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How to be a Motivational Manager
Recent research has revealed a rise in absenteeism from work with staff taking an average of 7.2 sick days a year, up from 6.8 in 2005. Even more worrying is that at least 15% of all illnesses reported... Read more
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Strategy Maps: Converting Intangible Assets into Tangible Outcomes
Robert S. Kaplan, David P. NortonImplementing new business strategies for successful competitive advantage in today's market involves a deep understanding of a number of intangible assets such as customers, information and relationships.... read more
Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change
William BridgesTransitional change can be challenging and disorienting for both individuals and companies. Managing through tumultuous transformation is therefore key to success. William Bridges, best-selling author... read more
Leading Change Toward Sustainability: A Change-Management Guide for Business, Government and Civil Society
Bob DoppeltThe Industrial Revolution has led to a host of modern advances; affordable energy, rapid transportation, fast, low-cost automated production and advanced information systems. However, with these we have... read more
When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management
Roger LowensteinWhen Genius Failed chronicles the highs and lows of Long Term Capital Management, an initially successful hedging firm that became the centre of one of the world’s largest financial collapses. In 1993,... read more
The 21st Century Supervisor: Nine Essential Skills For Frontline Leaders
Brad Humphrey, Jeff StokesWith a widening education gap between staff, newly emerging work ethics and decreasing company loyalty, the culture of uncertainty in today's workplace looks set to stay. The modern supervisor, in overseeing... read more
