Project Management reviews the steps in organizing and managing projects, from how to build a realistic schedule to how to measure both success and failure. Project Management discusses team building, timing, the planning process, estimating project costs, managing project interfaces, risk management, and more.

Supercharge your job performance and get where your want to beby becoming an ACTIVE LEARNER In today's highly competitive workenvironment, continuous learning is an absolute necessity--arequirement to keep up with the latest innovations in the field andincrease productivity. Learn Your Way to Success helps you spototherwise overlooked opportunities to learn and teaches you how totake advantage of them. It provides tools for setting a personallearning agenda, keeping track of what is learned, and determininghow to use that learning to improve performance in their currentjob, prepare for their next job, and plan their careers. Daniel R.Tobin has more than 30 years of experience in the learning anddevelopment field. He has founded two corporate universities(Digital Equipment Corporation's Network University and WangGlobal/Getronics Virtual University) and served as vice presidentof design and development at the American Management Association(AMA).

In The Leadership Engine, Noel Tichy showed how great companies strive to create leaders at all levels of the organization, and how those leaders actively develop future generations of leaders. Now, in The Cycle of Leadership, Tichy takes the theme further, showing how great companies and leaders hone their business knowledge into "teachable points of view,'and pass this knowledge to others in the organization. In turn, these leaders learn from the employees they are teaching. Using examples of this "virtuous teaching cycle" from GE, Best Buy,Genentech, Southwest Airlines and many others, Professor Tichy presents and analyzes leadership principles in action and shows how leaders can begin to transform their own businesses into teaching organizations and,consequently, better-performing companies.

"Lencioni's theory around alignment is simple and powerful, and could apply to any type of organization, large or small." —Gary C. Kelly, vice chairman and chief executive officer, Southwest Airlines Co. "An incisive and insightful look at how companies can recognize and remedy infighting. The tone of Patrick's writing is as warm and readable as the advice itself is sound." —Michael A. George, chief marketing officer, Dell Inc. "Lencioni is a master at creating real and tangible company alignment. We're using these principles to rally our people around building a global brand. Huge applause from our entire organization." —Brian Scudamore, founder & CEO, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Other Best-Selling Leadership Books by Patrick Lencioni The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Field Guide The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive The Five Temptations of a CEO Death by Meeting

Take the brakes off your business.From management spe-Cialist and author of the innov-ative national besteller 1001 WAYS TO REWARD EMPLOYEES comes a practical handbook chock full of ideas for increas-ing employee involvement and enthusiasm-the key to an organization's success.Weaving together case studies,exam-ples,suggestions,and quotes from hundreds of America's most energized businesses and business leaders,1001 WAYS TO ENERGIZE EMPLOYEES is a how-to for getting not just the most-but the best-from everyone in the organization.

Cooperation is the king! Teamwork achieves maximum results by infusing each member's talent, creativity, and energy into the given task. In today's fast-moving work environment, a team is far stronger than an individual in execution and creativity. This book provides 24 rules and guidelines for molding individual team membcrs into a solid and functioning group. Look at this value-packed book to learn how to: Forge a team that can make a difference and achieve great performances; Eliminate rivalries and focus on solving problems or challenges at hand: Handle the conflict well and drive for better results: Inspire creativity. This book shows you how to build a great team. working with individual members as well as the collective team to produce creative, consistent. and decisive results.

A game plan for team players in every arena of life--business,family, sports--uses examples from the life of the great basketballcoach to show how any group can combine strengths and talents andbe successful. Reprint. No one knows the dynamics of a winning team better than Pat Riley,one of pro basketball's most successful coaches. The Winner Withinis his game plan for team players in every aspect of life:business, family, or sports. Riley uses his own examples ofsuccess--in and out of sports--to show how any group can blend itstalents to create lasting success. The pro basketball coach and popular motivational speaker presentshis recipe for leadership, personal growth, and control of shiftingdynamics, showing how to forge strong groups that can work togetherto create success

