Decision Making & Problem Solving in Management & Leadership & Business & Finance eBooks

The Method Method

Seven Obsessions That Helped Our Scrappy Start-up Turn an Industry Upside Down

by Eric Ryan, Adam Lowry, Lucas Conley ...

An inspiring case study for the next generation of start-ups by the unconventional founders of Method.Founded ten years ago by childhood pals Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry, Method has been making headlines and profits with a revolutionary blend of culture and commerce, style and substance. Today, Method's ecofriendly soaps, detergents, and cleaners are ubiquitous in stores, capturing valuable shelf ... Read more

$4.99 USD

An inspiring case study for the next generation of start-ups by the unconventional founders of Method.Founded ten years ago by childhood pals Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry, Method has been making headlines and profits with a revolutionary blend of culture and commerce, style and substance. Today, Method's ecofriendly soaps, detergents, and cleaners are ubiquitous in stores, capturing valuable shelf
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Two and Twenty

How the Masters of Private Equity Always Win

by Sachin Khajuria ...

**The first true insider’s account of private equity, revealing what it takes to thrive among the world’s hungriest dealmakers“Brilliant . . . eloquently takes readers inside the heroic world of private equity . . . [an] essential read.”—ForbesONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Next Big Idea Club**Private equity was once an investment niche. Today, the wealth controlled by its leading firms ... Read more

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**The first true insider’s account of private equity, revealing what it takes to thrive among the world’s hungriest dealmakers“Brilliant . . . eloquently takes readers inside the heroic world of private equity . . . [an] essential read.”—ForbesONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Next Big Idea Club**Private equity was once an investment niche. Today, the wealth controlled by its leading firms
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The Long View

Why We Need to Transform How the World Sees Time

by Richard Fisher ...

A wide-ranging and thought-provoking exploration of the importance of long-term thinking.Humans are unique in our ability to understand time, able to comprehend the past and future like no other species. Yet modern-day technology and capitalism have supercharged our short-termist tendencies and trapped us in the present, at the mercy of reactive politics, quarterly business targets and 24-hour ... Read more

$5.99 USD

A wide-ranging and thought-provoking exploration of the importance of long-term thinking.Humans are unique in our ability to understand time, able to comprehend the past and future like no other species. Yet modern-day technology and capitalism have supercharged our short-termist tendencies and trapped us in the present, at the mercy of reactive politics, quarterly business targets and 24-hour
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Picture Your Business Strategy: Transform Decisions with the Power of Visuals

by Christine Chopyak ...

PICTURE THIS: A BOLD NEW BUSINESS STRATEGY DRAWN FROM TODAY'S HOTTEST VISUAL TRENDSScientific studies have shown that looking at pictures, drawings, and other graphics engage both sides of the brain--opening the "mind's eye" and business systems to new possibilities we might not otherwise see. Frustrated by lackluster approaches to strategy, companies are combining illustrations and color with ... Read more

$27.99 USD

PICTURE THIS: A BOLD NEW BUSINESS STRATEGY DRAWN FROM TODAY'S HOTTEST VISUAL TRENDSScientific studies have shown that looking at pictures, drawings, and other graphics engage both sides of the brain--opening the "mind's eye" and business systems to new possibilities we might not otherwise see. Frustrated by lackluster approaches to strategy, companies are combining illustrations and color with
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A Consensus Handbook

Co-operative decision making for activists, co-ops and communities

by Seeds for Change Lancaster Co-operative ltd, Max Hertzberg, Rebecca Smith, Rhiannon Westphal ...

A comprehensive guide explaining the spirit and philosophy of co-operative decision making"Excellent - clear guidance and thoughtful reflection on power and conflict" - THE GUARDIANPractical guidance on how to facilitate the consensus decision making process, looking at common situations and explaining the skills and tools your group can use to ease the path to a decision. The book covers ... Read more

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A comprehensive guide explaining the spirit and philosophy of co-operative decision making"Excellent - clear guidance and thoughtful reflection on power and conflict" - THE GUARDIANPractical guidance on how to facilitate the consensus decision making process, looking at common situations and explaining the skills and tools your group can use to ease the path to a decision. The book covers
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Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Apply the Astonishing Power of Positive Reinforcement, Third Edition

by Aubrey C. Daniels ...

