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This is the book which management students have been waiting for. Written in an accessible style, it enters into lively discussion of classical and contemporary ideas about organizations and their management. It shows that getting to grips with these ideas means asking fundamental questions about what it means to be human and about the nature of modern society.
This book is for you if:
*you get impatient with heavy, conventional and lengthy textbooks
*you are fed up with the trite simplicities of the management gurus
*you are dismayed by dry, worthy, alternative... more This is the book which management students have been waiting for. Written in an accessible style, it enters into lively discussion of classical and contemporary ideas about organizations and their management. It shows that getting to grips with these ideas means asking fundamental questions about what it means to be human and about the nature of modern society.
This book is for you if:
*you get impatient with heavy, conventional and lengthy textbooks
*you are fed up with the trite simplicities of the management gurus
*you are dismayed by dry, worthy, alternative views
*you want to show your lecturer you have done some extra reading
It is an antidote to the boring textbook and it is compatible with any degree course on management and organizations. It will challenge your thinking and it will help you get a good mark in your exam. And it's cheap. Should you buy it? It's a no-brainer. less 
Chris MobbsA Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Strategy (Very Short, Fairly Interesting & Cheap Books) https://t.co/WBMcfVB29W https://t.co/irUJPlcaYn (Source)
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Chris Carter, Stewart R Clegg, et al. | 3.70
A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book about Studying Strategy is a welcoming, lively, and thought provoking account of strategy. It helps students get to grips with strategy's key issues and broad debates and introduce them to the latest ideas that won't yet have been covered in the classroom. Organized into three sections, concepts are made really accessible as the authors first recap the history of strategy as an academic discipline, then evaluate major schools of strategic thought, and conclude by critiquing the latest developments in strategic... more A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book about Studying Strategy is a welcoming, lively, and thought provoking account of strategy. It helps students get to grips with strategy's key issues and broad debates and introduce them to the latest ideas that won't yet have been covered in the classroom. Organized into three sections, concepts are made really accessible as the authors first recap the history of strategy as an academic discipline, then evaluate major schools of strategic thought, and conclude by critiquing the latest developments in strategic research. less Chris MobbsA Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Strategy (Very Short, Fairly Interesting & Cheap Books) https://t.co/WBMcfVB29W https://t.co/irUJPlcaYn (Source)
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Every investor needs an edge. Where better to look than the rules of the world's best investors? These are the do's and don'ts that have driven profits in the billions. They are the practical precepts, and hard-earned wisdom, of many of the best investors in the UK and the US and further afield - of the fund manager who outperformed the market by staggering percentages for three decades in a row, of the private investor who once trained the professionals in the City, of the ex-hedge fund manager who now advocates the simplest investing system in the world. And 50+ MORE of the most interesting... more Every investor needs an edge. Where better to look than the rules of the world's best investors? These are the do's and don'ts that have driven profits in the billions. They are the practical precepts, and hard-earned wisdom, of many of the best investors in the UK and the US and further afield - of the fund manager who outperformed the market by staggering percentages for three decades in a row, of the private investor who once trained the professionals in the City, of the ex-hedge fund manager who now advocates the simplest investing system in the world. And 50+ MORE of the most interesting minds in modern investing, from Wall Street to West London and back again. The legendary Harriman Book of Investing Rules is back with a gripping new volume - packed with hundreds of pages of new content, bringing you the wisdom of the very best investing minds around the globe. less Chris MobbsHarriman’s New Book of Investing Rules: The Do’s and Don’ts of the World’s Best Investors https://t.co/2hmjYw0IDk https://t.co/wJ7LN9x119 (Source)
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-This book is of the kind you always wanted but didn't think would or could ever exist: the universal field theory of problem solving.- Tom Sommerlatte
Typically today's tasks in management and consulting include project management, running workshops and strategic work - all complex activities, which require a multitude of skills and competencies. This standard work, which is also well accepted amongst consultants, gives you a reference or cookbook-style access to the most important tools, including a rating of each tool in terms of applicability, ease of use and effectiveness.
... more -This book is of the kind you always wanted but didn't think would or could ever exist: the universal field theory of problem solving.- Tom Sommerlatte
Typically today's tasks in management and consulting include project management, running workshops and strategic work - all complex activities, which require a multitude of skills and competencies. This standard work, which is also well accepted amongst consultants, gives you a reference or cookbook-style access to the most important tools, including a rating of each tool in terms of applicability, ease of use and effectiveness.
In this considerably enlarged third edition, Nicolai Andler presents 152 of such tools, grouped into task-specific categories: Definition of a Situation/Problem - Information Gathering - Creativity - Information Consolidation - Goal Setting - Strategic, Technical and Organisational Analysis - Evaluation and Decision Making - Project Management.
