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The Future of Technology Management and the Business Environment: Technological Disruptions Jan 6, 2016 Alfred Marcus explains how the next wave of innovation is giving birth to a post-industrial society that is less dependent on materials and force of things and more dependent on ideas.

Introduction to Financial Intelligence for Supply Chain Managers: Understand the Link between Operations and Corporate Financial Performance Dec 21, 2015 Financial terms can be overwhelming and somewhat confusing to a nonfinance person, but they don’t have to be. Steven M. Leon, the author of Financial Intelligence for Supply Chain Managers, introduces his book, which touches on financial and managerial accounting, corporate finance, valuation methods, and other financial topics for supply chain and operations professionals.

The Science of Personality Differences: Personality Traits Nov 23, 2015 Learn about The Big Five personality traits and how they became the foundation for assessing individual differences in the ways people interact with their social and physical worlds.

Introduction to the Supply Chain Game Changers: Applications and Best Practices that are Shaping the Future of Supply Chain Management Nov 16, 2015 The authors of The Supply Chain Game Changers introduce their book, which brings together advanced supply chain practices that yield significant, enduring business advantage.

Introduction to Breaking Failure: How to Break the Cycle of Business Failure and Underperformance Using Root Cause, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, and an Early Warning System Nov 12, 2015 Alexander Edsel introduces his book, where he explains how identifying useful techniques from other domains and applying them to a different discipline is a simple yet transformational act that can yield a higher ROI than any of the incremental optimizations performed by companies.

Introduction to Disruptive Thinking: The Revolution Is in Full Swing Oct 12, 2015 Luke Williams, the author of Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business, 2nd Edition, introduces his book, which shows you how to master a complete five-step program for identifying and executing on disruptive business opportunities.

Introduction to Millennials Who Manage: How to Overcome Workplace Perceptions and Become a Great Leader Oct 6, 2015 The authors of Millennials Who Manage introduce their book, which shows millennials how to transition more smoothly into management, including how to earn the respect of peers, "elders", and managers. Millennials will discover how to achieve success their way, without compromising who they are or becoming someone they are not.

Introduction to Strategic Innovation: The Definitive Guide to Outlier Strategies Sep 21, 2015 In this introduction to Strategic Innovation, the authors introduce the concept of strategic innovation and expose what is potentially impactful out there in a number of pioneering companies; many of which you might have never heard of, and yet, they are already making a difference.

Five Steps to Delegating Successfully Aug 13, 2015 No matter how smart, focused, and hard working you are, you can't do everything by yourself all the time. Sometimes you simply must delegate tasks to other people. Nobody is born knowing how to delegate; as with any other skill, delegating well takes thought and practice. Learn from Pat Brans how to delegate any kind of task successfully.

Introduction to Corporate Governance Aug 10, 2015 The authors of Corporate Governance Matters provide a basis for constructive debate among executives, directors, investors, regulators, and other constituents that have an important stake in the success of corporations. This book focuses on corporate governance from an organizational instead of purely legal perspective, with an emphasis on exploring the relationships between control mechanisms and their impact on mitigating agency costs and improving shareholder and stakeholder outcomes.

Destroying the Four-Generation Myth of the Multi-Generational Workplace Jul 2, 2015 In this chapter from his book, Us vs. Them: Redefining the Multi-Generational Workplace to Inspire Your Employees to Love Your Company, Drive Innovation, and Embrace Change, Jeff Havens banishes once and for all the notion that there are four generations in today’s workplace, which is entirely unworkable if you want to create loyalty, dedication, and runaway success.

Introduction to Supply Chain and Logistics Management Made Easy: Methods and Applications for Planning, Operations, Integration, Control and Improvement, and Network Design Jun 3, 2015 Paul Myerson introduces his book, Introduction to Supply Chain and Logistics Management Made Easy, where he not only defines the supply chain but also offers insight into its various components, tools, and technology to help improve your understanding so that you can use it as a competitive tool in your business.

Introduction: Exploring Innovations in Global Supply Chain Networks May 11, 2015 The authors of Research in the Decision Sciences for Innovations in Global Supply Chain Networks: Best Papers from the 2014 Annual Conference discuss topics covered at the 2014 annual conference.

Introduction to The Managerial Leadership Bible: Learning the Strategic, Organizational, and Tactical Skills Everyone Needs Today, 2nd Edition Mar 23, 2015 Jeffrey Magee discusses the new view of management, which sends the signal that all players in a winning and thriving organization are accountable and responsible for both their own actions and the performance of the team overall, in this chapter from The Managerial Leadership Bible: Learning the Strategic, Organizational, and Tactical Skills Everyone Needs Today, 2nd Edition.

What Is Organization Development? Jan 19, 2015 The authors of Organization Development: A Process of Learning and Changing, 3rd Edition explain what Organization Development is, provide examples, and explain why it's important to your company.

Introduction to Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development, 2nd Edition Dec 31, 2014 David A. Kolb introduces his book, Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development, 2nd Edition, which covers the power of experience in learning.

The Truth About Managing People: The Importance of "People Skills" Dec 22, 2014 Learn why possession of competent interpersonal skills increasingly plays a major role in deciding who is hired, who is retained, and who is promoted in this chapter from The Truth About Managing People: Proven Insights to Get the Best from Your Team, 4th Edition .

Stronger, Faster, Smarter: Sustaining Executive Performance Dec 4, 2014 Steven MacGregor introduces his book, which aims to be a reference for the adoption of new habits and practices that drive health and performance for the experienced manager, and a reflection on practice for management students.

Purchasing, Procurement, and Strategic Sourcing Nov 19, 2014 The topics of purchasing, procurement, and strategic sourcing are all receiving significant attention as organizations attempt to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of their supply networks. A better understanding of where the benefits can be obtained requires a thorough knowledge of some of the similarities, differences, and linkages between purchasing, procurement, and strategic sourcing. The authors of Delivering Customer Value through Procurement and Strategic Sourcing discuss these issues in this introduction to their book.

Introduction to Ruthless Execution: How Business Leaders Manage Through Turbulent Times, 2nd Edition Sep 5, 2014 The authors of Ruthless Execution introduce their book, which tries to prepare companies for taking advantage of the "ups" as well as offers practical ways to build corporate resilience to manage through the "downs."

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