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Exploring Corporate Strategy - Thryft
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Gerry Johnson, Kevan Scholes  | Pearson College Div

Exploring Corporate Strategy

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Goodreads rating: 3.94

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This book provides a comprehensive guide on corporate strategy, covering concepts, analytical methods and implementation processes. The authors' in-depth knowledge and practical approach make it a must-read for anyone seeking success in today's corporate world.
Fortune Favors the Bold - Thryft
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Lester Carl Thurow | Harper Business

Fortune Favors the Bold

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Goodreads rating: 3.58

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Fortune Favors the Bold is an eye-opening book on the contemporary global economy written by a renowned economist, Lester Thurow. He emphasizes the importance of an equitable global economy and how it affects all the nations involved. Thurow raises questions and challenges readers to think about the long-term and short-term goals of their respective countries. He provides insightful ideas to help shape the future of the world's economy, making this book a must-read for individuals keen on understanding globalization and its effects on the world as a whole.
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap, and Others Don't
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Jim Collins | Harper-collins Publishers

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap, and Others Don't

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"Good to Great" is a must-read for anyone who wants to take their company to the next level. Jim Collins offers a data-driven approach on how good companies can become great and sustain that greatness for years to come. The book's most distinctive feature is its emphasis on the importance of a company's leadership and its ability to stay disciplined and focused towards achieving long-term goals despite short-term setbacks. This book is perfect for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone interested in building a successful organization.
One Road, Many Dreams : China's Bold Plan to Remake the Global Economy - Thryft
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Duan Qi, A T Kingsmith, Daniel Drache  | Bloomsbury China

One Road, Many Dreams : China's Bold Plan to Remake the Global Economy

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If you're interested in understanding China's ambitions to reshape the global economy and challenge the existing economic and political world order, then One Road, Many Dreams is a fantastic read. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of China's massive One Belt, One Road initiative - its objectives, impact, and chances of success/failure. It is written by three highly regarded political economists who explore the opportunities and threats this initiative poses to China, the West, and the rest of the world. Whether you're a student, business leader, or policy-maker, this book is a must-read to stay informed about one of the most significant and seismic shifts in the global structure of power in our times.
A Fish in Your Ear : The New Discipline of Project Portfolio Management - Thryft
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Michael Menard | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

A Fish in Your Ear : The New Discipline of Project Portfolio Management

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Goodreads rating: 3.3

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A Fish in Your Ear provides a fresh perspective on the importance of project selection and how it can impact business success. Readers will benefit from the book's practical approach to clarifying and selecting project portfolios. The author's witty language makes an otherwise dull topic engaging. A must-read for decision-making teams who want to optimize their project choices.
Zone to Win : Organizing to Compete in an Age of Disruption - Thryft
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Geoffrey A. Moore | Diversion Books

Zone to Win : Organizing to Compete in an Age of Disruption

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"Zone to Win" is a practical guidebook for established enterprises to overcome limitations and succeed in a disruptive business world. Geoffrey Moore's vast experience and consulting work with companies like Salesforce and Microsoft have made this book a powerful tool for businesses looking to grow and embrace innovation. This book offers a step-by-step guide for spurring growth, initiating mergers and acquisitions, and standing out among competitors. Highly recommended for executives and entrepreneurs looking for practical solutions.
The Art of the Long View
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Peter Schwartz | Currency

The Art of the Long View

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This book offers a powerful tool for entrepreneurs and corporate executives who want to plan for long-term success. Its unique approach, developed at Shell, uses scenarios to help readers think creatively about the future, taking into account uncertainties and envisioning a range of possibilities. Recommended for anyone who wants to develop a strategic vision for their business.
The Global Challenge: International Human Resource Management - Thryft
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Paul Evans | Mcgraw Hill Higher Education

The Global Challenge: International Human Resource Management

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Goodreads rating: 3.6

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This book is particularly useful for businesspersons and managers who are dealing with internationalization challenges in their organization. It offers practical insights into important aspects of managing people across borders. It discusses topics like how to manage expatriates from the parent country, how to adapt management practices to circumstances abroad, and how to recognize and avoid obstacles in joint ventures. Its case studies and examples make it easy to grasp and apply its insights.
Jack Welch & The G.E. Way: Management Insights and Leadership Secrets of the Legendary CEO - Thryft
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Robert Slater | Mcgraw-hill

Jack Welch & The G.E. Way: Management Insights and Leadership Secrets of the Legendary CEO

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"Jack Welch's innovative and breakthrough leadership strategies as CEO have transformed GE into a highly productive, labor-efficient powerhouse with a staggering $200 billion-plus market capitalization. In this book, readers can discover how to work the Welch magic on their own companies and learn the insights and strategies that Jack Welch used to create the most valuable corporation in history."
Socially Responsible And Sustainable - Thryft
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Socially Responsible And Sustainable