Checklists and Application Scenarios further enhance the use of this toolbox. Information provided by this book is:
- comprehensive and sufficiently wide in scope, combined with a practical level of detail without being too academic
- reliable and proven in numerous real implemented cases
- easy to apply due to many different search options, checklists, application scenarios and guiding instructions.
Written by a professional consultant, business analyst and business coach, this book is a unique reference work and guide for those wanting to learn about or who are active in the fields of consulting, project management and problem solving in general, both in business and engineering: business coaches and management trainers, workshop moderators, consultants and managers, project managers, lecturers and students.
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"Nobody asked you to show up." Every experienced product manager has heard some version of those words at some point in their career. Think about a company. Engineers build the product. Designers make sure it has a great user experience and looks good. Marketing makes sure customers know about the product. Sales get potential customers to open their wallets to buy the product. What more does a company need? What does a product manager do? Based upon Product School's curriculum, which has helped thousands of students become great product managers, The Product Book answers that question. Filled... more "Nobody asked you to show up." Every experienced product manager has heard some version of those words at some point in their career. Think about a company. Engineers build the product. Designers make sure it has a great user experience and looks good. Marketing makes sure customers know about the product. Sales get potential customers to open their wallets to buy the product. What more does a company need? What does a product manager do? Based upon Product School's curriculum, which has helped thousands of students become great product managers, The Product Book answers that question. Filled with practical advice, best practices, and expert tips, this book is here to help you succeed! less Chris MobbsThe Product Book: How to Become a Great Product Manager https://t.co/c7ICAIcZZ0 via @chrisifg (Source)
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Discover the 101+ Best FREE Hacks Used By Wildly Successful Entrepreneurs to Build Multi-Million Dollar Businesses!
This compendium has been compiled by myself and my team as a result of years of vetting through THOUSANDS of tools and resource in the pursuit of the arsenal of tools of that will help us build and grow successful online businesses.
whilst some were incredibly useful and saved us time, frustration, and made us more money... others were downright useless and even costed us business.
We have gone out and found all of the tools you will ever... more
Discover the 101+ Best FREE Hacks Used By Wildly Successful Entrepreneurs to Build Multi-Million Dollar Businesses!
This compendium has been compiled by myself and my team as a result of years of vetting through THOUSANDS of tools and resource in the pursuit of the arsenal of tools of that will help us build and grow successful online businesses.
whilst some were incredibly useful and saved us time, frustration, and made us more money... others were downright useless and even costed us business.
We have gone out and found all of the tools you will ever need right now to help you build a successful online business so that you don't have to spend weeks and months figuring it all out yourself
One of the best ways to find out what another successful entrepreneur is doing is by studying what they use and applying it in your own business
Inside this book you will discover:
Ad Tools
Monitoring Analytics
SEO Tools
Social Media Tools
Content Marketing Tools
Analytics and Optimization Tools
and Much, much more!
Best of all? These tools are FREE to start using
All of these tools will help you streamline, systematize and automate processes so that you attract more clients, make more sales, and make more money with less time, effort and capital required.
So go ahead, scroll up and the click the "Buy now with 1-Click (R)" Button now! lessChris MobbsInternet Marketing: The Ultimate Compendium of Internet Marketing Tools & Resources: 101+ Best FREE Hacks Used By Wildly Successful Entrepreneurs to Build … Businesses! (Online Business Series Book 2) https://t.co/akUCuAVGE8 https://t.co/dFAO36O1fr (Source)
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Paul A. Argenti, Courtney M. Barnes | 4.07
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A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Amazon Bestseller
Reverse Innovation is the new business idea everyone is talking about. Why? Because it presents the blueprint for scaling growth in emerging markets, and importing low-cost and high impact innovations to mature ones.
Innovation is no longer the exclusive domain of the Silicon Valley elite. Reverse Innovation will open your eyes to the fact that the dynamics of global innovation are changing—and if you want your firm to survive, you’d better pay attention. The gap... more A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Amazon Bestseller
Reverse Innovation is the new business idea everyone is talking about. Why? Because it presents the blueprint for scaling growth in emerging markets, and importing low-cost and high impact innovations to mature ones.
Innovation is no longer the exclusive domain of the Silicon Valley elite. Reverse Innovation will open your eyes to the fact that the dynamics of global innovation are changing—and if you want your firm to survive, you’d better pay attention. The gap between rich nations and emerging economies is closing. No longer will innovations travel the globe in only one direction, from developed to developing nations. They will also flow in reverse. CEOs of the world’s most influential companies agree and have cited Reverse Innovation as their playbook for the next generation of global growth.