Maximize employee performance with this updated edition of the classic bestsellerIn Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Apply the Astonishing Power of Positive Reinforcement, renowned thought leader and internationally recognized workplace expert Aubrey Daniels takes a look at today’s rapidly changing work environment, providing a timely update to his seminal book on performance management.As ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Maximize employee performance with this updated edition of the classic bestsellerIn Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Apply the Astonishing Power of Positive Reinforcement, renowned thought leader and internationally recognized workplace expert Aubrey Daniels takes a look at today’s rapidly changing work environment, providing a timely update to his seminal book on performance management.As
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The Emergent Approach to Strategy

Adaptive Design & Execution

by Peter Compo ...

A NEW CLARITY FOR STRATEGY THEORY AND PRACTICE**Consultants and academics continue to report chronic failures of strategy practice.**Two causes dominate: strategy is still not fully defined, and strategy practice is still largely based on a planned versus adaptive view of the world. The Emergent Approach to Strategy digs deep into complex adaptive systems to bring a new clarity to strategy ... Read more

$12.99 USD

A NEW CLARITY FOR STRATEGY THEORY AND PRACTICE**Consultants and academics continue to report chronic failures of strategy practice.**Two causes dominate: strategy is still not fully defined, and strategy practice is still largely based on a planned versus adaptive view of the world. The Emergent Approach to Strategy digs deep into complex adaptive systems to bring a new clarity to strategy
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Mind Mapping Secrets for Business Success

Strategies For Success - Mind Mapping, #3

by Katie Darden ...

Series Book 3 - Strategies For Success - Mind Mapping
Get Control of Your BusinessEvery business person wants to do more in less time, use resources fully, and stay on top of their game. But some are able to work smarter than others.Well now you can, too.This Book Will Show You HowMake mind maps your secret tool for increasing productivity and enhancing creativity.You’ll find yourself saving hours of time once you learn how to create mind maps for ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get Control of Your BusinessEvery business person wants to do more in less time, use resources fully, and stay on top of their game. But some are able to work smarter than others.Well now you can, too.This Book Will Show You HowMake mind maps your secret tool for increasing productivity and enhancing creativity.You’ll find yourself saving hours of time once you learn how to create mind maps for
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Beyond Integrity

A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics

by Scott Rae, Kenman L. Wong ...

Integrity is essential to Judeo-Christian business ethics. But today’s business environment is complex. Those in business, and those preparing to enter the business world, need to grapple with the question of how integrity and biblical ethics can be applied in the workplace. They need to go “beyond integrity” in their thinking. Beyond Integrity is neither excessively theoretical nor simplistic and ... Read more

$37.99 USD

Integrity is essential to Judeo-Christian business ethics. But today’s business environment is complex. Those in business, and those preparing to enter the business world, need to grapple with the question of how integrity and biblical ethics can be applied in the workplace. They need to go “beyond integrity” in their thinking. Beyond Integrity is neither excessively theoretical nor simplistic and
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Knowledge 2.0 - Staying Afloat in the Information Age

by Mark Chisnell ...

Our access to knowledge is extraordinary, much of it available through a smartphone that rarely leaves our side. The problem is no longer finding information; it's sifting it for the good stuff. Facts are often distorted by laziness or incompetence, and truths are sometimes twisted or hidden for financial gain, or to evade the consequences of mistakes or failures.It doesn't help that we – as human ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Our access to knowledge is extraordinary, much of it available through a smartphone that rarely leaves our side. The problem is no longer finding information; it's sifting it for the good stuff. Facts are often distorted by laziness or incompetence, and truths are sometimes twisted or hidden for financial gain, or to evade the consequences of mistakes or failures.It doesn't help that we – as human
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How to Ask the Smart Questions for Winning the Games of Career and Life

Career Savvy People Skills, #1

by Michael McGaulley ...

