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Our societies have come to the end of the road. We need a fundamental reconstruction of the systems and institutions that now govern us and redefine the roles of all the players with a stronger focus on making things work by respecting the human dimension. This is not a choice between socialism, and capitalism or any other -ism. There is no future for any pure -ism.
Life is too complex and interdependent for that. We need organic institutions with...
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The author appreciates that managers are busy people. So he has taken his classic book Managing, done some updating, and distilled its essence into this shortened text. The essence of the book remains the same: what the author has learned from observing twenty-nine managers in settings ranging from a refugee camp to a symphony orchestra. The book considers the intense dynamics of this job as well as its inescapable conundrums, for example: How is...
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Agile is the ability to quickly and naturally adapt to respond to changes. Most companies are inherently fragile and not agile — when they are hit by new developments, shifting consumer behavior or fast-moving competition, they struggle and even cease to exist!
“Inner Building Blocks” is a novel about Neil Frost, a Director of Digital Transformation and Agile Centre of Excellence at Walkers Mart. The company is already grappling with a failing...
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The strength of any organization is determined by the quality of its managers. What they do and how they do it is the key determinant of corporate success. Luckily, great managers are made ... not born. In this concise book, success expert Brian Tracy reveals how to become invaluable to your company by boosting your managerial skills. You'll learn how to set performance standards; delegate productively; define key result areas; concentrate attention...
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An authoritative resource for the wealth management industry that bridges the gap between modern perspectives on asset allocation and practical implementation.
An advanced yet practical dive into the world of asset allocation, “Modern Asset Allocation for Wealth Management” provides the knowledge financial advisors and their robo-advisor counterparts need to reclaim ownership of the asset allocation component of their fiduciary responsibility....
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Have you ever thought about a career in HR? Or perhaps you are already working in HR and you are looking to progress? No matter your starting point, this book provides advice and guidance to help you achieve your goals. The HR profession is dynamic, and the opportunities to develop in the field have never been greater. Using a wide range of examples, skills-based exercises, quizzes and reflective activities, How to Get Ahead in HR prepares you to...
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Unleash greater potential from your talent by making people a top priority.
Most executives would say that people are their most valuable asset, but even with the best intentions of putting employees first, companies can be held back by outdated policies. This business fable highlights 13 talent management principles, illustrating them in action at a fictional company with a charismatic and passionate Chief People Officer. Through the story, you...
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Discover an accessible and comprehensive overview of credit risk management
In the newly revised Second Edition of The Handbook of Credit Risk Management: Originating, Assessing, and Managing Credit Exposures, veteran financial risk experts Sylvain Bouteillé and Dr. Diane Coogan-Pushner deliver a holistic roadmap to credit risk management (CRM) ideal for students and the busy professional.
The authors have created an accessible and practical CRM...
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Human Resource Management (HRM) in project-oriented organizations is a relatively unexplored topic though it is essential to the success of the organization and its competitive advantage. Project-oriented organizations operate differently from classic business organizations in that they adopt temporary organizations in the form of projects and programs, therefore the HRM approach they adopt should support this unique structure. Human Resource Management...
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Learn to measure risk and develop a plan to protect employees and company interests by applying the advice and tools in Risk and Security Management: Protecting People and Sites Worldwide. In a world concerned with global terrorism, instability of emerging markets, and hazardous commercial operations, this book shines as a relevant and timely text with a plan you can easily apply to your organization. Find a series of strategic to granular level policies,...
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Clear-Cut Ways to Manage Project Risk
If you're a typical project manager, you're probably aware of the importance of risk management but may not have the time or expertise to develop a full-blown plan. This book is a quick and practical guide to applying the disciplines of proven risk management practices without the rigor of complex processes.
Part of the Project Manager's Spotlight series from Harbor Light Press, this straightforward book...
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A smart port is defined as a port that uses technologies such as big data, AI, and IoT to manage transportation and logistics services. Smart Port Management and Strategy covers the design, operation and applications of a smart port to improve capacity and productivity. The book has been written by the author from an operations management perspective with the aim of providing technical knowledge to readers on how to use technology for optimizing port...
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Warp speed change is now a constant. What do organizations need to do to maximize the potential of their employees in the new reality?
The tired cliché that employees are our greatest asset is false. It's unlocking the potential of employees that's the greatest asset.
THE FUTURE OF HUMAN RESOURCES confronts the conventional employment practices of selecting, inducting, developing, rewarding, and exiting employees. This book is a comprehensive blueprint...
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Credit is essential in the modern world and creates wealth, provided it is used wisely. The Global Credit Crisis during 2008/2009 has shown that sound understanding of underlying credit risk is crucial. If credit freezes, almost every activity in the economy is affected. The best way to utilize credit and get results is to understand credit risk.
“Advanced Credit Risk Analysis and Management” helps the reader to understand the various nuances...
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Day-in, day-out, managers and supervisors face a myriad of personalities in the workplace. Managing these individual characters can sometimes drive even the calmest boss into a frenzy. Here, for the first time in English, is a humorous, yet practical and effective title on how to deal with all those seemingly 'incompetent' people on your staff. Step-by-step, author Gabriel Ginebra guides you through the 'Fougi Model' to diagnose inefficiencies, and...
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In any organization, there are key players, individuals who set the tone and the culture. “Effective Management” offers tips for them to become the instruments of change. The keys in this book will help managers support teams of people who rise to the occasion, solve problems proactively, and take advantage of positive opportunities.
Culture is at the root of organizational health. But culture comes from leaders. So winning culture only arises...
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"Work together to up your chances of business success The Art of Making Sh!t Up combines the lessons learned from a personal journey with the teachings derived from years of honing valuable skills through performing and presenting to thousands of people to demonstrate how working together has helped others found and grow several multimillion-dollar companies. By focusing on topics that serve as pain points and detailing the tools and techniques of...





