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Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 32,44 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 157851875X
Hiring an all-star workforce and keeping it in place is a challenge for any organization. Packed with hands-on tips and tools, Hiring and Keeping the Best People offers managers comprehensive advice for hiring more effectively and increasing retention. Book jacket.
Author : Ed Catmull
Publisher : Random House
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 30,22 MB
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0679644504
The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands his 2014 New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles that built Pixar’s singularly successful culture, and on all he learned during the past nine years that allowed Pixar to retain its creative culture while continuing to evolve. “Might be the most thoughtful management book ever.”—Fast Company For nearly thirty years, Pixar has dominated the world of animation, producing such beloved films as the Toy Story trilogy, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Up, and WALL-E, which have gone on to set box-office records and garner eighteen Academy Awards. The joyous storytelling, the inventive plots, the emotional authenticity: In some ways, Pixar movies are an object lesson in what creativity really is. Here, Catmull reveals the ideals and techniques that have made Pixar so widely admired—and so profitable. As a young man, Ed Catmull had a dream: to make the first computer-animated movie. He nurtured that dream as a Ph.D. student, and then forged a partnership with George Lucas that led, indirectly, to his founding Pixar with Steve Jobs and John Lasseter in 1986. Nine years later, Toy Story was released, changing animation forever. The essential ingredient in that movie’s success—and in the twenty-five movies that followed—was the unique environment that Catmull and his colleagues built at Pixar, based on philosophies that protect the creative process and defy convention, such as: • Give a good idea to a mediocre team and they will screw it up. But give a mediocre idea to a great team and they will either fix it or come up with something better. • It’s not the manager’s job to prevent risks. It’s the manager’s job to make it safe for others to take them. • The cost of preventing errors is often far greater than the cost of fixing them. • A company’s communication structure should not mirror its organizational structure. Everybody should be able to talk to anybody. Creativity, Inc. has been significantly expanded to illuminate the continuing development of the unique culture at Pixar. It features a new introduction, two entirely new chapters, four new chapter postscripts, and changes and updates throughout. Pursuing excellence isn’t a one-off assignment but an ongoing, day-in, day-out, full-time job. And Creativity, Inc. explores how it is done.
Author : Curtis J. Crawford
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 29,41 MB
Release : 2009-09-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071713573
Create new solutions to old problems with the power of mentoring! Mentoring is an extraordinarily powerful way of getting top performance from every employee. It’s one of the hottest management techniques used in business today, and every manager serious about developing talented employees and implementing change in his or her organization needs to master it. Manager’s Guide to Mentoring is a detailed overview covering Types of mentors, from professional to corporate to informal Mentoring across traditional cultural and gender boundaries Developing a mentoring program within your organization Manager’s Guide to Mentoring provides all the skills for using one of today’s most innovative management techniques to drive positive change in your company. Briefcase Books, written specifically for today’s busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page: Clear definitions of key terms, concepts, and jargon Tactics and strategies for mentoring Insider tips for creating a mentoring program Practical advice for mentors Warning signs when preparing for and undertaking a mentoring initiative Stories and insights from the experiences of others Specific mentoring procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques
Author : George Krasadakis
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 32,4 MB
Release : 2020-07-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3030451399
This book presents unique insights and advice on defining and managing the innovation transformation journey. Using novel ideas, examples and best practices, it empowers management executives at all levels to drive cultural, technological and organizational changes toward innovation. Covering modern innovation techniques, tools, programs and strategies, it focuses on the role of the latest technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence to discover, handle and manage ideas), methodologies (including Agile Engineering and Rapid Prototyping) and combinations of these (like hackathons or gamification). At the same time, it highlights the importance of culture and provides suggestions on how to build it. In the era of AI and the unprecedented pace of technology evolution, companies need to become truly innovative in order to survive. The transformation toward an innovation-led company is difficult – it requires a strong leadership and culture, advanced technologies and well-designed programs. The book is based on the author’s long-term experience and novel ideas, and reflects two decades of startup, consulting and corporate leadership experience. It is intended for business, technology, and innovation leaders.
