Summaries of books about Business & Finance:
Dive In
Springboard into the Profitability, Productivity, and Potential of the Special Needs Workforce
Nadine O. Vogel
The book provides insights and strategies for businesses to harness the untapped potential of individuals with special needs, advocating for their inclusion in the workforce. It offers practical advice on how to create a more diverse and productive work environment by accommodating employees with disabilities, thereby enhancing profitability and innovation.
See full summary
Aspects of Complexity
Managing Projects in a Complex World
Terry Cooke-Davies
The book delves into the challenges of managing complex projects, offering insights and strategies for navigating the intricate and often unpredictable nature of such endeavors. It provides readers with a framework for understanding complexity in projects and practical guidance on how to apply complexity theory to improve project management outcomes.
See full summary
Achieving Longevity
How Great Firms Prosper Through Entrepreneurial Thinking
Jim Dewald
The book explores the concept of entrepreneurial thinking within established companies, arguing that this mindset is crucial for long-term success and innovation. It provides insights and strategies for fostering an entrepreneurial culture that can help businesses adapt, grow, and thrive in a constantly changing economic landscape.
See full summary
Selling Transformed
Develop the Sales Values which Deliver Competitive Advantage
Philip Squire
The book provides a framework for modern sales professionals, emphasizing the importance of adopting a value-driven approach to selling that aligns with customer needs and fosters long-term relationships. It explores transformative sales techniques and strategies that prioritize ethical practices and customer-centric values to gain a competitive edge in the evolving marketplace.
See full summary
Capital Wars
The New East-West Challenge for Entrepreneurial Leadership and Economic Success
Daniel Pinto
The book explores the shifting global economic landscape, highlighting the rise of Eastern economies and the challenge they pose to Western dominance in entrepreneurship and innovation. It discusses the need for Western leaders to adapt to new competitive realities and the strategies required to succeed in an increasingly multipolar economic world.
See full summary
Lean for Banks
Improving Quality, Productivity, and Morale in Financial Offices
Bohdan W. Oppenheim
The book provides a comprehensive guide on applying Lean management principles specifically to the banking sector, aiming to enhance quality, productivity, and employee satisfaction. It offers practical tools, methodologies, and real-world case studies to help financial institutions streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve overall performance.
See full summary
The Red Queen among Organizations
How Competitiveness Evolves
William P. Barnett
The book explores the concept of the Red Queen effect in the context of organizational competition, arguing that businesses must continuously evolve not just for growth but to simply maintain their position in the market. It examines how companies adapt and compete in various environments, using case studies and evolutionary theory to explain why certain strategies succeed or fail.
See full summary
Make Meetings Matter
Ban Boredom, Control Confusion, and Terminate Time Wasting
Charlie Hawkins
The book provides strategies and techniques for planning and conducting effective meetings that are engaging, purposeful, and time-efficient. It covers topics such as setting clear objectives, facilitating discussion, managing participation, and ensuring actionable outcomes to transform meetings from time-wasting obligations into productive sessions.
See full summary
Rookie Smarts Fire Starter Guide and Action Plan
The Official Discussion Guide For Rookie Smarts
Liz Wiseman
The guide provides a framework for discussion and practical exercises designed to help individuals and teams embrace a "rookie" mindset, characterized by agility, adaptability, and continuous learning. It complements the concepts introduced in the main book by offering actionable steps to apply the principles of staying fresh and innovative in a rapidly changing work environment.
See full summary
Successful Project Sponsorship
A Time-Saver for the Busy Executive
Michiel van der Molen
The book serves as a practical guide for executives to effectively sponsor projects, providing tools and techniques to ensure project success while balancing their time constraints. It covers the sponsor's role, responsibilities, and best practices for steering projects towards their strategic goals without getting entangled in day-to-day management.
See full summary