Series Book 1 - Career Savvy People Skills
“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.” — Albert EinsteinEver feel that you’re being moved as a pawn in the games others are playing around you? Ever get the sense that you’re not winning— maybe not even aware of — the subtle games of business and life going on around you . . . let alone the tricky games of career success and office politics?As ... Read more

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“You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.” — Albert EinsteinEver feel that you’re being moved as a pawn in the games others are playing around you? Ever get the sense that you’re not winning— maybe not even aware of — the subtle games of business and life going on around you . . . let alone the tricky games of career success and office politics?As
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Jump Start Your Business Brain

Scientific Ideas and Advice That Will Immediately Double Your Business Success Rate

by Doug Hall ...

Doug Hall shares data-proven methods that can make sales, marketing, and business development measurably more effective. ... Read more

$11.59 USD

Doug Hall shares data-proven methods that can make sales, marketing, and business development measurably more effective.
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Porter's Five Forces

Understand competitive forces and stay ahead of the competition

by 50minutes ...

Series Book 1 - Management & Marketing
Understand competitive forces and stay ahead of the competitionThis book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing Porter’s five forces, providing you with the essential information and saving time.In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Understand the five forces that affect profitability and analyze each force in depth in relation to your company• Analyze the intensity of ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understand competitive forces and stay ahead of the competitionThis book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing Porter’s five forces, providing you with the essential information and saving time.In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Understand the five forces that affect profitability and analyze each force in depth in relation to your company• Analyze the intensity of
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How to Work Without Losing Your Mind

by Cate Sevilla ...

'Genuinely empowering' Daisy Buchanan'An invaluable guide to surviving professional life' Viv Groskop'Comforting during these uncertain times' Yomi AdegokeAward-winning journalist and editor-in-chief Cate Sevilla has survived the messy, stressy and sometimes bizarre world of work - just.In How to Work Without Losing Your Mind, she gives an unflinchingly honest account of the bad bosse... ... Read more

$13.69 USD

'Genuinely empowering' Daisy Buchanan'An invaluable guide to surviving professional life' Viv Groskop'Comforting during these uncertain times' Yomi AdegokeAward-winning journalist and editor-in-chief Cate Sevilla has survived the messy, stressy and sometimes bizarre world of work - just.In How to Work Without Losing Your Mind, she gives an unflinchingly honest account of the bad bosse...
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Worker Cooperative People Skills: Cooperation Skills for Startup, Operations, Growth and More

by Carol Manetta ...

Buckle your seat belt for news in this comprehensive set of remedies and prevention tools for most common difficulties that face interactions between members of worker owned cooperatives. This source book will be referred to many times among memberships as they travel uncharted waters in employment as equals. Be ready for some new approaches, some timeworn good advice and reward systems to make ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Buckle your seat belt for news in this comprehensive set of remedies and prevention tools for most common difficulties that face interactions between members of worker owned cooperatives. This source book will be referred to many times among memberships as they travel uncharted waters in employment as equals. Be ready for some new approaches, some timeworn good advice and reward systems to make
... Read more
Business Acumen for Strategic Communicators

A Primer

by Matthew W. Ragas, Ron Culp ...

Business acumen has emerged as a critical competency for communicators. But if you’re a public relations, advertising or communication professional that didn’t go to business school, how can you make sure you have the abilities and skills to evolve along with your role?Business Acumen for Strategic Communicators is the book for you. Offering a critical primer for the world of business, Ragas and ... Read more

$36.99 USD

Business acumen has emerged as a critical competency for communicators. But if you’re a public relations, advertising or communication professional that didn’t go to business school, how can you make sure you have the abilities and skills to evolve along with your role?Business Acumen for Strategic Communicators is the book for you. Offering a critical primer for the world of business, Ragas and
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The Mediator's Handbook

Revised & Expanded fourth edition

by Jennifer E. Beer, Caroline C. Packard ...

