Get the key points from this book in less than 10 minutes. Executive development expert Terry R. Bacon analyzes the meaningful "elements of power" at the individual and organizational levels. He offers examples of individuals who have prospered or floundered in leadership positions in literature, history, politics, pop culture and business. Each chapter concludes with a summary of key concepts …
Do you have questions about the movement toward increased workplace diversity that you're too afraid to ask? This daringly honest book promotes understanding about the value of cross-cultural teams by addressing challenging questions and providing clear answers
This thoroughly updated third edition provides readers with clear and comprehensive instructions for assessing risk; documenting recovery procedures; assembling a disaster team; testing and debugging every step; protecting material resources; and safeguarding vital records. The Disaster Recovery Handbook helps plan for every contingency, ensuring any company is responsible, ready, and resilient.
For anyone suffering under the crushing weight of debt, author JoAnneh Nagler has something to tell you: there's a much simpler way.
For those who manage multicultural teams, work with diverse customer bases, or negotiate with international suppliers, this invaluable resource explains how to tap into the power of cultural sensitivity to experience business breakthroughs.
Is your team's everyday work feeling a little lackluster? The doldrum grind can crush critical thinking skills--and therefore creative output. These thirty-five hands-on activities offer a fast solution to the creativity crisis and result in tangible payoffs.
More than three million people serve on boards and audit committees in the U.S. alone. But huge risks come with these coveted jobs. SEC scrutiny is at an all-time high, with boards and audit committees now held liable to for acts of fraud and other corporate malfeasance-even if they had no knowledge of wrong-doing in the organization. This essential guide mitigates the risks and dramatically in…
Projects are the life blood of any organization. Revised to reflect the latest changes to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) and the Project Management Professional Exam®, the fourth edition ofThe AMA Handbook of Project Managementprovides readers with a clear overview of a complex discipline. Covering everything from individual projects to programs and strateg…
The surest way to strengthen your leadership skills is to learn from the best of the best. Hear previously unpublished ideas from industry-acclaimed thought leaders and executive leadership coaches