The toy industry is one of the most consistently misunderstood sectors of American business, comprising a wide range of businesses under one banner--entertainment, commodities, fashion, and licensing--that each behave differently. Unlike other industries, more than 40 percent of products are new every year, and success often depends on the whims ......
Are you new to the project sponsor role or want to improve? This book's practical guidance will help you successfully fulfill your role. We understand you are time-challenged. This book is short, direct, and focuses on the most common project issues. The book's guidance is helpful for projects of all sizes and across all sectors.Completing the ......
Insights from the Leadership Journeys of African American Executives
A Seat at the C-Suite Table is an insightful look at the leadership journeys of 30 African American male C-Suite executives. In their own compelling words, executives describe earning and maintaining a seat at the C-Suite table. They speak candidly about how the lack of mentors, coaches, and role models impacted - but did not stop them. They talk ......
Achieving Productivity: 24 Essential Skills for High-Performing Teams is a customizable learning and development program designed to help individuals and organizations thrive in today's fast-changing global economy.With disengaged workers, unfilled job positions, and many people living paycheck to paycheck, the modern workforce faces significant ......
Professor Czinkota shares with us his practical insights into the modern world trading system and the complexities that exist within. It provides an invaluable framework for future global leaders in their endeavors to solve global trade crises and find opportunities for furthering the free flow of goods and services across borders. It is rare to ......
Why Every Corporate Leader Needs This Book to Master AI GovernanceAI is reshaping industries faster than most leadership teams can adapt. Companies with strong digital and AI capabilities are outperforming peers by two to six times in Total Shareholder Return. The gap is widening as leaders compound their advantages, making it increasingly ......
This book demonstrates how brands use AI to entice customers and discusses the use of AI as a competitive advantage for marketers.Did you know that investors at Wall Street wait for the Groundhog Day's forecast to make their financial decisions? Did you know that your favorite influencer is not a real person? Did you know that your smartphone ......
Foundations for a Successful Career and a Fulfilling Life
This book was written for everyone who has ever wondered, am I doing this right? when thinking about their lives and careers. Leveraging the collective experience of hundreds of professionals, this book is the ultimate early career desk reference! When readers finish reading, it is not the end, but the beginning of a successful career and a ......
The problems during COVID made everyone aware that today's global business environment relies on supply chains 24/7.Although most managers and executives are not chain experts, they must know and understand the key aspects of supply chain management to make the best daily decisions for their business. Many textbooks cover numerous details and ......
