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Velocity – Ahmed & Olander
The one-sentence summary In a world gone digital, you need to act fast, create direct connections, take risks, and respect
Making Ideas Happen – Scott Belsky
The one-sentence summary Concentrate on implementation rather than ideas, by ignoring reactionary workflow, creating windows of nonstimulation, and ignoring insecurity
Imagine – Jonah Lehrer
The one-sentence summary Ideas come from sheer persistence, but only when we relax, so if you work hard enough on
The Growth Drivers – Bird & McEwan
The one-sentence summary Marketing and marketers play a critical role in creating the customer value and demand that leads to
Tell The Truth – Unerman & Salem Baskin
The one-sentence summary In an age of information overload, the most effective way for a brand to stand out is
Drinking From The Fire Hose – Frank & Magnone
The one-sentence summary You can avoid drowning in data by asking seven simple questions. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS It is
More Time To Think – Nancy Kline
The one-sentence summary The greatest gift we can offer each other is the framework in which to think for ourselves.
Alex’s Adventures In Numberland – Alex Bellos
The one-sentence summary Mathematical ideas underpin everything in our lives, from the geometry of a 50p piece to how probability
Organizations Don’t Tweet – Euan Semple
The one-sentence summary It’s all about the people, not the technology – small pieces loosely joined into a conversation of
23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism – Ha-Joon Chang
The one-sentence summary Most of what you hear about economics and how economies work is rubbish. WHAT THE BOOK SAYS
How To Manage – Jo Owen
The one-sentence summary Managing well is about getting things done, and displaying the right behaviour and emotions. WHAT THE BOOK
Screw Business As Usual – Richard Branson
The one-sentence summary We can bring more meaning to our lives and help change the world at the same time