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A Research Agenda for Gender and Leadership (Hardcover): Sherylle J Tan, Lisa DeFrank-Cole A Research Agenda for Gender and Leadership (Hardcover)
Sherylle J Tan, Lisa DeFrank-Cole
R2,727 Discovery Miles 27 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. With contributions from global leading scholars, this Research Agenda offers an interdisciplinary collection of ideas investigating gender and leadership; where we are today and where we are going. Using critical perspectives, chapters challenge the way we think about gender and leadership by questioning the status quo. Providing cutting edge discussion from authors of diverse genders, races, ages, ethnicities, and religions, this book provides analysis of the key issues and methodologies in modern leadership research. Forward thinking, it examines current guidelines and provides insight towards an equitable and positive change in leadership. Leadership scholars and graduate students interested in business leadership as well as gender and management more broadly will find this not only an informative but an illuminating read.

Executive Presence for the Modern Leader - A Guide to Cultivating Success and Thriving in the Workplace (Hardcover): D.A. Benton Executive Presence for the Modern Leader - A Guide to Cultivating Success and Thriving in the Workplace (Hardcover)
D.A. Benton
R674 R564 Discovery Miles 5 640 Save R110 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Global Strategy and Management - Theory and Practice (Paperback): Paul N. Gooderham, Birgitte Grogaard, Kirsten Foss Global Strategy and Management - Theory and Practice (Paperback)
Paul N. Gooderham, Birgitte Grogaard, Kirsten Foss
R1,576 Discovery Miles 15 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This textbook addresses the most crucial strategic decisions and management challenges facing managers of multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating across different institutional settings and complex cultural contexts. How can managers of MNEs address pressures for local responsiveness and global integration? What are cultural and institutional differences and how do they impact the management of MNEs? How can managers create social capital across the MNE in the face of such differences? How can managers ensure knowledge transfer across the MNE? How can human resources be managed in a world of differing standards? Taking a critical, multi-level approach to international business, this textbook: Explores the strategic choices available to managers of MNEs and their consequences in an interactive way, providing an original, and engaging approach to the subject for students seeking to understand the issues faced by managers of MNEs Gives state-of-the-art theoretical overviews of topics related to global strategy and management, making this textbook a useful reference for academics as well as students Offers thirteen original, rich, case studies to illustrate each chapter's theory, highlighting the key challenges and dilemmas faced by managers of MNEs Provides clear exposition and critique of current literature to provide students with a firm theoretical understanding of the subject. This textbook provides a fresh and important contribution to the management of MNEs and will be invaluable for both students at masters level and their lecturers. It will also appeal to practitioners facing the daily challenges of managing MNEs.

Stillness is the Key - An Ancient Strategy for Modern Life (Paperback, Main): Ryan Holiday Stillness is the Key - An Ancient Strategy for Modern Life (Paperback, Main)
Ryan Holiday 3
R355 R284 Discovery Miles 2 840 Save R71 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The #1 New York Times Bestseller that shows why slowing down is the key to getting ahead 'Choose the focused inner stillness that Ryan champions' - Mark Manson #1 Bestselling author The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck 'Some authors give advice. Ryan Holiday distills wisdom. This book is a must read.' Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author, Digital Minimalism 'A life-changing idea: that in order to move forward, we must learn to be still.' - Sophia Amoruso, cofounder and CEO, Girlboss Throughout history, there has been one quality that great leaders, makers, artists and fighters have shared. The Zen Buddhists described it as inner peace, the Stoics called it ataraxia and Ryan Holiday calls it stillness: the ability to be steady, focused and calm in a constantly busy world. Drawing on a wide range of history's greatest thinkers, Holiday shows us how crucial stillness is, and how it can be cultivated in our own lives today. Just as Winston Churchill, Oprah Winfrey and baseball player Sadaharu Oh have done, we can all benefit from stillness to feed into our greater ambitions - whether building a business or simply finding happiness, peace and self-direction. Stillness is the key to the self-mastery, discipline and focus necessary to succeed in this competitive, noisy world.

Rules of Management (Paperback, 5th edition): Richard Templar Rules of Management (Paperback, 5th edition)
Richard Templar
R400 R293 Discovery Miles 2 930 Save R107 (27%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Get ready to experience the Rules effect. Begin to get more out of life, shrug off adversity more easily and generally be a happier, calmer, more fulfilled person. You'll feel the benefits, and so will everyone around you.

