Managing Agile Development for Competitive Advantage
Agile methodologies have become a popular and widely accepted method for managing software development. However, despite this success, managing agile methods has proven to be a real challenge for most companies, particularly those with complex products such as IoT devices and large development environments. Many companies have been forced to adopt ......
A resource for health and fitness club owners and operators to improve the quality and safety of their facilities; also a textbook for courses in facility management.
Doing Business 2019 is the 16th in a series of annual reports comparing business regulation in 190 economies, Doing Business 2019 measures aspects of regulation affecting 10 areas of everyday business activity: Starting a business; Dealing with construction permits; Getting electricity; Registering property; Getting credit; Protecting minority ......
Students and working professionals will find this guide filled with top to bottom essentials of management to be the most comprehensive and utilitarian tool for study or reference. Expertly written and designed to fit in 6 laminated pages, the condensed outline format covers the essence of a management college course. Organized for quick access to ......
If you're just starting out in business, or are a seasoned entrepreneur, business owner or marketing professional, "Buying Customers" will give you new insights and inspiration to boost your efforts in a way that turns all of your sales and marketing investments into guaranteed results!
Help your students develop their leadership and management skills. The new edition of this established core text covers important topics such as stress, decision-making, motivation, leadership, teams, communication, and change. Cases, self-assessment exercises, and numerous examples provide students with the opportunity to apply concepts and theories discussed in the chapter.
Competing in an Era of Rapid Change and Disruption
In his 2007 best-selling book, Strategic Supply Management, Robert Trent presented concepts, processes, tools, best practices, and a framework for creating a supply management organization that would provide a reliable source of supply and competitive advantage. This book introduces a new set of essential supply management concepts, strategies, ......
The subject of innovation has become a permanent fixture of the current political and economic discourse across the globe. In fact, the belief that economic growth is driven by innovation is common. The first half of the book adopts the viewpoint of the innovator through the details of the innovation's development journey. The second half advances ......
Tools to Build Indestructible Projects with Enduring Results
Projects are volatile endeavours filled with uncertainties, dependencies, contingencies, and risks. They require not only strategic, business-focused leadership to drive results, but also nimble and adaptive approaches in the face of increasing business uncertainty. Projects that limp along without the required adjustments and improvements suck ......
