The companion to the blockbuster bestseller, Getting Things Done . Since its publication in 2001, Getting ThingsDone has become, as Time magazine put it, "the definingself-help business book" of the decade. Having inspired millions ofreaders around the world, it clearly spoke to an urgent need in anincreasingly time-pressured society. Now, in the highly anticipatedsequel Making It All Work , Allen unlocks the full power ofhis methods across the entire span of life and work. WhileGetting Things Done functioned as an essential tool kit, Making It All Work is an invaluable road map, providing bothbearings to help you determine where you are in life and directionson how to get to where you want to go.
We're constantly negotiating in our lives, whether it'sconvincing the kids to do their homework or settling million-dollarlawsuits. For those who need help winning these battles, RogerFisher has developed a simple and straightforward five-step systemfor how to behave in negotiations. Narrated soothingly by NPRannouncer Bob Edwards, Fisher adds the meaty portions of thematerial with a sense of playfulness. The blend of voices makesthis tape easy to listen to, especially the real-life negotiatingscenarios, in which negotiating examples are given. This is amust-have tape for every businessperson's car. (Running time: onehour, one cassette) --Sharon Griggins --This text refersto an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Management, as Allen reminds us, is a very serious subject.Unfortunately, though, his presentation of substantiveissues-business purpose, managerial skills, motivation-is tenuousand underdeveloped; and his coverage of organizational theory isanemic, even when addressing the pivotal ideas of Peter Drucker,Theodore Levitt and Douglas MacGregor. Allen, a managementconsultant, selects A.A. Milne's classic characters to probemanagerial functions in "an unfamiliar context, which will allow usto think about them in a new way." But his "new way" fails toinspire. 75,000 first printing; Fortune Book Club and QPBselections; published simultaneously on Penguin-HighbridgeAudio. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This textrefers to an out of print or unavailable edition of thistitle.
Packed with practical information designed for businessreaders and managers at all levels, this essential volume offersinsights on managing creativity in groups, developing creativeconflict, and using technology to help foster innovation.
Practical ideas from the best brains in Business A sharp, jargon-free guide to the core curriculum of an MBAprogram, MBA in a Book shows how to master the big ideas ofbusiness and use them in a practical way to build and enhancecareer success. “In the world of business, ideas matter. . . . Some of the sharpestminds in the business world give perceptive looks into innovation,marketing, finance, strategy, and leadership, providingstimulating, useful perspectives on these core topics.” —Larry Bossidy, retired chairman and CEO of Honeywell Internationaland coauthor of Execution: The Discipline of Getting ThingsDone Great business thinkers such as Michael Porter, Rosabeth Kanter,and Bill George of Harvard Business School; Paul Argenti of theTuck School at Dartmouth; Jeffrey Sonnenfeld of Yale; Peter Sengeof MIT; the entrepreneur and inventor Dean Kamen; and the financialinnovator Michael Milken are just a few of the best brains inbusiness, providing the intellectual nourishment that will help youplay
For too long, professional services firms have relied on theproducer-manager model, which works well in uncomplicated businessenvironments. However, today s managing directors must balanceoften conflicting roles, more demanding clients, toughercompetitors, and associates with higher expectations of partners atall levels. When Professionals Have to Lead presents an overarching frameworkbetter suited to such complexity. It identifies the four criticalactivities for effective PSF leadership: setting strategicdirection, securing commitment to this direction, facilitatingexecution, and setting a personal example. Through examples fromconsulting practices, accounting firms, investment banks, and otherprofessional service organizations, industry veterans DeLong,Gabarro, and Lees show how this model works to Align your firm s culture and key organizationalcomponents. Satisfy your clients needs without sacrificing essentialmanagerial responsibilities. Address matters of size, scale, and com
The man who revolutionized personal technology is celebrated by the writers and editors of TIME magazine in a beautifully illustrated look back on his life and legacies. From his unlikely beginnings as a college dropout to his triumphant years as the man behind one invention after another that transformed our lives, this is the story of a tireless innovator and visionary thinker. With new pieces by renowned TIME writers Lev Grossman, Richard