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This book is recommended for those interested in understanding how corporations can become more socially responsible and sustainable through their business practices. The author provides insights and examples of companies that are successfully making a positive impact by implementing ethical practices. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is its emphasis on the importance of creating social and environmental change through business practices. Overall, readers would likely praise this book for its practical and insightful advice on how businesses can align their values with social responsibility and sustainability.
The Handbook of International Corporate Governance : A Definitive Guide - Thryft
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Institute of Directors | Kogan Page

The Handbook of International Corporate Governance : A Definitive Guide

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This book would be a valuable read for business owners and managers with international responsibilities. It provides comprehensive coverage of laws, codes, and corporate governance practices for multiple jurisdictions, helping readers understand the legal landscape they operate in and the expectations of various stakeholders. Additionally, the commentary from prominent organizations gives readers a real-world perspective on corporate governance.
The Reflective Practitioner : How Professionals Think In Action - Thryft
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Donald A. Schön | Basic Books

The Reflective Practitioner : How Professionals Think In Action

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"The Reflective Practitioner" would be a great read for professionals in various fields who want to better understand their problem-solving processes and improve their creativity in their work. Schoen's book provides insights into how experienced professionals use improvisation and reflection-in-action to tackle challenges. The book encourages readers to question the formulas from their graduate school education and rely more on the practical expertise they have gained from their work. Schoen's perspective is thought-provoking and relevant to anyone seeking to enhance their problem-solving skills.
How Google Works - Thryft
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Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg  | Grand Central Publishing

How Google Works

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Goodreads rating: 4.05

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This book provides a unique insight into the business strategies that have made Google an icon in the tech industry. It is recommended for those interested in business management, corporate culture and innovation. The book also offers practical advice for entrepreneurs and managers looking to create a successful company culture that nurtures creativity and attracts the best talent available.
What The CEO Wants You To Know - How Your Company Really Works - Thryft
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Ram Charan | Random House Business

What The CEO Wants You To Know - How Your Company Really Works

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Goodreads rating: 3.89

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This book is a classic in business literature and has been updated for modern times. With clear language and relatable examples, readers will gain a CEO's perspective on how to cut through the complexity of any business.
Global Tilt : Leading Your Business Through the Great Economic Power Shift - Thryft
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Ram Charan | Currency

Global Tilt : Leading Your Business Through the Great Economic Power Shift

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This book offers practical guidance for business leaders to navigate the shifting global economy. Charan encourages readers to challenge their assumptions about national and managerial superiority, develop soft skills for leading a global organization, and equip their organizations to face necessary shifts in decision-making and resource allocation. His insights, based on his unparalleled experience with global leaders and companies, will light the way for readers on their journey to pursue opportunities in a tilted world.
The Innovator's Dilemma : When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail - Thryft
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Clayton M. Christensen | Harvard Business Review Press

The Innovator's Dilemma : When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail

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This book would be a great read for entrepreneurs, business owners and anyone interested in innovation. It highlights the challenges that come with innovation, even in established companies. It also provides insights on how to handle the dilemmas encountered when managing innovation in organizations. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its ability to provide strategies for dealing with innovation-related challenges.
Ben Bernanke's Fed - The Federal Reserve After Greenspan - Thryft
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Ethan S. Harris | Harvard Business Review Press

Ben Bernanke's Fed - The Federal Reserve After Greenspan

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Goodreads rating: 3.61

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This book offers exceptional insights into how the Federal Reserve functions, providing readers with the tools to better understand the U.S. economy. Ethan Harris, a leading economist, draws on Bernanke's academic research, speeches, and first two years on the job to explain how the Fed analyzes and manages the economy using classical and Keynesian theory. Bernanke's strategies for fighting inflation are also highlighted, as well as his plain-spoken style and ability to build consensus within the Fed. Overall, this is a great read for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the economics and politics of the U.S. federal government.
Getting Bigger by Growing Smaller : A New Growth Model for Corporate America - Thryft
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Joel M. Shulman, Thomas T. Stallkamp  | Ft Pr

Getting Bigger by Growing Smaller : A New Growth Model for Corporate America

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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"This book is great for entrepreneurs looking to revamp their business strategy to overcome growth stagnation. Shulman and Stallkamp's innovative Strategic Entrepreneurial Unit model is a game-changer for large organizations looking to break through the predictable barriers of the corporate life cycle. Readers can expect practical methods for actually identifying, creating, and implementing smaller units within their organization to enable continued, rapid growth. Overall, this book is an essential read for those interested in understanding how to bypass corporate stagnation and grow exponentially."
Purple Cow, New Edition : Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable - Thryft
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Seth Godin | Portfolio