Author : Scott Klososky
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 24,90 MB
Release : 2010-12-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071761535
JUMP START PRODUCTIVITY, PROFITABLILITY, AND BUSINESS GROWTH WITH SOCIAL MEDIA! Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have changed everything. Some managers fear their employees will waste entire days using online social media. Smart managers, though, understand that social media is a powerful tool for engaging customers and growing their business. Manager’s Guide to Social Media is a primer on the biggest thing in business since the Internet itself, helping you successfully implement social media technologies in the workplace. Learn how to: Manage your company’s online reputation Set internal policies on the proper use of social media Build "rivers" of information to outsmart the competition Implement social tools internally to support virtual teams Forecast the next trends in social media Briefcase Books, written specifically for today's busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page: Key Terms: Clear definitions of concepts and jargon Smart Managing: Tactics and strategies for managing social media in the workplace Tricks of the Trade: Insider tips for getting the most out of social media Mistake Proofing: Common pitfalls and how to avoid them Caution: Warning signs to keep an eye out for For Example: Stories and insights from the front lines of social media management Tools: Specific procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques
Author : Marshall Cook
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 27,84 MB
Release : 2011-09-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071772537
Boost productivity by making the switch from “boss” to COACH! Effective managers know their job is to help employees succeed, not to give them orders. They create relationships that build collaboration and meaningful performance improvement. These managers know that when they facilitate the success of their team members, they facilitate their own success. Effective Coaching teaches you practices you can use immediately to engender employee commitment and help employees gain the skills necessary to sustain and grow any type of organization. You’ll learn: The attributes of a successful coach How to set up an effective coaching session How to use coaching to correct unproductive behavior How to use coaching to be a better trainer Briefcase Books, written specifically for today’s busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page: -Clear definitions of key terms and concepts -Tactics and strategies for coaching employees -Tricks of the trade for executing effective coaching techniques -Practical advice for minimizing the possibility of error -Warning signs for when things are about to go wrong -Examples of successful workplace coaching -Specific planning procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques
Author : Jonathan Bernstein
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 46,13 MB
Release : 2011-11-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071776133
Lead your Organization through any business crisis—and emerge stronger than ever Manager’s Guide to Crisis Management provides the basic skills and knowledge you need to deal with the crises that inevitably occur in any business or organization. Covering every aspect of the topic—from defining crisis management and policies to training for and responding to crises—it helps you fully grasp any situation that threatens business, careers, and even lives. Lead through any crisis smoothly and with minimal ramifications by mastering the most effective tactics, including: Planning for and training staff in crisis management Anticipating and preventing crises before they occur Managing the company’s online reputation Addressing crises that affect multicultural stakeholders Creating effective crisis-related messaging Knowing when to bring in a specialist About the Briefcase Books series: Briefcase Books, written specifically for today’s busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page: Key Terms: Clear definitions of key terms and concepts Smart Managing: Tactics and strategies for managing crises Tricks of the Trade: Tips for executing the tactics in the book Mistake Proofing: Practical advice for minimizing the possibility of error Caution: Warning signs for when things are about to go wrong For Example: Examples of successful crisis management Tools: Specific planning procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques
Author : Barry Callen
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 31,28 MB
Release : 2009-09-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071713468
Proven strategies that make sure your marketing message stands out from the rest The average American is exposed to as many as 5,000 marketing messages per day, so it’s more important than ever to create the most effective marketing and advertising campaigns as possible. Manager’s Guide to Marketing, Advertising, and Publicity explains The 14 principles of marketing communications strategy Common marketing mistakes to avoid Techniques for creating powerful marketing messages The many choices for delivering your marketing message How to take full advantage of digital platforms Today, you must come up with a bigger, better, brighter marketing campaign, or you’re guaranteed to be lost in the noise. This primer is ideal for anyone looking to position his or her organization as a powerful competitor in the twenty-first century. Briefcase Books, written specifically for today’s busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page: Clear definitions of key terms, concepts, and jargon Tactics and strategies for overseeing marketing initiatives Insider tips for getting the most out of marketing, advertising, and publicity Practical advice for creating effective campaigns Warning signs when preparing for and undertaking marketing initiatives Stories and insights from the experiences of others Specific marketing procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques
Author : Dr. Charles Prather
Publisher : Mcgraw-hill
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 31,24 MB
Release : 2009-08-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071627979
Unleash your employees’ hidden talent for innovation and creativity—the key to organizational success! For any organization competing today, nothing is more important than building teams of creative thinkers and problem solvers. With practical, simple-to-implement leadership techniques, Manager’s Guide to Fostering Innovation and Creativity in Teams explains how you can Create an environment that gets people thinking creatively Align teams to work toward creative, original solutions Lead the charge toward a newly innovative organization Build a self-sustaining culture of innovation Use Manager’s Guide to Fostering Innovation and Creativity in Teams to generate better business ideas, create a more compelling workplace, and lead your company well into the twenty-first century. Briefcase Books, written specifically for today’s busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page: Clear definitions of key terms, concepts, and jargon Tactics and strategies for driving innovation and creativity within teams and organizations Insider tips for getting the most innovative and creative thinking from your teams Practical advice for building creative teams Warning signs when creating teams focused on innovation and creativity Stories and insights from the experiences of others Specific creative-thinking procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques
Author : Scott Carbonara
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,57 MB
Release : 2012-10-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071799516
USE THE POWER OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT TO IGNITE PASSION, PURPOSE, AND PRODUCTIVITY IN EVERY MEMBER OF YOUR STAFF Successful managers understand that their job is to help employees do their best work, not simply give orders. The Manager's Guide to Employee Engagement shows leaders at all levels how to build relationships that support collaboration and drive meaningful performance improvement. Learn how to: Foster loyalty, trust, and commitment in all your employees Create a culture of positive thinking Empower employees to act as internal entrepreneurs Align employee and organizational values and goals Become "the best boss ever"--without losing sight of business goals Learn how to make your employees engaged and successful--and facilitate your own success at the same time. Briefcase Books, written specifically for today's busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page: Clear definitions of key terms and concepts Tactics and strategies for engaging employees Tips for executing the tactics in the book Practical advice for minimizing the possibility of error Warning signs for when things are about to go wrong Examples of successful engagement tactics Specific planning procedures, tactics, and hands-on techniques
