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

Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths, and Total Nonsense

Profiting from Evidence-based Management

by Jeffrey Pfeffer, Robert I. Sutton ...

The best organizations have the best talent. . . Financial incentives drive company performance. . . Firms must change or die. Popular axioms like these drive business decisions every day. Yet too much common management wisdom” isn’t wise at all-but, instead, flawed knowledge based on best practices” that are actually poor, incomplete, or outright obsolete. Worse, legions of managers use this ... Read more

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The best organizations have the best talent. . . Financial incentives drive company performance. . . Firms must change or die. Popular axioms like these drive business decisions every day. Yet too much common management wisdom” isn’t wise at all-but, instead, flawed knowledge based on best practices” that are actually poor, incomplete, or outright obsolete. Worse, legions of managers use this
... Read more
Evil Plans

Having Fun on the Road to World Domination

by Hugh MacLeod ...

The acclaimed author of Ignore Everybody is back with more irreverent wisdom, wit, and original cartoons."It has never been easier to make a great living doing what you love. But to make it happen, first you need an EVIL PLAN. Everybody needs to get away from lousy bosses, from boring, dead-end jobs that they hate, and ACTUALLY start doing something they love, something that matters. Life is short ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The acclaimed author of Ignore Everybody is back with more irreverent wisdom, wit, and original cartoons."It has never been easier to make a great living doing what you love. But to make it happen, first you need an EVIL PLAN. Everybody needs to get away from lousy bosses, from boring, dead-end jobs that they hate, and ACTUALLY start doing something they love, something that matters. Life is short
... Read more
HBR Guide to Thinking Strategically (HBR Guide Series)

by Harvard Business Review ...

Series series HBR Guide
The essential guide for managers to learn how to think strategically, focus on the big picture, and develop the mindset they need to be ready to step up to leadership.Shows managers how to develop their strategic thinking skills and integrate strategic thinking into their daily work.Provide key insights and practical advice from a variety of experts to help managers develop and implement this kind ... Read more

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The essential guide for managers to learn how to think strategically, focus on the big picture, and develop the mindset they need to be ready to step up to leadership.Shows managers how to develop their strategic thinking skills and integrate strategic thinking into their daily work.Provide key insights and practical advice from a variety of experts to help managers develop and implement this kind
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Corps Business

The 30 Management Principles of the U.S. Marines

by David H. Freedman ...

Fast. Motivated. Hard-hitting.That's what every business wants to be. And that's why the U.S. Marines excel in every mission American throws at them, no matter how tough the odds. In Corps Business, journalist David H. Freeman identifies the Marine's simple but devastatingly effective principles for managing people and resources -- and ultimately winning. Freedman discusses such techniques as "the ... Read more

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Fast. Motivated. Hard-hitting.That's what every business wants to be. And that's why the U.S. Marines excel in every mission American throws at them, no matter how tough the odds. In Corps Business, journalist David H. Freeman identifies the Marine's simple but devastatingly effective principles for managing people and resources -- and ultimately winning. Freedman discusses such techniques as "the
... Read more
The Systems Leader

Mastering the Cross-Pressures That Make or Break Today's Companies

by Robert E. Siegel ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking blueprint for mastering “cross-pressures” in a rapidly changing world, teaching leaders to execute and innovate, think locally and globally, and project ambition and statesmanship alike—from a Stanford Business School lecturer and consultant to some of the biggest and most innovative CEOsSince the start of this century, businesses have confronted a series of ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking blueprint for mastering “cross-pressures” in a rapidly changing world, teaching leaders to execute and innovate, think locally and globally, and project ambition and statesmanship alike—from a Stanford Business School lecturer and consultant to some of the biggest and most innovative CEOsSince the start of this century, businesses have confronted a series of
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Decision Making under Deep Uncertainty

From Theory to Practice

Edited by Vincent A. W. J. Marchau, Warren E. Walker, Pieter J. T. M. Bloemen, Steven W. Popper ...

This open access book focuses on both the theory and practice associated with the tools and approaches for decisionmaking in the face of deep uncertainty. It explores approaches and tools supporting the design of strategic plans under deep uncertainty, and their testing in the real world, including barriers and enablers for their use in practice. The book broadens traditional approaches and tools ... Read more

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This open access book focuses on both the theory and practice associated with the tools and approaches for decisionmaking in the face of deep uncertainty. It explores approaches and tools supporting the design of strategic plans under deep uncertainty, and their testing in the real world, including barriers and enablers for their use in practice. The book broadens traditional approaches and tools
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Designing Experiences

by J. Robert Rossman, Ph.D., Mathew D. Duerden, Ph.D. ...

