All Summaries

All Summaries

 
The Business Model Innovation Factory Kaplan, Saul John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2012 Business Strategy, Innovation

In The Business Model Innovation Factory, Saul Kaplan introduces the concept of business model innovation factories, the 15 principles associated with that concept, and how these factories can benefit...

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The Business of Being the Best Fletcher, Molly | Spizman, Justin Jossey-Bass , 2012 Personal Growth

In every field there are certain individuals that excel and demonstrate outstanding performance. Many aspire to emulate these leaders, but are unsure how to attain their goal. In The Business of Being the Best...

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The Business of Innovation Bean, Roger | Radford, Russell AMACOM , 2001 Innovation, Management

Companies that want to survive and prosper in today’s hypercompetitive environment, must constantly innovate-not just with new products/services but also with breakthrough process, managerial, and organizational...

 
 
The Business Owner's Guide to Reading and Understanding Financial Statements Epstein, Lita John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2012 Economics & Finance, Entrepreneurship

In The Business Owner's Guide to Reading and Understanding Financial Statements, Lita Epstein presents a guide for business owners to gain a better working knowledge of what exactly goes into the three...

 
 
The Business Sale… An Owner’s Most Perilous Expedition Jordan, Mark | Gould, Mark | Dillon, Rick | Presogna, Jeffrey | Perkins, David L. Jr. Vercor Publishing , 2001 Business Strategy, Marketing

For most owners, the business sale, merger, or acquisition process is a mountain of uncertainty. The right guide is critical for maximizing the...

 
 
The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation Luecke, Richard A. | McIntosh, Perry AMACOM , 2009 Management, Productivity

All managers, from CEOs to frontline supervisors, must delegate to accomplish their goals. Yet, even though delegation enables managers to produce results through other people, many supervisors have not yet mastered...

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The Capitalist Philosophers Gabor, Andrea 2002 Business Biographies

Throughout the 20th century, shapers of modern management theory and practice have searched for "one best way" to improve productivity. As a result, companies have jumped from one management fad to the next, running...

 
 
The Carrot Principle Gostick, Adrian | Elton, Chester The Free Press , 2007 Human Resources, Management, Productivity

Numerous organizations employ business leaders who set clear goals, communicate openly, treat people fairly, hold them accountable, and create trusting relationships. However, there’s often something critical missing....

 
 
The Carrot Principle: Second Edition Gostick, Adrian | Elton, Chester The Free Press , 2009 Human Resources, Management, Productivity

Recognition is an important and powerful tool that managers often do not use to full advantage. However, the effective use of recognition becomes even more critical in turbulent or difficult times when finding and...

 
 
The CEO Paradox Horton, Thomas R. AMACOM , 1992 Innovation, Leadership

Horton quotes from leading CEOs to offer a clear picture of corporate life at the top, discussing such things as decision-making, time management, handling pressure, advance planning, executive fashion, the dangers of...

 
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