Decision Making & Problem Solving in Management & Leadership & Business & Finance eBooks

Big Little Breakthroughs

How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results

by Josh Linkner ...

The pressure to generate big ideas can feel overwhelming. We know that bold innovations are critical in these disruptive and competitive times, but when it comes to breakthrough thinking, we often freeze up.Instead of shooting for a $10-billion payday or a Nobel Prize, the most prolific innovators focus on Big Little Breakthroughs—small creative acts that unlock massive rewards over time. By ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

The pressure to generate big ideas can feel overwhelming. We know that bold innovations are critical in these disruptive and competitive times, but when it comes to breakthrough thinking, we often freeze up.Instead of shooting for a $10-billion payday or a Nobel Prize, the most prolific innovators focus on Big Little Breakthroughs—small creative acts that unlock massive rewards over time. By
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Theory and Practice

by Peter Kibet ...

Series series Social Sciences
This e-book provides students of community education and economic development with a theoretical and practical introduction to this field of study. It provides both a conceptual background and contemporary approaches. The book is divided into four sections. These are community education, community development, community mobilization and community participation. ... Read more

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This e-book provides students of community education and economic development with a theoretical and practical introduction to this field of study. It provides both a conceptual background and contemporary approaches. The book is divided into four sections. These are community education, community development, community mobilization and community participation.
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麥肯錫最強問題解決法：傳說中麥肯錫內部最熱門資料大公開，7步驟解決人生所有難題

Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything

Translated by 李芳齡 ...

by 查爾斯．康恩, Charles Conn, 羅伯．麥連恩, Robert McLean ...

Google前執行長艾力克．施密特盛讚：「這本書破解了能系統性解決各種問題的密碼，你一定要學，一定要用。」榮獲麥肯錫官網10大好書、亞馬遜4.6顆星高評價世界知名麥肯錫顧問公司兩大資深合夥人，25年經驗淬鍊我該選擇什麼職業？我的積蓄夠支應下半場人生嗎？公司該提高產品訂價嗎？投資A公司還是B公司獲利高？機場該增設跑道嗎？要如何改善城市空氣品質？……從個人、企業到社會的諸多問題，怎麼解決？難的不是問題，而是解決問題的能力——學校沒教、AI辦不到的問題解決法，全球最佳管理顧問公司麥肯錫這樣教：定義→分解→排序→計畫→分析→統合→溝通，7步驟搞定！麥肯錫最常被引用的內部報告終於集結出書了！兩位麥肯錫資深合夥人發... ... Read more

$11.66 CAD

Google前執行長艾力克．施密特盛讚：「這本書破解了能系統性解決各種問題的密碼，你一定要學，一定要用。」榮獲麥肯錫官網10大好書、亞馬遜4.6顆星高評價世界知名麥肯錫顧問公司兩大資深合夥人，25年經驗淬鍊我該選擇什麼職業？我的積蓄夠支應下半場人生嗎？公司該提高產品訂價嗎？投資A公司還是B公司獲利高？機場該增設跑道嗎？要如何改善城市空氣品質？……從個人、企業到社會的諸多問題，怎麼解決？難的不是問題，而是解決問題的能力——學校沒教、AI辦不到的問題解決法，全球最佳管理顧問公司麥肯錫這樣教：定義→分解→排序→計畫→分析→統合→溝通，7步驟搞定！麥肯錫最常被引用的內部報告終於集結出書了！兩位麥肯錫資深合夥人發...
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Lessons from the Titans: What Companies in the New Economy Can Learn from the Great Industrial Giants to Drive Sustainable Success

by Scott Davis, Carter Copeland, Rob Wertheimer ...