This book takes the reader through a journey of how fear ofloss progressively creates barriers and bureaucracy that inevitablycause companies to fail, and what leaders needs to do to overcomethese seemingly impenetrable walls. The greatest threat to anorganisation's success is not always the competition. Often, it iswhat a company does to itself. Because of fear, companies becomeplagued with barriers and bureaucracy that limit success, crushemployees, and infuse frustration and a sense of futility acrossthe enterprise. It starts with a narrowing of focus, which leads tothe first level of bureaucracy: parochialism. Parochialism existswhen managers and departments begin to view the world through thefilter of their own little silo, and build walls make of rules andpolicies to protect their turf. As businesses grow and become morecomplex, the second level of bureaucracy is reached:territorialism. While parochialism is about protecting a departmentfrom outsiders, territorialism is about controlling those in
The author of the national bestseller Making aDifference presents the indispensable characteristics everytwenty-first century leader needs. In A New Breed of Leader , Dr. Sheila MurrayBethel-global leadership expert, bestselling author, andaward-winning speaker-will show readers how to develop theessential qualities needed to become an effective leader: ? Competence-building purpose ? Accountability-fostering trust ? Openness-generating integrity ? Humility-inspiring authenticity ? Language-connecting relationships ? Values-forging community ? Perspective-establishing balance ? Power-mastering influence Filled with stories about and interviews with successful leaderssuch as golf legend Arnold Palmer; Andrea Young, CEO AvonCorporation; Howard Schultz, CEO Starbucks; and David Neeleman, CEOJetBlue; this book offers valuable insights and teaches readers howto take advantage of the immediately usable action steps.
From one of America's foremost economic and political thinkerscomes a vital analysis of our new hypercompetitive andturbo-charged global economy and the effect it is having onAmerican democracy. With his customary wit and insight, Reich showshow widening inequality of income and wealth, heightened jobinsecurity, and corporate corruption are merely the logical resultsof a system in which politicians are more beholden to the influenceof business lobbyists than to the voters who elected them. Powerful andthought-provoking, Supercapitalism argues that a clearseparation of politics and capitalism will foster an enviroment inwhich both business and government thrive, by putting capitalism inthe service of democracy, and not the other way around.
Book De*ion A new 21st century individualism is overtaking“corporation-as-king” capitalism, transforming the way we work andlive. Today, real power rests in the hands of creative individualslike Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, and StevenSpielberg, who are changing the world one great idea at a time. InTHE 80/20 INDIVIDUAL, Richard Koch reveals the secret of theirsuccess: they discovered what they do better than anyone else androde it for all its worth. In this inspiring sequel to his classic bestseller THE 80/20PRINCIPLE, Koch shows how to maximize success in your career andlife by using the proven principle that 80 percent of changes inthe world result from the most powerful 20 percent of actions andideas. He’ll show how to use your own powerful “20 percent spike” –your most creative ideas and unique skills – to measure the amountof value you bring to your employer, clients or customers. For mostpeople, there is a huge disparity between their intrinsic value andth
One of the most popular and respected style guides ever written,this handbook by a seasoned writer with more than forty years ofexperience offers ten principles and seven axioms that professionalwriters use to express their thoughts clearly and effectively. Thislatest edition is expanded to include an extensive glossary ofAmerican idiomatic expressions, developed to assist users fromother backgrounds and cultures; new chapters with tips onlittle-known facts of usage, such as compound words, hyphenation,numeration, and capitalization; and explanations of technicalproblems encountered in writing and editing with tips and exercisesto help solve them. For anyone faced with the challenges of writtenEnglish, Writing with Precision can help readers write moreclearly, more effectively, and more precisely than they everhave. Previous editions of Writing with Precision have beenselected by the Writer's Digest , McMillan , Fortune , and Reader's Digest book clubs.
