Systems Leadership

Gorilla in the Cockpit offers a revolutionary way to understand megaproject failures. It opens the black box to reveal the hidden drivers of project crashes. The root causes cannot be found in traditional project management books. They are neither technical nor financial. They are human.

Field Marshal Amy Brella brings the remainder of her invasion group home from Bardallow’s system in triumph, but with a significant bone to pick with her brother, Ricky Cruz, the Emperor of the Spindle Empire. He seems to have taken some liberties in naming the lead ship of the War Goddess class of Porcupine carriers. Ricky does make it up to her, by finally taking her to the farm she dreamed of so long ago, when he first showed her the valley above the small city she wanted him to build for the ex-shipboard slave women and girls he liberated from the Interstellars. Her Emperor allows her...

Write down this number: $1.2 billion! That’s how much students won in grant funding in just 2 ½ years when they applied the proven system you’ll find inside this audiobook. No more overwhelm! No more confusion! No more failure! Inside this audiobook, you will learn all 30 time-tested secrets! Imagine how many more grants will get approved when you apply winning techniques from not-just-one but 80 expert grant professionals, using a simple, yet powerful 4-step process with checklists and worksheets to make your job easier, faster and more effective.

You were never meant to move this fast. In a world built for urgency, hustle, and high-speed everything, The Politics of Pace offers a radical alternative: what if slowing down is not failure—but freedom? This isn't just another productivity book wrapped in softer language. It's a deeply thoughtful, trauma-informed exploration of how modern systems—capitalism, online culture, leadership, and even self-help—train us to equate our value with how quickly we move. And what happens when we refuse. Through twelve grounded, expansive chapters and one deeply personal letter, August Reed ...

Unlock the essential knowledge of education management systems with "Understanding ISO 21001: Education Management Systems: Part 1 - Laying the Foundation." This comprehensive guide serves as your gateway to mastering the intricacies of ISO 21001, offering a structured approach from foundational concepts to advanced principles. Comprehensive Coverage: Delve into the fundamental principles of ISO 21001 and gain a thorough understanding of education management systems (EMS). From establishing policies and objectives to implementing operational controls, this guide covers all aspects of ISO ...

Lean healthcare is the practice of applying "lean" concepts to the healthcare industry in order to reduce waste, enhance patient outcomes, and lower costs. All employees of the firm, from clinicians to operations and administrative personnel, continuously work to identify areas of waste and eliminate anything that does not create value for patients using lean concepts in healthcare. If you visit Toyota assembly plants you can see how Toyota has put all the systems and supports staff in place to ensure that the production team members on the assembly line always have the parts and the ...

The Matrix Model Management System is a much-needed cognitive technology for cross-cultural expertise. The field-tested Matrix System is an innovative tool for developing thought leaders: story-based communication, conflict management, and wise decision making. Build your diverse team, develop thought leaders, and learn how to avoid costly culture clashes using the Matrix System.

Dreaming of a streamlined law practice that wins more clients and gives you your time back? This is your answer! Attorneys work some of the longest hours of any profession—especially if you run your own law firm. Whether you’re with a small team or going solo, chances are you’re on-call 24/7. You’re buried in day-to-day operations, legal work, and the emotional toll that comes with it—often at the expense of family life. You love your work and the difference you make. But what if you could regain balance and be fully present at work and at home?

The financial health of your organization depends on it! Bernie Haffey’s Cutting Through is a comprehensive exploration into the nuances of the key high-performance management systems that turn good companies into great ones!

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.

This book is great for beginners and those seeking general knowledge. It focuses on four different aspects of growth and change that work together to help organizations evolve and prosper. It analyzes globalization, technology, innovation, and change while exploring the effects they have on employees and workplaces. The text is written for easy reader understanding at all levels, and examples are used throughout for illustration and clarification purposes. Please note that all four topics discussed in this eBook can be purchased on Kindle as individual eBooks by Louis Bevoc.

It's a sad fact that most projects fail - as many as 70%, according to one well-known study. Those failed projects cost billions of dollars. Perhaps they’ve even cost you or your company. You’ve hired certified project managers and implemented project management techniques, and yet you still don’t have the success you need. Bare Knuckled Project Management has the answer.

One box of chemicals mistaken for another. Ingredients intended to be life-sustaining are instead life-taking. Families in shock, healthcare providers reeling, and fingers starting to point. A large healthcare system's reputation hangs in the balance while decisions need to be made, quickly. More questions than answers. People have to be held accountable—does this mean they get fired? Should the media and therefore the public be informed? What are family members and the providers involved feeling? When the dust settles, will remaining patients be more safe or less safe?

Innovate Like Edison presents Edison's world-changing innovation methods as a cohesive, practical, and immediately applicable system. Based on three years of research, Innovate Like Edison offers listeners an in-depth view of Edison's comprehensive innovation approach - an analysis which has never previously been documented.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on change in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Change affects every organization at some time. Without change, companies cannot grow and prosper...and this can lead to their demise. This eBook examines change in organizations. It examines the major challenges involved and discusses the best methods for implementation using simple explanation and workplace examples. It is written for easy comprehension at any level while providing the reader with valuable knowledge. If ...

Loaded with straightforward advice, real-world examples, and lessons learned based on Brad’s 20 years of online entrepreneurial experience, Done gives you a simple, proven approach for building and managing an amazing team of remote super stars.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on psychopathic employees in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. This book examines workplace psychopaths and the damage they do to employees and organizations. It explores their traits, describes their types, defines their professions, examines the consequences of their actions, discusses methods for their detection, and suggests prevention strategies for those affected by them. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy understanding at all ...

It can be messy and overwhelming to figure out how to solve thorny problems. Where do you start? How do you know where to look for information and evaluate its quality and bias? How can you feel confident that you are making a careful and thoroughly researched decision? Whether you are deciding between colleges, navigating a career decision, helping your aging parents find the right housing, or expanding your business, Problem Solved will show you how to use the AREA Method to make complex decisions.

This book is great for beginners and those seeking general knowledge. It explores human resource management, job satisfaction, organizational culture, and workplace violence. It provides an understanding of employee behavior and is a useful tool for anyone in a supervisory or managerial position. People who want to learn about important aspects of organizations will benefit from reading this book.

To make it easier for people to see how their improvements fit into the bigger picture, it's important to have a clear vision and purpose as part of the lean strategy and strategic plan. People should have knowledge about their intended destination. They want to know where you are heading.