Summaries of books about Management & Leadership:
Agile Practice Guide
Project Management Institute
The guide provides a practical understanding of agile methodologies, offering tools, situational guidelines, and an understanding of the various agile approaches to enable project teams to implement agile practices effectively. It bridges the gap between traditional project management and the agile approach, facilitating collaboration and delivering value.
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The Inspirational Leader
Inspire Your Team To Believe In The Impossible
Gifford Thomas
The book provides guidance on how leaders can motivate and inspire their teams to achieve exceptional results by believing in their collective potential. It offers strategies for building trust, fostering a positive team culture, and leading by example to turn visions into reality.
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Crucial Accountability
Tools for Resolving Violated Expectations, Broken Commitments, and Bad Behavior, Second Edition
Kerry Patterson|Ron;Switzler A Grenny, Joseph;McMillan
The book provides a step-by-step guide for handling difficult conversations related to accountability, offering strategies for addressing broken promises, violated expectations, and poor performance. It includes tips for effectively communicating in high-stakes situations, ensuring clarity and resolution, and fostering an environment of respect and productivity.
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Reinventing Organizations
A Guide to Creating Organizations Inspired by the Next Stage of Human Consciousness
Frederic Laloux
The book explores the evolution of organizational structures and management practices, presenting a model for companies to transition towards more soulful, purpose-driven, and self-managed entities. It introduces the concept of "Teal organizations," characterized by their emphasis on inner rightness, wholeness, and decentralized decision-making, drawing on real-world examples to illustrate this transformative approach.
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Upstream
The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen
Dan Heath
The book explores the concept of proactive problem-solving by identifying and addressing the root causes of issues before they escalate. It presents real-world examples and strategies for shifting focus from reactive to preventive measures across various domains, such as business, healthcare, and public policy.
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Winning
The Ultimate Business How-To Book
Jack Welch|Suzy Welch
The book provides insights into successful business strategies and management practices, drawing from Jack Welch's experiences as the CEO of General Electric. It covers topics such as leadership, competition, and personal career development, offering practical advice for overcoming business challenges and achieving professional success.
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Bitter Brew
The Rise and Fall of Anheuser-Busch and America's Kings of Beer
William Knoedelseder
The book chronicles the history of the Anheuser-Busch company, detailing its ascent to become a dominant force in the American beer industry and the internal family drama that led to its eventual sale to InBev. It provides an in-depth look at the business strategies, personal lives, and generational conflicts of the Busch family over the course of more than a century.
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Pour Your Heart Into It
How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time
Howard Schultz
The book chronicles the journey of Starbucks from a small Seattle coffee shop to an international coffeehouse chain, as seen through the eyes of CEO Howard Schultz. It delves into Schultz's leadership philosophy, the importance of company culture, and the strategies that transformed Starbucks into a global brand synonymous with innovation and customer experience.
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Lincoln On Leadership
Executive Strategies for Tough Times
Donald T. Phillips
The book distills Abraham Lincoln's leadership style into practical strategies, illustrating how his approach to empowerment, communication, and decision-making during the Civil War can guide modern leaders through challenging situations. It presents historical anecdotes and examples of Lincoln's actions and words, translating them into lessons on effective leadership in times of crisis.
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What the Heck Is EOS?
A Complete Guide for Employees in Companies Running on EOS
Gino Wickman
The book serves as an introduction to the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), explaining its core concepts and tools in a simplified manner for employees at all levels within an organization. It aims to help staff understand their company's EOS-driven operations and their role in contributing to its effectiveness and success.
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