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A New Approach to Designing Work
Author James Repenning , Don Kieffer , Nelson Repenning
The goal of this article, according to the authors, is to help managers understand several key work design principles that undergird not only agile practices in software but also Toyota Motor Corp.'s well-known production system. Understanding these underlying wor....
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Author Derek Lewis , Matthew Pollard
An introvert? Great at sales? YES.Sales is a skill anyone can learn and master — and introverts are especially good at it once they learn how to leverage their natural strengths.Introverts aren’t comfortable with traditional tactics like aggressively pushing a prod....
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Revitalizing Entrepreneurship Education
Author Karen Verduyn , Karin Berglund
Within mainstream scholarship, it’s assumed without question that entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education are desirable and positive economic activities. Drawing on a wide range of theoretical approaches and political-philosophical perspectives, critical en....
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Author Sabino Anna
Anna Sabino is an artist, but certainly not a starving one. She wasn’t born into a wealthy family, didn’t inherit money from a distant relative, and doesn’t have a rich husband. But she made it as an entrepreneur, as a single woman, and most important, as an artist....
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Author Scott A. Hatch , Lisa Zimmer Hatch
Score higher on the GMATIf the thought of the GMAT gives you the jitters, this trusted test-prep guide is here to wash your worries away! Covering everything you can expect to encounter on exam day, GMAT For Dummies gives you the practical, time-tested guidance you....
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Author Amy P. Kelly , Jon Gordon
A Road Map for living and implementing the 10 Principles of The Energy Bus The Energy Bus Field Guide is your roadmap to fueling your life, work and team with positive energy. The international bestseller The Energy Bus has helped millions of people from around the....
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Author Jonathan Sposato
Better Together provides powerful and implementable solutions to fostering gender equality in your business. As a result, your business will be more successful, your customers will be happier with better products/services, and your employees will be much more fulfi....
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Classical Storytelling and Contemporary Screenwriting
Author Brian Price
Since we first arrived on the planet, we’ve been telling each other stories, whether of that morning’s great saber-tooth tiger hunt or the latest installment of the Star Wars saga. And throughout our history, despite differences of geography or culture, we’ve been ....
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Engineering Speaking by Design
Author Michael J. Cloud , Edward J. Rothwell
From the Authors of Engineering Writing by Design: Creating Formal Documents of Lasting ValueEngineering presentations are often a topic of frustration. Engineers complain that they don't enjoy public speaking, and that they don't know how to address audiences wit....
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Author Kwang-Yul Kim , Gerald R. North
Written by renowned experts in the field, this first book to focus exclusively on energy balance climate models provides a concise overview of the topic. It covers all major aspects, from the simplest zero-dimensional models, proceeding to horizontally ....
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Author Joel Steckel , Allen Adamson
The future is closer than you think.In a world that’s changing faster and more furiously than ever, the ability to shift focus is critical.Why is it that some organizations can continually evolve to meet the times and the marketplace, and others can’t? How do some ....
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How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone, 2nd Edition
Author Mark Rhodes
Talk to anyone, anytime, about anything — with confidence.How to Talk to Absolutely Anyone is your personal handbook for stepping up your communication game. Part confidence coach and part social manual, this book reveals the reasons behind your reserve and offers ....
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Author Geil Browning
Use cognitive diversity to your advantage and transform your organizationWork That Works is a guide to building better teams and an exceedingly positive workplace culture. Based on the tools and principles of Emergenetics, this book helps you improve communication,....
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Author Kip Hanson
Start a successful career in machiningMetalworking is an exciting field that's currently experiencing a shortage of qualified machinists—and there's no time like the present to capitalize on the recent surge in manufacturing and production opportunities. Covering....
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Author Dominica DeGrandis
"""In this timely book (title not final) by Information Technology time management expert Dominica DeGrandis, the real crime of the century is revealed--time theft, one of the most costly factors impacting enterprises in their day-to-day operations. In three parts,....
