What makes great leaders great management lessons from icons who changed the world

Master the skills that icons throughout history have used to achieve the highest levels of success “This is an intelligent, knowledgeable presentation of management. The pragmatic approach of learning from icons makes the book extremely worthwhile reading for up-and-coming and experienced managers a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Books24x7, Inc (-)
Otros Autores: Arnold, Frank, 1973- author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, New York : McGraw-Hill [2012]
Edición:1st edition
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628403806719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Part 1 Managing Organizations
  • Chapter 1 Harness the Power of a Business Mission
  • Chapter 2 Create Customer Value
  • Chapter 3 Make Effective Decisions
  • Chapter 4 Recognize the True Nature of the Problem
  • Chapter 5 Make the Right Compromise
  • Chapter 6 Just Do It! Keep Fine-Tuning the Right Strategy
  • Chapter 7 Structure Your Organization Around the Customer
  • Chapter 8 Be Productive
  • Chapter 9 Demand E.ective Management
  • Chapter 10 Understand Profit, Strive for Independence
  • Chapter 11 Harness Information
  • Chapter 12 Understand Your Sphere of Action
  • Chapter 13 Recognize Inflection Points and Utilize Performance Indicators
  • Chapter 14 Secure Feedback
  • Part 2 Managing Innovation
  • Chapter 15 Implement Ideas
  • Chapter 16 Remember, Innovations Are Rarely Welcomes with Open Arms
  • Chapter 17 Question Every Assumption
  • Chapter 18 Innovate Systematically
  • Chapter 19 Exploit Success
  • Chapter 20 Practice Purposeful Abandonment
  • Chapter 21 Practice Creative Destruction
  • Chapter 22 Combine Existing Know-How with Other Knowledge to Create Something New
  • Chapter 23 Exploit Opportunities Arising from New Technologies
  • Chapter 24 Recognize the Future That Has Already Happened
  • Part 3 Managing People
  • Chapter 25 Focus on a Single Objective
  • Chapter 26 Create a Perfect Whole
  • Chapter 27 Be Results Driven
  • Chapter 28 Draw on Your Strengths
  • Chapter 29 Manage by Objectives
  • Chapter 30 Plan Meticulously
  • Chapter 31 Be True to Your Own Values
  • Chapter 32 Surround Yourself with Good People
  • Chapter 33 Create a Culture of Effectiveness
  • Chapter 34 Nurture and Develop People
  • Chapter 35 Invest in Training
  • Chapter 36 Seek Wise Dialogue Partners
  • Chapter 37 Clearly Define Jobs and Assignments
  • Chapter 38 Establish Effective Cooperation.
  • Chapter 39 Recognize the Most Important Promotion
  • Chapter 40 Embody Integrity
  • Chapter 41 Harness the Potential of Women
  • Chapter 42 Make Intelligent Use of Your Time
  • Chapter 43 Perfect Your Own Working Methods
  • Chapter 44 Create Trust
  • Chapter 45 Make a Life Plan: What Will Your Most Important Contribution Be?
  • Chapter 46 Be Demanding of Yourself and Strive for Perfection
  • Chapter 47 Find Meaning
  • Then Use It!
  • Chapter 48 Harness the Power of Discipline
  • Chapter 49 Motivate Yourself
  • Chapter 50 Derive Enjoyment from Your Profession
  • Chapter 51 Think Constructively
  • Chapter 52 Act Responsibly
  • Chapter 53 Foster Creativity All Life Long
  • Chapter 54 Assume Responsibility
  • Chapter 55 Look After Yourself
  • Chapter 56 Commit Yourself to More Than Just Your Own Well-Being
  • Epilogue
  • Bibliography
  • Notes
  • Index.