How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors Behind Every Successful Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration ...
Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a triumphant new reality. Think of how Apple’s iPod went from a project with a single employee to an enormously successful product launch in eleven months. But such successes are the exception. Consider how London’s Crossrail project delivered five years late and billions over budget. More modest endeavours, whether launching a small business, organizing a conference, or just finishing a work project on time, also commonly fail. Why?
Fierce Leadership: A bold alternative to the worst 'best practices' of business today....
For years, these mantras have been blindly adopted by business leaders everywhere but, as Susan Scott shows, these so-called best practices are ineffectual, cost companies vast sums and drive away the most valuable employees and customers. Yet they are so deeply ingrained in our organisational culture that no one has questioned them, until now.Informed by over a decade of research and work with CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Susan Scott reveals why these established practices are so wrongheaded and shows you how to spot the signs that you are falling prey to them and why they are adversely affecting your business. She then, in her direct, no-nonsense style, suggests a series of surprising and smart alternatives that you should put in their place......
Stronger Mind, Stronger Body, Stronger Life:
It’s time for a wake-up call. Masculinity is in crisis. Without a vision, purpose or role models to emulate, men are confused. Now, more than ever, the world needs warriors – men who know what their mission is in life, achieve it and fight for what matters. The warrior is strong in mind and body – and you can be too. The warrior is focused, determined and disciplined – and you can be too. The warrior lives a life few can dream of – and so can you. All you have to do is take the information in this book and use it
Key Strategy Tools: 88 Tools for Every Manager to Build a Winning Strategy
Key Strategy Tools empowers managers with 88 strategic tools to help build sustainable competitive advantage and ensure long-term success for your business.Within the structure of a straight forward strategy process, the Strategy Pyramid, the book gives you classic strategy models such as Porter's Five Forces or Kim and Mauborgnes Blue Ocean Strategy, as well as broader strategic techniques like rating your competitive position or making strategic investment decisions...