Authors Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth explain where, when, and why reverse innovation is on the rise and why the implications are so profound. Learn how to make innovation in emerging markets happen and how such innovations can unlock even greater opportunity throughout the world. You’ll follow some of the world’s leading companies (including GE, Deere & Company, P&G, and PepsiCo) through stories that illustrate exactly what works and what doesn’t.
If you’re in a Western economy, you need to accept that the future lies far from home. But the idea is not just for Western audiences. If innovation is at the heart of your company or your career, no matter where you practice business, Reverse Innovation is a phenomenon you need to understand. This book will help you do that.
less Chris MobbsTell us about your book Reverse Innovation. By Vijay Govindarajan, Best Selling Author. https://t.co/7lpZy0KlPt (Source)
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Jonathan Perks MBE | 4.28
How will this book benefit you? Do you consider yourself to be a successful leader, or do you aspire to be so? If so then this book is for you. Do you wish to lead your teams in the most effective and energising way? Are you a follower seeking to be well led? Are you in the business of helping others to improve their performance? If you answer yes to any of these questions then you'll find much to help you in these pages. From the authors own practical experience, from his observation of other leaders and from his wide research he found that people who have become highly respected usually... more How will this book benefit you? Do you consider yourself to be a successful leader, or do you aspire to be so? If so then this book is for you. Do you wish to lead your teams in the most effective and energising way? Are you a follower seeking to be well led? Are you in the business of helping others to improve their performance? If you answer yes to any of these questions then you'll find much to help you in these pages. From the authors own practical experience, from his observation of other leaders and from his wide research he found that people who have become highly respected usually display the eight characteristics described within the inspiring leadership philosophy. Employing these qualities is how they manage to get others to follow them willingly. You could do the same. A coaching client, Sarah Jane Mills, who critically reviewed a draft of this book, described the benefits as follows:
"This is a fresh approach to leadership and it is named perfectly. It brings together a wealth of different ideas and concepts under a very clear and simple set of 8 principles. This is about leadership based on relationship. It gives people permission to be inspiring leaders. You can analyse your own strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats using the compass and you will be given a set of tools to develop your skill so you become a better inspiring leader. If you focus on these principles you will affect others in a highly positive way." less Chris MobbsInspiring Leadership by Jonathan Perks Paperback Book The Cheap Fast Free Post https://t.co/mVRqXQ3gFr (Source)
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Business models are the beating heart of your firm's value proposition.
Great business models drive rapid growth; bad business models can doom the most promising ventures. The Business Model Book clearly shows you how to create, test, adapt and innovate successful business models for any company in any situation.
Every company has a business model. When the business model works, the company creates value. The Business Model Book combines the latest research, straightforward tools and current examples to bring this surprisingly... more Business models are the beating heart of your firm's value proposition.
Great business models drive rapid growth; bad business models can doom the most promising ventures. The Business Model Book clearly shows you how to create, test, adapt and innovate successful business models for any company in any situation.
Every company has a business model. When the business model works, the company creates value. The Business Model Book combines the latest research, straightforward tools and current examples to bring this surprisingly tricky topic to life. Your company changes over time, and so should your business model.
- Understand how and why business models matter to your organisations success.
- Be able to apply business model thinking to a specific company and a specific situation.
- Learn how to evaluate and test business models to identify the most appropriate model.
- Use a set of practical tools to adapt and innovate business models.
It does not matter what you think you know about business models.
It is time to design, build and adapt business ideas that thrive.
" Clever, innovative, and simple -- a must read workbook for entrepreneurs!"
Charles CHEN Yidan, Co-Founder, Tencent Holdings.
"Buy it. Read it. Most importantly, use it!"
John Mullins, London Business School, Author of The Customer-Funded Business and The New Business Road Test.
"This may well turn out to be your scrapbook for business models. An excellent resource that will get your ideas flowing!"
Shane Corstorphine, VP, Regional Growth (Global Regions) and General Manager (Americas), Skyscanner. less Chris MobbsThe Business Model Book: Design, build and adapt business ideas that drive business growth (Brilliant Business) https://t.co/eIbLs0ffIW https://t.co/R7pBuMOIVX (Source)
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MASTERING TWITTER IS THE MOST POWERFUL WAY TO GET YOUR VOICE HEARD AS A CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL
In The #ArtOfTwitter, fantasy writer and Twitter coach Daniel Parsons explains how he grew a 90,000 strong army of loyal followers and gained real-world influence as an indie author. Breaking his tactics into short chapters and simple, actionable steps, he demonstrates exactly how any creative professional can achieve similar results.
