Strategic Planning

The Escalator Effect™ details four essential steps to lead and inspire your organization to rising success. The business model provides a strategy and system to help leaders build and grow meaningful focus and direction; energize and engage their teams; refine their customer (or member) experience; and create and deliver relevant distinction in the marketplace. If you are a seasoned executive seeking new insights, in a start-up just getting going, a CEO, senior or middle management, a non-profit, or even an aspiring leader or manager, the proven concepts in this book can give you tools ...

The author of the acclaimed New York Times best seller The Next 100 Years now focuses his geopolitical forecasting acumen on the next decade and the imminent events and challenges that will test America and the world, specifically addressing the skills that will be required by the decade’s leaders. The next 10 years will be a time of massive transition. In The Next Decade, George Friedman offers listeners a pro­vocative and endlessly fascinating prognosis for the immedi­ate future.

Paradigmatic shifts in the business landscape, known as inflection points, can either create new, entrepreneurial opportunities or they can lead to devastating consequences. Rita McGrath contends that inflection points, though they may seem sudden, are not random. Every seemingly overnight shift is the final stage of a process that has been subtly building for some time. Armed with the right strategies and tools, smart businesses can see these inflection points coming and use them to gain a competitive advantage.

These days, whenever anything spreads, whether it's a YouTube fad or a political rumor, we say it went viral. But how does virality actually work? In The Rules of Contagion, epidemiologist Adam Kucharski explores topics including gun violence, online manipulation, and, of course, outbreaks of disease to show how much we get wrong about contagion, and how astonishing the real science is. Why did the president retweet a Mussolini quote as his own? Why do financial bubbles take off so quickly?

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on risk management, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Risk management is an appealing concept due to the uncertainty that exists in many organizations. It is more important today than it ever was in the past, and that importance appears to be growing. Based on its popularity, risk management is taking center stage in the thought processes of leaders all over the world. This book focuses on risk management in organizations. It introduces six basic steps for development and ...

This comprehensive and indispensable is designed to educate and empower young individuals entering the workforce on the importance of early retirement planning, providing them with a roadmap for building a solid financial future. Covering all aspects of retirement planning, "The AI Advantage" delves into key topics such as individual retirement accounts (IRAs), 401(k) plans, and deferred compensation plans. Sid takes great care in explaining the roles each of these instruments play in creating a robust retirement portfolio, ensuring readers have a thorough understanding of their options. At...

A modest investment in a food truck can result in an income stream of $250k to $500k a year. Couple that with the incredible freedom and flexibility offered by not only starting a business, but starting a mobile business, and it’s easy to see why so many people are drawn to the idea of starting up a food truck.

In The Innovator's Solution, Clayton Christensen and Michael Raynor expand on the idea of disruption, explaining how companies can and should become disruptors themselves. Now with a foreword by innovation expert Scott Anthony, this classic work shows just how timely and relevant these ideas continue to be in today's hyper-accelerated business environment and will help anyone trying to transform their business right now.

An introduction for everyone. Rather than a "how to" for hands-on techies, this book - now in its revised and updated edition - serves lay listeners and experts alike by covering new case studies and the latest state-of-the-art techniques. In this rich, fascinating, and surprisingly accessible introduction, leading expert Eric Siegel reveals how predictive analytics works and how it affects everyone every day.

A comprehensive guide to successful event management, this audiobook serves as a valuable resource for both beginners and seasoned professionals, equipping them with the tools needed to plan, execute, and evaluate memorable events. The guide takes listeners through a deep exploration of understanding their audience, conceptualizing resonant events, managing budgets, procuring vendors, effectively marketing, and embracing technology. It also emphasizes the power of networking and the importance of post-event evaluation for continuous improvement.

An insightful new work from the multimillion-copy best-selling author Sean Covey and the FranklinCovey organization, based on their work with hundreds of thousands of employees and large companies. It unveils the essential disciplines proven to help businesses and individuals realize their most important goals.

Ever felt like you were always stuck and not able to move forward? Been longing to find success, but feel like there is something holding you back? Ever wondered what made that other person so successful? This thoughtful and take action filled book will help you to find more success in both your business as well as your life! Tony Ojeda provides 13 proven strategies to help you get out of the stuck state you are in. These strategies will propel you to the top levels of your industry as well as to give you more balance and energy in your life. Whether you are just beginning your career or ...

Don't let your career be a victim. Get and keep the job you want, today. Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying, “by failing to prepare, you prepare to fail.” Strategic Career Planning is the ultimate form of career preparation. It will help you to navigate your career to the level of success you may only be dreaming about right now.To help you prepare, in this book I am going to teach you how to use a powerful process that many companies have used to survive and prosper in both good times and bad. Applying it to managing your career will require you to apply a proven ...

The 4 Disciplines of Execution provides a simple, proven formula for achieving the goals that every individual or organization needs to reach. From Marriott to the U.S. Navy, Covey and his team have worked with more than 200,000 people in hundreds of organizations to improve performance, identifying and honing four secrets of perfect execution: Focus on the Wildly Important; Act on the Lead Measures; Keep a Compelling Scoreboard; and Create a Cadence of Accountability.

Conquer the Nurse Executive Exam (NE-BC): Your Guide to ANCC Certification in Nurse Leadership and Administration provides a focused, high-level overview of essential leadership topics for nurses preparing for the NE-BC exam. This guide is not intended to be a comprehensive textbook. Instead, it is designed to supplement more detailed study materials by helping readers concentrate on the foundational principles, leadership domains, and real-world applications most relevant to nurse executive practice. The book includes accessible explanations of core content areas such as strategic planning...

In this comprehensive audiobook bundle, you'll gain the essential knowledge and strategies to create a winning business plan and build a strong, profitable business. Together, these audiobooks offer a comprehensive resource for strategic business planning. By understanding the secrets of a successful business plan and engaging in the practical exercises of the workbook, you'll gain the confidence and strategic mindset to build a thriving business.

"AI or You: Future-Proof Your Career in the Next Decades" is your ultimate guide to navigating the changing landscape of work and harnessing the power of AI to shape a successful and fulfilling career. In an era of rapid technological advancements, the future of work is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Are you prepared to thrive in the age of Artificial Intelligence? In this groundbreaking book, Ivan Kuznietsov presents a strategic plan specifically tailored for both non-technicians and technicians alike. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, you'll discover how to unlock ...

Una buena idea puede cambiarlo todo. Si quieres tener ideas poderosas y comunicarlas de manera efectiva para conseguir un cambio de conducta o modificar las opiniones de tus empleados, compradores, hijos, lectores o alumnos, Ideas que pegan es tu libro.

Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world? Why did Facebook succeed when other social networking sites failed? Did the surge in Iraq really lead to less violence? How much can CEO’s impact the performance of their companies? And does higher pay incentivize people to work hard? If you think the answers to these questions are a matter of common sense, think again.

In "The Prepared Business Owner," author Nick Newland offers a comprehensive guide to help entrepreneurs thrive in times of crisis. Drawing from their extensive experience, the author presents practical strategies and valuable insights that enable business owners to navigate unforeseen challenges with confidence. By emphasizing the importance of proactive planning, this book empowers readers to build resilience, make informed decisions, and steer their businesses towards long-term success.