Create your own job security A wealth of info for prospectiveentrepreneurs. With unemployment rates rising, many people are out of work andmany more are either underemployed or in fear of losing their jobs.Many of these workers have long thought of owning their ownbusinesses and are pondering whether self-employment is the rightchoice. This book will help them make the call, and go about theprocess of starting and running their own businesses by learninghow to: ? Determine if it makes financial sense to leave the corporateworld behind ? Assess whether they have what it takes to be self-employed ? Identify the market for their business and test whether it'sviable ? Calculate start-up costs and revenue streams before making anyinvestments ? Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the Competition ? Advertise and market the business
From Publishers Weekly Rather than write a book strictly about the rise of Google as abusiness, technology journalist Battelle targets his research onthe concept of Internet search, beginning the book with adiscussion of an abstract idea he terms the "Database ofIntentions," defined as the sum total of all queries that pour intosearch engines daily, revealing the intricacies and idiosyncrasiesof our culture. Though most of the book is devoted to the searchengine giant (which Battelle reports corners 51 percent of thesearch engine market), the author also includes chapters on"Search, Before Google" and the "Who, What, Where, Why, When. AndHow (much)" of search. Battelle is at his best when describing thecreation of Google, especially through the yin-yang personalitiesof its founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and in describing thecompany's culture. Though Battelle's de*ions of Internetsearch technology can get too technical for readers without acomputer science background, the book is a deeply r
"It’s not the magic that makes it work; it’s the way we workthat makes it magic." The secret for creating “magic” in our careers, ourorganizations, and our lives is simple: outstanding leadership—thekind that inspires employees, delights customers, and achievesextraordinary business results. No one knows more about this kind of leadership than LeeCockerell, the man who ran Walt Disney World Resortoperations for over a decade. And in Creating Magic, he shares theleadership principles that not only guided his own journey from apoor farm boy in Oklahoma to the head of operations for amultibillion dollar enterprise, but that also soon came to form thecultural bedrock of the world’s number one vacation destination.But as Lee demonstrates, great leadership isn’t about masteringimpossibly complex management theories. We can all becomeoutstanding leaders by following the ten practical, common sensestrategies outlined in this remarkable book. As straightforward asthey are profound, th
The third edition of this highly accessible book is designedfor people who want to understand how multinational firms work andwhat their consequences for the economy and for political choicesare. It is designed to be readily useful to students of economicsand business administration and to scholars (teachers andresearchers) with interests in multinational enterprises.
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You should worry about your legacy later in your career, atthe edge of retirement—right? Not according to Robert Galford andRegina Maruca. In Your Leadership Legacy, these authors argue thatthinking about your legacy now makes you a better leader today.Based on stories of top leaders who have shaped successful careers,the book explores the art of “legacy thinking,” helping you toformulate a legacy that will exert a positive effect on your workimmediately. The authors provide a disciplined approach to framingyour legacy, as well as shaping it over time. They start with theidea that your legacy is defined by how others approach work andlife as a result of having worked with you. They then demonstratehow to assess your current impact on those around you, strengthenthat impact, and pass along the best of yourself in the process.While many leaders “find themselves” and hone their workaccordingly only after a major life crisis, Your Leadership Legacyenables all leaders to craft their work and build
The legitimate use of force is generally presumed to be therealm of the state. However, the flourishing role of the privatesector in security over the last twenty years has brought this intoquestion. In this book Deborah Avant examines the privatization ofsecurity and its impact on the control of force. She describes thegrowth of private security companies, explains how the industryworks, and describes its range of customers – including states,non-government organisations and commercial transnationalcorporations. She charts the inevitable trade-offs that the marketfor force imposes on the states, firms and people wishing tocontrol it, suggests a new way to think about the control of force,and offers a model of institutional analysis that draws on botheconomic and sociological reasoning. The book contains case studiesdrawn from the US and Europe as well as Africa and the MiddleEast.
