Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
The Corporate Whistleblower's Survival Guide
A Handbook for Committing the Truth
Tom Devine|Tarek F. Maassarani
The book provides practical advice and strategies for employees who wish to expose wrongdoing within their organizations, covering legal rights, tactics for effective whistleblowing, and guidance on how to navigate the personal and professional challenges that may arise. It also includes real-life case studies and insights into whistleblower laws to help individuals make informed decisions and protect themselves throughout the process.
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The Exponential Era
Strategies to Stay Ahead of the Curve in an Era of Chaotic Changes and Disruptive Forces
David Espindola|Michael W. Wright
The book provides insights into the rapid technological advancements and disruptive forces shaping the modern business landscape, offering strategies for organizations to adapt and thrive. It emphasizes the importance of understanding exponential growth in various domains and preparing for the challenges and opportunities presented by such transformative changes.
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What Your Boss Really Wants from You
15 Insights to Improve Your Relationship
Steve Arneson
The book provides practical advice and insights into understanding and meeting the expectations of one's supervisor, aiming to enhance the professional relationship and communication between employees and their bosses. It offers strategies for managing up, navigating workplace dynamics, and aligning personal goals with the objectives of management to foster a more productive and harmonious work environment.
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The End of Management and the Rise of Organizational Democracy
Kenneth Cloke|Joan Goldsmith
The book argues for a shift away from traditional hierarchical management structures towards more democratic forms of organizational governance that empower employees and encourage collaboration. It explores the limitations of conventional management and offers insights and strategies for creating more participatory, inclusive, and effective organizations.
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Strategy for the Corporate Level
Where to Invest, What to Cut Back and How to Grow Organisations with Multiple Divisions
Andrew Campbell|Michael Goold|Marcus Alexander|Jo Whitehead
The book provides a framework for executives managing complex organizations with multiple divisions, guiding them on where to allocate resources, which areas to scale back, and strategies for growth. It offers practical advice on portfolio management, corporate strategy, and creating value at the corporate level through case studies and research.
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Innovation for the Fatigued
How to Build a Culture of Deep Creativity
Alf Rehn
The book provides insights into overcoming innovation fatigue by challenging conventional wisdom and embracing a culture of deep creativity. It offers practical advice on fostering an environment that encourages novel ideas and sustains innovation within organizations.
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The Demise of the Dollar...
And Why It's Even Better for Your Investments
Addison Wiggin
The book explores the vulnerabilities in the U.S. dollar's status as the world's reserve currency, detailing how fiscal mismanagement and monetary policy could lead to its decline. It also provides investment strategies for profiting from the potential economic shifts resulting from the dollar's weakening position.
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Good Value
Reflections on Money, Morality and an Uncertain World
Stephen Green
The book explores the intersection of finance, ethics, and global issues, examining how the relentless pursuit of profit may undermine moral values and societal well-being. It encourages a reevaluation of the capitalist system, advocating for a balance between wealth creation and ethical considerations to address the challenges of an interconnected world.
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The Executive Guide to Artificial Intelligence
How to identify and implement applications for AI in your organization
Andrew Burgess
The book provides a practical framework for business leaders to understand and leverage the potential of artificial intelligence, detailing how to assess AI opportunities and implement AI strategies effectively within their organizations. It covers the identification of AI applications, the management of AI projects, and the ethical considerations necessary when adopting such technologies.
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When Teams Collide
Managing the International Team Successfully
Richard D. Lewis
The book provides insights into how cultural differences can impact the dynamics and effectiveness of international teams, offering strategies for managing and reconciling these differences to achieve successful collaboration. It includes practical advice, case studies, and models for understanding cultural behaviors and preferences in a business context.
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