Marketing, sales, and communications professional McLeod offers fresh strategies for reducing expensive and time-consuming sales force turnover. His departure from "Old School" thinking offers insight
Katcher, an industrial/organizational psychologist who runs a management consulting firm, and Snyder, a freelance business writer, offer a guide for independent consultants and those wishing to enter
Drawing on studies of 20 project organizations, this work shows professionals in any project-based organization how to use lean and agile software development principles to improve team performance an
Drawing on his experience as director of product development at Harley-Davidson, Oosterwal analyzes Harley-Davidson's post-bankruptcy growth period, highlighting the role of improvements to the compan
Coaching has traditionally focused entirely on the individual...sometimes even at the expense of improving measurable business results for the company. Now, The Coaching Connection shows managers how
Webber (IT professional, Insight Corporation) and Wallace (information services professional, Result Data) provide numerous practical ways to save money, manage a company more efficiently, and reduce
Most sales professionals spend all their time and energy trying to perfect their own style of selling. Yet they fail to recognize that buyers all have their own individual “buying styles”...and when s
Finding a condo, co-op, or townhouse to call home is hard enough, but finding financing to buy this kind of property is even more challenging. As a veteran mortgage banker and author of Mortgages 101,
Deutschendorf is an emotional intelligence (EI) coach in Canada, and he has written this guide for general readers who want to develop "advanced common sense" to resolve conflicts, achieve monetary su
Tyreman, an entrepreneur who has helped differentiate and develop brand identities for many companies such as Nike, Banana Republic, and Disney, instructs readers on how to create a world-famous brand
Kotler (international marketing, Northwestern U.) and Caslione, a business strategist and advisor to large and middle-market companies, outline a system for insuring against risk in a turbulent econom
According to the Project Management Institute, over 80 percent of a project manager’s job is communication—yet most project management books hardly discuss it. Communications Skills for Project Manage
In two years, Gitterman went from earning less that $20,000 per year to running his own financial services company, yet after reaching the pot of gold, he longed for something more. Here, he shares a
The Supply-Based Advantage first establishes exactly what is meant by moving beyond mere cost control to capture the alluring yet elusive concept of "sustainable competitive advantage."Global supply
Godwin (Chief International Officer, California State U.), a political scientist, explains how Bill Clinton's governing philosophy was a continuation of the economic concepts of Ronald Reagan, althoug
If you're running an online business, you may have noticed that there is a new phenomenon hitting the world of the Internet marketplace. PowerSellers who have made a fortune on eBay are moving their m
New Jersey-based global consultant Fisher-Yoshida has specialized in organizational development and intercultural competence and diversity for 20 years, including 13 lived in Japan; organization effec
The lifeblood of any business enterprise is its people. Yet it wasn’t until the publication of the groundbreaking book The ROI of Human Capital that there was a reliable way to quantify the contributi
The lifeblood of any business enterprise is its people. Yet it wasn’t until the publication of the groundbreaking book The ROI of Human Capital that there was a reliable way to quantify the contributi
Collects guidelines and advice for secular parenting, providing tips and strategies for addressing such issues as death, sexuality, morality, and religion while encouraging children to think for thems
We all know that the definition for success in the corporate world is fairly straightforward. To be considered great, companies first need to turn a profit. For organizations in the social sector, how
It’s one of the undeniable facts of life. After we reach a certain age, our bodies change. No matter how fit we may have been at 20, we’re very different people after 40. But growing older doesn’t hav
Steiner is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician at Tufts Medical Center, Boston; born in England, she grew up multilingual in Switzerland, and is currently raising her own two children to be multil
Kiernan, head of a sustainability research firm, has written this guide for investors who want to explore “green” markets but lack the practical experience needed to determine which technologies will
Mina, a board effectiveness consultant and expert on conflict resolution, offers solutions for dozens of problem situations that can prevent boards from making good decisions for their organizations,
Most of us dream about having a few extra hours in our day for taking care of business, relaxing, or engaging in the activities we most enjoy. But how can we make the most of our time when it seems as
Provides guidance for organizations in defining and implementing sustainability, including information on employee engagement, overseeing goals, and measuring efforts towards becoming environmentally
Project management is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the world. The Project Management Institute has seen membership growth of more than 1000% in the last 10 years. But while many of these
By now, many leaders have realized that when it comes to business, nice guys often finish first. Old-fashioned images of corporate callousness and greed have been replaced by a gentler, more human con
For parents, teachers, and counselors, this guide presents activities to help children ages nine to 13 who have ADD/ADHD improve their learning and behavior without using medications. It also discusse
Every year, more than 68 million students of every age find themselves worrying excessively about their first day of school, even before it begins. Their hearts race, their stomachs turn, and their pa
Good writing is good business. Simple, straightforward writing saves time, creates good relationships, and prevents expensive misunderstandings. But why is it so hard to achieve? This incisive guide s
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
J.P. Morgan once famously remarked, “Millionaires don’t have astrologers. Billionaires do.” For modern business professionals, the idea that what’s in the stars might have some bearing on the very cut
This guide outlines a process for recent retirees or those thinking about retiring. Using many self-assessment tools, Borchard guides them through considerations of their vision, goals, identity, and
O'Keefe, the creator of the iFroggy Network (ifroggy.com), has written this guide to managing successful online discussion groups. Focusing on the decision-making process in regards to creating an enj
Explains how to start an Internet-based business; discusses e-business opportunities; offers guidelines for pre-testing business ideas; and provides tips on creating a professional looking Website, on
Offers a practical guide to breastfeeding, and includes information on finding a pro-breastfeeding doctor, recognizing when a baby wants to be fed, managing a breastfeeding diet, and knowing when to s
