Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Mediation for Managers
Resolving Conflict and Rebuilding Relationships at Work
Katherine Graham John Crawley
The book provides managers with practical strategies and tools for effectively mediating workplace conflicts, fostering a positive environment, and repairing professional relationships. It includes techniques for understanding different perspectives, facilitating productive dialogue, and reaching mutually beneficial resolutions.
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Do You Have Who It Takes?
Managing Talent Risk in a High-Stakes Technical Workforce
Steve Trautman
The book provides a framework for assessing, understanding, and managing talent risk within technical and specialized workforces, focusing on ensuring that critical skills and knowledge are retained and transferred effectively. It offers practical tools and strategies for business leaders to identify potential skill gaps, develop talent continuity plans, and ensure their teams are prepared to meet future challenges.
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The Naked Corporation
How the Age of Transparency Will Revolutionize Business
Don Tapscott|David Ticoll
The book explores the concept that businesses must become transparent to stakeholders by openly sharing information about their operations, practices, and values. It argues that this transparency leads to trust and success in the digital age, as companies that hide information or act unethically will be exposed and rejected by consumers and investors.
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Celebrity Sells
Hamish Pringle
The book examines the impact of celebrity endorsements on brands and marketing strategies, analyzing how famous personalities can significantly influence consumer behavior and brand perception. It provides insights into the effectiveness of celebrity partnerships, including case studies and practical advice for leveraging star power in advertising campaigns.
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Radical Outcomes
How to Create Extraordinary Teams that Get Tangible Results
Juliana Stancampiano
The book provides a guide for business leaders and managers on how to transform their teams to achieve tangible results through a radical focus on simplifying processes and empowering employees. It offers practical strategies and real-world examples for fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, and innovation to drive performance and success.
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Humans at Work
The Art and Practice of Creating the Hybrid Workplace
Anna Tavis|Stela Lupushor
The book provides insights and practical guidance on designing and managing a hybrid workplace, blending remote and in-office work to optimize employee experience and productivity. It covers strategies for leadership, collaboration, and cultural transformation to adapt to the evolving demands of the modern workforce.
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The Innovative Sale
Unleash Your Creativity for Better Customer Solutions and Extraordinary Results
Mark Donnolo
The book provides a framework for applying creativity to the sales process, encouraging sales professionals to think outside the box to develop unique solutions tailored to their customers' needs. It combines practical tools, strategies, and real-world examples to help readers generate innovative ideas that can lead to improved sales performance and business growth.
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Stronger Through Adversity
World-Class Leaders Share Pandemic-Tested Lessons on Thriving During the Toughest Challenges
Joseph A. Michelli
The book compiles insights and strategies from over 140 global business leaders on how to navigate and thrive amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. It offers practical advice on leadership, resilience, and adaptation to change, emphasizing the importance of empathy, communication, and innovation during crises.
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TransformAble
How to Perform Death-defying Feats of Business Transformation
Angie Tuglus
The book provides insights and methodologies for executing successful business transformations, drawing on the author's extensive experience. It offers practical advice, tools, and strategies for leaders to navigate change and drive their organizations toward desired outcomes effectively.
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The Reciprocity Advantage
A New Way to Partner for Innovation and Growth
Bob Johansen|Karl Ronn
The book presents a strategy for businesses to create growth and innovation by sharing their underutilized assets with partners, allowing both parties to gain mutual benefits. It outlines a framework for identifying these opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, and leveraging the concept of reciprocity to achieve competitive advantage and long-term success.
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