In Nice Teams Finish Last, you will learn: how to hone skills such as constructive criticism, provide clear and honest communication, and discover how to lean in to the kind of conflict that drives innovation and quality without hurting feelings or creating enemies. Clear, sharp feedback, and constructive challenges are just what teams need to go from NICE to BOLD and reap all the benefits that…
Focus, Al Ries explains, is the key factor in cor-porate competitiveness that can make your com-pany number one in the marketplace. Too many companies are hooked on growth, resulting in point-less mergers and acquisitions in the name of "syn-ergy" or misguided line extensions that dilute brand strength. Their managers need to focus, or these companies will suffer.
Competitive Strategy has transformed the theory, practice, and teaching of business strategy throughout the world. Electrifying in its simplicity like all great breakthroughs Porter's analysis of industries captures the compexity of industry competition in five underlying forces.
At the core of Smarter Faster Better are eight key concepts from motivation and goal setting to focus and decision making that explain why some people and companies get so much done. Drawing on the latest findings in neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics as well as the experiences of CEOs, educational reformers, four-star generals, FBI agents, airplane pilots, and Broadway songwrit…
In Managing in the Next Society, Peter F. Drucker discusses the forthcoming challenges and possibilities that organizations will encounter amid fast-evolving social and economic changes. The book analyzes the impact of technological progress, demographic transitions, and shifting social frameworks on future management methods and organizational behavior. Drucker highlights the importance of fle…
A confidante to the technology industry's premier powerbrokers, Richards brings you a first-person view of both sides of the negotiating table in Inside Business Incubators and Corporate Ventures. Richards's exhaustive interviews of all the industry's pioneers, coupled with fascinating case studies of successful incubators, will introduce you to the prime sources of start-up capital as the tech…
Think Before You Speak takes you through the entire negotiationprocess in all its variations and contexts, both in business andeveryday life. By preparing you to think clearly and strategically,this invaluable guide gives you an edge that will help you toachieve success while maintaining the best possible relations withthose opposing you.
With exceptional clarity and power of argument, Noam Chomsky lays bare as no one else can the realities of contemporary geopolitics. Divided into four sections and originally published in the US as individual short books which have collectively sold over half a million copies, How the World Works is a collection of speeches and interviews with Chomsky by David Barsamian, edited by Arthur Naiman…
A successful 10% Entrepreneur himself, McGinnis explains the multiple paths you can follow to invest your cash, time, and expertise in a start-up including as a founder, angel, adviser, or aficionado. Most importantly, you don't have to have millions in disposable income to become a 10% Entrepreneur. When you put McGinnis's 10% principles into action, you'll quickly start racking up small wins,…
The purpose of this book is to help managers learn how to encourage innovation. One goal of this book is to reveal how everyday management systems and practices can either encourage or discourage innovation, and to show managers how to run their companies in ways that encourage innovation, not?discourage?it.
Buku Mengejar Ketertinggalan Infrastruktur: Kerja Nyata Membangun yang ditulis oleh Basuki Hadimuljono mengupas secara mendalam upaya pembangunan infrastruktur di Indonesia sebagai strategi penting untuk mengurangi ketertinggalan sekaligus mempercepat pertumbuhan ekonomi nasional. Dengan pendekatan yang empiris dan terstruktur, buku ini menjelaskan berbagai kendala teknis, manajemen, serta kebi…
Harvard Business Review On The Innovative Enterprise compiles expert perspectives on fostering innovation within organizations. This collection examines strategies for cultivating and maintaining a culture of innovation, establishing efficient innovation processes, and addressing challenges related to technological and organizational transformation. Focusing on practical and strategic innovatio…
Flicking Your Creative Switch provides actionable strategies to boost creativity in business settings. Wayne Lotherington introduces inventive techniques like "Curly Questions" and "Exquisite Corpse" that encourage creative thinking and effective problem-solving. The book helps individuals and organizations tap into their creative abilities to generate innovative and impactful business ideas. T…
Mastering the Dynamics of Innovation offers an in-depth analysis of how innovation develops across industries and organizations. James M. Utterback examines technological change patterns, innovation life cycles, and the strategic challenges companies face in managing both continuous and disruptive innovations. Drawing on empirical studies and case examples, the book provides frameworks for unde…
Buku ini mengkaji secara komprehensif prinsip dan penerapan manajemen perubahan serta pengelolaan harapan dalam organisasi dan individu yang berhadapan dengan perubahan lingkungan yang cepat dan dinamis. Penulis menekankan pentingnya kesadaran untuk mengidentifikasi kesalahan arah dan keberanian mengambil langkah korektif secara tepat waktu demi mencapai kesuksesan jangka panjang. Melalui pende…
Confrontation of Cosmological Theories with Observational Data, edited by M.S. Longair, brings together the proceedings of the 63rd International Astronomical Union (IAU) Symposium held in Cracow, Poland, in September 1973. This collection offers a thorough investigation of the hot big bang theory, focusing on its impact on the structure and behavior of the universe. The contributors explore va…
Fisika untuk Universitas 3: Optika dan Fisika Modern karya Francis Weston Sears dan Mark W. Zemansky adalah buku teks yang membahas konsep-konsep dasar dalam optika dan fisika modern. Buku ini mencakup topik-topik seperti teori cahaya, pembiasan, interferensi, difraksi, serta teori relativitas khusus. Disusun dengan pendekatan yang sistematis dan dilengkapi dengan ilustrasi yang jelas, buku ini…
In Thunderstones and Shooting Stars: The Meaning of Meteorites, Robert T. Dodd provides an insightful look into the significance of meteorites, exploring their scientific, historical, and cultural dimensions. The book takes readers on a journey from the moment meteorites enter Earth's atmosphere to their eventual discovery on the ground, explaining their role in advancing our understanding of t…
Introductory College Mathematics by Paul A. White provides an in-depth introduction to core mathematical concepts tailored for college-level students. It explores a wide range of topics, such as algebra, geometry, functions, and trigonometry, offering essential tools for addressing real-world mathematical problems. With its straightforward explanations, detailed examples, and practice problems,…