In an increasingly experience-driven economy, companies that deliver great experiences thrive, and those that do not die. Yet many organizations face difficulties implementing a vision of delivering experiences beyond the provision of goods and services. Because experience design concepts and approaches are spread across multiple, often disconnected disciplines, there is no book that succinctly ... Read more

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In an increasingly experience-driven economy, companies that deliver great experiences thrive, and those that do not die. Yet many organizations face difficulties implementing a vision of delivering experiences beyond the provision of goods and services. Because experience design concepts and approaches are spread across multiple, often disconnected disciplines, there is no book that succinctly
... Read more
Eyes Wide Open

How to Make Smart Decisions in a Confusing World

by Noreena Hertz ...

Eyes Wide Open: How to Make Smart Decisions in a Confusing World is Noreena Hertz's practical, cutting-edge guide to help you cut through the data deluge and make smarter and better choices, based on her highly popular TED talk.In this eye-opening handbook, the internationally noted speaker, economics expert, and bestselling author of IOU: The Debt Threat and Silent Takeover reveals the extent to ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Eyes Wide Open: How to Make Smart Decisions in a Confusing World is Noreena Hertz's practical, cutting-edge guide to help you cut through the data deluge and make smarter and better choices, based on her highly popular TED talk.In this eye-opening handbook, the internationally noted speaker, economics expert, and bestselling author of IOU: The Debt Threat and Silent Takeover reveals the extent to
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Purposeful Performance: The Secret Mix of Connecting, Leading, and Succeeding

by Jonathan Stanley ...

From profit to purpose: transform your business for meaningful impact.The business landscape is shifting. At one time, the profit-first model drove strategic decision-making. Now business leaders are struggling with disengaged employees, unclear plans, and lack of purpose. It's time to take a step back, get down to the heart of your organization's mission, and lead with purpose.In Purposeful ... Read more

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From profit to purpose: transform your business for meaningful impact.The business landscape is shifting. At one time, the profit-first model drove strategic decision-making. Now business leaders are struggling with disengaged employees, unclear plans, and lack of purpose. It's time to take a step back, get down to the heart of your organization's mission, and lead with purpose.In Purposeful
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Impact Networks

Create Connection, Spark Collaboration, and Catalyze Systemic Change

by David Ehrlichman ...

This practical guide shows how to facilitate collaboration among diverse individuals and organizations to navigate complexity and create change in our interconnected world.The social and environmental challenges we face today are not only complex, they are also systemic and structural and have no obvious solutions. They require diverse combinations of people, organizations, and sectors to ... Read more

$14.39 USD

This practical guide shows how to facilitate collaboration among diverse individuals and organizations to navigate complexity and create change in our interconnected world.The social and environmental challenges we face today are not only complex, they are also systemic and structural and have no obvious solutions. They require diverse combinations of people, organizations, and sectors to
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你問對問題了嗎？：重組問題框架、精準決策的創新解決工具

What's Your Problem?To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve

by 湯馬斯．維戴爾－維德斯柏, Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg ...

Translated by 林俊宏 ...

Series series 財經企管
彼得．杜拉克：「最危險的，不是提出錯誤的答案，而是提出錯誤的問題；最需要的，不是提出正確的答案，而是提出正確的問題。」領導者 ╳ 經理人 ╳ 職場工作者 ╳ 所有學習者最簡明易懂的問題解決指南！思科、微軟、花旗、勤業眾信等企業都在用的實用智慧本書作者是享譽全球的創新與問題解決專家，他曾針對17個國家、91家民營和公共部門企業裡的106名高階主管進行調查，發現有85%的主管認為組織診斷問題的能力很差，造成的嚴重後果包括：組織策略根本上錯戰場；團隊精力浪費在雞毛蒜皮的事項上，甚至企業正打造出沒人會想要的產品卻渾然不知。困境的關鍵並非在於缺乏「解決問題」的能力，而是無法正確認... ... Read more

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彼得．杜拉克：「最危險的，不是提出錯誤的答案，而是提出錯誤的問題；最需要的，不是提出正確的答案，而是提出正確的問題。」領導者 ╳ 經理人 ╳ 職場工作者 ╳ 所有學習者最簡明易懂的問題解決指南！思科、微軟、花旗、勤業眾信等企業都在用的實用智慧本書作者是享譽全球的創新與問題解決專家，他曾針對17個國家、91家民營和公共部門企業裡的106名高階主管進行調查，發現有85%的主管認為組織診斷問題的能力很差，造成的嚴重後果包括：組織策略根本上錯戰場；團隊精力浪費在雞毛蒜皮的事項上，甚至企業正打造出沒人會想要的產品卻渾然不知。困境的關鍵並非在於缺乏「解決問題」的能力，而是無法正確認...
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Business Model Navigator, The

The Strategies Behind The Most Successful Companies

by Oliver Gassmann, Karolin Frankenberger, Michaela Choudury, Michaela Csik ...