Three top Wall Street analysts reveal enduring lessons in sustainable success from the great industrial titans—the high-tech companies of their day—to the disruptors that now dominate the economy.Before Silicon Valley disrupted the world with new technologies and business models, America’s industrial giants paved the way. Companies like General Electric, United Technologies, and Caterpillar were ... Read more

$32.69 CAD

Three top Wall Street analysts reveal enduring lessons in sustainable success from the great industrial titans—the high-tech companies of their day—to the disruptors that now dominate the economy.Before Silicon Valley disrupted the world with new technologies and business models, America’s industrial giants paved the way. Companies like General Electric, United Technologies, and Caterpillar were
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The Little Black Book of Innovation, With a New Preface

How It Works, How to Do It

by Scott D. Anthony ...

In The Little Black Book of Innovation, long-time innovation expert Scott D. Anthony draws on stories from his research and field work with companies like Procter & Gamble to demystify innovation. Anthony presents a simple definition of innovation and illuminates its vital role in organizational success and personal growth. Anthony also provides a powerful 28-day program for mastering innovation’s ... Read more

$23.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In The Little Black Book of Innovation, long-time innovation expert Scott D. Anthony draws on stories from his research and field work with companies like Procter & Gamble to demystify innovation. Anthony presents a simple definition of innovation and illuminates its vital role in organizational success and personal growth. Anthony also provides a powerful 28-day program for mastering innovation’s
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HBR Guide to AI Basics for Managers

by Harvard Business Review ...

Series series HBR Guide
AI is ready for business. Are you ready for AI?From financial modeling and product design to performance management and hiring decisions, AI and machine learning are becoming everyday tools for managers at businesses of all sizes. But AI systems come with benefits and downsides—and if you can't make sense of them, you're not going to make the right decisions.Whether you need to get up to speed ... Read more

$23.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

AI is ready for business. Are you ready for AI?From financial modeling and product design to performance management and hiring decisions, AI and machine learning are becoming everyday tools for managers at businesses of all sizes. But AI systems come with benefits and downsides—and if you can't make sense of them, you're not going to make the right decisions.Whether you need to get up to speed
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A Wealth of Possibilities

Navigating Family, Money, and Legacy

by Ellen Miley Perry ...

What separates financially successful, multigenerational families who flourish from those who languish? With professional knowledge, informed reflection, and poignent and charming anecdotes, Ellen Perry shares her twenty-five years of experience advising more than one hundred wealthy families. A Wealth of Possibilities is a variegated road map of many accessible paths and byways for anyone seeking ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

What separates financially successful, multigenerational families who flourish from those who languish? With professional knowledge, informed reflection, and poignent and charming anecdotes, Ellen Perry shares her twenty-five years of experience advising more than one hundred wealthy families. A Wealth of Possibilities is a variegated road map of many accessible paths and byways for anyone seeking
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Transforming Project Management: An Essential Paradigm for Turning Your Strategic Planning into Action

by Duane Petersen ...

Turn your strategy into business reality with proven project management and leadership best practicesAccording to Harvard Business Review, IT project failure costs businesses $3 trillion dollars annually. That’s just IT. For the full scope this issue, increase that number exponentially. If you expect more from strategic planning and don’t think projects should decimate budgets and professional ... Read more

$34.69 CAD

Turn your strategy into business reality with proven project management and leadership best practicesAccording to Harvard Business Review, IT project failure costs businesses $3 trillion dollars annually. That’s just IT. For the full scope this issue, increase that number exponentially. If you expect more from strategic planning and don’t think projects should decimate budgets and professional
... Read more
Winning Well

A Manager's Guide to Getting Results---Without Losing Your Soul

by Karin Hurt, David Dye ...

To succeed in today’s hypercompetitive economy, managers must master creating a productive work environment for employees while still making numbers.Tense, overextended workplaces force managers to choose between results and relationships. Executives set aggressive goals, so managers drive their teams to deliver, resulting in burnout. Or, employees seek connection and support, so managers focus on ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

To succeed in today’s hypercompetitive economy, managers must master creating a productive work environment for employees while still making numbers.Tense, overextended workplaces force managers to choose between results and relationships. Executives set aggressive goals, so managers drive their teams to deliver, resulting in burnout. Or, employees seek connection and support, so managers focus on
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Comment réaliser une value stream mapping (VSM)

Méthodologie pas à pas, explications détaillées, exemples, astuces et conseils

by Mickaël Réquillard ...