A compelling vision. Bold leadership. Decisive action.Unfortunately, these prerequisites of success are almost always theingredients of failure, too. In fact, most managers seeking tomaximize their chances for glory are often unwittingly settingthemselves up for ruin. The sad truth is that most companies haveleft their futures almost entirely to chance, and don’t evenrealize it. The reason? Managers feel they must make choices withfar-reaching consequences today, but must base those choices onassumptions about a future they cannot predict. It is thiscollision between commitment and uncertainty that creates THESTRATEGY PARADOX. This paradox sets up a ubiquitous but little-understood tradeoff.Because managers feel they must base their strategies onassumptions about an unknown future, the more ambitious of themhope their guesses will be right – or that they can somehow adaptto the turbulence that will arise. In fact, only a small number oflucky daredevils prosper, while many more unfortunate, bu

Book De*ion "A candid andcomprehensive look at how to succeed in business - for everyonefrom college graduates to CEOs." Bill Gates, chairman, MicrosoftCorporation Jack Welch knows how to win. During his forty-year career atGeneral Electric, he led the company to year-after-year successaround the globe, in multiple markets, against brutal competition.His honest, be-the-best style of management became the goldstandard in business, with his relentless focus on people,teamwork, and profits. And now he has written a book that clearlylays out the answers to the most difficult questions people faceboth on and off the job. Winning is destined to become thebible of business for generations to come. Anyone who has a passion for success will find Welch's optimistic,no excuses, get-it-done mind-set riveting. Packed with personalanecdotes and written in Jack's distinctive no b.s. voice, Winning offers deep insights, original thinking, a

Knowledge has become the most important factor in economiclife. It is the chief ingredient of what we buy and sell, the rawmaterial with which we work. Intellectual capital--not naturalresources, machinery, or even financial capital--has become the oneindispensable asset of corporations. Intellectual Capital is a groundbreaking book, visionaryin scope and practical in applications, that offers powerful newways of looking at what companies do and how to lead them. It isthe first book to show how to turn the untapped, unmapped knowledgeof an organization into its greatest competitive weapon. Intellectual Capital cuts through the vague rhetoric of"paradigm shifts" to show how the Information Age economy reallyworks--and how to make it work for you and your business. Readerswill learn how to discover and map the human, structural, andcustomer capital that embody the knowledge assets of a corporation;how successful companies manage their intellectual capital toimprove performance; how intellectual capital

This earnest guide to career transition periods-when a new job or promotion puts an employee in an unfamiliar role-asserts, reassuringly, that navigating the all-important first 90 days is a "teachable skill." Business professor Watkins, co-author of Right From the Start: Taking Charge in a New Leadership Role, lays out a "standard framework" for leadership transitions, based on "five fundamental propositions," "ten key challenges," and a four-fold typology of situations that new managers find themselves in. Fortunately, Watkins balances the theorizing with practical steps managers can take to get on top of things and initiate changes, including elaborate self-assessment checklists, planning exercises and meticulous guidelines on how to have conversations with underlings and bosses. His advice, if not very original, is sound. He warns managers not to assume that their existing skills will suffice for new roles, advises them to pursue small-scale "early wins" to boost credibility, and admonishes workplace Mach

If you’ve ever wondered how investors continue to see substantial market-beating investment returns with portfolios that just seem to grow and grow, The Little Book that Saves Your Assets: What the Rich Do to Stay Wealthy in Up and Down Markets will reveal some secrets. David Darst, also known as Mr. Asset Allocations, shows you how to use savvy asset allocation strategies that you can use to invest like the rich do. This dynamic and easy-to-understand book allows you to rethink your asset allocation strategies and make the leap from mediocre to stellar returns.

The definitive guide to the graphic presentation of information. In today’s data-driven world, professionals need to know how to express themselves in the language of graphics effectively and eloquently. Yet information graphics is rarely taught in schools or is the focus of on-the-job training. Now, for the first time, Dona M. , a student of the information graphics pioneer Edward Tufte, makes this material available for all of us. In this book, you will learn: to choose the best chart that fits your data; the most effective way to communicate with decision makers when you have five minutes of their time; how to chart currency fluctuations that affect global business; how to use color effectively; how to make a graphic “colorful” even if only black and white are available. The book is organized in a series of mini-workshops backed up with illustrated examples, so not only will you learn what works and what doesn’t but also you can see the dos and don’ts for yourself. This is an invaluable ref