Resolve workplace and community conflicts with proven mediation frameworks that achieve 85% success rates. Professional mediators reveal step-by-step processes used in thousands of successful mediations, from family disputes to corporate negotiations, with complete guidance for both new and experienced practitioners.Why Professional Mediation Skills Are Essential:Litigation costs average $50,000 ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Resolve workplace and community conflicts with proven mediation frameworks that achieve 85% success rates. Professional mediators reveal step-by-step processes used in thousands of successful mediations, from family disputes to corporate negotiations, with complete guidance for both new and experienced practitioners.Why Professional Mediation Skills Are Essential:Litigation costs average $50,000
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大數據的關鍵思考（增訂版）

行動╳多螢╳碎片化時代的商業智慧

by 車品覺 ...

Series series 天下財經
數據力決定競爭力！進入數據驅動的商業世界，「數據思考」是每個工作人的必備能力！阿里巴巴前副總裁、數據委員會會長／紅杉資本中國專家****合夥人車品覺第一本帶領讀者建構數據化思維的著作增訂3萬字全新內容，揭示大數據近未來的6大趨勢與5大觀戰重點**‧**組織裡這麼多數據，為什麼用不出... ... Read more

$9.99 USD

數據力決定競爭力！進入數據驅動的商業世界，「數據思考」是每個工作人的必備能力！阿里巴巴前副總裁、數據委員會會長／紅杉資本中國專家****合夥人車品覺第一本帶領讀者建構數據化思維的著作增訂3萬字全新內容，揭示大數據近未來的6大趨勢與5大觀戰重點**‧**組織裡這麼多數據，為什麼用不出...
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Management Consultant, The

Mastering the Art of Consultancy

by Richard Newton ...

Series series Financial Times Series
The secret of being a successful management consultant is to focus on the genuine needs of the client and provide the best service to achieve and sustain results.The Management Consultant is your essential guide for both newcomers and practicing consultants to develop the skills that will help you understand your client’s needs, identify gaps in knowledge and deliver real value to all parts of ... Read more

$20.99 USD

The secret of being a successful management consultant is to focus on the genuine needs of the client and provide the best service to achieve and sustain results.The Management Consultant is your essential guide for both newcomers and practicing consultants to develop the skills that will help you understand your client’s needs, identify gaps in knowledge and deliver real value to all parts of
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極速解決工作難題的心智圖大全

6大功能 ╳ 7大工作領域 ╳ 43個常見問題，讓你用心智圖舉一反三，輕鬆解決各種職場難題！

by 胡雅茹 ...

Series Book 44 - 翻轉學
★★★心智圖天后胡雅茹專為職場人打造★★★原來，心智圖不只是做筆記、思考的好工具，還能幫忙解決你所想得到的工作難題！◎ 心智圖，是理性與感性兼具的解決問題工具心智圖，是由英國心理學家東尼．博贊（Tony Buzan）於1970年代首創，是一種輔助思考、訓練邏輯、強化記憶的高效工具。在中文裡，「心」屬於感性、「智」屬於理性，心智圖，就是融合理性與感性、思考與心理之間的雙面鏡，不只能從一個角度來看待事物，讓解決問題時可以更全面。◎ 讓做事更有系統，思考更有效率的6****大功能心智圖天后、暢銷作家胡雅茹，致力於推廣心智圖... ... Read more

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★★★心智圖天后胡雅茹專為職場人打造★★★原來，心智圖不只是做筆記、思考的好工具，還能幫忙解決你所想得到的工作難題！◎ 心智圖，是理性與感性兼具的解決問題工具心智圖，是由英國心理學家東尼．博贊（Tony Buzan）於1970年代首創，是一種輔助思考、訓練邏輯、強化記憶的高效工具。在中文裡，「心」屬於感性、「智」屬於理性，心智圖，就是融合理性與感性、思考與心理之間的雙面鏡，不只能從一個角度來看待事物，讓解決問題時可以更全面。◎ 讓做事更有系統，思考更有效率的6****大功能心智圖天后、暢銷作家胡雅茹，致力於推廣心智圖...
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Business Plans that Work: A Guide for Small Business 2/E

by Andrew Zacharakis, Stephen Spinelli Jr., Jeffry A. Timmons ...