Badges of Honor - Stories of the Head, Heart, and Hand (Hardcover): John Hinck Badges of Honor - Stories of the Head, Heart, and Hand (Hardcover)
John Hinck
R544 R457 Discovery Miles 4 570 Save R87 (16%) Out of stock
Men on Horseback - The Power of Charisma in the Age of Revolution (Paperback): David A. Bell Men on Horseback - The Power of Charisma in the Age of Revolution (Paperback)
David A. Bell
R549 R462 Discovery Miles 4 620 Save R87 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Crossing the Line - Leading to Make a Difference (Hardcover): Larry Little Crossing the Line - Leading to Make a Difference (Hardcover)
Larry Little
R626 R518 Discovery Miles 5 180 Save R108 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Business administration (Paperback): J. Ferreira, D. Groenewald Business administration (Paperback)
J. Ferreira, D. Groenewald
R377 R332 Discovery Miles 3 320 Save R45 (12%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

A successful and competent administrative manager is integral to any profitable and efficient organisation or office. Business Administration has been written specifically for people working in the field of business administration, as well as those studying Business Administration at higher education institutions. The content is specific to the South African market, and it is the only local textbook on this topic. Topics include: The role of administrative management within an organisation; Information systems, office systems and the management of information; Planning, organising, leading, control and problem-solving. Recommended for: Any course on Business Administration. This book provides aspirant administrative managers with a good foundation, and offers practising managers the insight that will enable them to manage the administration needs of an organisation more timeously and efficiently, making them invaluable to that organisation.

Organization Theory & Design - An International Perspective (Paperback, 4th edition): Hugh Willmott, Richard Daft, Jonathan... Organization Theory & Design - An International Perspective (Paperback, 4th edition)
Hugh Willmott, Richard Daft, Jonathan Murphy
R1,228 R1,104 Discovery Miles 11 040 Save R124 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The fourth edition of Organization Theory & Design provides students with an understanding of the different approaches to designing and managing an organization. Illustrated with many enlightening global examples drawn, this book combines classic ideas and contemporary theories to reflect the challenges faced by managers. Developed for students in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, it provides an up-to-date, international perspective to Richard L. Daft's landmark text.

How to Lead Academic Departments Successfully (Paperback): Adam Lindgreen, Alan Irwin, Flemming Poulfelt, Thyra U. Thomsen How to Lead Academic Departments Successfully (Paperback)
Adam Lindgreen, Alan Irwin, Flemming Poulfelt, Thyra U. Thomsen
R1,315 Discovery Miles 13 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It is an old cliche that leading and managing academics is like herding cats. This book challenges this myth and presents a way to deal with the many challenges of academic leadership, from managing departments, research groups and teams to managing tensions between research and teaching. The book is a practical and stimulating guide to different pathways to successful academic leadership, both in personal and organizational terms.

How to Manage International Multidisciplinary Research Projects (Hardcover): Linda Hantrais How to Manage International Multidisciplinary Research Projects (Hardcover)
Linda Hantrais
R2,868 Discovery Miles 28 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The combination of global financial, health and climate crises in the 21st century brought both threats and opportunities for the international research community. Today, scientists are being actively encouraged to collaborate on an unprecedented scale across cultural and disciplinary boundaries to find and deliver solutions to these societal challenges. This insightful How to Guide is expertly crafted to assist mid-career academic and non-academic researchers in preparing for new and innovative ways of working in international multidisciplinary environments. Drawing on illustrative case studies by experienced researchers, the guide aims to improve understanding of, and responses to, the multifaceted challenges involved in managing an ever more complex research process, from applications for funding, team building, research design and methods, to engagement with diverse stakeholders, internal and external communications and dissemination. The book offers project managers, coordinators and team members specialised advice on developing strategies to bridge what are often deep-seated disciplinary and cultural divides. By demonstrating how to implement effective integrated approaches to the design and delivery of high-quality, high-value research across disciplines, sectors, and societies, this engaging How to Guide will be an essential resource for career researchers seeking lessons from experienced managers of international multidisciplinary research projects.

