“…They do this by doing things differently: hiring the right person instead of the best person; focusing on one priority while leaving room to explore new ideas; creating an environment where people are comfortable dealing with the uncomfortable; and maximizing profit by not making profit what matters most. The book takes you inside top companies and examines the teamwork experiments powering their results, including how: Pixar’s teams use constant feedback and debate to transform initially flawed films into billion-dollar hits A culture of radical “freedom and responsibility” helps Netflix execute on the next big thing Whole Food’s super-autonomous teams embrace hard metrics and friendly competition to drive performance Zappos fuels the weirdness and fun that sustains its success Times change, and so must teams. …”

“…Creating databases, providing access, and controlling data are no longer the focus. What matters now is managing and monitoring the systems that provide access to users of the data. …”

“…Focused exercises help you internalize what matters, without wasting time on details pros don't care about. …”

“…Years of database administration experience from authors Sam Alapati and Charles Kim are combined with sound, step–by–step testing and a heart–felt emphasis on what matters in the real–world to help you get the most out of Oracle Database 11g…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…; 2 Normalizing, Emancipating and Making a Stand; 3 Inclusive Research in Learning Disability: Beginnings; 4 Knowing the Elephant; Part 2 Exploring the Research Process; 5 Nothing About Us Without Us Good Times Bad Times; 6 Living Safer Sexual Lives: Making Research Work; 7 What Matters to People with Learning Disabilities?…”

“…Connecting numerous international case-studies and presenting original research from Rosario, Argentina, this book offers a crucial corrective to previous research. What matters most is not the design of new models of participation, nor is it the supposed radical imagination of political leaders. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover; Managing and Delivering Performance; Copyright; Contents; About the Author; Preface; Introduction Managing and Delivering Performance; Part I Identifying and Agreeing What Matters; Chapter 1 Clarifying Purpose, Goals and Values; Chapter 2 Understanding Your Outcomes, Outputs and Value Proposition; Chapter 3 Understanding Inputs, Competencies and Resources; Chapter 4 Mapping and Defining your Strategy; Chapter 5 Aligning Your Organization with Your Strategy; Part II Collecting the Right Management Information; Chapter 6 Measuring Performance; Chapter 7 Creating Key Performance Questions…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Intro -- Title -- Copyright -- Content -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Quick Fixes, Band-Aids, and Fads: A Road Often Traveled -- Chapter 2: Getting Past the Five Myths of Employee Motivation and Performance -- Chapter 3: Step 1: Build in Accountability and Set Clear, Compelling Goals -- Chapter 4: Step 2: Focus on What Matters -- Chapter 5: Step 3: Analyze Performance Gaps -- Chapter 6: Step 4: Choose Systemic Solutions, Not Quick Fixes -- Chapter 7: Step 5: Learn from Your Best -- Chapter 8: Step 6: Give Feedback That Matters -- Chapter 9: Step 7: Implement Change to Support a High-Performing Workforce -- Chapter 10: Direction for the Journey: Getting from Here to There -- References -- Suggested Resources -- About the Author -- Index…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Marketing in a consumer-driven world -- Understanding consumers today and what matters most -- The psychology of choice and how to trigger it for lifetime value -- Laying a foundation for growth -- Building a strategy for LTV and ROI -- Researching your customers, competitors, and industry -- Creating a winning marketing plan -- Content marketing and marketing content -- Creating an omni-channel plan -- Creative that engages the mind -- Digital tools and tactics that work -- Using print in a digital world -- Powerful ways to engage for LTV and ROI -- Going direct with data, personalization, and sales -- Building a website that engages and sells -- Leveraging networks and events -- Building a brand that sells again and again -- Making your brand stand out -- Finding the right pricing approach -- Distribution and merchandising in an augmented world -- Succeeding in sales and service -- The part of tens -- Ten common marketing mistakes (and how to avoid them) -- Ten ways to measure results (beyond ROI)…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Connecting with China; CONTENTS; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Context; Part I; 1 Emotional Foundations of the Chinese Character; 2 China: Relationships as Business Model; 3 Reflections on Chinese Values and Priorities; 4 Communicating for Mutual Benefit with China; 5 What Matters to China; 6 Business Culture in Detail; 7 Past China Wisdom - Current Business Profile; 8 Getting Things Done; Part II; 9 Accessing Business Support; 10 Law and Relationships that Work in China; 11 Attitudes as Strategy; 12 The Practicalities of China Success; 13 Getting Ready for China…”

