Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Evolve or Die
Seven Steps to Rethink the Way You Do Business
Robin Crow
The book presents a transformative approach to business that emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. It outlines a seven-step process for adapting to changing market conditions and fostering a culture of engagement and excellence within organizations.
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Mission Critical
Unlocking the Value of Veterans in the Workforce
Michael Abrams|Julia Taylor Kennedy
The book explores the unique skills and experiences that military veterans bring to the civilian workforce, advocating for the value they add to businesses. It provides insights and strategies for companies to effectively integrate and leverage the talents of veterans for mutual success.
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How to Prepare a Business Plan
Your Guide to Creating an Excellent Strategy, Forecasting Your Finances and Producing a Persuasive Plan
Edward Blackwell
The book provides a comprehensive guide on crafting a detailed business plan, covering strategic planning, financial projections, and persuasive elements to secure funding or support. It includes practical advice, step-by-step instructions, and examples to help entrepreneurs and business owners create a robust plan for success.
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CEO Priorities
Master the Art of Surviving at the Top
Neil Giarratana
The book provides insights into the challenges faced by CEOs and offers practical advice on how to effectively manage and prioritize the myriad responsibilities that come with leading an organization. It covers topics such as strategic decision-making, leadership development, and maintaining a work-life balance to ensure long-term success and personal well-being at the executive level.
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Designing the Global Corporation
Jay R. Galbraith
The book provides a framework for structuring and managing a multinational corporation, focusing on strategies for aligning diverse business units and cultural practices to achieve corporate coherence and efficiency. It offers insights into organizational design, processes, and systems that enable global companies to respond to the complexities and challenges of operating across multiple countries and markets.
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Commodities Rising
The Reality Behind the Hype and How To Really Profit in the Commodities Market
Jeffrey M. Christian
The book provides an analysis of the commodities market, debunking myths and offering insights into its real drivers, such as supply and demand fundamentals. It also offers practical advice on how investors can effectively navigate and profit from investments in commodities.
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The Accountable Leader
Developing Effective Leadership Through Managerial Accountability
Brian Dive
The book explores the concept of managerial accountability, detailing how leaders can enhance their effectiveness by embracing responsibility for their decisions and actions. It provides a framework for building a culture of accountability within organizations, including practical tools and strategies for leaders to implement at various levels of management.
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Essential Principles for Fundraising Success
An Answer Manual for the Everyday Challenges of Raising Money
G. Douglass Alexander|Kristina J. Carlson
The book provides practical guidance and strategies for effective fundraising, addressing common challenges faced by nonprofit organizations. It offers insights into donor behavior, tips for crafting compelling appeals, and methods for building and maintaining strong relationships with supporters.
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Working in the Gig Economy
How to Thrive and Succeed When You Choose to Work for Yourself
Thomas Oppong
The book provides practical advice and strategies for individuals seeking to succeed in the gig economy, covering topics such as leveraging personal strengths, marketing oneself, managing time effectively, and maintaining a work-life balance. It offers insights into building a personal brand, networking, and creating a sustainable income in a landscape of short-term contracts and freelance work.
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Truth Be Told
How Authentic Marketing and Communications Wins in the Purposeful Age
John O'Brien|David Gallagher
The book explores the importance of authenticity in marketing and communications, emphasizing the need for brands to be transparent and purpose-driven in their messaging. It provides insights and strategies for businesses to build trust with their audiences by aligning their values with their communications in an increasingly skeptical and socially conscious marketplace.
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