Turn your great idea into BIG PROFITS with a powerful, persuasive business plan!With any endeavor, good planning is the key to good results—especially in the launch of a new business or product. Business Plans That Work gives you an easy-to-follow template for conceptualizing, writing, focusing, and revising a business plan that converts your business idea into financial profit.A virtual blueprint ... Read more

$17.29 USD

Turn your great idea into BIG PROFITS with a powerful, persuasive business plan!With any endeavor, good planning is the key to good results—especially in the launch of a new business or product. Business Plans That Work gives you an easy-to-follow template for conceptualizing, writing, focusing, and revising a business plan that converts your business idea into financial profit.A virtual blueprint
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HBR Guide to Making Better Decisions

by Harvard Business Review ...

Series series HBR Guide
Learn how to make better; faster decisions.You make decisions every day--from prioritizing your to-do list to choosing which long-term innovation projects to pursue. But most decisions don't have a clear-cut answer, and assessing the alternatives and the risks involved can be overwhelming.You need a smarter approach to making the best choice possible. The HBR Guide to Making Better Decisions ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to make better; faster decisions.You make decisions every day--from prioritizing your to-do list to choosing which long-term innovation projects to pursue. But most decisions don't have a clear-cut answer, and assessing the alternatives and the risks involved can be overwhelming.You need a smarter approach to making the best choice possible. The HBR Guide to Making Better Decisions
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六頂思考帽（全新修訂版）：思考大師狄波諾改變全世界的創新思維工具

Six Thinking Hats

Translated by 劉慧玉 ...

by 愛德華．狄波諾, Edward de Bono ...

★全球銷量超過數千萬冊！創意思考之父狄波諾大師經典之作★全球創新思考課程No.1，風行54個國家，譯成37種語言一個人的思考混亂是瓶頸，一群人的思考混亂是災難。創意思考之父狄波諾的六頂思考帽，能幫助你解決個人與團體的思考難題。這一套創新思考工具，風靡全球近四十年，從六歲兒童到世界級企業高級主管都可以用。以最簡單實際的方式，帶領個人、團隊進行討論，六頂思考帽，六種顏色，分別代表六個觀點，白（客觀）、紅（情感）、黑（批判）、黃（積極）、綠（創意）、藍（控制），帽子摘下戴上，須臾間轉換觀點，一次只思考一件事，每種角度都會被捕捉，每個人的意見都會被聽見，啟動個人思考力，創造團隊共同溝通語言，做出最佳決策！● 六頂思考帽分別是什麼思考風格？白帽：提供客觀事實與數據。<p... ... Read more

$7.99 USD

★全球銷量超過數千萬冊！創意思考之父狄波諾大師經典之作★全球創新思考課程No.1，風行54個國家，譯成37種語言一個人的思考混亂是瓶頸，一群人的思考混亂是災難。創意思考之父狄波諾的六頂思考帽，能幫助你解決個人與團體的思考難題。這一套創新思考工具，風靡全球近四十年，從六歲兒童到世界級企業高級主管都可以用。以最簡單實際的方式，帶領個人、團隊進行討論，六頂思考帽，六種顏色，分別代表六個觀點，白（客觀）、紅（情感）、黑（批判）、黃（積極）、綠（創意）、藍（控制），帽子摘下戴上，須臾間轉換觀點，一次只思考一件事，每種角度都會被捕捉，每個人的意見都會被聽見，啟動個人思考力，創造團隊共同溝通語言，做出最佳決策！● 六頂思考帽分別是什麼思考風格？白帽：提供客觀事實與數據。<p...
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HBR Guides to Building Your Strategic Skills Collection (3 Books)

by Harvard Business Review ...

Series series HBR Guide
If you aren't working with a strategy, you're wasting your time.Strategy isn't just a set of plans handed down from the C-suite. To grow as a leader, you need to understand your company's strategy and align your thinking, projects, and team with organizational goals and vision. Master these abilities with the HBR Guides to Building Your Strategic Skills Collection. This three-book set, which ... Read more

$35.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you aren't working with a strategy, you're wasting your time.Strategy isn't just a set of plans handed down from the C-suite. To grow as a leader, you need to understand your company's strategy and align your thinking, projects, and team with organizational goals and vision. Master these abilities with the HBR Guides to Building Your Strategic Skills Collection. This three-book set, which
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