A strong business model is the bedrock to business success. But all too often we fail to adapt, clinging to outdated business models that are no longer promising the results we need.This new edition builds on the well-known methodology of the first edition to allow you to innovate, test and implement new business models within your industry.Discover the idea of business model innovation, from ... Read more

$18.79 USD

A strong business model is the bedrock to business success. But all too often we fail to adapt, clinging to outdated business models that are no longer promising the results we need.This new edition builds on the well-known methodology of the first edition to allow you to innovate, test and implement new business models within your industry.Discover the idea of business model innovation, from
... Read more
The Business Model Canvas

Let your business thrive with this simple model

by 50minutes ...

Series series Management & Marketing
Ready to take your business to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about the Business Model Canvas with this practical guide.An increasing number of people are taking the plunge and creating their own businesses, choosing to be their own boss and create their own profits. Yet this is no mean feat, which is why it is essential to have a solid business plan. This guide will teach ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ready to take your business to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about the Business Model Canvas with this practical guide.An increasing number of people are taking the plunge and creating their own businesses, choosing to be their own boss and create their own profits. Yet this is no mean feat, which is why it is essential to have a solid business plan. This guide will teach
... Read more
Sensemaking

The Power of the Humanities in the Age of the Algorithm

by Christian Madsbjerg ...

Based on his work at some of the world's largest companies, including Ford, Adidas, and Chanel, Christian Madsbjerg's Sensemaking is a provocative stand against the tyranny of big data and scientism, and an urgent, overdue defense of human intelligence.Humans have become subservient to algorithms. Every day brings a new Moneyball fix--a math whiz who will crack open an industry with clean fact ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Based on his work at some of the world's largest companies, including Ford, Adidas, and Chanel, Christian Madsbjerg's Sensemaking is a provocative stand against the tyranny of big data and scientism, and an urgent, overdue defense of human intelligence.Humans have become subservient to algorithms. Every day brings a new Moneyball fix--a math whiz who will crack open an industry with clean fact
... Read more
The Anthology of Balaji

A Guide to Technology, Truth, and Building the Future

by Eric Jorgenson ...

How do you thrive in an unknown future?When you can't see past the world we have now, look to visionaries like Balaji Srinivasan. His ideas show us how to build a healthier, brighter, and more technologically-advanced humanity.In The Anthology of Balaji: A Guide to Technology, Truth, and Building the Future, Eric Jorgenson curates a collection of Balaji's wisdom from his entire career. In ... Read more

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How do you thrive in an unknown future?When you can't see past the world we have now, look to visionaries like Balaji Srinivasan. His ideas show us how to build a healthier, brighter, and more technologically-advanced humanity.In The Anthology of Balaji: A Guide to Technology, Truth, and Building the Future, Eric Jorgenson curates a collection of Balaji's wisdom from his entire career. In
... Read more
Creating Great Choices

A Leader's Guide to Integrative Thinking

by Jennifer Riel, Roger L. Martin ...

Move Beyond Trade-Off ThinkingWhen it comes to our hardest choices, it can seem as though making trade-offs is inevitable. But what about those crucial times when accepting the obvious trade-off just isn't good enough? What do we do when the choices in front of us don't get us what we need? In those cases, rather than choosing the least worst option, we can use the models in front of us to create ... Read more

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Move Beyond Trade-Off ThinkingWhen it comes to our hardest choices, it can seem as though making trade-offs is inevitable. But what about those crucial times when accepting the obvious trade-off just isn't good enough? What do we do when the choices in front of us don't get us what we need? In those cases, rather than choosing the least worst option, we can use the models in front of us to create
... Read more
PNL, Aplicada a los Negocios

by De Dobrinsky, Merlina ...

Series series Emprendedores
Bienvenido a esta llave en forma de libro que le abrirá las puertas del éxito. Si usted se mueve en el mundo de los negocios, forma parte del universo empresarial o se dedica a las ventas, el presente volumen tiene mucho para ofrecerle en pocas páginas: • Ideas fuerza expresadas con claridad y de manera coloquial. • Consejos para poner en práctica. • Ejercicios para que realice.Todo ello en pos de ... Read more

$5.39 USD

Bienvenido a esta llave en forma de libro que le abrirá las puertas del éxito. Si usted se mueve en el mundo de los negocios, forma parte del universo empresarial o se dedica a las ventas, el presente volumen tiene mucho para ofrecerle en pocas páginas: • Ideas fuerza expresadas con claridad y de manera coloquial. • Consejos para poner en práctica. • Ejercicios para que realice.Todo ello en pos de
... Read more
The Heart of Leadership

Becoming a Leader People Want to Follow

by Mark Miller ...

