Business & economics / Management

Risk and Crisis Management in the Public Sector

by Lynn T Drennan, Allan McConnell & Alastair Stark

Every decision that is made by managers and policy-makers in a public sector organization requires an evaluation and a judgement of the risks involved. This vital requirement has been recognised in the growth...

Risk and Crisis Management in the Public Sector

by Lynn T. Drennan & Allan McConnell

This book links theory and practice, with the specific aim of equipping public managers and those studying public management with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage risk, and effectively deal with...

Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman--Including 10 More Years of Business Unusual

by Yvon Chouinard & Naomi Klein

In this newly revised 10th anniversary edition, Yvon Chouinard--legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc.--shares the persistence and courage that have gone into being...

The Rules of Management, Expanded Edition: A Definitive Code for Managerial Success

by Richard Templar

The Rules of Management:  They're surprisingly easy to learn and live by. Now, author Richard Templar has brought them all together in one place: the quick, irreverent The Rules of Management: A Definitive...

The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results

by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

The ONE Thing has made more than 275 appearances on national bestseller lists, including #1 Wall Street Journal, NewYork Times, and USA Today. It won 12 book awards, has been translated into 26 languages, chosen...

AMA Business Boot Camp: Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career

by Edward T. Reilly

The collective wisdom of The American Management Association-right at your fingertips.

Summary: The Art of Negotiation

by BusinessNews Publishing

The must-read summary of Michael Wheeler's book: "The Art of Negotiation: How to Improvise Agreement in a Chaotic World".

This complete summary of the ideas from Michael Wheeler's book "The Art of Negotiation"...

Summary: Marketing Outrageously

by BusinessNews Publishing

The must-read summary of Jon Spoelstra's book: "Marketing Outrageously: How to Increase Your Revenue by Staggering Amounts".

This complete summary of the ideas from Jon Spoelstra's book "Marketing Outrageously"...

Security Leader Insights for Risk Management: Lessons and Strategies from Leading Security Professionals

by Richard Chase

How do you, as a busy security executive or manager, stay current with evolving issues, familiarize yourself with the successful practices of your peers, and transfer this information to build a knowledgeable,...

The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do

by Mark Miller, Ken Blanchard & John C. Maxwell

10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, REVISED AND UPDATED

In this new edition of their classic business fable, Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller get at the heart of what makes a leader successful. Newly promoted but struggling...

Beyond Strategy: The Impact of Next Generation Companies

by Michael Moesgaard Andersen & Flemming Poulfelt

Why is it that some companies turn out to be more successful when doing the opposite of what is prescribed in many of the current books on management and strategy?

Interestingly, many of the companies depicted...

Army of Entrepreneurs: Create an Engaged and Empowered Workforce for Exceptional Business Growth

by Jennifer PROSEK

If everyone in the organization leapt into their workday as if they owned the place, just think what could be accomplished.

Organize for Complexity: How to Get Life Back Into Work to Build the High-Performance Organization

by Niels Pflaeging

A book about complexity and work - and about how to deal productively with both. A condensed introduction to the theory and practice of organizational high performance. A manifesto for contemporary leadership...

Keeping Employees Accountable for Results: Quick Tips for Busy Managers

by Brian Cole MILLER

For managers in need of gauging their employee's performance, without relying solely on theory and an annual performance review, Keeping Employees Accountable for Results is the answer.Including checklists,...

How to Open a Financially Successful Bed & Breakfast or Small Hotel

by Lora Arduser & Douglas R Brown

This comprehensive handbook will clearly demonstrate how to set up, operate and manage a financially successful bed & breakfast or small hotel. Whatever your reason for wanting to open a bed and breakfast, keep...

Skills for New Managers

by Morey Stettner

PROVEN TIPS TO HANDLE EVERYDAY MANAGEMENT SITUATIONS --ALL IN A FAST-MOVING, EASY-TO-REFERENCE FORMAT

Managing people is one of the most demanding yet career-enhancing and rewarding skills you can have. Skills...

Listen and Be Listened to: Get Inside the Customer's Mind

by Catherine Mattiske

Each of us has a unique view of the world and a personal style based on our values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors. Our style affects how we perceive information, communicate with others, and act. It also...

The Effective Leader: Skills and Tools for Inspired Leadership

by Catherine Mattiske

Principles of Effective Leadership has been designed to provide learning for employees with the express objective of empowering individuals to take more responsibility of their behavior and performance. Increased...

Question-Based Planning: Business Planning Without Mission, Vision, Strategy, Tactics or Objectives

by Derrick Van Mell

Business planning without missions, strategy, tactics or objectives. A repentant MBA leads a jargon-free revolution against the inefficient, ineffective, and frustrating tyranny of "strategic planning." "I've...

Making Meetings Work

by Catherine Mattiske

It is estimated that the average professional spends 61.5 hours per month in meetings, or two weeks every year. It is also estimated that at least 50% of this time is wasted in unproductive meeting activity....