Business Knowledge

This groundbreaking book is the first to both identify the wide range of political risks that global firms face and show investors how to effectively manage them. Written by two of the world's leading figures in political risk management, it reveals that, while the world remains exceedingly risky for businesses, it is by no means incomprehensible. The authors provide a wealth of unique methods, tools, and concepts to help understand political risk, showing when and how political risk analysis works - and when it does not.

Noted sales trainer Stephan Schiffman succinctly describes 25 effective sales strategies that will build your customer base and increase your sales. This audio program will boost your communications, planning, knowledge, rainmaking, visibility, and confidence. It's a wonderful tool for new salespeople who must first learn the basics of selling, and for any established salesperson who needs a refresher!

It's the 21st century, yet most companies maintain a 20th-century corporate culture. Despite instant communication and collaboration through wireless computers and smartphones, employers needlessly rent or own office space. Bryan Miles has a reality check for you: the future of business is virtual, and it's going to take more than technology upgrades for you to upgrade your workplace environment.

Make learning easier, more efficient, and more organized, and discover how to outpace, outthink, and outperform others. Think outside the box, and strategically accelerate your expertise with the tips and techniques presented in this book.

A practical guide to developing and implementing a comprehensive business-management system that integrates quality, environmental, and safety and incorporates lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste and variation.

In Tech Monopoly, Herbert Hovenkamp explores competition problems in a wide range of high-tech firms—from those that sell purely digital products, such as video streaming, search, software, or email services, to others that sell more traditional "tactile" products, such as hardware, clothing, groceries, or rides. He offers a realistic look at the powers and limitations of antitrust law in tech markets with an assessment that is as comprehensive as it is accessible.

AWARD-WINNING #1 BEST SELLING AUTHOR Jonathan H. Westover, PhD is the # 1 ranked HR, Innovation, and Future of Work Global Thought Leader & Influencer (Thinkers360) and ranked in the Top 30 in Management and Organizational Culture (Global Gurus). Consider how the nature of work has shifted over the past 50 years. With increased globalization, rapid technological advancement, and a shift in economic composition, the average jobs of today look very little like the average jobs 50 years ago. What will the jobs and organizations of tomorrow look like? Moreover, what does this all mean for ...

This is a great book for beginners or those seeking general knowledge about the subject matter. It explores workplace diversity and investigative report writing. It examines employee age, race, religion, handicaps, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation by focusing on the challenges these individuals face as well as their value to organizations. It also defines and describes all relevant sections of investigative report writing including the Executive Summary, Opening, Incident, Scope, Interviews, Analysis, Conclusion, and Recommendations.

Deepa Patel, Salesforce MVP and founder of the Salesforce Certification Study Group, offers CRM admins a practical guide to expand their skills and boost their chances for long-term success. Her book bridges the gap between knowing technology and applying it to a company's business processes. As technology has evolved, so has the need for CRM admins who understand how to apply business analysis methodology to their day-to-day work. This is the number one skill requested by prospective employers today.

Innovation influences the market and its operators, especially about competition conditions. One of the most significant technological advances relates to the possibility of capturing a huge amount of information and processing them rapidly: two of the main features that make up the phenomenon known as big data. This not only entails the emergence of specialized operators in these activities, but also makes a "data economy" possible.

In Volume 2 of Women Innovators: Leaders, Makers and Givers Tamara Patzer has conversations with: Marlene Stokes, Dr. Amber Robins, MD, Jennifer Jane Clark, Cindy Marvin, Kate Bourland, Anna Vanlandingham, Win Kelly Charles and Que Jackson. Look for new volumes of the Women Innovators series soon.

In a rapidly evolving world and business landscape, harnessing the true potential of knowledge is the key to holistic success. In Knowledge Mindfulness, acclaimed author and leader Prof. Laila Marouf fuses insights from business, psychology, neuroscience, and social sciences to create a transformative framework for leaders to elevate their knowledge processes and cultivate resilient, innovative organizations.

If you want to sell a meal, you've got to spend some time in the kitchen. Ryan Serhant shares tips on how to build a strong pitch and story around your product that will enable you to increase sales and earn more.

This book explores the problem of the loss of corporate expertise. It explains how to meet the challenge of capturing hard-to-replicate knowledge, skills, and attitudes from legacy employees and packaging it in a way to reach new generations of workers.

In this book, I share with you the research that looks at the emotional, psychological, and physical impact a social media addiction has as well as how to take a step back from being connected. Remember, we have one life to live, and if we continue to live through our smart devices, it does not matter how many photos, videos, or tags we get because we won’t have lived it.

The 7 Gates of Phi is a journey of self-discovery and progressive transformation. Anyone with the conviction and desire to change can apply the principles in this audiobook to help them bring out their best potential. Each gate represents an important milestone in the listener's journey. It starts with basic self-awareness concepts and moves through each gate until the final module prepares the listener to enter the phase of change - where they face the challenge of self-mastery.

Step beyond traditional leadership books into a guide that fuses 40 years of firsthand experience with insightful lessons in leadership, personal development, and authentic wisdom. Knowledge and Wisdom in Leadership and Life by Brett Holscher delivers practical advice honed from decades of working with over 100 companies and leaders across various industries. Perfect for leaders in business, community organizers, coaches, and anyone wanting to lead in their personal life, Holscher’s plain-language approach ensures you'll find practical wisdom you can apply today.

Procrastination. The human trait that we have all experienced at some point or another in our lives. It is what stops us from reaching our ultimate potential and being the best version of ourselves we can be. But what if you were able to forego this trait that drags you down, and accomplish all those goals that you have set for yourself, all within only a couple of hours? Within this book, you will be guided through affirmations that will help overcome depression and anxiety, promote happiness, create wealth and acquire knowledge, and build healthy relationships within your life.

Drawing on his own experience working with some of the world's leading industry experts and looking at an incredible range of real-life examples and cutting-edge science, Roberts explains the various ways in which our body acquires, retains and employs information - and shows why we should learn to trust the instincts that inform the most crucial decisions and actions in our life.

Everything in nature evolves by trial and error. We cannot avoid this fundamental method of natural evolution, but our human advantage is that we can think about and learn from the errors before trying again. Trial, Error, and Success helps boost that advantage with 10 insights into realistic knowledge, thinking, and emotional intelligence. The authors use real-life examples to show how successful thinking avoids overgeneralization traps - the key trick is to focus on the differences between a new circumstance and existing knowledge.