Download or read book Quick Brainstorming Activities for Busy Managers written by Thomas Nelson and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2012-01-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Brian Miller helps you explore the most effective brainstorming method for your team and generate the best results using straightforward, focused activities that each take less than fifteen minutes to complete. Filled with clear, concise guidance and quick, easily implemented techniques, Quick Brainstorming Activities for Busy Managers provides supervisors, managers, and team leaders the fun, proven activities they need to get idea-packed brainstorming sessions started, and keep them going. You will discover how to: ask questions that provoke responses and inspire creativity; react to and record ideas in a way that encourages participation and prompts more input; sort and categorize lengthy lists; evaluate ideas; and prioritize the most useful concepts and expand on them. Contrary to popular opinion, great brainstorming sessions don’t just happen. For brainstorming to be a truly productive activity, leaders must create the right environment to let employees’ ideas flow. Complete with sample dialogues and well as resources for virtual team brainstorming, Quick Brainstorming Activities for Busy Managers helps you guide your team to generate great ideas.
Download or read book Basic Management Skills written by Chris Thomas and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-10-23 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Management Skills for managers, supervisors and team leaders is powerful and guaranteed method to become an effective modern leader and it gives you all the tools to get started and to stay on top of the pile.
Download or read book Facilitator s Fieldbook The written by Tom Justice and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2006 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting teams and groups to function productively is a challenge. For years The Facilitator's Fieldbook has been giving group leaders what they need to make everything run more smoothly. Now fully updated, the Second Edition is truly jam-packed with step-by-step procedures, checklists and guidelines, samples and templates, and more. For managers, trainers, and group leaders in any industry, The Facilitator's Fieldbook is a practical, powerful book that will keep teams and groups humming along and getting results.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Facilitation written by Thomas Justice and published by Human Resource Development. This book was released on 1998 with total page 691 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide includes a wealth of practical information for inexperienced group leaders as well as new tools for seasoned facilitators --more than 100 reproducible forms, checklists, planning aids, and guides. Selected contents are reproduced in CD-ROM format so that you can customize tools to meet your specific needs.
Download or read book HBR Guide to Making Better Decisions written by Harvard Business Review and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to make better; faster decisions. You make decisions every day--from prioritizing your to-do list to choosing which long-term innovation projects to pursue. But most decisions don't have a clear-cut answer, and assessing the alternatives and the risks involved can be overwhelming. You need a smarter approach to making the best choice possible. The HBR Guide to Making Better Decisions provides practical tips and advice to help you generate more-creative ideas, evaluate your alternatives fairly, and make the final call with confidence. You'll learn how to: Overcome the cognitive biases that can skew your thinking Look at problems in new ways Manage the trade-offs between options Balance data with your own judgment React appropriately when you've made a bad choice Communicate your decision--and overcome any resistance Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, from a source you trust. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.
Download or read book Brainstorming Functional Lessons From a Dysfunctional Brain How to Create an Awesome Future by Doing Simple Things written by Francis Drake and published by Francis Drake. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you find your place in a mystifying world where prosopagnosia reveals only strangers -not recognizing even those most familiar to you? You persevere! When life knocks you down, you can find the strength to stand again. Tara Fall faced all of these challenges and more. She created peace living with epilepsy, having brain surgery, and being a young stroke survivor. Her challenges will never lessen, yet her optimism and hope will never falter. Fall's book is filled with essays sharing lessons she gained throughout her extraordinary journey. In The Art of Brainstorming, you will discover: · Why We Need Ideas And Innovation And That Ideas Are A Powerful And Transformational Force To Be Reckoned With · Asking questions like: Where Does Ideas Come From? How Can We Too Come Up With More New Ideas? · Discover The True Nature, Scope And Character Of Brainstorming · The Brainstorming Process From Start To Finish · Managing The Connections, Dynamics And Interactions Involved In Brainstorming · Making Sense Of Ideas – What To Do Once You Have Them In Hand · …and much, much more. The discussion throughout is illustrated by lengthy extracts from the author’s many interviews with his scientist colleagues on the relation between the mind and the brain.