Purple Cow, New Edition : Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable

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Goodreads rating: 3.78

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Purple Cow could be a good read for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to make their products and companies more remarkable. Seth Godin inspires readers to think outside the box and create products that are worth marketing. His stories about companies like Starbucks and Apple serve as great examples of what it means to be a remarkable product. This book could help users stand out in their industry and gain a competitive edge.
Enabling Knowledge Creation : How to Unlock the Mystery of Tacit Knowledge and Release the Power of Innovation - Thryft
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Kazuo Ichijo, Georg von Krogh, Ikujiro Nonaka  | Oxford University Press

Enabling Knowledge Creation : How to Unlock the Mystery of Tacit Knowledge and Release the Power of Innovation

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When The Knowledge-Creating Company (OUP; nearly 40,000 copies sold) appeared, it was hailed as a landmark work in the field of knowledge management. Now, Enabling Knowledge Creation ventures even further into this all-important territory, showing how firms can generate and nurture ideas by using the concepts introduced in the first book.Weaving together lessons from such international leaders as Siemens, Unilever, Skandia, and Sony, along with their own first-hand consulting experiences, the authors introduce knowledge enabling--the overall set of organizational activities that promote knowledge creation--and demonstrate its power to transform an organization's knowledge into value-creating actions. They describe the five key "knowledge enablers" and outline what it takes to instill a knowledge vision, manage conversations, mobilize knowledge activists, create the right context for knowledge creation, and globalize local knowledge.The authors stress that knowledge creation must be more than the exclusive purview of one individual--or designated "knowledge" officer. Indeed, it demands new roles and responsibilities for everyone in the organization--from the elite in the executive suite to the frontline workers on the shop floor. Whether an activist, a caring expert, or a corporate epistemologist who focuses on the theory of knowledge itself, everyone in an organization has a vital role to play in making "care" an integral part of the everyday experience; in supporting, nurturing, and encouraging microcommunities of innovation and fun; and in creating a shared space where knowledge is created, exchanged, and used for sustained, competitive advantage.This much-anticipated sequel puts practical tools into the hands of managers and executives who are struggling to unleash the power of knowledge in their organization.
Thinking In Bets - Thryft
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Annie Duke | Portfolio

Thinking In Bets

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Goodreads rating: 3.83

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Poker champion turned business consultant Annie Duke teaches you how to get comfortable with uncertainty and make better decisions as a result.In Super Bowl XLIX, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll made one of the most controversial calls in football history: With 26 seconds remaining, and trailing by four at the Patriots' one-yard line, he called for a pass instead of a hand off to his star running back. The pass was intercepted and the Seahawks lost. Critics called it the dumbest play in history. But was the call really that bad? Or did Carroll actually make a great move that was ruined by bad luck?Even the best decision doesn't yield the best outcome every time. There's always an element of luck that you can't control, and there is always information that is hidden from view. So the key to long-term success (and avoiding worrying yourself to death) is to think in bets: How sure am I? What are the possible ways things could turn out? What decision has the highest odds of success? Did I land in the unlucky 10% on the strategy that works 90% of the time? Or is my success attributable to dumb luck rather than great decision making?Annie Duke, a former World Series of Poker champion turned business consultant, draws on examples from business, sports, politics, and (of course) poker to share tools anyone can use to embrace uncertainty and make better decisions. For most people, it's difficult to say "I'm not sure" in a world that values and, even, rewards the appearance of certainty. But professional poker players are comfortable with the fact that great decisions don't always lead to great outcomes and bad decisions don't always lead to bad outcomes.By shifting your thinking from a need for certainty to a goal of accurately assessing what you know and what you don't, you'll be less vulnerable to reactive emotions, knee-jerk biases, and destructive habits in your decision making. You'll become more confident, calm, compassionate and successful in the long run.
Back to Work : Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy - Thryft
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Bill Clinton | Knopf

Back to Work : Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy

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This book offers insights from a former President of the United States on how government and private sector can work together towards restoring economic growth, job creation, financial responsibility, and pursuing strategies for the future. It provides specific recommendations on how to increase bank lending and corporate investment, double exports, and restore the manufacturing base to create new businesses. One of the recommended strategies is to adopt green technology, which can create both fast-growing economy and national security. Overall, the book stresses on the need for cooperation between government and the private sector in restoring prosperity.
Zero to One : Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future - Thryft
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Peter Thiel, Blake Masters  | Crown Currency

