A giraffe and an elephant consider themselves friends. But when the giraffe invites the elephant into his home, disaster strikes. The house has been designed to meet the needs of the tall, slender gi
Understanding the natural process of how adults learn is critical to delivering training that's interesting, relevant - and most important - gets tangible results. In Turning Training Into Learning, t
Corporate portal technology offers a vision of nearly universal access to company information for every employee. This guide for information technology professionals provides a detailed picture of the
WorldCom. Enron. Tyco. Shocking accusations of dishonesty and silent complicity have dominated headlines recently, and cost the American economy trillions of dollars. Clearly, dishonesty doesn’t pay.
Weiss, retired president of an executive education firm, has added new material to reflect recent developments in employment law and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, plus a n
This guide offers a framework for keeping managers deeply involved in competency development. The American Management Association's Management Development Competency Model is presented in its entirety
Salacuse (law, Tufts University) gives advice on negotiating with all government offices, from a village council to a presidential palace. He explains how to understand and analyze the often hidden in
In the pages of this book, you will meet some of the people whose hard work propels a critical social and economic force - the aviation industry - and who on the morning of September 11th were sudden
Global warming, new epidemics, and the destruction of natural resources have all made the future of the planet seem increasingly dire. But the real truth, according to respected scientist Dr. Seymour
In order to succeed in their industries, decision-makers today need to anticipate the future outcomes not only in their own industry but also in society and technology as well. The better their view o
This handbook supplies a wealth of practical, on-the-job tips for secretaries and administrative assistants. Written in a down-to-earth style and organized for easy reference, the handbook covers gene
Formerly with the Harvard Business School, Linder has years of executive experience in the technology industry; she now works as a consultant in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Based on 145-plus interview
James (law, Texas Tech U.) describes the symptoms and stages of Alzheimer's Disease and explores the legal and ethical dilemmas that come with the diagnosis and progression of the disease. Separate ch