Because starting a small business is not only a huge financialrisk but also a complete lifestyle change, anyone who wants to behis or her own boss needs to approach entrepreneurship thoughtfullyand with careful planning. That’s why there is no better resourcethan The Wall Street Journal Complete Small Business Guidebook, apractical guide for turning your entrepreneurial dreams into asuccessful company, from America’s most trusted source of financialadvice. It answers would-be business owners’ biggest question—howdo I fund my venture?—then explains the mechanics of building,running and growing a profitable business. You’ll learn: ? How to write a winning business plan ? Secrets to finding extra money during the lean years andbeyond ? Ways to keep your stress in check while maintaining a work/lifebalance ? How to manage your time, including taking vacations anddealing with sick days ? Strategies for keeping your business running smoothly—frominvesting in technology to hiring the right peop

"Managing Your Aspirations: Developing Personal Enterprise inthe Global Workplace" is written for anyone who meets with thequestion: 'Tell me more about yourself and where you want to go inthe future' and realizes that the answer is not simple. It is forthose who are ready to take a step back from their regular routinesto think seriously about another question: 'Does what I'm doingtoday relate to my dreams and my identity?'. The questions abovepertain to personal development, a theme that has recently become aresponsibility for individuals in corporate organizations andhigher-educational institutions. To meet this relatively new need, Bob Aubrey, founder and CEO ofMetizo, shares the Personal Enterprise Plan, comprising a set ofpersonal development strategy tools that were previously createdfor leading multinational companies and top business schools. In sodoing, he guides the reader through questions that give meaning andvalue to decisions about work, lifestyle and development, such as:Who will I

“Applicants looking for the competitive edge in gettingaccepted at the business school of their choice may want to perusethis book.” –Security Traders Handbook Every year, thousands apply for a finite number of places inbusiness schools. With similar grades, backgrounds, and goals,sometimes the only thing that can make an applicant stand out isthe application essay. It’s the best chance you have to shine andtip the balance in your favor. Essays That Worked for Business Schools shows that the bestessays are brief, sincere, and personal. Some are off the wall,some are bold, all are unique to their creator. One applicantwrites about starting his own airline. Another tells about thecorruption in his job as a defense contractor. And a third reflectson his license plate. From the thousands submitted each year, theforty essays in this book were considered some of the best byadmissions officers at the nation’s top business schools. As thiscollection demonstrates, with creativity and effor

Winning the Battle in your Mind. There's a War Going On And Your Mind Is The Battlefield. If you're one of millions who suffer from worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger or condemnation, you are experiencing an attack in your mind. Overcoming negative thoughts that come against your mind brings freedom and peace. Find out how to recognize damaging thought patterns and stop them from influencing your life. In this powerful book, best-selling author and conference host, Joyce Meyer, guides you through an honest self-appraisal by sharing the trials, tragedies and ultimate victories of her own marriage, family and ministry- including the truth she learned about what she was thinking and feeling every step of the way. You'll gain insight into how Joyce won the battle in her own mind- and how you can as well. You'll also discover how to: -Find peace and stop brain-storm of mental activity. -See the truth by thinking correctly. -Use spiritual weapons effectively. -Overcome the 10 wilderness mentalities that hol

Since Peter Senge published his groundbreaking book The FifthDiscipline, he and his associates have frequently been asked by thebusiness community: "How do we go beyond the first steps ofcorporate change? How do we sustain momentum?" They know thatcompanies and organizations cannot thrive today without learning toadapt their attitudes and practices. But companies that establishchange initiatives discover, after initial success, that even themost promising efforts to transform or revitalizeorganizations--despite interest, resources, and compelling businessresults--can fail to sustain themselves over time. That's becauseorganizations have complex, well-developed immune systems, aimed atpreserving the status quo. Now, drawing upon new theories about leadership and the long-termsuccess of change initiatives, and based upon twenty-fiveyears of experience building learning organizations, the authors of TheFifth Discipline Fieldbook show how to accelerate success and avoidthe obstacles that can stall momentum. The

Do you need help with time management? Need to better manageyour time at work or at home? Feel like there are never enoughhours in the day? Successful Time Management For Dummies deliverspractical solutions for getting organized, working better andfaster, reducing stress, and getting rid of time-wastingdistractions. You’ll find out how to eliminate late nights at theoffice and spend more time with your family, friends, or even justyourself! This authoritative, plain-English guide shows you how to setyourself up for success, overcome common time management obstacles,and focus your efforts on your most important tasks and objectives.It explains how to determine the value of your time, providesfantastic tips on streamlining your workspace to speed up the flow,and even helps you minimize or eliminate interruptions from yourworkday. You’ll discover how to: Assess your strengths and weaknesses and establish goals Create a routine and make the most of time-saving technology Prioritize daily efforts, block off

