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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days What purpose does Strategic Management serve in modern businesses? Why do different businesses have different strategies? Is traditional strategic thinking still relevant for today? This dynamic textbook looks at strategy from a local to a global level, and uses real-life examples of businesses and individuals to provide an up-to-date view of Strategic Management in the current economic environment. In this new edition of Strategic Management: Principles and Practice, Barry J. Witcher and Vinh Sum Chau offer a practical and thought-provoking analysis of what Strategic Management is and how it can be put to good use. Features Summary What purpose does Strategic Management serve in modern businesses? Why do different businesses have different strategies? This book looks at strategy from a local to a global level... Author Vinh Sum Chau (Author), Barry J. Witcher (Author) Publisher Cengage Learning (Emea) Ltd Release date 20140120 Pages 352 ISBN 1-4080-6395-6 ISBN 13 978-1-4080-6395-8

Author: Robin Landa Publisher: HOW Books (2015) ISBN-10: 1440337578 ISBN-13: 9781440337574 Condition: Very Good. The cover has a few light scratches and wear to edges and corners. Binding: Softcover Pages: 144 Dimensions: 15.1 x 1 x 22.6 cm +++ by Robin Landa +++ In graphic design, creative thinking skills are undoubtedly important, but sometimes the importance of critical thinking skills is overlooked. Nimble will help you discover how to develop a creativity that is strategic and also able to cross platforms, industries or sectors. You'll discover a creative thinking process that allows you to generate scalable ideas that are both sticky and stretchy. As you develop a exible mind that is ideal for visual communication, digital marketing, or social media, you increase your value as a designer - to your clients, your employer, or simply your own work.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Get right inside the strategic thinking behind 50 of history's greatest military, political and economic triumphs - and disasters. Learn how strategic thinking evolved as history's most gifted generals, politicians and business tycoons looked to the past for lessons on how to act in the present. See history as it happened - and experience the moments when events were in the balance and key players had to make crucial strategic decisions. This is history at its most immediate and gripping. With detailed fact files, a who's who of key players and ideas, timelines and clear infographics that illustrate the crucial moments that shaped history. Features Summary Get right inside the strategic thinking behind 50 of history's greatest military, political and economic triumphs - and disasters. Author Daniel Smith Publisher Apple Press Release date 20150903 Pages 224 ISBN 1-84543-613-X ISBN 13 978-1-84543-613-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Get right inside the strategic thinking behind 50 of history's greatest military, political and economic triumphs - and disasters. Learn how strategic thinking evolved as history's most gifted generals, politicians and business tycoons looked to the past for lessons on how to act in the present. See history as it happened - and experience the moments when events were in the balance and key players had to make crucial strategic decisions. This is history at its most immediate and gripping. With detailed fact files, a who's who of key players and ideas, timelines and clear infographics that illustrate the crucial moments that shaped history. Features Summary Get right inside the strategic thinking behind 50 of history's greatest military, political and economic triumphs - and disasters. Author Daniel Smith Publisher Apple Press Release date 20150903 Pages 224 ISBN 1-84543-613-X ISBN 13 978-1-84543-613-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Soon after the American Revolution, ?certain of the founders began to recognize the strategic significance of Asia and the Pacific and the vast material and cultural resources at stake there. Over the coming generations, the United States continued to ask how best to expand trade with the region and whether to partner with China, at the center of the continent, or Japan, looking toward the Pacific. Where should the United States draw its defensive line, and how should it export democratic principles? In a history that spans the eighteenth century to the present, Michael J. Green follows the development of U.S. strategic thinking toward East Asia, identifying recurring themes in American statecraft that reflect the nation's political philosophy and material realities.Drawing on archives, interviews, and his own experience in the Pentagon and White House, Green finds one overarching concern driving U.S. policy toward East Asia: a fear that a rival power might use the Pacific to isolate and threaten the United States and prevent the ocean from becoming a conduit for the westward free flow of trade, values, and forward defense. By More Than Providence works through these problems from the perspective of history's major strategists and statesmen, from Thomas Jefferson to Alfred Thayer Mahan and Henry Kissinger. It records the fate of their ideas as they collided with the realities of the Far East and adds clarity to America's stakes in the region, especially when compared with those of Europe and the Middle East. Features Summary In a history that spans the eighteenth century to the present, Michael J. Green follows the development of U.S. strategic thinking toward East Asia, identifying recurring themes in American statecraft that reflect the nation's political philosophy and material realities... Author Michael J. Green Publisher Columbia University