What's Your Leadership Story? - A School Leader's Guide to Aligning How You Lead with Who You Are (Paperback):... What's Your Leadership Story? - A School Leader's Guide to Aligning How You Lead with Who You Are (Paperback)
Gretchen Oltman, Vicki Bautista
R759 R616 Discovery Miles 6 160 Save R143 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this book, Gretchen Oltman and Vicki Bautista walk you through the eight steps necessary to craft a personal leadership philosophy: a reflective explanation of the leadership style, core values, mindset, and real-life experiences that make you the leader you are today.When you can authentically tell your story, your school community will know you, what you value, and why you make decisions the way you do. You will rediscover a sense of purpose, renewal, and inspiration that may have slipped away amid the chaos of life-and you can build a stronger connection with those you lead and work beside. Leading in a school setting does not mean you need to lose your individual identity. You became a school leader by following your own unique path. You possess talents that set you apart from others. By working purposefully to share your personal leadership philosophy, you can create a new expectation of what school leaders should be and counter the unrealistic assumptions that others may hold. You can be more than your title. What's your leadership story?

ISE Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace (Paperback, 8th edition): Jason Colquitt,... ISE Organizational Behavior: Improving Performance and Commitment in the Workplace (Paperback, 8th edition)
Jason Colquitt, Jeffery Lepine, Michael Wesson
R1,780 Discovery Miles 17 800 In Stock

Colquitt, LePine, and Wesson's, Organizational Behavior 8th edition continues to offer a novel approach that uses an integrative model to illustrate how individual, team, leader, and organizational factors shape employee attitudes-and how those attitudes impact job performance and organizational commitment. This model reminds students where they are, where they've been, and where they're going while elevating two topics that receive less coverage in other books: job performance and organizational commitment. The text also continues to include features that encourage students to see OB concepts playing out all around them, such as OB on Screen, OB at the Bookstore, and OB Assessments.

Leadership, Reinvented - How to Foster Empathy, Servitude, Diversity, and Innovation in the Workplace (Paperback): Hamza Khan Leadership, Reinvented - How to Foster Empathy, Servitude, Diversity, and Innovation in the Workplace (Paperback)
Hamza Khan
R451 R382 Discovery Miles 3 820 Save R69 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Organizing Independence - Negotiations between Journalism and Management in News Organizations (Hardcover): Elena Raviola Organizing Independence - Negotiations between Journalism and Management in News Organizations (Hardcover)
Elena Raviola
R2,379 Discovery Miles 23 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This revealing book goes behind the scenes of normative principles of media independence to investigate how that independence is actually practiced and realized in everyday working life. Taking an ethnographically rich journey through European news organizations, Elena Raviola exposes the diverse and complex ways in which the ideal of independence is upheld, and at the same time inevitably betrayed, in the organizational life of media companies. Elena Raviola presents a distinct organizational analysis of media independence throughout the book, offering a close study of three news organizations in Europe - the largest Italian financial newspaper Il Sole-24 Ore, the largest Swedish regional newspaper company Stampen and the French pioneer online-only news website Rue89. In each of them, the implications of digitalization on their practices of independence is explored and analyzed. The book ultimately sheds light on how digital technologies are practically reshaping democratic principles such as media independence, while being embedded in the existing organizational and professional structures of democratic societies. Organizing Independence will enrich the reader's understanding of media independence in practice, beyond the normative principles, and so will be a key reference point for researchers in management and organization studies, media studies and anyone interested in the future of media.

Neural Approximations for Optimal Control and Decision (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Riccardo Zoppoli, Marcello Sanguineti,... Neural Approximations for Optimal Control and Decision (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Riccardo Zoppoli, Marcello Sanguineti, Giorgio Gnecco, Thomas Parisini
R5,277 Discovery Miles 52 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Neural Approximations for Optimal Control and Decision provides a comprehensive methodology for the approximate solution of functional optimization problems using neural networks and other nonlinear approximators where the use of traditional optimal control tools is prohibited by complicating factors like non-Gaussian noise, strong nonlinearities, large dimension of state and control vectors, etc. Features of the text include: * a general functional optimization framework; * thorough illustration of recent theoretical insights into the approximate solutions of complex functional optimization problems; * comparison of classical and neural-network based methods of approximate solution; * bounds to the errors of approximate solutions; * solution algorithms for optimal control and decision in deterministic or stochastic environments with perfect or imperfect state measurements over a finite or infinite time horizon and with one decision maker or several; * applications of current interest: routing in communications networks, traffic control, water resource management, etc.; and * numerous, numerically detailed examples. The authors' diverse backgrounds in systems and control theory, approximation theory, machine learning, and operations research lend the book a range of expertise and subject matter appealing to academics and graduate students in any of those disciplines together with computer science and other areas of engineering.

