In this engaging, insightful, and inspiring narrative, Hermann Simon, the world-renowned management thinker, consultant, pricing expert, entrepreneur, and leading authority on the "hidden champions" business model, highlights the influences on his remarkable journey from humble origins on a German farm to advising and sharing the stage with global leaders in industry, academia, and politics. Born in 1947 in the rural Eifel region of Western Germany, Simon's coming of age parallels that of a country struggling to come to terms with the legacy of World War II and reinvent itself as a new world power. His colorful anecdotes of a youth spent in an agricultural community that in many ways operated as it had since the Middle Ages, reflect the establishment of core values, such as trust, focus, quality, and commitment that served as an anchor against the accelerating pace of technological, economic, political, social, and cultural change in the subsequent decades. Simon takes readers on a journey through time and space, as his-and our-world transformed from isolated to connected, local to global, revealing lessons learned from the extraordinary people (from Peter Drucker to Henry Kissinger) and places he has encountered along the way, through a career that has evolved from research and education to management consulting to leadership and strategy development on a broad scale. His particular interest in the Mittelstand, or "hidden champions," the small and medium-sized companies that exemplify the German business philosophy and served as the engine of its economic revival, becomes a powerful metaphor of his own experiences in blazing new trails while staying true to one's roots. For anyone familiar with Simon's work and contributions, Many Worlds, One Life reveals unique insights into the man himself and the origins of his ideas on successful leadership and business strategy. But more generally, readers in any field or discipline will recognize how their own stories reflect their ties to the past, their accomplishments in an increasingly complex environment, and, ultimately, their roads to the stars.

Nine out of ten grant proposals are rejected. "Grant Proposal Makeover" shows how to transform lackluster proposals into excellent ones-that have the potential to be funded. This book stands out from other traditional grantwriting books because it illustrates common flaws and problems in proposals and shows exactly how to fix them. It also includes helpful tips and quotes from foundation program officers and funding community insiders taken from an international survey of foundation professionals.

In the 1980s and 1990s the world of governance witnessed a far-reaching change from the Weberian model of bureaucracy to the 'new managerialism'-a term used to describe the group of ideas imported from business and mainly brought into government by management consultants. Over the past fifteen years, the British, French, and Canadian governments have spent growing sums of money on consulting services and, as a result, policy-makers inside the state have increasingly been exposed to the business management ideas that consultants bring into the public sector. Nevertheless, there are major differences in the extent to which reformers in the three countries embraced these ideas in the process of bureaucratic reform. Accordingly, this is a book about policy change and variation. It seeks to explain why the changes produced by the new managerialism have been more radical in some countries than in others. Building the New Managerialist State shows that the reception given by states to managerialist ideas depends on the openness of policy-making institutions to outside expert knowledge and on the organization, development, and social recognition of management consultancy.

This book is a substantial re-write of the author's earlier book on management consultancy that has established itself as a leading book on this topic. This re-write focuses upon the analysis of the impact of e-business on the consulting industry as well as examining the changing structure of the industry and emerging segmentation. It also includes recent material on the efforts of consulting firms to manage knowledge more effectively and includes new and more examples and interviews.

Praise for Organizational Consulting

"Alan grasps the very essence of organizational consulting. It’s not about foolish fads or mindless meetings, it’s about relationships, trust and focusing on key issues with a sense of urgency that gets results. His principles and techniques are easy to understand and apply."
–Pam Farr
former senior vice president
Marriott Lodging, Marriott International, Inc.

"What first appeals about Organizational Consulting is the pragmatic, battle-tested advice. However, the real gem is the underlying ethic–a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and rigor–that will change how you feel about being an HR professional."
–David Creelman
Chief of Content & Research
HR.com

"A must-read for internal consultants–this book provides a clear road map for success."
–Marilyn Martiny
Total Customer Experience and Quality Manager
Hewlett-Packard

The "gig economy" is a relatively recent term coined to describe a range of working arrangements that have previously been denoted as precarious, flexible and contingent. These may include casual workers, temporary agency workers, those on zero-hours contracts and dependent contractors. This books seeks to get behind the contemporary buzz surrounding the term and provide some theoretical and empirical analysis of the gig work phenomenon. The book seeks to assess more critically some of the rhetorical claims made about gig work and to provide a balanced appraisal of the ramifications for individuals, employers and the economy and society in general of an increasingly insecure workforce. The regulatory framework, in particular, is examined and is shown to have lagged behind crucial developments in the gig economy, with many labour laws still historically rooted to the notion that a worker has to be an employee to be covered by employment rights. The authors show that in many respects there is nothing new about the gig economy and that its growth in recent years was in some sense predictable. Perhaps its real significance, they argue, is its potential as a business model to "gig-ize" other business operations far beyond relatively low-skilled work. When combined with automation and digitalization, the gig economy presents us with an opportunity to re-evalute our understanding of the nature of work.

Erfolgreiche Beratungsprojekte sollten die Regel sein - dieses Buch zeigt den Weg dazu auf. Die Implementierung einer Consulting Governance liefert die Grundlagen, um nachhaltig erfolgreiche Projekte zu ermoeglichen - fur Berater und deren Kunden. Die Elemente, Strukturen und Prozesse von Governance in Beratungsprojekten werden systematisch und praxisbezogen begrundet. Adaptierbare Frameworks, Referenzmodelle und Fallstudien unterstutzen den Transfer in die Praxis. Chancen, Risiken sowie ein Blick in die Zukunft von Consulting Governance verdeutlichen ihr Potenzial. Eine Checkliste der notwendigen Schritte zur Implementierung einer eigenen Consulting Governance rundet das Werk ab. Das Buch richtet sich an Berater, Coaches, Trainer und Mediatoren sowie Fuhrungskrafte und Projektleiter, die fur die Durchfuhrung von Beratungsprojekten verantwortlich sind.