Press Release date 20170401 Pages 760 ISBN 0-231-18042-X ISBN 13 978-0-231-18042-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Pupils can quickly get to grips with KS1 problem solving and reasoning by completing activities categorised by topic and question type. Fully in line with the new National Curriculum. Problem solving and reasoning have been key focuses within primary maths since the introduction of the 2014 curriculum, and the focus on `teaching for mastery'. It is essential that all pupils have access to problem solving and reasoning activities. Some key benefits to problem solving in maths include:* Helping pupils grasp diverse mathematical concepts and understand the application of the subject* Enhancing strategic thinking* Developing transferable skills This book consists of three different types of mathematical problem solving challenges:1. Solving mathematical problems. This involves pupils solving problems `within' mathematics itself, recognising patterns and relationships, making conjectures and generalisations, and explaining and justifying conclusions.2. Reasoning mathematically. This involved pupils using logical thinking to solve problems, focusing on making conjectures and generalisations, and explaining and justifying conclusions using appropriate language.3. Using & applying mathematics in real-world contexts. This involves pupils engaging in challenges that require them to use and apply their mathematical knowledge and skills in open-ended, real-world contexts. Features Summary Pupils can quickly get to grips with KS1 problem solving and reasoning by completing activities categorised by topic and question type. Fully in line with the new National Curriculum. Author Peter Clarke Publisher Collins Release date 20171007 Pages 72 ISBN 0-00-826054-0 ISBN 13 978-0-00-826054-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Students can quickly get to grips with problem solving and reasoning by completing activities categorised by topic and question type. Fully in line with the Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum. Problem solving and reasoning are focuses in the Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum. It is essential that all students have access to problem solving and reasoning activities. Some key benefits to problem solving in maths include: * Helping pupils grasp diverse mathematical concepts and understand the application of the subject * Enhancing strategic thinking * Developing transferable skills This book consists of three different types of mathematical problem solving challenges: 1. Solving mathematical problems. This involves pupils solving problems `within' mathematics itself, recognising patterns and relationships, making conjectures and generalisations, and explaining and justifying conclusions. 2. Reasoning mathematically. This involved pupils using logical thinking to solve problems, focusing on making conjectures and generalisations, and explaining and justifying conclusions using appropriate language. 3. Using & applying mathematics in real-world contexts. This involves pupils engaging in challenges that require them to use and apply their mathematical knowledge and skills in open-ended, real-world contexts. Features Summary Students can quickly get to grips with problem solving and reasoning by completing activities categorised by topic and question type. Fully in line with the Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum. Author Collins Publisher Collins Release date 20181107 Pages 80 ISBN 0-00-827182-8 ISBN 13 978-0-00-827182-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Now in its fourth edition, Strategy Synthesis takes a truly global perspective. Retaining the unique 'paradox' approach of the previous editions whereby a series of contrasting viewpoints are provided to invite student and professional discussion and debate, this new edition takes the approach one step further to acknowledge the developmental role which China and India have had in the business world, and includes strategic thinking philosophies from these countries. Unlike many other books on the subject, the philosophy at the heart of Bob de Wit's Strategy Synthesis text is that an understanding of the topic of strategy can only be gained by grappling with a wider diversity of insights from many prominent thinkers, and the clear recognition that there is no simple answer to the question of what strategy is. This new edition bridges West and East, North and South, with examples, short cases, quotes, and insights from around the globe. Features Summary Takes a truly global perspective. This edition takes the approach one step further to acknowledge the developmental role which China and India have had in the business world... Author Ron Meyer (Author), Bob De Wit (Author) Publisher Cengage Learning (Emea) Ltd Release date 20140604 Pages 376 ISBN 1-4080-8268-3 ISBN 13 978-1-4080-8268-3

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Product Strategy and Management offers a holistic discussion and explanation of this subject area and shows why it is fundamental to a firm's competitiveness and its ultimate survival. It covers the entire product life cycle from new product development to elimination. This book is geared to students studying product management/product development at advanced undergraduate, MBA or postgraduate levels. It is also suitable for non-business school programmes - e.g., engineering, who offer elective courses on product strategy. It has also proved to be a useful tool for professionals in their day-to-day management and strategising of products. This is a book that attempts to set the act of product strategy and new product development in a wider framework of strategic thinking and management theories. It has an easy to access style which makes it a good choice for students meeting such concepts for the first time. Format:Paperback