Zero to One : Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future

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If you want to build a better future, you must believe in secrets.The great secret of our time is that there are still uncharted frontiers to explore and new inventions to create. In Zero to One, legendary entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel shows how we can find singular ways to create those new things. Thiel begins with the contrarian premise that we live in an age of technological stagnation, even if we’re too distracted by shiny mobile devices to notice. Information technology has improved rapidly, but there is no reason why progress should be limited to computers or Silicon Valley. Progress can be achieved in any industry or area of business. It comes from the most important skill that every leader must master: learning to think for yourself.Doing what someone else already knows how to do takes the world from 1 to n, adding more of something familiar. But when you do something new, you go from 0 to 1. The next Bill Gates will not build an operating system. The next Larry Page or Sergey Brin won’t make a search engine. Tomorrow’s champions will not win by competing ruthlessly in today’s marketplace. They will escape competition altogether, because their businesses will be unique. Zero to One presents at once an optimistic view of the future of progress in America and a new way of thinking about innovation: it starts by learning to ask the questions that lead you to find value in unexpected places.
Warren Buffett's Ground Rules : Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World's Greatest Investor - Thryft
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Jeremy C. Miller | Harper Business

Warren Buffett's Ground Rules : Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World's Greatest Investor

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Using the letters Warren Buffett wrote to his partners between 1956 and 1970, a veteran financial advisor presents the renowned guru’s “ground rules” for investing—guidelines that remain startlingly relevant today.In the fourteen years between his time in New York with value-investing guru Benjamin Graham and his start as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett managed Buffett Partnership Limited, his first professional investing partnership. Over the course of that time—a period in which he experienced an unprecedented record of success—Buffett wrote semiannual letters to his small but growing group of partners, sharing his thoughts, approaches, and reflections.Compiled for the first time and with Buffett’s permission, the letters spotlight his contrarian diversification strategy, his almost religious celebration of compounding interest, his preference for conservative rather than conventional decision making, and his goal and tactics for bettering market results by at least 10% annually. Demonstrating Buffett’s intellectual rigor, they provide a framework to the craft of investing that had not existed before: Buffett built upon the quantitative contributions made by his famous teacher, Benjamin Graham, demonstrating how they could be applied and improved.Jeremy Miller reveals how these letters offer us a rare look into Buffett’s mind and offer accessible lessons in control and discipline—effective in bull and bear markets alike, and in all types of investing climates—that are the bedrock of his success. Warren Buffett’s Ground Rules paints a portrait of the sage as a young investor during a time when he developed the long-term value-oriented strategy that helped him build the foundation of his wealth—rules for success every investor needs today.
Tap Dancing to Work : Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966-2012: A Fortune Magazine Book - Thryft
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Carol J. Loomis | Portfolio

Tap Dancing to Work : Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966-2012: A Fortune Magazine Book

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Warren Buffett built Berkshire Hathaway into something remarkable— and Fortune journalist Carol Loomis had a front-row seat for it all. When Carol Loomis first mentioned a little-known Omaha hedge fund manager in a 1966 Fortune article, she didn’t dream that Warren Buffett would one day be considered the world’s greatest investor—nor that she and Buffett would quickly become close personal friends. As Buf­fett’s fortune and reputation grew over time, Loomis used her unique insight into Buffett’s thinking to chronicle his work for Fortune, writ­ing and proposing scores of stories that tracked his many accomplishments—and also his occa­sional mistakes. Now Loomis has collected and updated the best Buffett articles Fortune published between 1966 and 2012, including thirteen cover stories and a dozen pieces authored by Buffett himself. Loomis has provided commentary about each major arti­cle that supplies context and her own informed point of view. Readers will gain fresh insights into Buffett’s investment strategies and his thinking on management, philanthropy, public policy, and even parenting. Some of the highlights include:The 1966 A. W. Jones story in which Fortune first mentioned Buffett. The first piece Buffett wrote for the magazine, 1977’s “How Inf lation Swindles the Equity Investor.” Andrew Tobias’s 1983 article “Letters from Chairman Buffett,” the first review of his Berk­shire Hathaway shareholder letters. Buffett’s stunningly prescient 2003 piece about derivatives, “Avoiding a Mega-Catastrophe.” His unconventional thoughts on inheritance and philanthropy, including his intention to leave his kids “enough money so they would feel they could do anything, but not so much that they could do nothing.” Bill Gates’s 1996 article describing his early impressions of Buffett as they struck up their close friendship. Scores of Buffett books have been written, but none can claim this work’s combination of trust between two friends, the writer’s deep under­standing of Buffett’s world, and a very long-term perspective.
HBR'S 10 Must Reads: The Essentials : The Essentials - Thryft
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Harvard Business Review, Thomas H. Davenport, Michael Overdorf  | Harvard Business Review Press

