What, So What, Now What    by Chris Garson
Price: Free! 780 words. Language: English. Published on March 4, 2013. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general.
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A simple model you can use to assess and develop your people's analytical skills. Also, help eliminate chart junk in your monthly reports. This article references the content in the article "Dianosticcs vs. Key Measures."

Improving Project Success through Effective Communication and Participation    by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Price: Free! 2910 words. Language: English. Published on January 27, 2013. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general.
This synthesis provides key lessons on the importance of communication in facilitating development work, as reflected in the applications of participatory approaches in project preparation, design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation in Asian Development Bank operations.

Learning Lessons: Connecting the Dots for Greater Development Impact    by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Price: Free! 2480 words. Language: English. Published on August 22, 2012. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general.
This brief presents evaluative evidence that points to the vital role links play in the patterns of development. These involve projects and programs in different areas, at different times, and the work of different players. Development processes will benefit if these critical but often overlooked links are better connected.

ANGER At Work    by Andrew K. MacDonald
Price: $5.99 USD. 10640 words. Language: English. Published on March 22, 2012. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general.
Anger in the workplace is both a negative and positive sign. I completely understand it if this sounds counter intuitive. Arguments and outbursts are disruptive, uncomfortable and rob the workplace of valuable time. The silver lining is that anger shows passion. Remember that people get angry or frustrated when they care about something.

A Unique Guide To Business    by Lincoln Brown
Price: Free! 3410 words. Language: English. Published on April 18, 2012. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general.
What is Business? Is it an operation designed with the sole purpose to make money? Is it where collective minds meet to create something great? Finally, could business possibly be something more; could it be the equivalent of a person or persons? Read more to learn more.

Learning Lessons: Intense Climate-Related Natural Disasters in Asia and the Pacific    by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Price: Free! 2260 words. Language: English. Published on August 28, 2012. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general.
The frequency of intense floods and storms is increasing globally and in Asia and the Pacific amid the specter of climate change, pointing to the need for better mitigation and adaptation to natural disasters. This synthesis presents the lessons drawn from evaluations of information sourced from publicly available databases.

Go Coach Yourself    by Karen Southall Watts
Price: $1.49 USD. 7050 words. Language: English. Published on July 18, 2012. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general.
The DIY book for people who need a business coach but say they can't afford one.

Learning Lessons: Successful Engagement with Civil Society Organizations    by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Price: Free! 3080 words. Language: English. Published on January 18, 2013. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general.
This synthesis focuses on lessons from successful engagement of civil society organizations (CSOs) in operations financed by the Asian Development Bank.

The MultipleMind Method    by Steve W Roche
Price: $3.99 USD. 33330 words. Language: English. Published on June 4, 2012. Nonfiction » Psychology » Creative ability.
Just imagine the level of success you could achieve if you knew how to come up with original and valuable new ideas whenever needed. Despite what you might think, you do have the ability to come up with Eureka Ideas. You also have the innate ability to solve any problem. The MultipleMind Method will show you how to think in an extraordinary way and become an Ideas Person.

Learning Lessons: Managing for Development Results    by Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank
Price: Free! 2120 words. Language: English. Published on February 8, 2013. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Development / general.
The Asian Development Bank introduced the Managing for Development Results (MfDR) agenda in 1999 to boost development effectiveness under its overarching goal of poverty reduction. This edition of Learning Lessons highlights key lessons in mainstreaming that agenda, and makes recommendations for securing better development effectiveness using the agenda.