How to Lead (Paperback, 6th edition): Jo Owen How to Lead (Paperback, 6th edition)
Jo Owen
R520 R380 Discovery Miles 3 800 Save R140 (27%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book is your essential guide to the theory and practice of leadership. Whatever your level in an organisation, this is your practical handbook for getting to the top and staying there. Learn how to: Get promoted, and survive promotion Influence and persuade someone, particularly when they're not your direct report Handle a crisis and survive adversity Step up and know when to step back in moments of risk, opportunity and uncertainty

Our Iceberg is Melting - Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions (Hardcover, New Edition): John Kotter, Holger Rathgeber Our Iceberg is Melting - Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions (Hardcover, New Edition)
John Kotter, Holger Rathgeber 1
R380 R297 Discovery Miles 2 970 Save R83 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

In Our Iceberg is Melting a simple fable about penguins illustrates how to conquer change, with profound lessons for working and living in an ever-changing world. This charming story about a penguin colony in Antarctica illustrates key truths about how we deal with the issue of change: handle the challenge well and you can prosper greatly; handle it poorly and you put yourself at risk. The penguins are living happily on their iceberg as they have done for many years. Then one curious penguin discovers a potentially devastating problem threatening their home - and pretty much no one listens to him. The characters in this fable are like people we recognize, even ourselves. Their story is one of resistance to change and heroic action, confusion and insight, seemingly intractable obstacles and the most clever tactics for dealing with those obstacles. It is a story that is occuring in different forms around us today - but the penguins handle change a great deal better than most of us. Based on John Kotter's pioneering work on how to make smart change happen faster and better, the lessons you can learn from this short and easy-to-read book will serve you well in your job, in your family and in your community. And these lessons are becoming ever more important as the world around us changes faster and faster. This edition celebrates ten years since the publication of this classic business fable with new and improved illustrations and a foreword by Spencer Johnson, author of Who Moved My Cheese?

A Manager's Guide to Coaching - Simple and Effective Ways to Get the Best From Your Employees (Paperback, Special Ed.):... A Manager's Guide to Coaching - Simple and Effective Ways to Get the Best From Your Employees (Paperback, Special Ed.)
Anne Loehr, Brian Emerson
R518 R436 Discovery Miles 4 360 Save R82 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

To stay on top, companies need to do more than just tread water--they need to grow. And that means that their employees need to develop and improve their skills at the same pace. More than ever, managers are being encouraged to improve employee performance through effective coaching, but so few of them have the time--or the knowledge--it takes to do it successfully. Brian Emerson and Ann Loehr have spent years showing some of the country's top companies how to develop their most promising employees. Now in this helpful manual they guide managers through every step of the coaching process, from problem solving to developing accountability. Readers will discover:

the top 10 tips every manager should know before he starts to coach - how to handle difficult conversations, conflicting priorities, and problem team members - how to hold follow-up meetings after goals and priorities have been set - sample questions they can adapt to various situations - examples of common problems and how they can use coaching to address them.

Clear, practical and straightforward, this is an invaluable tool that will help all leaders coach employees, colleagues, and themselves to excellence.

What They Still Don't Teach You At Harvard Business School (Paperback): Mark H. McCormack What They Still Don't Teach You At Harvard Business School (Paperback)
Mark H. McCormack
R325 R260 Discovery Miles 2 600 Save R65 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Between the theories of business school and the real world of business, there is still a gap - one that can only be filled by experience, helped by the knowledge of someone who has already done it.

Over a lifetime as one of the world's most influential business leaders, Mark McCormack gathered more insights than could ever fit in one book: here he has distilled the strategies, techniques and wisdom that everyone needs to get organised, get ahead and gain and keep the competitive edge.

Building on from What They Don't Teach You At Harvard Business School, this straight-talking, practical guide offers essential tools and skills - from negotiating to managing, advancing your career to building a new idea - that will help you be a leader at any level.

