata Sons, N. Chandrasekaran presents a powerful vision for the future. To the coming disruption of artificial intelligence, he proposes an ingenious solution, where India is perfectly positioned to pave a unique path from the rest of the world. Instead of accepting AI as an inevitable replacement for human labour, India can use it as an aid; instead of taking them away, AI can generate jobs. Chandrasekaran and his co-author, Roopa Purushothaman, survey the country for inspirational stories of resilience and determination, and seek the ideal way to bring Indians closer to their dreams. Through on-ground application of the dynamic technology called 'Bridgital', they show how Indians can be connected across the country, creating a network of services to be delivered where they are most required. This brilliant, cutting-edge solution will address India's biggest challenges by bridging the huge chasm between rural and urban communities, the different levels of education and medical access, and between aspirations and achievement. From healthcare to education to business, the model can be applied in various sectors, and, by a conservative estimate, it can create and impact 30 million jobs by 2025. One of the country's foremost industry leaders and pioneers, N. Chandrasekaran brings his expertise of over thirty years with the Tata Group to offer a blueprint for building a prosperous India, where everyone is included in the growth story.
What the CEO Wants You To Know, Expanded and Updated : How Your Company Really Works - Thryft
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Ram Charan | Crown Currency

What the CEO Wants You To Know, Expanded and Updated : How Your Company Really Works

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Goodreads rating: 3.89

$6.82

Describes how corporations work and reviews the critical elements of business success--growth, return on assets, rate of inventory turnover, understanding customers, and taking advantage of the changing marketplace.
"Harvard Business Review" on Becoming a High Performance Manager - Thryft
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Harvard Business Review | Harvard Business School Pr

"Harvard Business Review" on Becoming a High Performance Manager

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Goodreads rating: 3.85

$11.11

The Harvard Business Review Paperback Series is designed to bring today's managers and professionals the fundamental information they need to stay competitive in a fast-moving world. From the preeminent thinkers whose work has defined an entire field to the rising stars who will redefine the way we think about business, here are the leading minds and landmark ideas that have established the Harvard Business Review as required reading for ambitious businesspeople in organizations around the globe.With offerings ranging from the timeless classic "Management Time Who's Got the Monkey" to innovative, cutting edge ideas, this book provides busy managers with strategies for more effective time and stress management, and offers insights into what a manager's job really entails. This is a must read for any professional wanting to work more effectively and become a better manager.
The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement - 30th Anniversary Edition
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Jeff Cox, Eliyahu M. Goldratt  | North River Press

The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement - 30th Anniversary Edition

$8.90

Goodreads rating: 4.08

$8.90

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This book, "The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement," is a captivating novel that will challenge your conventional ways of thinking about management. Through the story of Alex Rogo, a harried plant manager on the brink of disaster, you will be taken on a thrilling journey of saving a failing factory and discovering the underlying rules of operations. Recommended for anyone looking to transform their approach to management and achieve ongoing improvement.
Trump : The Art of the Deal - Thryft
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Tony Schwartz, Donald J. Trump  | Fisicalbook

Trump : The Art of the Deal

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Goodreads rating: 3.68

$2.61

Trump reveals the business secrets that have made him America’s foremost deal maker! “I like thinking big. I always have. To me it’s very simple: If you’re going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.”—Donald J. Trump  Here is Trump in action—how he runs his business and how he runs his life—as he meets the people he needs to meet, chats with family and friends, clashes with enemies, and changes the face of the New York City skyline. But even a maverick plays by rules, and Trump has formulated eleven guidelines for success. He isolates the common elements in his greatest deals; he shatters myths; he names names, spells out the zeros, and fully reveals the deal-maker’s art. And throughout, Trump talks—really talks—about how he does it. Trump: The Art of the Deal is an unguarded look at the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur and an unprecedented education in the practice of deal-making. It’s the most streetwise business book there is—and the ultimate read for anyone interested in achieving money and success, and knowing the man behind the spotlight.
Pre-Suasion - A Revolutionary Way To Influence And Persuade - Thryft
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Robert B. Cialdini | Random House Business

Pre-Suasion - A Revolutionary Way To Influence And Persuade

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Goodreads rating: 4.01

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Influence established Cialdini as the world’s foremost authority on the science of persuasion, winning plaudits from such figures as Dan Pink, Chip Heath and Tom Peters. In Pre-suasion, Cialdini builds on his investigations into the subtle world of influence to reveal that the best persuaders succeed not only because of what they say or how they say it, but because of what they do in the moment before they deliver their message. In the process he draws on a series of compelling case studies and a profound understanding of human psychology to offer a ground-breaking work that is both fascinating and brilliantly practical.
The Business of Politics and Ethnicity : A History of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Thryft
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Sikko Visscher | National University Of Singapore Press