Are you the type of leader people want to follow? You can be—but first, you've got to understand what sets great leaders apart from all the rest.Certainly, leaders need people skills, execution skills, a deep knowledge of industry trends, the ability to articulate a vision, and more—they must be competent—but that's just the tip of the iceberg. What's below the waterline? What's deep inside the ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Are you the type of leader people want to follow? You can be—but first, you've got to understand what sets great leaders apart from all the rest.Certainly, leaders need people skills, execution skills, a deep knowledge of industry trends, the ability to articulate a vision, and more—they must be competent—but that's just the tip of the iceberg. What's below the waterline? What's deep inside the
... Read more
The New Economics for Industry, Government, Education, third edition

by W. Edwards Deming ...

A new edition of the groundbreaking book that details the system of transformation underlying W. Edwards Deming’s approach to management.“It would be better if everyone would work together as a system, with the aim for everybody to win. What we need is cooperation and transformation to a new style of management.” —from The New Economics for Industry, Government, EducationIn this book, W. Edwards ... Read more

$25.99 USD

A new edition of the groundbreaking book that details the system of transformation underlying W. Edwards Deming’s approach to management.“It would be better if everyone would work together as a system, with the aim for everybody to win. What we need is cooperation and transformation to a new style of management.” —from The New Economics for Industry, Government, EducationIn this book, W. Edwards
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The High-Velocity Edge: How Market Leaders Leverage Operational Excellence to Beat the Competition

Second Edition

by Steven J. Spear ...

Generate faster, better results—using less capital and fewer resources!Toyota, Alcoa, Pratt & Whitney, and the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Power Program operate in vastly different worlds, but they have one thing in common. Each of these organizations generates constant, almost automatic operational self-improvements at rates faster, durations longer, and breadths wider than any of its competitors ... Read more

$25.99 USD

Generate faster, better results—using less capital and fewer resources!Toyota, Alcoa, Pratt & Whitney, and the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Power Program operate in vastly different worlds, but they have one thing in common. Each of these organizations generates constant, almost automatic operational self-improvements at rates faster, durations longer, and breadths wider than any of its competitors
... Read more
Your Best Meeting Ever

7 Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done

by Rebecca Hinds ...

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER“Everyone wants better meetings, but no one seems to know how—until now.” —Reid Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author and cofounder of LinkedIn“Warning: This read may save you countless hours.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingFrom Rebecca Hinds, PhD—organ... ... Read more

$14.99 USD

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER“Everyone wants better meetings, but no one seems to know how—until now.” —Reid Hoffman, New York Times bestselling author and cofounder of LinkedIn“Warning: This read may save you countless hours.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingFrom Rebecca Hinds, PhD—organ...
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No Bullsh!t Leadership

by Martin G. Moore ...

Fine-tune your leadership skills, solidify respect among your workforce, and ensure your company's lasting success with tools from a winning CEO.When Martin G. Moore was asked to rescue a leading energy corporation from ever-increasing debt and a lack of executive accountability, he faced an uphill battle. Not only had he never before stepped into the role of CEO; he also had no experience in the ... Read more

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Fine-tune your leadership skills, solidify respect among your workforce, and ensure your company's lasting success with tools from a winning CEO.When Martin G. Moore was asked to rescue a leading energy corporation from ever-increasing debt and a lack of executive accountability, he faced an uphill battle. Not only had he never before stepped into the role of CEO; he also had no experience in the
... Read more
Finance Basics (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

by Harvard Business Review ...

Series series 20-Minute Manager
Master the essentials of finance quickly and confidently.Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming—but you have to understand them to manage effectively. Finance Basics explains the fundamentals simply and quickly, introducing you to key terms and concepts such as:How to navigate financial statementsHow to weigh costs and benefitsWhat’s involved in ... Read more

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Master the essentials of finance quickly and confidently.Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming—but you have to understand them to manage effectively. Finance Basics explains the fundamentals simply and quickly, introducing you to key terms and concepts such as:How to navigate financial statementsHow to weigh costs and benefitsWhat’s involved in
... Read more
BCG問題解決力：一生受用的策略顧問思考法

by 徐瑞廷, 黃菁媺 ...

Series series BIG
完整收錄BCG頂尖顧問解決問題的方法毫無保留地揭露BCG與客戶溝通的技巧BCG****顧問首次針對臺灣職場的在地化洞察——關於BCG——BCG**（The Boston Consulting Group）＝波士頓顧問公司**全球領先的管理顧問公司，客戶遍及財星500大企業與政府單位多次獲選為《財富》雜誌最理想的雇主企業之一</st... ... Read more

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完整收錄BCG頂尖顧問解決問題的方法毫無保留地揭露BCG與客戶溝通的技巧BCG****顧問首次針對臺灣職場的在地化洞察——關於BCG——BCG**（The Boston Consulting Group）＝波士頓顧問公司**全球領先的管理顧問公司，客戶遍及財星500大企業與政府單位多次獲選為《財富》雜誌最理想的雇主企業之一</st...
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