Le lean management est apparu dans les années 50 et est déployé désormais sur les activités de production mais aussi dans une multitude de fonctions. Il a pour objectif principal d’éliminer l’ensemble des gaspillages des processus, afin d’améliorer leurs performances et répondre au juste besoin des clients, en allouant judicieusement les ressources de l’entreprise.Il existe une multitude d’outils ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Le lean management est apparu dans les années 50 et est déployé désormais sur les activités de production mais aussi dans une multitude de fonctions. Il a pour objectif principal d’éliminer l’ensemble des gaspillages des processus, afin d’améliorer leurs performances et répondre au juste besoin des clients, en allouant judicieusement les ressources de l’entreprise.Il existe une multitude d’outils
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Embracing Uncertainty

How writers, musicians and artists thrive in an unpredictable world

by Margaret Heffernan ...

Most people hate and fear uncertainty. It causes such stress and anxiety that we often choose certain surrender over doubt, becoming passive, dependent, addicted—and more anxious than ever. Doubling down on the certainties promised by technology and micro-management only makes things worse, leaving no opportunity for innovation, adaptation or invention.Artists live with uncertainty constantly—but ... Read more

$19.19 CAD

Most people hate and fear uncertainty. It causes such stress and anxiety that we often choose certain surrender over doubt, becoming passive, dependent, addicted—and more anxious than ever. Doubling down on the certainties promised by technology and micro-management only makes things worse, leaving no opportunity for innovation, adaptation or invention.Artists live with uncertainty constantly—but
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Most Businesses Fail in the First 5 Minutes

It Just Takes Them 3 to 5 Years to Realize It

by John Paul Mendocha, Gabe Bautista ...

Most businesses fail in the first 5 minutes. Provocative? YES. How is that possible? You as an entrepreneur are caught up in the euphoria of ideas, starting out with a bright, shiny object, your baby gem that will be wildly successful. Unfortunately, upwards of 90% of all failures can be traced to a simple fact—they fail at Positioning, which inevitably leads to total failure. However, failure is ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Most businesses fail in the first 5 minutes. Provocative? YES. How is that possible? You as an entrepreneur are caught up in the euphoria of ideas, starting out with a bright, shiny object, your baby gem that will be wildly successful. Unfortunately, upwards of 90% of all failures can be traced to a simple fact—they fail at Positioning, which inevitably leads to total failure. However, failure is
... Read more
COVID-19 STAY-AT-HOME GUIDE

by Alexander Aneke ...

The booklet discusses how best to manage time during the COVID-19 pandemic. It centers on how best to prevent oneself from contracting COVID-19 virus; how to build your relationship; improve on parenting skills and capabilities; enhance your skills and potentials; and learn new business ideas to generate income during COVIC-19 pandemic. ... Read more

$2.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The booklet discusses how best to manage time during the COVID-19 pandemic. It centers on how best to prevent oneself from contracting COVID-19 virus; how to build your relationship; improve on parenting skills and capabilities; enhance your skills and potentials; and learn new business ideas to generate income during COVIC-19 pandemic.
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Systemic consulting

The organisation as a living system

by Anton De Kroon, Siebke Kaat ...

Consultants are usually invited to work in an organisation when its own managers are unable to find solutions to business problems. Then expert help is brought in - on a temporary basis.Systemic consulting is uniquely different from any other consulting approach in that it is not the consultant who is the expert, but the organisation itself.The authors regard organisations as living systems. Their ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Consultants are usually invited to work in an organisation when its own managers are unable to find solutions to business problems. Then expert help is brought in - on a temporary basis.Systemic consulting is uniquely different from any other consulting approach in that it is not the consultant who is the expert, but the organisation itself.The authors regard organisations as living systems. Their
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The Imperfectionists

Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times

by Robert McLean, Charles Conn ...

