Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Working in a Multicultural World
A Guide to Developing Intercultural Competence
Luciara Nardon
The book provides insights and practical strategies for enhancing intercultural competence in the workplace, addressing the challenges of working effectively with diverse teams across global contexts. It offers a combination of research-based theory, real-world examples, and exercises to help readers navigate and succeed in multicultural environments.
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Handbook of Strategic 360 Feedback
Allan H. Church, David W. Bracken, John W. Fleenor, Dale S. Rose
The book provides a comprehensive guide on the strategic implementation of 360-degree feedback mechanisms within organizations, detailing best practices, case studies, and methodologies for using this tool to enhance individual and organizational performance. It covers the design, delivery, and analysis of 360 feedback, as well as its integration with talent management and leadership development strategies.
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Communicate in a Crisis
Understand, Engage and Influence Consumer Behaviour to Maximize Brand Trust
Kate Hartley
The book provides insights into managing communication during crises, emphasizing the importance of understanding and engaging with consumer behavior to maintain and build brand trust. It offers strategies and practical advice for influencing public perception and effectively navigating the complexities of crisis communication in the digital age.
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The Right Way to Win
Making Business Ethics Work in the Real World
Robert Zafft
The book provides practical guidance on how to integrate ethical decision-making into business practices, emphasizing the importance of ethics for long-term success. It offers real-world examples, strategies for navigating ethical dilemmas, and advice on creating a corporate culture that supports ethical behavior.
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Guerrilla Marketing Job Escape Plan
The Ten Battles You Must Fight to Start Your Own Business, and How to Win Them Decisively
Jay Conrad Levinson|Andrew Neitlich
The book provides a strategic guide for aspiring entrepreneurs to transition from employment to owning a business, outlining ten critical challenges they will face. It offers practical advice, tactics, and mental preparations to overcome these obstacles and achieve success in launching and running a new venture.
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The Power of Spirit
How Organizations Transform
Harrison Owen
The book explores the concept of "spirit" within organizations, examining how a vibrant and energized workforce can lead to transformative change and increased effectiveness. It offers insights into creating a work environment that fosters a sense of community, passion, and shared purpose, utilizing the Open Space Technology methodology to facilitate organizational transformation.
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Financial Fresh Start
Your Five-Step Plan for Adapting and Prospering in the New Economy
Shari Olefson
The book provides a practical five-step strategy for individuals to navigate and thrive in the post-recession economy, focusing on adapting to changes in areas such as housing, credit, and employment. It offers advice on managing debts, improving credit scores, investing wisely, and understanding new government policies and how they affect personal finances.
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The Apology Impulse
How the Business World Ruined Sorry and Why We Can’t Stop Saying It
Cary Cooper|Sean O'Meara
The book examines the overuse of apologies by corporations and public figures, arguing that insincere or formulaic apologies can dilute the meaning of genuine remorse and erode public trust. It explores the psychology behind why organizations frequently issue apologies and provides insight into how and when apologies should be made to effectively restore credibility and integrity.
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The New Chameleons
How to Connect with Consumers Who Defy Categorization
Michael R. Solomon
The book explores the evolving nature of consumer behavior and the challenges marketers face in targeting modern consumers who no longer fit into traditional demographic segments. It provides insights and strategies for understanding and engaging with these diverse and dynamic consumers by recognizing their individuality and the various roles they play in the marketplace.
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Decent People, Decent Company
How to Lead with Character at Work and in Life
Robert L. Turknett|Carolyn N. Turknett
The book provides insights and strategies for building character and leadership skills in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of integrity, empathy, and personal growth. It offers practical advice and examples on how to create a culture of ethical behavior and effective leadership through personal development and interpersonal relationships.
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