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What's the toughest job in the world? No, it's not sales. It's not
marketing, product development or even starting a new business. The
toughest job is dealing with people. And the toughest person you'll
ever have to deal with is yourself. In this book Russ Baleson gives
you twenty-five invaluable strategies for building relationships
and for motivating yourself and others. Russ has been a
highly-respected trainer and coach for more than thirty years. His
passion, drive and experience give him the confidence to speak the
unvarnished truth to people at all levels. Now he shares his
insights, observations and skills with you.
Organizations are in a race to become a digital enterprise. For those
leading their company’s tech-driven change, this guide will help you
along the way.
Every business makes plans for updating products, technologies, and
processes. However, that is simply not enough for a twenty-first
century company. While the pressure is intense, you can create a clear
path forward using guidance from this book.
In Driving Digital, business technology executive Isaac Sacolick shares
the lessons he’s learned over the years as he has successfully
spearheaded multiple transformations and helped shape digital-business
best practices. You no longer have to blindly trek through the mine
field of their company’s digital transformation.
In this thoroughly researched one-stop manual, Sacolick teaches you how
to:
- Formulate a digital strategy
- Transform business and IT practices
- Align development and operations
- Drive culture change
- Bolster digital talent
- Capture and track ROI
- Develop innovative digital practices
- Pilot emerging technologies
Your company cannot avoid the digital disruption heading its way. The
choice is yours: Will this mean the beginning of the end for your
business, or will your digital practices be what catapults you into
next-level success?
Ten hours into the race. It's 02:00 and pitch black with a Force 8
gale blowing. Team Stelmar are battling with heavy seas and stormy
weather; the wind and spray are lashing the crew on deck, the helm
struggles to control the boat as it lurches violently from wave to
wave. Suddenly, a shout of 'man overboard!' jerks the off watch out
of their restless sleep...You are the Skipper. How would you
prepare for this disaster? You are in the middle of the Southern
Ocean; three crew down. It's Christmas Day and your boat is 2000
miles behind the rest of the fleet. There is still a month to go
before dry land. How do you motivate your crew? The Global
Challenge teams for 2004/5 have been announced at the London Excel
Boat Show. 15 amateur volunteers are looking to you for leadership.
What do you do to turn them into a high performing team before the
race starts in ten months time? BOAT to BOARDROOM uses the extreme
case study of the 2004/5 Global Challenge round-the-world yacht
race to demonstrate leadership and teamwork in action. Paula and
Alex intelligently draw out the real life learnings and translate
them into practical tools and lessons that can be used in everyday
business.
You're a leadership coach, not a salesperson! How do you build a
thriving business working with Blue Chips? The Leadership Coaching
Alligator Handbook will help you: * Connect with leaders in Blue
Chips * Switch them on to the value of your leadership coaching *
WIN business with them * WIN business with other leaders in the
same company * Build long-term relationships and WIN business
year-on-year * Proactively use referrals to WIN business in other
companies You can achieve all this by playing to your strengths as
a coach. No need to reinvent yourself as a marketing professional.
You'll enjoy growing your business as much as you enjoy coaching
your clients!
Research has indicated that busy managers are often so busy
'putting out fires' that they feel overwhelmed and therefore find
it difficult to accomplish the strategic elements of their role.
They frequently end up doing things themselves (even sometimes
taking over operational tasks from direct reports) because they
feel it is just easier and quicker than telling or showing someone
else what needs to be done. And sometimes have little confidence in
the competence and ability of staff to successfully problem solve
or make effective decisions. Those who receive effective coaching
develop increased awareness and are more prepared to take
responsibility. In the longer term this develops qualities such as
self belief and confidence which actually leads to improvements in
competence (in those being coached). And therefore a reduction in
stress for the coaching manger. This book provides practical ways
for managers to develop the potential of those they manage by
adopting a simple coaching approach.
Cybercrime is on the rise, and it is becoming easier and easier for
criminals to steal your personal information. Toolkits to create
viruses, spyware, and other forms of malware are now readily
available to anyone wishing to defraud and do damage, and you could
be leaving yourself open to attack. It is estimated that standard
computer-based defence systems catch only 25% of malware attacks.
Do you know the risks you're running online? Are you protected? An
Introduction to Hacking and Crimeware answers your concerns and
provides a foundation-level overview of the dark world of
cybercrime. Know your enemy An Introduction to Hacking and
Crimeware is a comprehensive pocket guide to more serious online
threats. Knowledge of these threats will help you understand how to
ensure that your computer systems are protected and make sure that
your business is safe, enabling you to focus on your core
activities without fear of attack. Fight back In this pocket guide,
the author: *Identifies terms and defines exactly what crimeware
is, both intentional and unintentional; *Gives specific, up-to-date
examples to help you identify the risks so that you can protect
your business; *Explores the increasing use of commercial
off-the-shelf (COTS) hacking tools, exposing the enemy's tactics;
*Gives practical suggestions of active defence, so you can fight
back; *Provides a valuable list of up-to-date, authoritative
sources of information, so you can stay abreast of new developments
and safeguard your business. An Introduction to Hacking And
Crimeware will equip you with the vital information you need to
deal with the threats presented by hacking and crimeware in all
their many forms, safeguard your online information, and
potentially save you and your business from very real danger.