The world is changing faster and faster, with increasing uncertainty and threat of disruption in every business and nonprofit segment. Conventional approaches to strategy development and problem solving no longer work—there is no stable industry or market equilibrium structure that we will return to “when change abates.” Most company planning processes are fantasy; market conditions are changing ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

The world is changing faster and faster, with increasing uncertainty and threat of disruption in every business and nonprofit segment. Conventional approaches to strategy development and problem solving no longer work—there is no stable industry or market equilibrium structure that we will return to “when change abates.” Most company planning processes are fantasy; market conditions are changing
... Read more
The Ultralight Startup

Launching a Business Without Clout or Capital

by Jason L. Baptiste ...

“When I was first starting out, I had to learn many things by trial and error, and I know I could have saved myself a lot of grief if someone had given me advice on what to do. I hope this book will help and inspire you to pursue your passion while avoiding some of the mistakes I made.”It’s easier than ever before to launch a startup. But in a world where barriers to entry are virtually ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

“When I was first starting out, I had to learn many things by trial and error, and I know I could have saved myself a lot of grief if someone had given me advice on what to do. I hope this book will help and inspire you to pursue your passion while avoiding some of the mistakes I made.”It’s easier than ever before to launch a startup. But in a world where barriers to entry are virtually
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Statistical Process Control Demystified

by Paul Keller ...

Series series Demystified
INCREASE your odds of learning STATISTICAL process control (SPC)Identify and reduce variation in business processes using SPC--the powerful analysis tool for process evaluation and improvement. Statistical Process Control Demystified shows you how to use SPC to enable data-driven decision making and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.Written in a step-by-step format, this practical ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

INCREASE your odds of learning STATISTICAL process control (SPC)Identify and reduce variation in business processes using SPC--the powerful analysis tool for process evaluation and improvement. Statistical Process Control Demystified shows you how to use SPC to enable data-driven decision making and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.Written in a step-by-step format, this practical
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Radical Doubt

Turning Uncertainty into Surefire Success

by Bidhan L. Parmar ...

A revelatory, scientific approach to turning DOUBT into a decision-making superpower—for leaders, parents, and anyone who has to make tough choicesDrawing on cutting-edge research from neuroscience, psychology, and moral philosophy, Radical Doubt offers a fresh perspective on decision-making, revealing why traditional approaches often fall short when facing the topic of uncertainty. Dr. Bidhan ... Read more

$19.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A revelatory, scientific approach to turning DOUBT into a decision-making superpower—for leaders, parents, and anyone who has to make tough choicesDrawing on cutting-edge research from neuroscience, psychology, and moral philosophy, Radical Doubt offers a fresh perspective on decision-making, revealing why traditional approaches often fall short when facing the topic of uncertainty. Dr. Bidhan
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One Page Business Strategy, The

Streamline Your Business Plan in Four Simple Steps

by Marc Van Eck, Ellen Leenhouts ...

Imagine if you could fit your business strategy on a single sheet of paper?Imagine having your plans, action points and progress report all in one place?Imagine how easy it would be to share your plans with other people?Now you can, with this innovative 4-step strategic planning tool, known as OGSM. It will help you streamline your thinking as well as your writing and develop a one-page plan that ... Read more

$13.19 CAD

Imagine if you could fit your business strategy on a single sheet of paper?Imagine having your plans, action points and progress report all in one place?Imagine how easy it would be to share your plans with other people?Now you can, with this innovative 4-step strategic planning tool, known as OGSM. It will help you streamline your thinking as well as your writing and develop a one-page plan that
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Expérimenter pour s'améliorer

Les katas : un chemin humain et concret vers une culture d’amélioration continue

by Julie Savage-Fournier ...

