Management

Management

 
From Concept to Consumer Baker, Phil Pearson Education, Inc. , 2009 Management, Marketing, Productivity

Successful products not only depend on a good idea; they also require cost-effective manufacturing, customers who are willing to buy, and strong marketing and distribution programs. The steps leading from product...

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Rethink Merrifield, Ric FT Press , 2009 Change Management, Innovation, Management, Productivity

When it becomes necessary to search for cost efficiencies and business improvement ideas, company leaders tend to focus on fine-tuning processes (the hows) rather than focusing on what companies actually do and why...

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10 Steps to Successful Project Management Russell, Lou ASTD Press , 2007 Management, Productivity, Teams

Many people today find themselves in charge of one or more projects. Lou Russell uses her own experiences to lay out her 10 Steps to Successful Project Management that can be molded to fit any project...

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Leading in Times of Crisis Dotlich, David L. | Cairo, Peter C. | Rhinesmith, Stephen H. Jossey-Bass , 2009 Business Strategy, Change Management, Leadership, Management

The challenges facing leaders today continue to grow as the needs of investors, customers, and employees conflict with one another. Leading in Times of Crisis by David L. Dotlich, Peter C. Cairo, and...

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Corporate Agility Grantham, Charles E. | Ware, James P. | Williamson, Cory AMACOM , 2007 Business Strategy, Change Management, Management

In today's volatile and unpredictable economy, corporate agility is a prerequisite for success. Consequently, traditionally managed companies which are plagued by excess real estate; costly, inflexible labor forces;...

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The Firefly Effect Douglas, Kimberley John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009 Business Strategy, Leadership, Management, Teams

What does the ideal organic team look like? The Firefly Effect addresses the key characteristics that compose creative, energetic, and productive teams and discusses practical methods leaders can use...

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Computer Fraud Casebook Wells, Joseph T. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009 Human Resources, Management, Technology

Fraud-an act of deception practiced in order to secure personal gain - has been a longstanding threat for business owners. Rapid advances in computers, however, have propelled the issue of computer fraud into the...

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If Disney Ran Your Hospital Lee, Fred Second River Healthcare Press , 2004 Customer Focus, Health Care, Management

Fred Lee’s experiences in hospital leadership as well as at Disney led him to believe that any healthcare team can find its way to greatness if it has the passion and competence to do so. If Disney Ran Your...

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Driving Results Through Social Networks Cross, Rob | Thomas, Robert J. Jossey-Bass , 2009 Business Strategy, Management, Productivity, Relationships

Most leaders still rely too heavily on formal structures when designing their organizations and implementing strategy. However, these formal organizational structures often overlook the fact that every organization...

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Authentic Conversations Showkeir, Jamie | Showkeir, Maren Berrett-Koehler Publishers , 2008 Communication, Leadership, Management, Personal Growth

Authentic Conversations, Jamie Showkeir and Maren Showkeir show the way to change the ways in which you communicate with both your peers and your subordinates at work. The authors suggest that by being aware of...

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