Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Management and human resources

The 10 Mistakes Businesses Make    by Roger Mendelson
Price: $2.99 USD. 65760 words. Language: English. Published on March 7, 2011. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Management and human resources.

Roger Mendelson operates the largest privately owned debt recovery business in Australia with more than 40,000 clients. The 'graveyard end' of the business world has shown him firsthand the common mistakes that many businesses make. Using simple ideas and including real-life business examples, this book is a guide for those serious about creating and building a successful, sustainable business.
Information Bombardment: Rising Above the Digital Onslaught    by Nick Bontis
Price: $9.99 USD. 103340 words. Language: English. Published on June 16, 2011. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Management and human resources.

It's Time to Work Smarter, Not Harder! Information Bombardment provides proven, real-world solutions for proactively managing the onslaught of information we face each day both in and out of the office. Dr. Nick Bontis weaves humor and personal stories with industry best practices and uses a simple framework of multilevel analysis to transform you to higher levels of productivity.
Change Done Well    by Gerald M. Weinberg
Price: $9.99 USD. 51610 words. Language: English. Published on May 23, 2011. Nonfiction » Computers and Internet » Programming.

CHANGE DONE WELL is the ninth volume in the highly acclaimed Quality Software series. In it, renowned author, Gerald M. Weinberg, illustrates how to create a supportive environment for improving software engineering—an environment in which your organization can realize long-lasting gains in quality and productivity by learning how to manage change.
How to Observe Software Systems    by Gerald M. Weinberg
Price: $9.99 USD. 53520 words. Language: English. Published on December 23, 2010. Nonfiction » Computers and Internet » Enterprise IT management.

"This book will probably make you think twice about some decisions you currently make by reflex. That alone makes it worth reading." "Great to understand the real meaning of non linearity of human based processes and great to highlight how some easy macro indicator can give info about your s/w development process." "An incredibly useful book" - Amazon Reviews
Managing Yourself and Others    by Gerald M. Weinberg
Price: $9.99 USD. 56180 words. Language: English. Published on January 28, 2011. Nonfiction » Computers and Internet » Programming.

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To be effective, managers must act congruently. Managers must not only understand the concepts of good software engineering, but also translate them into their own practices. Effective managers need to know what to do, say what they will do, and act accordingly. Their thoughts and feelings need to match their words and behaviors.
Dragon Leadership: Eastern Wisdom for Modern CEO    by Joanna Tong
Price: $19.99 USD. 48260 words. Language: English. Published on May 24, 2010. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Management and human resources.

Condensing some of the profound Confucius and Taoist principles into a 12-day guide, Dragon Leadership shows readers how to restore trust from employees after mass redundancies during the global recession. Tested and refined over the last 20 years, the case studies, diagnostic tools and advice will help leaders enhance their personal impact, make positive change and above all, win people over.
Charting A Wiser Course: How Aviation Can Address the Human Side of Change    by Kaye Shackford
Price: $4.95 USD. 78010 words. Language: English. Published on January 20, 2010. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Management and human resources.

In our post-September 11th world, aviation businesses are reworking strategies, markets and products. Yet no one is paying sufficient attention to a key element of change. Until we do, our efforts won't work. Our behavioral models are operating at cross-purposes with our business objectives. To achieve our objectives, we must align our behaviors with our intentions. This sounds easy. It’s not.
One Bite at a Time : How every manager can use Six Sigma to make a difference    by David Brewster
Price: $8.99 USD. 25470 words. Language: English. Published on September 21, 2009. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Management and human resources.

'One Bite at a Time' is a fantastic new way for managers at all levels, but particularly at the front-line, to make win-win improvements to the way their teams work. 'One Bite at a Time' won't take you long to read, but it will change the way you see the challenge of management. It is an inspirational story for everyone from the first-time supervisor to the seasoned manager.
Minute Motivators for Leaders    by Stan Toler
Price: $1.99 USD. 16070 words. Language: English. Published by Dust Jacket on April 15, 2011. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Management and human resources.

Leaders are always on the learning curve. They know they haven’t arrived until they’ve shown someone else by their own example how to be the best they can be. Minute Motivators for Leaders is a friend for the journey. It offers proven and progressive principles for finding your way through the uncertainty of the times.
So You Think You Can Manage…    by Reinhard Stompe
Price: $5.99 USD. 35400 words. Language: English. Published on December 26, 2011. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Management and human resources.

New management book with a unique approach to business leadership by veteran management consultant and nuclear physicist Dr. Hans Hofmann-Reinecke for the successful management of small companies or large corporations. He develops a compelling theory and a set of handy tools through analyzing typical blunders committed in real life organizations.