W.A.J. Coetzee was born in Piketberg in 1928. After matriculating,
he started work as a post-office clerk. He was later transferred to
the office of the Deputy Postmaster-General in Pretoria. As an
extramural student he successively obtained his B.A., B.A. Honours,
and M.A. degrees in Public Administration from the University of
Pretoria. In 1973 he was appointed senior lecturer and head of the
Department of Public Administration at the University of
Durban-Westville. He became a professor in 1977 after obtaining his
doctorate (D.Phil.) in 1976 from the University of Pretoria and has
subsequently served as dean of the Faculty of Commerce. Professor
Coetzee is the author of a number of books and articles in Public
Administration in South Africa and has delivered papers at
conferences locally and abroad. He has been a member, director or
chairman of various cultural and professional organizations, and
has also served on a number of university senate committees.
The ability to communicate effectively is one of the most important
life skills a person can possess. It can pave the way to success,
not only in terms of career but also in every other aspect of life
where communication plays a role. Advanced communication skills
focuses on essential communication skills and competencies for all
aspects of the world of work. Advanced communication skills takes
an integrated theory and practical approach to learning. It is
designed to foster workplace communication in order to benefit
interpersonal relationships, which in turn leads to personal
enrichment, greater job satisfaction and increased productivity.
The final chapter contains a selection of case studies with
questions to assist in the evaluation of communication skills.
Advanced communication skills is aimed at managers, personal
assistants, professional secretaries and all those studying towards
certificates, diplomas or degrees in colleges and universities. It
fully covers the syllabus for Communication N5/N6 at technical and
vocational education and training colleges, and will prepare
students for the national examinations in these subjects.
There is a narrow view of control which is about delivering
projects in accordance with their plans, using disciplines like
earned value and risk management already championed by APM. That
view is about doing projects right. This Introduction to Project
Control offers a wider perspective, which includes doing the right
projects. It involves integrating all the disciplines of project
management.
Entrepreneurship - a South African perspective provides an overview
of entrepreneurship and important related topics in the field of
entrepreneurship. In addition it is a guide to becoming a
successful entrepreneur. It describes and illustrates new venture
creation within a South African context: the start-up process, the
growth stages and the challenges in the maturity phase of the
business. It provides exercises, activities and numerous case
studies based on the latest research in South Africa. In this third
edition of Entrepreneurship all the chapters have been updated, and
some chapters, including those on corporate entrepreneurship,
e-business and the resource requirements of legal and related
aspects, have been substantially revised. To provide a more
practical context, profiles of typical entrepreneurs are also
included. Contents include the following: Seeing, locating,
measuring and opening the window of opportunity; Developing the
business plan; Determining the resources required; Fair trade,
competition and consumer protection; The role of national
government in developing and enabling the small business
environment; Controlling and planning for growth; Key issues of
business success or failure; E-commerce opportunities; Corporate
entrepreneurship in South Africa. Entrepreneurship is aimed at
undergraduate students at all higher education institutions in
South Africa, as well as managers, management consultants and
trainees, developers and presenters of in-house business courses.
Harness the hidden power of kindness. Kindness isn't merely about
getting along with people and being nice. It's a game changer in
business, the door-opener to opportunity, and the key to
authenticity and confidence. It's a superpower that can be honed
through an intentional lifestyle of kindness and is especially
important in these divisive times. Can something as simple as
kindness really be the answer? Through years of developing her own
kindness practices and studying those of others, Good Morning
America correspondent and anchor Adrienne Bankert has experienced
firsthand the unbeatable power of kindness and witnessed its
transformative impact on others. Adjusting our perspective from
being closed off and self-centered to a mindset of kindness ripples
into a staggering amount of personal fulfillment and growth. No
matter our age or ethnicity, where we come from, or how much money
we make, every one of us can be kind. Every one of us can be a
change agent. Your Hidden Superpower will help you: See simple acts
of kindness from a new and empowering perspective; Learn how to
make kindness a habit and experience more peace, inspiration, and
impact; Engage kindness at work and enjoy remarkable
opportunities-plus, know how to get from "here" to "there" quickly;
and Activate kindness as a force to reconnect you to your authentic
self, replenish your passion and creativity, and find your voice.
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This book is for business people who'd like to If you ever trembled
at the thought of presenting, don't know to find the best customers
or feel that something's holding your business back, then this is
the book for you. Admired and respected by etrepreneurs worldwide
for his business insight, passion and engaging style, Iain Whyte
tells it like it is. In Life, Business and Speedboats he takes you
through a series of business-building steps liberally sprinkled
with hints, tips and pauses for reflection. His aim? To help you
achieve more in business and have a great time doing it. Enjoy.
'Any business owner or entrepreneur who's tried networking knows
that it's great for business. But not everyone likes doing it - and
even if you do there are always people who do it so much better.
Whether you fear networking or whether you're a fan, this book is a
must-read. Iain's vast experience, his absolute commitment to the
wonderfully positive BNI philosophy of Givers Gain and his witty,
warm style all combine to make this a rich resource for everyone
running or starting a business.' Julia Hayes, jmhcopy ltd
Exactly what diversity management is, why it makes business sense
and how it can be measured are questions that cause confusion among
managers and learners alike. Moreover, the way in which diversity
management is conceptualised and managed in some local and
international companies seems to make matters worse. This title
aims to address these issues in a practical and sensible way.
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