Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Art Thinking
How to Carve Out Creative Space in a World of Schedules, Budgets, and Bosses
Amy Whitaker
The book offers a framework for integrating creativity and art into the often rigid structures of the business world, blending the imaginative freedom of art with the strategic necessities of management. It provides practical advice and inspiring stories to help individuals and organizations harness the power of creative thinking within the constraints of schedules, budgets, and bosses.
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Shapers
Reinvent the Way You Work and Change the Future
Jonas Altman
The book provides insights and strategies for transforming work culture by embracing innovation, creativity, and human-centric design. It offers practical advice for individuals and organizations to adapt to the changing landscape of work, fostering environments that encourage growth, collaboration, and purposeful work.
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Put Happiness to Work
7 Strategies to Elevate Engagement for Optimal Performance
Eric Karpinski
The book provides seven practical strategies aimed at increasing happiness and engagement in the workplace, which in turn can lead to improved performance and success. It combines scientific research with actionable advice to help individuals and organizations create a more positive and fulfilling work environment.
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Lean Office and Service Simplified
The Definitive How-To Guide
Drew Locher
The book provides a comprehensive guide on applying lean principles to office and service environments, detailing strategies to improve processes, eliminate waste, and enhance efficiency. It offers practical tools, techniques, and real-world examples to help organizations streamline operations and improve customer satisfaction.
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Unlimited Sales Success
12 Simple Steps for Selling More Than You Ever Thought Possible
Brian Tracy|Michael Tracy
The book provides a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of sales, offering practical strategies and techniques to increase sales effectiveness and achieve outstanding results. It covers topics such as building strong relationships, effective communication, time management, and the psychology of selling, all aimed at helping readers surpass their sales goals.
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Non-Obvious 2019
How To Predict Trends and Win The Future
Rohit Bhargava
The book presents a curated collection of emerging trends that have the potential to transform businesses and consumer behavior, along with a methodology for identifying and leveraging these trends for strategic advantage. It also includes insights and actionable ideas for how to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing marketplace.
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Presenting Virtually
Communicate and Connect With Online Audiences
Patti Sanchez
The book provides strategies and tips for engaging and connecting with audiences in virtual settings, focusing on effective communication techniques tailored for online presentations. It covers aspects such as storytelling, visual design, and audience interaction to help presenters adapt to the digital environment and maintain audience attention and participation.
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I'm Sorry I Broke Your Company
When Management Consultants Are the Problem, Not the Solution
Karen Phelan
The book critically examines the management consulting industry, highlighting how consultants often fail to improve businesses and can sometimes cause harm due to their reliance on popular but flawed business theories and models. It offers a humorous yet insightful perspective on the pitfalls of consulting practices and the importance of human factors in organizational success.
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Work Together Anywhere
A Handbook on Working Remotely -Successfully- for Individuals, Teams, and Managers
Lisette Sutherland|Kirsten Janene-Nelson
The book provides practical advice and strategies for individuals and teams to effectively collaborate and maintain productivity while working remotely. It covers topics such as setting up a conducive workspace, using technology to communicate, building trust in virtual teams, and managing remote workers.
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How the Future Works
Leading Flexible Teams To Do The Best Work of Their Lives
Brian Elliott|Sheela Subramanian|Helen Kupp
The book explores the transformation of work in the digital age, advocating for flexible, autonomous teams and providing insights on how to manage and empower employees to achieve their full potential. It offers practical guidance on building a future-focused workplace culture that embraces change and fosters innovation, collaboration, and employee satisfaction.
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