Kunstler (management, Lesley University) examines the dynamics of historical communities and modern companies where creativity has flourished and pinpoints factors that drive exceptional accomplishmen
Incorporating examples from Microsoft and Boeing, two Northwest consultants present their approach to initiating and implementing transformational change within a corporation that involves demonstrati
Liff, a pioneer in the use of visual management techniques, and Posey, an authority on leadership and change management, explain the effects of visual elements in the workplace on execution, morale, a
When Meriwether Lewis accepted President Thomas Jefferson’s commission to explore the fabled Northwest Passage—a rumored all- water route to the Pacific Ocean—he knew he was in for a challenging, even
How did a small, unknown company like Qualcomm manage to storm the wireless industry and grow into a multibillion dollar powerhouse in less than a decade? The Qualcomm Equation provides an in-depth lo
Appropriate for a seminar or self-study, this guide asserts that management is the process of getting employees to become self-directed, and offers advice on training team members, working with people
A book that shows how anyone can create and enjoy spectacular success! Foreword by Nido Qubein, Chairman, Great Harvest Bread Company, Founder, National Speakers Association Foundation
Carrison, a consultant and former journalist, praises the resourcefulness of Israeli businesses under the threat of terrorism. Through interviews with executives, including the director of the Israel
A retired US Air Force major general applies commando tactics to business challenges. Drawing on examples of battles from biblical times to Iraq, Cohen (Touro U. International) explains how special op
Updated and expanded to reflect the latest trends and best practices, a guide to succession management contains 20 percent new material, including chapters on recruitment and retention, as well as upd
An exploration into how recent leaps in the understanding of DNA offer both scientific promises and complex ethical issues probes the fundamental questions related to advances in DNA science, covering
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a strong indicator of individual, team, and organizational success. But stocking up on emotionally intelligent employees isn’t enough: you need a concrete plan for putti
Hope or Hype is a taboo-shattering look at what drives the American obsession with medical "miracles," exposing the equipment manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies; doctors and hospitals too quic
Illustrated with dozens of real-life examples, this guide for business leaders introduces seven techniques for mastering time. The focus is on the development of an intuitive sense of timing known as
Disaster is a certainty -- but "disaster planning" is not enough. Like many companies over the last few years, yours has probably done a great deal to reassess its physical, strategic, and
For every employee who leaves your company for higher pay or a better opportunity, there are many more for whom those "reasons" are just convenient explanations -- and the real impetus for t
You want your business to grow. But don't confuse growth with expansion. To be sure, increased size can be an important component (or fortuitous by-product) of business success, but companies that exp