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Leadership in Health Services Management provides all healthcare professionals with the information necessary to lead with commitment and strive towards a clear vision of health for all. It guides readers through crucially important issues such as vision, strategic thinking, confidence, negotiation and knowledge management in health services. Now in its third edition, this book has been updated to contain original research on the topic of self-leadership, a theme that is interwoven throughout the text. In addition, there is a focus on the application of leadership theories for postgraduate readers studying for a Master's certificate in nursing management or tutored Master's degree according to the new guidelines of the SAQA qualifications for postgraduate studies. In all new South African curricula and programmes, the research component has been prioritised and therefore this edition features a chapter on research proposals. Recommended for: Nursing students undertaking the diploma or degree course. Post-basic /Honours students. Features Summary Leadership in Health Services Management provides all healthcare professionals with the information necessary to lead with commitment and strive towards a clear vision of health for all... Author Karien Jooste Publisher Juta Legal and Academic Publishers Release date 20170217 Pages 368 ISBN 1-4851-1382-2 ISBN 13 978-1-4851-1382-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days This fascinating new core textbook, authored by a highly respected academic with over a decade of industry experience, takes a global and strategic approach to the important topic of operations management (OM). Integrating contemporary and traditional theories the text covers everything a student needs to understand the reality of operations in the modern world and combines the latest cutting-edge thinking with innovative learning features. Written in a concise and engaging style and based on up-to-date research in the field, the book provides a range of international case studies and examples that help students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world practice. This is a must-have textbook for students studying Operations Management modules on undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA programmes. In addition, this is an ideal textbook to accompany modules on Operations Strategy, Production Management and Services Management. Features Summary This fascinating new core textbook, authored by a highly respected academic with over a decade of industry experience, takes a global and strategic approach to the important topic of operations management (OM). Author David Barnes Publisher Red Globe Press Release date 20180206 Pages 541 ISBN 1-137-52578-9 ISBN 13 978-1-137-52578-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Great leaders aspire to manage "by design"--with a sense of purpose and foresight. But too few leaders incorporate the proven practices and principles of the design disciplines.Lessons learned from the world of design, when applied to management, can turn leaders into collaborative, creative, deliberate, and accountable visionaries. Design thinking loosens the mind and activates innovation. It creates the conditions for employees to thrive and for all kinds of businesses to succeed. In Designed Leadership, the strategic-design scholar and urban-systems designer Moura Quayle shares her plan for integrating design and leadership, translating processes, principles, and practices from years of experience into tools of change for professional leaders. Quayle describes the key concepts of designed leadership, such as "make values explicit" and "learn from natural systems," showing how strategic design can spur individual creativity and harness collective energy. For managers at any level, Designed Leadership uses original visuals and field-tested examples to teach the kind of thinking, theorizing, and practicing that result in long-lasting high performance in the workplace and beyond. Features Summary The strategic-design scholar and urban-systems designer Moura Quayle shares her plan for integrating design and leadership, translating processes, principles... Author Moura Quayle Publisher Columbia University Press Release date 20190716 Pages 240 ISBN 0-231-17313-X ISBN 13 978-0-231-17313-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours By the time it finally disappeared, it's likely no one even noticed. What happened? The ?whirlwind? of urgent activity required to keep things running day-to-day devoured all the time and energy you needed to invest in executing your strategy for tomorrow "The 4 Disciplines of Execution" can change all that forever. "The 4 Disciplines of Execution" ("4DX") is a simple, repeatable, and proven formula for executing on your most important strategic priorities in the midst of the whirlwind. By following The 4 Disciplines: ? Focusing on the Wildly Important ? Acting on Lead Measures? Keeping a Compelling Scoreboard ? Creating a Cadence of Accountability leaders can produce breakthrough results, even when executing the strategy requires a significant change in behavior from their teams. "4DX" is not theory. It is a proven set of practices that have been tested and refined by hundreds of organizations and thousands of teams over many years. When a company or an individual adheres to these disciplines, they achieve superb results?regardless of the goal. "4DX" represents a new way of thinking and working that is essential to thriving in today's competitive climate. Simply put, this is one audiobook that no business leader can afford to miss. Features Summary By the time it