HBR'S 10 Must Reads: The Essentials : The Essentials

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This book is highly recommended for those who want to learn from the best of the best in business management. It provides insights on various topics such as creating competitive advantage, leading change, emotional intelligence, managing your career, innovation, analytics, customer loyalty, and identifying unique integrated systems that support your strategy. The book is written by management's most influential experts, making it a valuable reference for anyone looking to accelerate their success in business.
Kaizen: The Key To Japan's Competitive Success (Int'l Ed) - Thryft
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Masaaki Imai | Mcgraw-hill Education - Europe

Kaizen: The Key To Japan's Competitive Success (Int'l Ed)

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Kaizen is a great read for individuals or companies who are seeking to improve their processes and remain competitive in their industry. The book provides practical tools for continuous improvement, making it a valuable resource for managers and employees alike. The author, Masaaki Imai, is a leading authority on Kaizen and has worked with numerous organizations to help them implement the methodology. Readers will benefit from his insightful advice and real-world examples of organizations that have successfully implemented Kaizen.
Winning on Purpose : The Unbeatable Strategy of Loving Customers - Thryft
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Fred Reichheld | Harvard Business Review Press

Winning on Purpose : The Unbeatable Strategy of Loving Customers

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Winning on Purpose could be a good read for entrepreneurs and business leaders who are looking to enhance their customer loyalty. The book provides insights into the Net Promoter System and how businesses with superior NPS can consistently deliver higher returns to shareholders across various industries. The author delves deep into the concept of Earned Growth Rate (EGR), which helps businesses leverage the power of NPS to achieve both personal and business success. This book is an indispensable guide for inspiring customer love within your own team.
Outliers : The Story of Success - Thryft
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Malcolm Gladwell | Penguin Books

Outliers : The Story of Success

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In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers"--the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different? His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.Brilliant and entertaining, OUTLIERS is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight and illuminate.From the Publisher (Hachette)
McKinsey Mind - Thryft
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Ethan M. Rasiel, Paul N. Friga  | Mcgraw Hill

McKinsey Mind

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The groundbreaking follow-up to the international bestseller­­a hands-on guide to putting McKinsey techniques to work in your organization McKinsey & Company is the most respected and most secretive consulting firm in the world, and business readers just can't seem to get enough of all things McKinsey. Now, hot on the heels of his acclaimed international bestseller The McKinsey Way , Ethan Rasiel brings readers a powerful new guide to putting McKinsey concepts and skills into action­­ The McKinsey Mind . While the first book used case studies and anecdotes from former and current McKinseyites to describe how "the firm" solves the thorniest business problems of their A-list clients, The McKinsey Mind goes a giant step further. It explains, step-by-step, how to use McKinsey tools, techniques and strategies to solve an array of core business problems and to make any business venture more successful. Designed to work as a stand-alone guide or together with The McKinsey Way , The McKinsey Mind follows the same critically acclaimed style and format as its predecessor. In this book authors Rasiel and Friga expand upon the lessons found in The McKinsey Way with real-world examples, parables, and easy-to-do exercises designed to get readers up and running.
Blue Ocean Shift : Beyond Competing - Proven Steps to Inspire Confidence and Seize New Growth - Thryft
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W. Chan Kim, Renée Mauborgne  | Hachette Books

Blue Ocean Shift : Beyond Competing - Proven Steps to Inspire Confidence and Seize New Growth

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Blue Ocean Shift is the essential follow up to Blue Ocean Strategy, the classic and 3.6 million copy global bestseller by world-renowned professors W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne. Drawing on more than a decade of new work, Kim and Mauborgne show you how to move beyond competing, inspire your people's confidence, and seize new growth, guiding you step-by-step through how to take your organization from a red ocean crowded with competition to a blue ocean of uncontested market space. By combining the insights of human psychology with practical market-creating tools and real-world guidance, Kim and Mauborgne deliver the definitive guide to shift yourself, your team, or your organization to new heights of confidence, market creation, and growth. They show why nondisruptive creation is as important as disruption in seizing new growth. Blue Ocean Shift is packed with all-new research and examples of how leaders in diverse industries and organizations made the shift and created new markets by applying the process and tools outlined in the book. Whether you are a cash-strapped startup or a large, established company, nonprofit or national government, you will learn how to move from red to blue oceans in a way that builds your people's confidence so that they own and drive the process. With battle-tested lessons learned from successes and failures in the field, Blue Ocean Shift is critical reading for leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs alike. You'll learn what works, what doesn't, and how to avoid the pitfalls along the way. This book will empower you to succeed as you embark on your own blue ocean journey. Blue Ocean Shift is indispensable for anyone committed to building a compelling future.
Redefining the Corporation : Stakeholder Management and Organizational Wealth - Thryft
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Sybille Sachs, James E. Post, Lee E. Preston  | Stanford Business Books

