There is controversy among economists over just what it is that economists should do. The controversy is centered on the question whether what is called "neoclassical" or "mainstream" economics provides the appropriate template for performing economic analysis. Neoclassical economics is based on the principle that economic behavior is guided by ......
Despite how much is written about strategy, and money spent on it, reports of chronic failures persist. Two causes dominate. Strategy is still not fully defined and strategy practice is still largely based on a planned view of the world. Change and innovation, however, are not wholly planned but emerge from the myriad interactions of the players ......
Are you a franchisee or small business owner? If so, you need this book. Are you are looking for practical advice and tools to help you achieve more success? If so, you need this book. Included are stories and advice from franchisees and operators who have built successful franchise businesses as well as business experts. Their contributions add ......
In How Organizations Can Make The Most of Online Learning, Dr. David Guralnick describes what organizations need to know about learning and technology in order to create a successful culture of growth and performance - today, tomorrow, and in the future. Online learning has the potential to change an organization's culture and performance - if ......
This book takes the reader to a journey through times and spaces to live the stories and glories of some eight great projects shaping the world's skyline. It uncovers the secrets of construction greatness through living the project stories first-hand, meeting with the great builders and world leaders behind the projects.The reader will witness the ......
This book will transform your life for the better. The case for business ethics is both settled and urgent; we are within an era of human history in which the most influential organizations on the planet, businesses, must align their goals with principles of human flourishing, ethics, if humanity is going to experience a more ideal future than ......
Ensuring Improvement Projects Achieve Maximum Cash ROI
Consultants and internal project teams often make substantial claims about the savings opportunities resulting from their projects. Most of the time, these claims do not come true. Project Profitability explains why these opportunities are not realized and offers a framework that will guarantee your teams identify projects that align with your ......
Turbocharge Your Business to Stay Ahead of the Curve
If you're not operating with Organizational Velocity, you're getting lapped and don't even realize it. Business as usual? Established organizations are being disrupted as nimble upstarts cross long-established competitive moats with increasing ease. The status quo needs to be blown up. In Organizational Velocity, veteran UPS executive Alan ......
The Role of Social Media Influencer Marketing in Building Brands
Social media influencers rule the world! Gone are the days of worshipping movie stars and athletes only for their talent. Everyday people are fast becoming the new celebrities and thus influencers for Millennials and Generation Z. In the past few years, social media influencers dominate pop culture and brands are eager to work with them to build ......