The Business of Politics and Ethnicity : A History of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Goodreads rating: 4.4

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This book describes the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce's changing relationship with the state and with businesses in the region.Some of the wealthiest and most influential businessmen in Singapore and Malaysia have served as leaders of the Chamber. Drawing on archival materials and extensive interviews, Visscher provides lively biographical sketches that highlight the circumstances and personal values that propelled these and other leading Chinese businessmen to success and to prominence.He also examines Chinese business practices, considering cultural elements as well as state and market forces, and highlights unique features of the Chinese experience in Singapore. By viewing Singapore from the perspective of a well established non-governmental organisation as it struggled, negotiated and cooperated with the state, this book offers an alternative to conventional political histories.
The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew
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Lee Kuan Yew | Times Media Private Limited

The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew

$4.90

Goodreads rating: 4.46

$4.90

This memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, leadership, and the incredible transformation of Singapore. Through the eyes of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father of modern Singapore, you'll gain insights into his visionary leadership and the strategies he employed to turn a small, resource-poor nation into a thriving global hub. Lee's candid and pragmatic approach to governance will leave you inspired and in awe of Singapore's success story.
Outliers: The Story of Success
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Malcolm Gladwell | Back Bay Books

Outliers: The Story of Success

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Goodreads rating: 4.19

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"Outliers" might change your understanding of success by shifting the focus from individual traits to the broader tapestry of social dynamics and peculiar life experiences. Malcolm Gladwell's engaging storytelling will keep you hooked, making complex sociological concepts accessible and entertaining. If you fancy a fresh perspective on what really drives exceptional success, this is your read.
Traction : How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth - Thryft
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Gabriel Weinberg, Justin Mares  | Portfolio

Traction : How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth

$13.39

Goodreads rating: 4.12

$13.39

Two successful startup founders offer a comprehensive overview of the various ways startups can achieve strong, sustainable growth, and a guide to choosing the ones that will make the differencce.Why do so many startups fail? According to entrepreneurs Gabriel Weinberg and Justin Mares, most failed startups don’t get off the ground not because of a bad product, but because they don’t have enough customers. They make the fatal mistake of putting all their effort into perfecting their product at the cost of reaching out to potential users. Instead, they should be putting half their resources into getting traction.TRACTION is the essential guide for any startup looking to stay ahead of the curve and start building a user base early in the game. The book offers no one-size-fits-all solution: every startup is unique, so no single method is guaranteed to generate traction. Instead, the authors identify nineteen different traction channels from viral marketing to trade shows, offer insights on how to exploit each one to its fullest potential, and provide a framework to test various channels and identify the best one for any startup.Drawing on advice from more than 40 successful startup founders and marketers, from Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales to American Apparel’s Ryan Holiday, TRACTION is a comprehensive textbook for marketing your way to growth.
The Startup Way : How Entrepreneurial Management Transforms Culture and Drives Growth - Thryft
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Eric Ries | Portfolio Penguin

The Startup Way : How Entrepreneurial Management Transforms Culture and Drives Growth

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Goodreads rating: 3.98

$19.19

Bestselling author, entrepreneur, and Lean startup founder Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup, reveals how established corporations and major enterprises can use Lean Startup techniques, energy and saavy to reinvigorate their company and operations, spark innovation, and drive growth. In The Lean Startup, Eric Ries, entrepreneur in residence at Harvard, serial entrepreneur and founder of the lean startup meetups, showed how ideas from the startup world such as constant iteration, minimal viable products (or MVPS), and constantly testing business hypotheses with customers to determine when to perservere, and when to pivot, now turns his attention to established, mature companies and organizations. For the past four years, Ries has been working closely with companies like GE and Toyota and Pitney Bowes to help them become more nimble, and more open to change and innovation, in order to spur growth and produce products and services that customers want. In The Startup Way, Ries shares his insights, lessons, stories, challenges and best practices from his intense collaborations with some of the world's most innovative and successful companies, as they attempt to change their culture and processes to be faster and smarter at what they do. At GE, Ries's ideas are codified under the name FastWorks; each company adapts his basic framework and ideas in their own way, to fit their particular organization and industry, as Ries discusses in the book. For every company that recognizes it needs to embrace agility, change and do so quickly if it is to survive and thrive, The Startup Way is an absolutely critical guide and toolkit.

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