In Turning Passions into Profits，Chris Howard，a leading authority on personal influence and effec-tiveness，helps readers break through boundaries to achieve wealth and power.He gives eye-opening insight into the playing field and the rules of the game of life，and provides innovative techniques and con-crete tools for expanding the playing field，rewriting the rules，and winning the game. Each individual’s personal rule book is based on learned behavior and personal experiences that shape his or her perspectives.Turning Passions into Profits helps readers recognize and overcome their stifling,self-imposed rules and limitations and move toward a more fulfilling and rewarding future. “Change your focus and take charge of your life”is Howard’s mantra.He provides actionable techniques to get readers on the fast track from today’s frustrating status quo to tomorrow’s infinite possibilities.This inspiring，empowering book includes thought-provoking exercises to complete and strategies

Now fully revised and updated-the must-have guide toacing the interview and landing the dream job For the past decade, 60 Seconds You're Hired! hashelped thousands of job seekers get the perfect job by excelling atthe crucial job interview. Now, in this new edition, America's topcareer coach Robin Ryan offers proven strategies to help readerstake charge of the interview process and get the job they want.Brief, compact, and packed with useful tips, 60 Seconds You're Hired! features: ? Unique techniques like "The 60 Second Sell" and "The 5-PointAgenda" ? More than 100 answers to tough interview questions ? Questions you should always ask ? 20 interview pitfalls to avoid ? Negotiation techniques that secure higher salaries ? And much more!

Jack Welch knows how to win. During his forty-year career at General Electric, he led the company to year-after-year success around the globe, in multiple markets, against brutal competition. His honest, be-the-best style of management became the gold standard in business, with his relentless focus on people, teamwork, and profits. Since Welch retired in 2001 as chairman and chief executive officer of GE, he has traveled the world, speaking to more than 250,000 people and answering their questions on dozens of wide-ranging topics. Inspired by his audiences and their hunger for straightforward guidance, Welch has written both a philosophical and pragmatic book, which is destined to become the bible of business for generations to come. It clearly lays out the answers to the most difficult questions people face both on and off the job. Welch's objective is to speak to people at every level of an organization, in companies large and small. His audience is everyone from line workers to MBAs, from

Problems that "just won't go away" can be settled throughmethods developed by one of America's leading experts in conflictresolution. In clear language, Weeks shows readers how to turnconflict into lasting partnerships and ensure a fruitfuloutcome.

This book details the leadership principles used by MotherTeresa in building one of the world’s largest and most successfulorganizations, with this as its central lesson: leaders mustarticulate a simple vision, and execute it with absolutepracticality. Bose—who spent eight months working with MotherTeresa in 1992-3—and Faust have distilled Mother Teresa’sleadership style into nine essential principles. Each principleshows readers how to apply Mother Teresa’s wisdom in their livesand businesses. Much has been written about Mother Teresa. She is an actualsaint, beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2003, as well as thewinner of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize, This book is the first toview her in another light—as a pragmatic, realistic leader who over47 years raised billions of dollars and helped millions of people.This often meant making tough decisions—such as accepting adonation from Saddam Hussein. This book has the principles thatguided those decisions. These are universal principles that

In Shift, Carlos Ghosn, the brilliant, audacious, and widelyadmired CEO of Nissan, recounts how he took the reins of the nearlybankrupt Japanese automotive company and achieved one of the mostremarkable turnarounds in automotive—and corporate—history. When Carlos Ghosn (pronounced like “phone”) was named COO ofNissan in 1999, the company was running out of gas and careeningtoward bankruptcy. Eighteen short months later, Nissan was back inthe black, and within several more years it had become the mostprofitable large automobile company in the world. In Shift, Ghosndescribes how he went about accomplishing the seemingly impossible,transforming Nissan once again into a powerful global automotivemanufacturer. The Brazilian-born, French-educated son of Lebanese parents,Ghosn first learned the management principles and practices thatwould shape his decisions at Nissan while rising through the ranksat Michelin and Renault. Upon his arrival at Nissan, Ghosn beganhis new position by embarkin