Whetherit'sinterviewingforajob,evaluatingemployeeperformance,settinggoalsforthefuture,orkeepingcustomershappy,thePerfectPhrasesserieshasthetoolsforprecise,effectivebusinesscommunication.Distillingcomplexideasintospecificphrasesthatdiplomaticallyandhonestlydepicttheconceptsathand,thisinvaluableseriesprovides: WaystoenhancecustomerserviceinanybusinessDialoguesandscriptstopracticeinteractionswithcustomersoremployees—tailorabletoanyindustryorcompany...
A fascinating journey into the hidden psychological influencesthat derail our decision-making, Sway will change the way you thinkabout the way you think. Why is it so difficult to sell a plummeting stock or end a doomedrelationship? Why do we listen to advice just because it came fromsomeone “important”? Why are we more likely to fall in love whenthere’s danger involved? In Sway, renowned organizational thinkerOri Brafman and his brother, psychologist Rom Brafman, answer allthese questions and more. Drawing on cutting-edge research from the fields of socialpsychology, behavioral economics, and organizational behavior, Swayreveals dynamic forces that influence every aspect of our personaland business lives, including loss aversion (our tendency to go togreat lengths to avoid perceived losses), the diagnosis bias (ourinability to reevaluate our initial diagnosis of a person orsituation), and the “chameleon effect” (our tendency to take oncharacteristics that have been arbit
Salespeople are looking for one tiring...answers. In The Sales Bible, Jeffrey Gitomer describes methods and techniques that really work--every day, in realworld selling situations. In short...answers. Carry it with you--overcome objections as they happen. Read one short chapter in The Sales Bible and watch your sales results improve immediately. The book is a gold mine of practical, hands-on information for sales professionals. The 39.5 ways to sales success Top-Down Selling-the real secret to finding the decider 25ways to get the appointment that has eluded you 19.5 buying signals-how to recognize then and when to close the sale Real-world advice on working a room and building your network How to fill your sales pipeline with prospects ready to buy How to use the right questions to make more sales in half the time 10 great cold-call opening lines How to find the hot button and push it once you find it Hundreds of techniques and sales methods…to help you get the tou
Book De*ion Fascinating notes from astreet-smart executive. McCormack shows how to read people, createthe right impression, take the leading edge, sell successfully, andmore. From AudioFile Before he died last year, the founder of the premier sportsmanagement firm in the world gave us many superb audios onmanaging, communication, and practical leadership. In his 1985breakthrough work, he summarized the principles that formalbusiness education overlooks or obliterates. This abridged editionis really a primer--an introduction to a caliber of thinking andteaching that has few equals in the audio repertoire. Thelimitations of a one-hour version of this outstanding work arepartially overcome by introductory questions read by an uncreditedspeaker. For the full lesson from a great man and authenticbusiness teacher, get the unabridged edition of the sequel--WHATTHEY STILL DON'T TEACH YOU AT HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL. T.W. Book Dimension : length: (cm)23.2 width:(cm)15.4
Reading this book will make you less sure of yourself—andthat’s a good thing. In The Invisible Gorilla, Christopher Chabrisand Daniel Simons, creators of one of psychology’s most famousexperiments, use remarkable stories and counterintuitive scientificfindings to demonstrate an important truth: Our minds don’t workthe way we think they do. We think we see ourselves and the worldas they really are, but we’re actually missing a whole lot. Chabris and Simons combine the work of other researchers withtheir own findings on attention, perception, memory, and reasoningto reveal how faulty intuitions often get us into trouble. In theprocess, they explain: ? Why a company would spend billions to launch a product that itsown analysts know will fail ? How a police officer could run right past a brutal assaultwithout seeing it ? Why award-winning movies are full of editing mistakes ? What criminals have in common with chess masters ? Why measles and other c
