Growing Influence is a truly unique book in that it offers readers both solid, practicable advice on how to grow their leadership skills and a relatable account of one woman's personal growth by putting the principles of the book into practice.
This volume goes to the source of power and intellect in 30 large companies, in both high-tech and mature industries, whose influence spans the globe: all are notable for their record in mastering the fast pace of socio-economic change that governs many of today's most formidable business challenges. The CEOs featured in the volume are experts in decisions that get results, and in philosophy that leads to success. Their thinking is, by necessity, innovative and timely.
Transform your organization into a dynamic catalyst for success Accelerating Performance is not just another warm and fuzzy change management book it's a practical, comprehensive, data-driven action plan for picking up the pace and achieving more.
This book presents focused commentaries from some of the world's best-known CEOs on the eight key drivers of business today as identified by PricewaterhouseCoopers: globalization, growth, shareholder value, innovation, organizational skill, disruptive technology, E-business, and knowledge management.
Designed for first-time cooks, this collection features easy, delicious recipes developed over the years while raising three daughters. Compiled at their request as they prepare to leave home, the book focuses on basic ingredients without any complicated techniques. It aims to provide practical and tasty options for those starting their culinary journey, making it a valuable resource for new cooks looking to create enjoyable meals for their families.
Focusing on landscape economics, this revised edition offers a comprehensive exploration of the subject, integrating natural resource management with aesthetic, psychological, social, and political dimensions. It critically examines economic concepts and various schools of thought, presenting updated critiques on environmental valuation methods and political alternatives. New evaluative techniques, including price premia for landscape-related products, are introduced, enriching the discourse on how landscapes are valued and understood in economic terms.
Focusing on introducing programming to children, this book offers a unique approach by teaching coding through the professional language Java instead of using block-based methods. Aimed at Primary/Elementary School students, it allows them to create animated stories directly with Java text. The self-contained engine requires only a Windows PC, eliminating the need for software installation. Dr. Colin Price, an experienced educator, draws from his extensive background in teaching and research to guide young learners in the world of coding.