Redefining the Corporation : Stakeholder Management and Organizational Wealth

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how modern corporations operate beyond just wealth creation. The case studies of Cummins Engine Company, Motorola, and the Royal Dutch/Shell Group provide a real-world perspective on how corporations can prioritize humanistic values and continuous learning while still achieving success. By adopting a stakeholder-centric approach, this book argues that corporations can create lasting benefits for all their stakeholders, from customers and suppliers to social and political actors.
Business As A Calling - Thryft
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Michael Novak | Free Press

Business As A Calling

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Why do we work so hard at our jobs, day after day? Why is a job well done important to us? We know there is more to a career than money and prestige, but what exactly do we mean by "fulfillment"? These are old but important questions. They belong with some newly discovered Why are people in business more religious than the population as a whole? What do people of business know, and what do they do, that anchors their faith? In this ground-breaking and inspiring book, Michael Novak ties together these crucial questions by explaining the meaning of work as a vocation. Work should be more than just a job -- it should be a calling. This book explains an important part of our lives in a new way, and readers will instantly recognize themselves in its pages. A larger proportion than ever before of the world's Christians, Jews, and other peoples of faith are spending their working lives in business. Business is a profession worthy of a person's highest ideals and aspirations, fraught with moral possibilities both of great good and of great evil. Novak takes on agonizing problems, such as downsizing, the tradeoffs that must sometimes be faced between profits and human rights, and the pitfalls of philanthropy. He also examines the daily questions of how an honest day's work contributes to the good of many people, both close at hand and far away. Our work connects us with one another. It also makes possible the universal advance out of poverty, and it is an essential prerequisite of democracy and the institutions of civil society. This book is a spiritual feast, for everyone who wants to examine how to make a life through making a living.
The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies - Thryft
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Leigh Gallagher | Virgin Books

The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies

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Goodreads rating: 3.86

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This is the inside, behind-the-scenes story of airbnb -- the company reshaping how we travel. Two broke art school graduates set up a platform that – in six short years – became the largest provider of accommodation in the world. Now valued at $25.5 billion, it is in the very top tier of Silicon Valley ‘unicorn’ startups.Yet Airbnb has been controversial – disrupting a $500 billion hotel industry makes you a few enemies – and many regulators and politicians want to shut it down. Hotel owners don’t know whether to copy it or kill it, neighbours of Airbnb rentals complain about transient visitors, hosts report increases of damaged property, and some tech industry analysts think it’s grossly overvalued. Beyond the headlines and the horror stories, Airbnb has changed the terms of travel for a whole generation. People who care more about finding like-minded locals than hotel breakfasts, and which has found a platform to build trust between hosts and guests in a way that hotels have struggled to replicate.This is the first, definitive book to tell the remarkable story behind Airbnb in all its forms–cultural zeitgeist, hotel disruptor, enemy to regulators–and the first in-depth character study of its leader Brian Chesky, the thoughtful, curious 34-year old founder and CEO, by the journalist who knows him best. On the way we’ll discover why their business idea took root, the mistakes they made and how they learned from them, how they have grown surrounded by controversy, the parallels with Uber, and where they are going next.
Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? : How I Turned Around IBM - Thryft
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Louis V. Gerstner Jr. | Harpercollinspublishers

Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? : How I Turned Around IBM

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Goodreads rating: 3.9

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This book is a must-read for business enthusiasts interested in a first-hand account of how an underperforming company was turned around by a non-technical CEO. Gerstner's straightforward approach and decisive actions, such as divesting unneeded assets and shifting the focus towards customers, make for an engaging narrative. The book provides valuable insights into how cultural and organizational transformations can lead to success in the dynamic tech industry.
The Startup Owner's Manual : The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company - Thryft
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Bob Dorf, Steve Blank  | K & S Ranch

The Startup Owner's Manual : The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company

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Goodreads rating: 4.1

$14.65

Now a decade after the Four Steps to the Epiphany sparked the Lean Startup revolution, comes its sequel…The Startup Owner's ManualThe Manual incorporates 10 years of learning and best practicesthat have swept the startup world. It:Incorporates the "Business Model Canvas" as the organizing principle for startup hypothesesProvides separate paths and advice for web/mobile products versus physical productsOffers a wealth of detailed instruction on how to get, keep, and grow customers recognizing the different techniques for web and physical channelsAnd teaches a "new math" for startups: "metrics that matter for fueling growth"The Startup Owner's Manual is a step-by-step, near-encyclopedic reference manual or "how to" for building a successful, scalable startup. Want to know what to do the first, week, month or year?What's the right distribution channel for your product?How to get traffic to your web site? …and how to activate customers or users on arrival?Who are the right "first customers," and why? …plus many more great tips in nearly 500 pages, complete with index, glossary, and Customer Development ChecklistsIt's the indispensible reference guide for any startup founder, entrepreneur, investor or educator.
Hit Refresh : The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone - Thryft
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Jill Tracie Nichols, Satya Nadella, Greg Shaw  | Harper Business