“…It finds that it is a society's entire governance culture -- corporate and public governance together rather than either of them alone -- is what matters. The book shows that we must change the way we judge the quality of a country's institutions of governance, and proposes a striking new way to do so. …”

“…By doing so, you’ll avoid complacency, begin to focus on what matters most, create better clarity, and develop a sense of urgency so that “now” is always the right time to act. …”

“…In an on-demand, 24/7 society, where distractions cost millions of people productivity, profitability, relationships and peace, it's time to pay attention to what matters most. • Includes powerful tips and tricks increase profitability • Shows you how to achieve maximum accountability and results • Provides strategies to help you productively manage daily tasks • Offers guidance on improving your daily attention and focus If you’re ready drive profitably, increase productivity and boost accountability, it’s time to tune out the noise, focus on what really matters and learn how Attention Pays…”

“…Finder demonstrates how to focus relentlessly on what matters most to each individual client, and then deliver intensely relevant recommendations with clarity and impact, in your own voice . …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Front Cover; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Stakeholder Alignment : Goals and Objectives; Chapter 2: Making Governance Work for You; Chapter 3: Identifying Stakeholders : The "Hidden" Organization Chart; Chapter 4: It Is a Matter of Trust : Building Strong Business Relationships with Key Stakeholders; Chapter 5: Leveraging Stakeholders to Prepare Your Organization for Change; Chapter 6: Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement through Effective Communication; Chapter 7: Demystifying Metrics : Measuring What Matters Most…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Focus on Organizational Strengths; Leverage Your Uniqueness; Connect the Dots to Member Value; When It Comes to Benefits, Less Is More; Case Study: AAHPM Sells What Matters Most; Action Steps; Chapter 4: Charge More or Less-And Other Alternative Pricing Strategies; Consider Small Change for a Large Impact; Look Toward Viable, Valuable, and Strategic Pricing; Cost-Plus Pricing Alternatives; What Is Your Pricing Goal?…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Generative equality, work and the Third Way: a managerial perspective (Peter McCullen and Colin Harris) -- 4. What matters is what works: the Third Way and the case of the Private Finance Initiative (Eric Shaw) -- Part III. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- Part I IT Business Alignment -- Chapter 1 The Problem -- Evidence of Contention -- Four Types of Business Leaders -- Chapter 2 The Solution -- Guidance to Business Leaders -- Guidance to Technology Leaders -- Part II The People -- Chapter 3 Managing Yourself -- Guidance to Business Leaders -- Guidance to IT Leaders -- Chapter 4 Managing Up/Managing the IT Leader -- Guidance to Business Leaders -- Guidance to IT Leaders -- Chapter 5 Managing Down/Managing the IT Department -- Guidance to Business Leaders -- Guidance to IT Leaders -- Chapter 6 Managing Sideways -- Guidance to Business Leaders -- Guidance to IT Leaders -- Part III The Process -- Chapter 7 IT Service Delivery -- Guidance to Business Leaders -- Guidance to IT Leaders -- Chapter 8 The IT Strategy -- Guidance to Business Leaders -- Guidance to IT Leaders -- Chapter 9 Information Security -- Guidance to Business Leaders -- Guidance to IT Leaders -- Chapter 10 Digital Business Strategy -- Guidance to Business Leaders -- Guidance to IT Leaders -- Part IV Technology -- Chapter 11 What Matters and What Doesn't -- Chapter 12 Sustaining an Aligned Technology Culture -- References -- Index -- EULA…”

“…In attempting to determine why this is the case, Neely Laurenzo Myers identifies what matters most to young people in crisis, passionately arguing that health care providers must attend not only to the medical and material dimensions of care but also to a patient's moral agency…”