Whether you more MASTERING TWITTER IS THE MOST POWERFUL WAY TO GET YOUR VOICE HEARD AS A CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL
In The #ArtOfTwitter, fantasy writer and Twitter coach Daniel Parsons explains how he grew a 90,000 strong army of loyal followers and gained real-world influence as an indie author. Breaking his tactics into short chapters and simple, actionable steps, he demonstrates exactly how any creative professional can achieve similar results.
Whether you less Chris MobbsThe #ArtOfTwitter: A Twitter Guide with 114 Powerful Tips for Artists, Authors, Musicians, Writers, and Other Creative Professionals (The Creative Business Series Book 1) https://t.co/WYwHLR3zR9 https://t.co/Q9g6rnU9b4 (Source)
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This book is the second volume to the Amazon Bestseller Warren Buffett's Three Favorite Books. In this book, you will learn how to: Pick stocks like Warren Buffett Calculate the intrinsic value of stocks using two methods During the second half of the book, readers will learn in-depth methods for: Read an income statement Read a balance sheet Read a cash flow statement Calculate and interpret key ratios more This book is the second volume to the Amazon Bestseller Warren Buffett's Three Favorite Books. In this book, you will learn how to: Pick stocks like Warren Buffett Calculate the intrinsic value of stocks using two methods During the second half of the book, readers will learn in-depth methods for: Read an income statement Read a balance sheet Read a cash flow statement Calculate and interpret key ratios less Chris MobbsWarren Buffett Accounting Book: Reading Financial Statements for Value Investing (Warren Buffett’s 3 Favorite Books Book 2) https://t.co/uwVh05lLJH https://t.co/sR5CEeOEDf (Source)
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"John Kay tells a fast-paced detective story as he searches for the surprising secret to success...Brilliant."
-Tim Harford, author of The Logic of Life In this revolutionary book, economist John Kay proves a notion that feels at once paradoxical and deeply commonsensical: the best way to achieve any complex or broadly defined goal, from happiness to preventing forest fires, is the indirect way. We can learn how to achieve our objectives only through a gradual process of risk taking and discovery-what Kay calls obliquity. The author traces this seemingly counterintuitive... more "John Kay tells a fast-paced detective story as he searches for the surprising secret to success...Brilliant."
-Tim Harford, author of The Logic of Life In this revolutionary book, economist John Kay proves a notion that feels at once paradoxical and deeply commonsensical: the best way to achieve any complex or broadly defined goal, from happiness to preventing forest fires, is the indirect way. We can learn how to achieve our objectives only through a gradual process of risk taking and discovery-what Kay calls obliquity. The author traces this seemingly counterintuitive path to success as it manifests itself in nearly every aspect of life, including business, politics, sports, and more. less 
Rory Sutherland@d_f_stone @EconTalker I completely agree. The @peterthiel book, along with @ProfJohnKay 's Obliquity, is the best short read for businessfolk since R Updegraff's Obvious Adams and The Specialist by Charles Sale. (Source)
Ed SmithI’ll tell about how I came to John Kay’s work. I actually read Nassim Taleb’s book Fooled by Randomness first, which is a different book but with some connections to Obliquity. Then I read John Kay’s review of it in the Financial Times, which was very interesting, and I began to follow John Kay’s work. What Kay writes about business and finance often applies to other spheres as well. Like Taleb’s... (Source)
Chris MobbsObliquity: Why Our Goals Are Best Achieved Indirectly by Kay, John Book The https://t.co/7g1Yfy3NXW (Source)
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"Business Adventures remains the best business book I've ever read." --Bill Gates, The Wall Street Journal
What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety; these notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened. more "Business Adventures remains the best business book I've ever read." --Bill Gates, The Wall Street Journal
What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety; these notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened.
Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. Longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks's insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history repeats itself.
Five additional stories on equally fascinating subjects round out this wonderful collection that will both entertain and inform readers . . . Business Adventures is truly financial journalism at its liveliest and best. less 
Warren BuffettIn 1991, Bill Gates asked Buffett for his favorite book. In reply, Buffett sent the Microsoft founder his personal copy of Business Adventures, a collection of New Yorker stories by John Brooks. (Source)
Bill GatesBrooks’s work is a great reminder that the rules for running a strong business and creating value haven’t changed. For one thing, there’s an essential human factor in every business endeavor. It doesn’t matter if you have a perfect product, production plan, and marketing pitch; you’ll still need the right people to lead and implement those plans. (Source)
Michael DellIn this 1960s classic, Brooks, a longtime New Yorker contributor, tells the stories of 12 notable companies and how they navigated the trials and tribulations of corporate life in America back in the day. (Source)
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