Hit Refresh : The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone

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Goodreads rating: 3.79

$9.69

Foreword by Bill GatesMicrosoft’s CEO tells the inside story of the company’s continuing transformation, tracing his own personal journey from a childhood in India to leading some of the most significant technological changes in the digital era. As much a humanist as engineer and executive, Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of intelligent technologies and a distinct call to action for leaders everywhere.Hit Refresh is about individual change, about the transformation happening inside of Microsoft and the technology that will soon impact all of our lives—the arrival of the most exciting and disruptive wave of technology humankind has experienced: artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and quantum computing.It’s about how people, organizations, and societies can and must transform "hit refresh" in their persistent quest for new energy, new ideas, and continued relevance and renewal. At its core, it’s about us humans and how our one unique quality—empathy—will become ever more valuable in a world where technological advancement will disrupt the status quo as never before.Satya Nadella explores a fascinating childhood before immigrating to the U.S. and how he learned to lead along the way. He then shares his meditations as sitting CEO—one who is mostly unknown following the brainy Bill Gates and energetic Steve Ballmer. He tells the inside story of how a company rediscovered its soul—transforming everything from culture to their fiercely competitive landscape and industry partnerships. Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of technology and by exploring the potential impact to society and delivering call to action for world leaders."Ideas excite me," Nadella explains. "Empathy grounds and centers me." Hit Refresh is a reflection, meditations, and series of recommendations presented as algorithms from a principled, deliberative leader searching for improvement—for himself, for a storied company, and for society.
How the Mighty Fall : And Why Some Companies Never Give In - Thryft
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James C. Collins | Random House Business

How the Mighty Fall : And Why Some Companies Never Give In

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Goodreads rating: 3.96

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This book is an insightful read for business leaders who want to understand the warning signs of decline in their companies and learn how to reverse its course. Jim Collins offers a comprehensive framework of 5 stages of decline that begins with hubris born of success and ends with capitulation to irrelevance or death. The research project is based on companies that fell from greatness, including Kodak, Circuit City, and Motorola, highlighting their mistakes, and how their leaders could have prevented their demise. Overall, this book provides valuable insights into how to avoid complacency, stay disciplined, understand your risks, and seize new opportunities while there's still time, making it a must-read for anyone in a leadership position.
The Stakeholder Strategy: Profiting from Collaborative Business Relationships - Thryft
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Ann Svendsen | Berrett-koehler Publishers

The Stakeholder Strategy: Profiting from Collaborative Business Relationships

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Goodreads rating: 3.0

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The Stakeholder Strategy can be a great read for business leaders and managers who want to learn practical ways to establish and maintain positive stakeholder relationships. The book offers an integrated framework and practical tools for developing collaborative relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, and communities. It uses easy-to-grasp concepts from everyday life and features case study examples from companies in North America and Europe. The Stakeholder Strategy can help readers create a collaboration-friendly organization by establishing a social mission, ethical guidelines, assessing corporate readiness, and making changes in communication, information, and reward systems.
Reputation : Realizing Value from the Corporate Image - Thryft
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Reputation : Realizing Value from the Corporate Image

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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"Reputation" could be a great book for anyone who is interested in learning more about how companies can build a strong, positive image and how that translates into a competitive advantage. Fombrun provides a comprehensive analysis of how companies in a variety of industries have achieved celebrity status and how readers can apply these strategies in their own businesses. If you want to learn how you can leverage your company's image to create hidden assets that will set you apart from the competition, this book is for you.
The Visual MBA : A Quick Guide to Everything You'll Learn in Two Years of Business School - Thryft
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Jason Barron | Portfolio Penguin

The Visual MBA : A Quick Guide to Everything You'll Learn in Two Years of Business School

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Goodreads rating: 3.76

$5.91

The Visual MBA is a must-read for anyone interested in the fundamentals of business. Jason Barron has expertly condensed an entire two-year MBA program into a concise and easy-to-read guide. The book’s colorful illustrations and straightforward language make even the most complex subjects approachable. With sections on marketing, finance, accounting, and strategy, The Visual MBA is an essential tool for anyone looking to expand their business knowledge and succeed in their career.
Zheng He's Art of Collaboration : Understanding the Legendary Chinese Admiral from a Management Perspective - Thryft
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Hoon Sin Hum | Iseas-yusof Ishak Institute

Zheng He's Art of Collaboration : Understanding the Legendary Chinese Admiral from a Management Perspective

