Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Only Humans Need Apply
Winners & Losers in the Age of Smart Machines
Thomas H. Davenport|Julia Kirby
The book explores the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on the workforce, arguing that humans should augment these technologies rather than be replaced by them. It provides strategies for individuals and organizations to thrive by leveraging their unique human skills in partnership with smart machines.
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Fewer, Bigger, Bolder
From Mindless Expansion to Focused Growth
Sanjay Khosla|Mohanbir Sawhney
The book advocates for a strategic approach to business growth, emphasizing the importance of concentrating on fewer initiatives but executing them with greater scale and impact. It provides a framework for companies to cut through complexity, focus on what truly matters, and drive sustainable, profitable expansion.
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Becoming the Evidence-Based Manager
Making the Science of Management Work for You
Gary P. Latham
The book provides a practical guide to applying evidence-based management principles in organizational settings, offering tools and techniques for improving decision-making and performance. It distills research from organizational psychology into actionable strategies for managers to lead effectively, enhance motivation, and increase employee productivity.
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The 60 Second Sale
The Ultimate System for Building Lifelong Client Relationships in the Blink of an Eye
David V. Lorenzo
The book provides a guide to sales success by focusing on building strong, trust-based relationships with clients quickly and efficiently. It offers strategies and techniques for making an immediate impact, closing deals within a minute, and nurturing those connections for long-term business growth.
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The Strategy Paradox
Why committing to success leads to failure
Michael E. Raynor
The book explores the inherent conflict between the need for firms to commit to a strategy for long-term success and the uncertainty of the future that can render those strategies obsolete or ineffective. It proposes a framework for executives to balance strategic commitment with flexibility, allowing for adaptation in the face of unpredictable market changes.
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Eat Sleep Work Repeat
30 Hacks for Bringing Joy to Your Job
Bruce Daisley
The book provides practical tips and insights on how to enhance job satisfaction and workplace culture, drawing from a variety of expert interviews and research studies. It offers actionable strategies to improve individual and team productivity, creativity, and overall happiness at work.
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Office Optional
How to Build a Connected Culture with Virtual Teams
Larry English
The book provides strategies and insights for creating a strong company culture and maintaining team connectivity in a remote work environment. It offers practical advice on leveraging technology, fostering communication, and implementing policies to support effective collaboration and productivity among virtual teams.
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The End of Lawyers?
Rethinking the nature of legal services
Richard Susskind OBE
The book explores the future of the legal profession in the face of advancing technology, predicting significant changes in how legal services are delivered and suggesting that traditional lawyering will evolve due to pressures from alternative service providers and increasingly sophisticated legal software. It challenges lawyers to adapt by embracing new methodologies, such as automated document assembly and online dispute resolution, to meet the changing needs and expectations of clients.
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No-Drama Leadership
How Enlightened Leaders Transform Culture in the Workplace
Marlene Chism
The book provides insights and strategies for leaders to cultivate a high-performance workplace by eliminating unnecessary drama and fostering clear communication. It emphasizes the importance of personal accountability, alignment of actions with company vision, and the development of a culture that supports growth and engagement among employees.
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Let's Stop Meeting Like This
Tools to Save Time and Get More Done
Dick Axelrod|Emily Axelrod
The book provides a framework for transforming unproductive, time-wasting meetings into effective and engaging sessions using the Meeting Canoe, a set of six principles that guide meeting design and execution. It offers practical tools and strategies for planning, conducting, and following up on meetings to ensure they drive action and contribute to organizational goals.
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