Innovation in Global Entrepreneurship Education - Teaching Entrepreneurship in Practice (Paperback): Heidi M. Neck, Yipeng Liu Innovation in Global Entrepreneurship Education - Teaching Entrepreneurship in Practice (Paperback)
Heidi M. Neck, Yipeng Liu
R1,073 Discovery Miles 10 730 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As entrepreneurship education grows across disciplines and permeates through various areas of university programs, this timely book offers an interdisciplinary, comparative and global perspective on best practices and new insights for the field. Through the theoretical lens of collaborative partnerships, it examines innovative practices of entrepreneurship education and advances understanding of the discipline. Exploring and showcasing how global collaboration can foster entrepreneurship education, international contributors share their experiences as educators, scholars and thought-leaders involved in the Babson Collaborative. Chapters illustrate the challenges faced by educators and creative methods for tackling them, offering useful insights from a range of disciplinary perspectives. Highlighting the significance of the field to higher education environments, this book encourages active participation in entrepreneurial practice and collaboration between stakeholders and disciplines to ensure high-quality education in a variety of settings. This insightful book is a rousing and inspiring view of entrepreneurship education for scholars and academic entrepreneurs who are working to build robust education ecosystems in the field.

Research Handbook on Project Performance (Hardcover): Vittal S. Anantatmula, Chakradhar Iyyunni Research Handbook on Project Performance (Hardcover)
Vittal S. Anantatmula, Chakradhar Iyyunni
R5,086 Discovery Miles 50 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This engaging Research Handbook presents a fresh look at how to improve project performance for the project sponsor, client and end user using a number of empirical research studies. Focusing on project performance concepts and methods, the Handbook provides a novel and fresh look at successful project completions, achieving project objectives, on-time or ahead of time project completion or delivering within budget. With contributions from expert scholars, each chapter highlights a new wave of research and examines how to plan and manage a project as well as handling unexpected changes alongside project risks, unknowns or uncertainties. Key factors enhancing project success are highlighted such as the critical role of the project manager and their effective leadership, the importance of knowledge sharing, effective communication and lessons learnt from past projects. Furthermore, the Handbook reviews new and emerging trends that can have a major impact on project performance. Combining new insights with original research, the Research Handbook on Project Performance will be an invigorating read for research scholars and graduate students studying project management as well as professional managers engaged in project management.

Research Companion to Building Information Modeling (Hardcover): Weisheng Lu, Chimay J. Anumba Research Companion to Building Information Modeling (Hardcover)
Weisheng Lu, Chimay J. Anumba
R8,059 Discovery Miles 80 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Offering critical insights to the state-of-the-art in Building Information Modeling (BIM) research and development, this book outlines the prospects and challenges for the field in this era of digital revolution. Analysing the contributions of BIM across the construction industry, it provides a comprehensive survey of global BIM practices. Accessible and thorough, the chapters explore the theory behind and facilitators of BIM, covering knowledge management around BIM, the development of ontologies and language in the area, holistic implementations, and BIM ecosystems. The book further discusses the technological developments of BIM, including scan-to-BIM, 3D digital reconstruction and AI and robotics techniques. Critical analysis of BIM-enabled construction and engineering management innovations are also examined, highlighting prospects and challenges in the area. This will be a critical read for engineering, construction management and architecture students looking for a comprehensive study of BIM. It will also be beneficial to practitioners working in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner & Operation (AECOO) industry wanting a better understanding of the benefits and future developments of BIM.

Leadership - Lessons From My Life in Rugby (Paperback): Eddie Jones Leadership - Lessons From My Life in Rugby (Paperback)
Eddie Jones
R299 R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Save R65 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Praise for Eddie Jones 'A genuine super-coach' - The Sunday Times 'His gifts of leadership and organisation are remarkable' - The Daily Mail Eddie Jones is one of the most successful sports coaches of all time. From coaching three different nations to Rugby World Cup finals and enjoying a winning record with England of nearly 80 per cent, he knows what's needed to lead and manage high performance teams. For the first time, Eddie reveals what it takes to operate in high pressure environments, the successes and setbacks, and how these lessons can be applied to every walk of life, from coaching a children's sports team to leading a multinational organization to simply doing your job better. Forthright and unflinchingly honest, Eddie Jones reveals what he has learnt from Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola, as well as from the founder of Uniqlo and Ron Adams of the NBA. Drawing on stories from nearly thirty years of coaching, Eddie explains how you need humour, humility and relentless curiosity to lead an eclectic mix of superstars - from Maro Itoje to James Haskell, George Smith to Kyle Sinckler - and create teams that are relentlessly hungry to win. Leadership is the ultimate rugby book about what it takes to be the best. Written with Donald McRae, two-time winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award, Leadership is the book for anyone who wants to learn how to build and lead a team to success.

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