Change is the one constant in business, and we must adapt or face obsolescence. Yet certain challenges never go away. That's what makes this book "must read." These are the 10 seminal articles by mana
While microfinanceuproviding small loans and other financial services to the pooruhas helped millions of people worldwide climb out of poverty, hundreds of millions remain destitute because they are u
Management consultant and writer Drucker (1909-2005) assembled this third collection of essays, written between 1972 and 1980, on what he called social ecology. They particularly focus on institutions
A leader is someone people follow. But why do people follow? Books abound on leaders, but much less is known about followers. In The Leaders We Need, Maccoby steps into this yawning gap in the literat
Zeroing in on the specific skills that make great managers stand out from the pack, this comprehensive guide is both an essential primer for new managers and a valuable resource for seasoned executive
Hundreds of large organizations worldwide have used the groundbreaking Service Profit Chain to improve business performance. Now The Ownership Quotient reveals the next generation of the chain: custom
Written specifically for corporate managers and executives, this guide offers practical advice on how to remain ethical by resisting temptations and compromises. Howard (Stanford U.) and Korver, a suc
Turning ideas into products that sell is the topic of Chakravorti's reference for executives, corporate strategists and advisers, and academics and business students. It outlines a sort of reverse-eng
Creativity, the premise of this guide, is described in terms of the facets necessary for creative thinking, the climate that fosters creativity, and ways to apply creativity in business. A central the
Closing individual sales, in most businesses, is not enough for success. Success depends on developing profitable lifetime relationships with customers. But gaining customer loyalty requires hard work
The Lessons Learned SeriesWondering how the most accomplished leaders from around the globe have tackled their toughest challenges? Now you can find out--with Lessons Learned. Concise and engaging, ea
The Lessons Learned SeriesWondering how the most accomplished leaders from around the globe have tackled their toughest challenges? Now you can find out--with Lessons Learned. Concise and engaging, ea
Once the decision has been made to adopt automation and artificial intelligence technologies, leaders face difficult and stubborn questions about how to implement that decision: How, when, and where s
Africa still lags far behind other regions on most key measures. But that's about to change. By 2025 spending by African consumers and businesses will exceed $5 trillion, and by 2035 Africa will have
Put aside all the hypey new frameworks, the listicles, the "10 best things you need" to succeed as a leader today. The critical leadership practices--the ones that will allow a leader to make the bigg
Drawing on her many years as a consultant and coach to leaders and executives, the author explains: ．Why we turn to ineffective tactics when the heat is on ．How to avoid the worst pitfalls of di
Fully revised with a new introduction, this book provides an action plan for any company or individual intent on becoming and staying an industry revolutionary. Hamel argues that the fundamental chall
New managers must learn how to lead others rather than do the work themselves, to win trust and respect, to motivate, and to strike the right balance between delegation and control. It is a transition
Most managers today understand the value of building a learning organization. Their goal is to leverage knowledge and make it a key corporate asset, yet they remain uncertain about how best to get sta
Based on a colloquium held in 1987 on the subject announced in the title. The contributions present the points of view of five major groups: provider companies, user companies, officials who regulat
