Business and Management
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How Transformative Innovations Shaped the Rise of Nations
From Ancient Rome to Modern America
Gerard Tellis, Stav Rosenzweig
Over the last 2,000 years, critical innovations have transformed various small regions into global powers. But they have faded when they did not embrace the next big innovation. Gerard J. Tellis and Stav Rosenzweig argue in ‘How Transformative Innovations Shaped the Rise of Nations’ that openness to new ideas and people, competition and empowerment of individuals are key drivers in the development and adoption of transformative innovations.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9781783087327
May 2018
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£34.95 / $34.95Over the last 2,000 years, critical innovations have transformed various small regions into global powers. But they have faded when they did not embrace the next big innovation. Gerard J. Tellis and Stav Rosenzweig argue in ‘How Transformative Innovations Shaped the Rise of Nations’ that openness to new ideas and people, competition and empowerment of individuals are key drivers in the development and adoption of transformative innovations.
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Athletic CEOs
Leadership in Turbulent Times
Stanislav Shekshnia, Alexey Ulanovsky, Veronika Zagieva
‘Athletic CEOs: Leadership in Turbulent Times’ presents an unorthodox model of effective business leadership for turbulent environments – Athletic Leadership. Athletic CEOs are not humble or empathic; their leadership is grounded in a combination of toughness and adaptability. They deliver superior performance and transform their companies, employees and near-environments by systematically applying a set of meta-practices.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9781783087594
January 2018
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£35.00 / $35.00‘Athletic CEOs: Leadership in Turbulent Times’ presents an unorthodox model of effective business leadership for turbulent environments – Athletic Leadership. Athletic CEOs are not humble or empathic; their leadership is grounded in a combination of toughness and adaptability. They deliver superior performance and transform their companies, employees and near-environments by systematically applying a set of meta-practices.
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Gaucho Dialogues on Leadership and Management
Alfredo Behrens
“Gaucho Dialogues on Leadership and Management” analyzes Latin American militias as organizations, highlighting the elements that best fit people who see themselves as members of groups—a description that fits the vast majority of the world. Among militias, loyalty largely overrides merit and can align a people into highly effective action, a characteristic that business organizations wish to promote.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9781783087105
December 2017
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£49.00 / $49.00“Gaucho Dialogues on Leadership and Management” analyzes Latin American militias as organizations, highlighting the elements that best fit people who see themselves as members of groups—a description that fits the vast majority of the world. Among militias, loyalty largely overrides merit and can align a people into highly effective action, a characteristic that business organizations wish to promote.
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The ImpactAssets Handbook for Investors
Generating Social and Environmental Value through Capital Investing
Edited by Jed Emerson
A critical handbook for those interested and engaged in investing capital to generate financial returns with social and environmental impacts, “The ImpactAssets Handbook for Investors” offers a review of total portfolio management strategy and practice for investing capital and understanding its impact on creating a better world for both investors and community members.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9781783087297
October 2017
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£49.00 / $49.00A critical handbook for those interested and engaged in investing capital to generate financial returns with social and environmental impacts, “The ImpactAssets Handbook for Investors” offers a review of total portfolio management strategy and practice for investing capital and understanding its impact on creating a better world for both investors and community members.
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Religion and Contemporary Management
Moses as a Model for Effective Leadership
Arthur J. Wolak
Though few might think of Moses as a ‘leader’ or even a ‘manager’ in the contemporary sense, Moses –among the most significant leaders in Western civilization – is arguably the quintessential example of leadership from whom much can be learned by people entering and occupying leadership positions.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9781783085996
November 2016
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£115.00 / $115.00Though few might think of Moses as a ‘leader’ or even a ‘manager’ in the contemporary sense, Moses –among the most significant leaders in Western civilization – is arguably the quintessential example of leadership from whom much can be learned by people entering and occupying leadership positions.
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The Complete Guide to Business School Presenting
What your professors don't tell you... What you absolutely must know
Stanley K. Ridgley
Reveals the secret expectations harbored by business school professors when viewing presented material. Designed to offer a competitive advantage to anyone interested in a career in business, this book offers a truly unique means of developing powerful presentation skills.
Anthem Press
Paperback
9780857285140
October 2012
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£29.95 / $29.95Reveals the secret expectations harbored by business school professors when viewing presented material. Designed to offer a competitive advantage to anyone interested in a career in business, this book offers a truly unique means of developing powerful presentation skills.
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The Meetings Handbook
Formal Rules and Informal Processes
Ronald D. Francis, Anona F. Armstrong
‘The Meetings Handbook: Formal Rules and Informal Processes’ is a comprehensive manual to the rules and issues of meetings, as well as a useful guide to understanding the informal processes that underlie the successful conduct of the business of meetings.
Anthem Press
Hardback
9780857284518
June 2012
Active
£115.00 / $115.00‘The Meetings Handbook: Formal Rules and Informal Processes’ is a comprehensive manual to the rules and issues of meetings, as well as a useful guide to understanding the informal processes that underlie the successful conduct of the business of meetings.