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Reorg – Heidari-Robinson & Heywood
The one sentence summary A reorg is like any other business problem, so you need to understand the benefits, risks,
The 12 Powers Of A Marketing Leader – Barta & Barwise
The one sentence summary The power of marketing leaders lies in the space where customer and company needs overlap, and
Talkability – James Borg
The one sentence summary There are some secrets of effective conversation that you can perfect. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS This
The Negotiation Book – Steve Gates
The one sentence summary You can be a better negotiator by preparing properly, holding your nerve, staying calm, and making
The Workshop Book – Pamela Hamilton
The one sentence summary Workshops can be a success if you design them properly and use the right techniques. WHAT
Value Proposition Design – Osterwalder et al.
The one sentence summary You can design robust value propositions by using a proven mapping technique. WHAT THE BOOK
The Stupidity Paradox – Alvesson & Spicer
The one sentence summary Many organisations are caught up in a stupidity paradox: they employ smart people who end up
The Yes Book – Clive Rich
The one sentence summary Negotiation now requires a more sophisticated, collaborative approach. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS Few people enjoy going
Organizations Don’t Tweet – Euan Semple
Organizations don’t generate social media, people do. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS This book is a manager’s guide to the social
#Now – Max McKeown
The one sentence summary You can’t change the past, but you can change the future, and now is where everything
The Ideal Team Player – Patrick Lencioni
The one sentence summary There are three essential virtues that make someone the ideal team player: being humble, hungry and
Smarter Faster Better – Charles Duhigg
The one sentence summary It is possible to work smarter, faster and better by improving motivation, goals, team dynamics, decision-making,