Gib deinen Mitarbeitern Tatigkeiten, die sie gerne tun und verhilf ihnen zu Jobgluck - und sie werden dich glucklich und erfolgreich machen. Dieser Ratgeber zeigt auf, wie die Steigerung des Jobglucks anderer der eigenen Karriere dienen kann. Die dargestellten Wirkmechanismen basieren auf aktuellen wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen aus der Neuropsychologie, Neurobiologie, Positiven Psychologie und angrenzenden Disziplinen, sowie auf zahlreiche lebenspraktischen Fallbeispielen. Sehen Sie selbst, wie sich Erfolg einstellt, wenn eine Fuhrungskraft das Jobgluck ihrer Mitarbeiter tatsachlich in den Vordergrund ihrer Betrachtung stellt. Erfahren Sie, welchen fundamentalen Einfluss die Zufriedenheit der Mitarbeiter auf den Erfolg hat und wie sie in Zukunft ein Generalschlussel fur Erfolg sein kann. Erkennen Sie, warum die Haltung der Fuhrungskraft der essenzielle Schlussel zum Jobgluck des Mitarbeiters ist. Dazu stellt der Ratgeber, der auch als Haltungsentwickler bezeichnet werden kann, das Bild von Fred, einem exemplarischen Mitarbeiter vor, mit dessen Hilfe der Leser versteht, dass das Jobgluck seines Mitarbeiters eine hoechst individuelle und besonders sensibel zu behandelnde Variable ist. Er verdeutlicht, welche Faktoren positiv oder auch stoerend auf das Mitarbeitergluck einwirken und wie das Fuhrungsverhalten angepasst werden kann. Die anschaulich prasentierten, lebensnahen Beispiele aus dem Arbeitsalltag mit glucklich-erfolgreicher Fuhrung ranken sich um samtliche Lebensphasen eines Mitarbeiters im Unternehmen, vom Bewerbungsgesprach bis zur Beendigung der Zusammenarbeit. Zielgruppen: Alle an Fuhrung und Jobgluck Interessierten, sowie alle Fuhrungsverantwortliche. Zum Autor: Dipl. Kfm. Dr. phil. Achim Pothmann ist Speaker und Berater und begeistert seine Zuhoerer und Kunden fur eine neue Art der (Zusammen-)Arbeit.

An action plan for working as a consultant Management consulting is a $250 billion industry and growing at a rate of over four percent annually. Many predict that more than 40 percent of the U.S. workforce will soon be contingent, freelance, or consulting members of the workforce--making this book more relevant than ever. Individuals become independent consultants out of necessity or preference: necessity because they lost their job or the company offered an attractive exit package; preference because they want a career change, more control over their time, or an enriched, varied work situation. Consulting also appeals to the Millennial workforce who are searching for careers that offer a good salary as well as meaningful work. The New Consultant's Quick Start Guide: - Serves as a companion to The New Business of Consulting - Provides you with a place to plan your transition into consulting - Helps you identify your niche, develop a business plan, charge what you're worth, and create a marketing strategy to ensure a steady stream of clients - Prepares you for changes you will encounter beyond your professional life, including social, family, and financial aspects The New Consultant's Quick Start Guide helps you work through the challenges of consulting such as working alone, deciding on necessary insurance coverage, finding your first clients, struggling with cash flow, and understanding market trends.

The second book in the "Essential Tools For series..." on the topic of Management Consulting

Based on Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn's successful "The Essential Management Toolbox," this book focuses in greater depth on the topic of Management Consulting. This second book looks at how a management consultant needs to think, view and analyse the workings of an existing organisation in order to efficiently and effectively work to improve the issues facing a business.Check out the new series website featuring sample chapters, tool of the month and solve your management problems by talking direct to the author www.essentialtoolsseries.comSecond title in a new series that expands on the information in Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn's "The Essential Toolbox" This volume includes 30% new material in the form of new tools and techniques for guiding consultantsCovers: Development of Management Consultancy; Problem resolution and Decision Making; Top 10 Tools for Consultancy Interventions; Consultancy delivery and Facilitation; Consultancy Governance and EthicsActive author, Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn speaks regularlyEasy to use practical tools and techniques guiding the consultant and business person through their organisational conflicts

About the Author: Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn is a practising management consultant with over 30 years experience in both the public and private sectors and covering a range of organizations and industries. He holds two Master's degrees and a PhD in various Strategic Management topics. This second book includes a forward by Malik Salameh.

Management Consultancy provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the consulting industry. The text uses theory as a basis for critical discussion, ensuring students fully understand the principal ideas behind consulting, as well the limitations. The authors' engaging and accessible writing style is combined with a wealth of real-world practical examples, which place management consultancy theory into the context of the business environment. The book's strong critical perspective encourages students to develop their analytical skills, while practitioner insights in every chapter provide guidance from leading industry professionals. Case studies throughout the text and a chapter devoted entirely to consulting skills, ensure students are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed within this complex and competitive industry. The text is supported by a fully integrated Online Resouce Centre, providing a range of additional resources for students and lecturers. For students: An additional chapter on 'types' of clients and forms of interventions and Chapter 11 on preparing for and conducting a case interview (NEW) Appendices to the book, including a sample consultancy contract, CV, covering letter, and RFI Excel (R) workbook containing the calculations contained in chapter 7 of the book Glossary Web links An author blog will link to Joe O'Mahoney's existing webpage and blog, which also includes a regularly updated RSS feed (NEW) For registered lecturers: Case commentary and answer guidance Suggested discussion questions Exercise solutions Suggested group projects PowerPoint slides