finally disappeared, it's likely no one even noticed. What happened? The ?whirlwind? of urgent activity required to keep things running day-to-day devoured all the time and energy you needed to invest in executing your strategy for tomorrow "The 4 Disciplines of Execution" can change all that forever... Author Chris McChesney (Author), Sean Covey (Author), Chris McChesney (Reader), Sean Covey (Reader) Publisher Franklin Covey on Brilliance Audio Release date 20140415 ISBN 1-4915-1775-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4915-1775-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Do you remember the last major initiative you watched die in your organization? Did it go down with a loud crash? Or was it slowly and quietly suffocated by other competing priorities? By the time it finally disappeared, it's likely no one even noticed. What happened? The "whirlwind" of urgent activity required to keep things running day-to-day devoured all the time and energy you needed to invest in executing your strategy for tomorrow "The 4 Disciplines of Execution "can change all that forever. "The 4 Disciplines of Execution "(4DX) is a simple, repeatable, and proven formula for executing on your most important strategic priorities in the midst of the whirlwind. By following The 4 Disciplines: - Focusing on the Wildly Important - Acting on Lead Measures - Keeping a Compelling Scoreboard - Creating a Cadence of Accountability leaders can produce breakthrough results, even when executing the strategy requires a significant change in behavior from their teams. 4DX is not theory. It is a proven set of practices that have been tested and refined by hundreds of organizations and thousands of teams over many years. When a company or an individual adheres to these disciplines, they achieve superb results--regardless of the goal. 4DX represents a new way of thinking and working that is essential to thriving in today's competitive climate. Simply put, this is one book that no business leader can afford to miss. Features Summary Respected thought leader Covey from the FranklinCovey organization lays out an unprecedented plan for goal-realization with a simple, proven formula for achieving goals.. Author Sean Covey Publisher Simon & Schuster Release date 20120424 Pages 326 ISBN 1-4516-2705-X ISBN 13 978-1-4516-2705-3

 The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals by Chris McChesney There are 2 available at R60 each   An insightful new book from the multimillion-copy bestselling author Sean Covey and the FranklinCovey organization based on their work with hundreds of thousands of employees and large companies to unveil the essential disciplines proven to help businesses and individuals realize their most important goals. Do you remember the last major initiative you watched die in your organization? Did it go down with a loud crash? Or was it slowly and quietly suffocated by other competing priorities? By the time it finally disappeared, it’s likely no one even noticed. What happened? The “whirlwind” of urgent activity required to keep things running day-to-day devoured all the time and energy you needed to invest in executing your strategy for tomorrow!  The 4 Disciplines of Execution  can change all that forever. The 4 Disciplines of Execution  (4DX) is a simple, repeatable, and proven formula for executing on your most important strategic priorities in the midst of the whirlwind. By following The 4 Disciplines: • Focusing on the Wildly Important • Acting on Lead Measures • Keeping a Compelling Scoreboard • Creating a Cadence of Accountability leaders can produce breakthrough results, even when executing the strategy requires a significant change in behavior from their teams. 4DX is not theory. It is a proven set of practices that have been tested and refined by hundreds of organizations and thousands of teams over many years. When a company or an individual adheres to these disciplines, they achieve superb results—regardless of the goal. 4DX represents a new way of thinking and working that is essential to thriving in today’s competitive climate. Simply put, this is one book that no business leader can afford to miss.  

Subtitle: How to Be an Effective Leader and Manager in Today's Changing World Author: Holly G. Green Publisher: Career Press (2008) ISBN-10: 1601630336 ISBN-13: 9781601630339 Condition: Very Good. Light wear to cover, edges and corners. Binding: Softcover Pages: 239 Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.3 x 1.4 cm +++ by Holly G. Green +++ More Than a Minute provides a refreshing look at the original "secrets" of effective managers explored in The One Minute Manager more than 25 years ago. It offers up-to-date methods and practices to prompt the thinking required to address today's challenges. Unlike many other management books, it is based on time-proven practices and actual business applications used by companies around the globe. More Than a Minute is written by a practitioner. As president of The Ken Blanchard Companies, Holly Green worked closely with Ken, co-author of The One Minute Manager. But much has changed since that book was published...and More Than a Minute is the title today's managers desperately need. By following the simple processes outlined in this book and utilizing the tools and templates provided, you'll have what you need to apply these principles effectively to "Think about and conduct strategic planning at the company and team levels Set or uncover the goals in your organization" Inform, inspire, and engage your employees in the strategies and goals * Realign actions of employees to achieve higher results * Continue learning and leveraging your strengths More Than a Minute is not about the theory of leading and managing. It is about the doing in today's context.