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Goodreads rating: 2.92

$8.19

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This book could be a good read for individuals seeking a fresh perspective on leadership and management. The book highlights the peaceful and win-win collaborative paradigm of Zheng He's Art of Collaboration versus the aggressive and antagonistic mindset of Sun Zi's Art of War. It offers a unique approach to doing business in the twenty-first century and provides an understanding of Zheng He's specific work as a leader and manager. Readers can expect to gain an alternative perspective on business and leadership from this book.
The 10% Entrepreneur : Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job - Thryft
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Patrick J. McGinnis | Portfolio

The 10% Entrepreneur : Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job

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Goodreads rating: 3.71

$3.88

The book could be a good read for someone who is considering starting a business but does not want to quit their day job. The book provides a step-by-step guide on how to invest only 10% of their resources and time to become an entrepreneur without losing a steady paycheck. It also profiles real-world examples of successful 10% entrepreneurs, detailing the multiple paths one can follow to invest their resources and expertise in a start-up. The unique and distinctive feature of the book is its emphasis on achieving the benefits of entrepreneurship while maintaining the stability of a traditional career.
Managing in a Time of Great Change - Thryft
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Peter F. Drucker | Dutton Adult

Managing in a Time of Great Change

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Goodreads rating: 3.97

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"Managing in a Time of Great Change" could be a great read for individuals who are interested in expanding their knowledge and skills on navigating through constant changes in the global business environment. Drucker's advice on team building and cutting costs could be especially beneficial for those in managerial positions. Additionally, his insights on doing business in Japan and changes in the U.S. economy provide readers with unique perspectives on globalization and its impact on businesses. Overall, this book is highly recommended for those who want to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business world.
Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind, Third Edition - Thryft
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Geert Hofstede, Gert Jan Hofstede, Michael Minkov  | Mcgraw Hill

Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind, Third Edition

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Goodreads rating: 4.11

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This book could be a great read for those interested in understanding cultural diversity. The author, Geert Hofstede, with over 40 years of research in over 70 countries, helps readers understand how culture shapes our thoughts, feelings, and actions. The book explores how national cultures differ in the areas of inequality, assertiveness versus modesty, and tolerance for ambiguity and analyzes other intercultural dynamics.
The Adaptation Advantage : Let Go, Learn Fast, and Thrive in the Future of Work - Thryft
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Heather McGowan, Chris Shipley  | Wiley

The Adaptation Advantage : Let Go, Learn Fast, and Thrive in the Future of Work

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Goodreads rating: 3.94

$18.91

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The Adaptation Advantage provides a practical guide to navigating the complex and rapidly changing future of work. Through insightful interviews with executives and thought leaders, the authors explore how work and leadership are evolving, and offer actionable advice for how individuals and organizations can adapt to thrive in this new era. The book's most unique and distinctive feature is its emphasis on embracing change as a means to unlock human potential, rather than fearing or resisting it. Readers will come away with a new perspective on work and a toolkit for pursuing purpose-driven careers.
Start Something That Matters - Thryft
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Blake Mycoskie | Random House

Start Something That Matters

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Goodreads rating: 4.02

$3.88

"Start Something That Matters" is a motivational book that encourages readers to pursue their passions and make a positive impact on the world. The author, Blake Mycoskie, shares his experience in founding TOMS Shoes, a company that donates a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair sold. The book provides practical advice and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and individuals looking to make a difference. Overall, this book is a great read for those wanting to make a meaningful impact in their community and beyond.
The Energy Bus - Thryft
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Jon Gordon | Wiley India Pvt Ltd

The Energy Bus

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Goodreads rating: 3.85

$3.88

The Energy Bus is a great read for anyone who needs some positivity and motivation in their life. Jon Gordon's writing style is engaging and easy to follow, and the book's premise of using positive energy to tackle life's challenges is both inspiring and practical. Readers will love the relatable characters and the powerful messages woven throughout the story. Overall, The Energy Bus is a great choice for anyone who needs a boost in their personal or professional life.
In the Company of Women : Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs - Thryft
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Grace Bonney | Artisan

In the Company of Women : Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

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Goodreads rating: 4.11

$16.95

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"In the Company of Women is the perfect read for anyone who is looking for motivation and inspiration to fuel their own business ventures. Through interviews with over 100 successful women from diverse backgrounds, this book provides practical advice on how to succeed in entrepreneurship while staying true to your beliefs. The lush photographs and individual stories of these women's paths to success will captivate and motivate readers to pursue their dreams fearlessly."
Change Management - A Guide To Effective Implementation - Thryft
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Robert A. Paton, James McCalman  | Sage Publications Ltd

Change Management - A Guide To Effective Implementation

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Goodreads rating: 3.5

$3.88

"Change Management - A Guide To Effective Implementation" provides practical guidance to help readers successfully navigate change in their organization. With international case studies and frameworks for different change scenarios, it offers proactive approaches to change that relate to business performance. Highly recommended for anyone looking for practical and effective change management strategies.

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