People in organizations of all types (public and private, large and small) have, for years, had to wrestle with the formidable challenge of successfully planning and implementing changes in how they do business. Today, the demand for...
Organizational effectiveness
- Author:Dannemiller Tyson AssociatesSummary:
- Author:Silber, Lee, Chapman, Andrew, Krall, LindaSummary:
Imagine a workplace where employees don't complain about problems but instead work together in idea-generating clubs to present positive solutions. The Wild Idea Club will help you get there there, by providing managers with an easy,...
- Author:Sheridan, KevinSummary:
The mere suggestion of employees working from home is enough to make many managers sweat. Faced with the prospect of managing an employee they can’t even see, many discover that their managerial style just doesn’t work anymore. As an...
- Author:Irvine, DavidSummary:
Uncover the hidden secrets of the journey within. Reach new summits of success. The Other Everest is a 'MUST READ' for anyone interested in harnessing the full power of authentic leadership. A milestone book in the career of David...
- Author:Blanchard, Kenneth H.Summary:
- Author:Kondo, MarieSummary:
Despite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles'Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that...
- Author:Magnusson, MargaretaSummary:
A charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life. In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called dostadning, do meaning "death" and...
- Author:Phillips, Donald T.Summary:
Phillips present a riveting account of how the leadership and management skills America's founding fathers used during the Revolutionary War can translate into great success in corporate America.
- Author:Leinwand, PaulSummary:
Two-thirds of executives say their organizations don't have the capabilities to support their strategy. In Strategy That Works, Paul Leinwand and Cesare Mainardi explain why. They identify conventional business practices that...
- Author:Levenson, AlecSummary:
More than ever, data drives decisions in organizations—and we have more data, and more ways to analyze it, than ever. Yet strategic initiatives continue to fail as often as they did when computers ran on punch cards. Economist and...
- Author:Goodrich, LauraSummary:
Surely you’ve experienced something like this: you buy a red car, and suddenly red cars appear everywhere. Why? Because you’re focusing on red cars—and you get more of whatever you focus on. But much of the time, consciously and...
- Author:Neeley, TsedalSummary:
The unprecedented changes brought on by Covid-19 have accelerated the transition to remote working, and Neeley provides advice for those navigating the enduring challenges remote teams and managers face.
- Author:Ross, RandySummary:
When it comes to qualities such as passion, enthusiasm, energy, and creativity, the majority of the American workforce could be described as "severely lacking." Too many people just go through the motions, viewing work as something they...
- Author:Kennedy, Debbe, Barker, Joel A.Summary:
Putting our differences to work means creating an environment where people, naturally unique and different—diverse by nature and experience—can work more effectively in ways that drive new levels of creativity, innovation, problem...
- Author:Katz, Judith H., Miller, Frederick A., Deese, WillieSummary:
Your people might be your organization’s greatest assets, but their interactions with one another are what determine the quality and the quantity of their contributions. Few organizations know how to generate the sense of excitement,...
- Author:Sayer, Natalie J., Williams, BruceSummary:
Have you thought about using Lean in your business or organization, but are not really sure how to implement it? Or perhaps you're already using Lean, but you need to get up to speed. Lean For Dummies shows you how to do more with less...
- Author:Hicks, DonnaSummary:
When leaders fail to respect the dignity of others, conflict and distrust ensue. Donna Hicks highlights three components of leading with dignity: what one must know in order to honor dignity and avoid violating it; what one must do to...
- Author:Winston, Andrew S.Summary:
All too often, companies push so-called green initiatives to the side when the economy hits a downturn. Winston illustrates why this is a mistake and offers a comprehensive plan for reversing this trend, delivering short-term gains, and...
- Author:Bellman, Geoffrey M.Summary:
You are not in charge and you want to make a difference: that is the dilemma. You may not know who is in charge in today's changing, temporary, and virtual organizations, but you know you are not! You are searching for ways to...
- Author:Tracy, BrianSummary:
Tracy shows managers how to super-charge their efforts to maximize their employees' output. He presents simple, easily adaptable strategies for motivating and inspiring employees so that productivity and success spread naturally...