Series series Julie Savage-Fournier
Et si vos problèmes récurrents n’étaient pas une fatalité, mais le signe qu’il manque une véritable méthode d’amélioration ?Chaque semaine, les mêmes dysfonctionnements reviennent. Vos managers passent leur temps à gérer l’urgence, et malgré la bonne volonté de chacun, rien ne change vraiment. Le problème n’est pas votre équipe. C’est l’absence de routines structurées pour progresser.Ce livre vous ... Read more

$25.00 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Et si vos problèmes récurrents n’étaient pas une fatalité, mais le signe qu’il manque une véritable méthode d’amélioration ?Chaque semaine, les mêmes dysfonctionnements reviennent. Vos managers passent leur temps à gérer l’urgence, et malgré la bonne volonté de chacun, rien ne change vraiment. Le problème n’est pas votre équipe. C’est l’absence de routines structurées pour progresser.Ce livre vous
... Read more
Human Design for Coaches and Course Creators

The Strategy and Energy of HD in Your Business

by Carmen Farrell-Knapp ...

Series Book 1 - Human Design for Spiritual Entrepreneurs
If you’re a coach or course creator who struggles to attract clients and cash consistently, you’re in the right place. Who knew marketing yourself would be so hard? You’re amazing at what you do, have an awesome product, and can help people solve a problem. So, where are they?If your content is falling on deaf ears, or you’re having trouble getting your audience to actually purchase something from ... Read more

$5.43 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you’re a coach or course creator who struggles to attract clients and cash consistently, you’re in the right place. Who knew marketing yourself would be so hard? You’re amazing at what you do, have an awesome product, and can help people solve a problem. So, where are they?If your content is falling on deaf ears, or you’re having trouble getting your audience to actually purchase something from
... Read more
Negotiating at Work

Turn Small Wins into Big Gains

by Deborah M. Kolb, Jessica L. Porter ...

Understand the context of negotiations to achieve better resultsNegotiation has always been at the heart of solving problems at work. Yet today, when people in organizations are asked to do more with less, be responsive 24/7, and manage in rapidly changing environments, negotiation is more essential than ever. What has been missed in much of the literature of the past 30 years is that negotiations ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Understand the context of negotiations to achieve better resultsNegotiation has always been at the heart of solving problems at work. Yet today, when people in organizations are asked to do more with less, be responsive 24/7, and manage in rapidly changing environments, negotiation is more essential than ever. What has been missed in much of the literature of the past 30 years is that negotiations
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Innovative Corporate Performance Management

Five Key Principles to Accelerate Results

by Bob Paladino ...

Award-winning strategies to drive game changing meaningful results during the most challenging economy in decadesDrawing from executive and thought leader Bob Paladino's research and advisory experiences and collaboration with award-winning and high-performing organizations, this sequel his global best seller Innovative Corporate Performance Management: Five Key Principles to Accelerate Results ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

Award-winning strategies to drive game changing meaningful results during the most challenging economy in decadesDrawing from executive and thought leader Bob Paladino's research and advisory experiences and collaboration with award-winning and high-performing organizations, this sequel his global best seller Innovative Corporate Performance Management: Five Key Principles to Accelerate Results
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From Skeptic to Strategist: Embracing AI in Change Management

A practical guide that will get you started using AI in change management instantly

by Jason Little ...

"From Skeptic to Strategist" is not your typical AI handbook. It’s a lighthearted yet informative guide to understanding and utilizing AI in the ever-evolving field of change management. Whether you're a non-technical change manager, an agile coach, or just AI-curious, this book is your compass in the AI landscape.As a change manager, you might think AI is just a fancy search engine incapable of ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"From Skeptic to Strategist" is not your typical AI handbook. It’s a lighthearted yet informative guide to understanding and utilizing AI in the ever-evolving field of change management. Whether you're a non-technical change manager, an agile coach, or just AI-curious, this book is your compass in the AI landscape.As a change manager, you might think AI is just a fancy search engine incapable of
... Read more

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