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Authentic Leadership (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
Author Gareth Jones , Rob Goffee , Herminia Ibarra , Bill George , Harvard Business Review
What does it mean to be yourself at work? As a leader, how do you strike the right balance between vulnerability and authority?This book explains the role of authenticity in emotionally intelligent leadership. You'll learn how to discover your authentic self, when....
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Influence and Persuasion (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series)
Author Nancy Duarte , Linda A. Hill , Robert B. Cialdini , Nick Morgan , Harvard Business R
Changing hearts is an important part of changing minds. Research shows that appealing to human emotion can help you make your case and build your authority as a leader.This book highlights that research and shows you how to act on it, presenting both comprehensive ....
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64 Surefire Strategies for Being Understood When Communicating with Co-Workers
Author Walter St. John
The purpose of this book is to provide practicing and aspiring managers, as well as students of management, with a practical and comprehensive reference for getting understood when communicating with their coworkers and those they manage. The book is organized into ....
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1,001 GMAT Practice Questions For Dummies
Author Shannon Reed , Sandra Luna McCune
An indispensible practice tool for the GMATThe GMAT exam is the preferred graduate test of universities across the globe. It measures analytical writing and problem solving abilities and addresses data sufficiency, logic, and critical reasoning—all essential skills....
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Author Peter Maglathlin , Pat Petitti , Rob Biederman
Thrive in the new economy by leading ahead of the next evolutionReimagining Work is the business leader's guide to surviving—and thriving—in the new on-demand economy. As the business and workplace environments evolve, traditional management strategies are becomin....
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ASVAB AFQT For Dummies, 3rd Edition
Author Rod Powers , Angie Papple Johnston
Score higher on the ASVAB AFQTHaving a stable and well-paying career in the military can change your life for the better—and this book makes it easier than ever to pass the ASVAB AFQT so you can serve your country and set your future up for success.Inside, you’ll f....
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Author Paul Cummings
The all-encompassing framework for achieving the life of your dreamsIt All Matters presents a framework for the rest of your life. What are those dreams you would only dare to dream if there was no possibility of failure? How can you live a life of real intention a....
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Book Yourself Solid, 3rd Edition
Author Michael Port
Kick off the cycle of success with serious self-promotion that worksBook Yourself Solid is a handbook for self-promotion that translates into results. We tend to think of "busy" as the equivalent of "successful"—but that's not always the case. The key lies in what....
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Author John Wubbel
Achieve best-in-class metrics and get more from your data with JMPJMP Connections is the small- and medium-sized business owner's guide to exceeding customer expectations by getting more out of your data using JMP. Uniquely bifunctional, this book is divided into ....
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Author Mike Rother
Take the Kata path to scientific thinking and superior results!In this long-awaited companion to the groundbreaking book Toyota Kata, Mike Rother takes you to the next level of developing business mindset and capability for the 21st Century. Much more than a list o....
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Communication Rx: Transforming Healthcare Through Relationship-Centered Communication
Author Laura Cooley , Calvin L. Chou
A proven prescription for effective communication that will empower health professionals to deliver the highest quality care―from the Academy of Communication in Healthcare Research shows that nothing impacts patient experiences more than the quality of communicati....
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Grow Wherever You Work: Straight Talk to Help with Your Toughest Challenges
Author Joanna Barsh
Powerful, unvarnished advice for growing through the work challenges all aspiring leaders faceThe business world is full of catchphrases: follow your passion; think positive; be authentic; suck it up; take risks; network. All well-intentioned, but let’s be honest. ....
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Great Adaptations: Screenwriting and Global Storytelling
Author Alexis Krasilovsky
Great Adaptations: Screenwriting and Global Storytelling is the Second Place Winner in the 2019 International Writers Awards!A vast majority of Academy Award-winning Best Pictures, television movies of the week, and mini-series are adaptations, watched by millions ....
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Author Ben Crothers
Do you feel like your thoughts, ideas, and plans are being suffocated by a constant onslaught of information? Do you want to get those great ideas out of your head, onto the whiteboard and into everyone else’s heads, but find it hard to start? No matter what level ....
Release Date 2017/10