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Download or read book NaNoWriMo 101 written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2017-08-13 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you always dreamed of writing a novel? NaNoWriMo offers your chance. It is a 30 day challenge in which you write a complete novel during National Novel Writing Month. This book will help you learn what NaNoWriMo has to offer, and how to make the most of the challenge. You will learn about required preparation, strategies, resources, and more. Learn how to overcome the most common obstacles to writing a book, and learn what to do to make sure you are successful in NaNoWriMo. This book goes into great detail about everything you need to know to be successful during NaNoWriMo. It also covers things you may not have thought of, such as what to do when the novel is finished. It covers the basics of what to do with your work when the writing and editing is completed, and where to find resources for getting your work read by the masses. The tips and tools you will find within these pages is helpful for all writers, not just those participating in NaNoWriMo. With this information you can develop daily writing habits, write your first novel, and start getting your work seen by the world. If you’re an established writer, NaNoWriMo can help you get back on the bandwagon with your next hit. About the Expert Nicole Thomas is an established copywriter with more than 10 years of experience in the field. She has been writing novels, short stories and prose since 1993, with several publications in literary magazines over the years. She also has work self-published in various arenas. In addition, she has completed the NaNoWriMo challenge twice, and is currently working on a third novel and a non-fiction book series. Nicole lives in rural Missouri, the same state in which she attended high school and university. In her spare time she enjoys camping, concerts, festivals, and spending time with her children and local family. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management written by Eric Verzuh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-01-07 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The all-inclusive guide to exceptional project management that is trusted by hundreds of thousands of readers—now updated and revised The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management: The Comprehensive, Easy to Read Handbook for Beginners and Pros, 6th Edition is a comprehensive guide to real-world project management methods, tools, and techniques. Practical, easy-to-use, and deeply thorough, this book gives you the answers you need now. You'll find cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of one of the field's leading experts, delivered in short, lively segments that address common management issues. Brief descriptions of important concepts, tips on real-world applications, and compact case studies illustrate the most sought-after skills and pitfalls you should watch out for. This sixth edition now includes: A brand-new chapter on project quality A new chapter on managing media, entertainment, and creative projects A new chapter on the project manager’s #1 priority: leadership A new chapter with the most current practices in Change Management Current PMP certification study tips Readers of The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management also receive access to new video resources available at the author’s website. The book teaches readers how to manage and deliver projects on-time and on-budget by applying the practical strategies and concrete solutions found within. Whether the challenge is finding the right project sponsor, clarifying project objectives, or setting realistic schedules and budget projections, The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management shows you what you need to know, the best way to do it, and what to watch out for along the way.
Download or read book Major Opportunities written by David Slaughter and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-08-16 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now, go open your Door of Success! Below the door should be these testimonials. This book is a valuable resource for business and academia. Examples from the retail and the university setting illustrate the strategies for personal and professional success. David emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and effectively differentiates debate from deliberation. Dr. Christina Birchak Dean of University College University of Houston-Downtown Davids brilliance shines in these pages with a fresh and vulnerable perspective. He offers us glimpses of success and failure that weave throughout business. Between laughter and tears, the core business principles for which David stands illuminate with the opening of every door. Doreen Milano CPC CEO/Founder Visions to Excellence "David offers a roadmap to opening doors and opening minds. The real fun comes when he uses himself as a case study and then, a tour guide to success. Dr. Hank Roubicek Professor of Communcation University of Houston-Downtown
Download or read book Communication Genius written by Tony Buon and published by John Murray Business. This book was released on 2015-11-05 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fast-track MBA in communication Imagine having instant access to the world's smartest thinking on human communication - and being shown exactly what to do to guarantee that all of your communication is right, every time. Communication Genius makes it easy to apply the scientific facts that researchers know about communication to the real world. 40 chapters based on cutting-edge business and psychology research projects reveal what works and what doesn't work when we interact with each other. Each of the 40 chapters is a mini-masterclass in communicating better, explaining the research and showing you how to apply it for yourself to improve your own communication skills. Too often, conventional wisdom says one thing while research says another. Communication Genius cuts through the noise to bring you proven research and techniques for applying it that will simply make you a better all-round communicator. With chapters on body language, emotional intelligence, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), presentations, mimicry, groupthink and the latest neuroscience, Communication Genius explodes some myths and gives you the best that science has to offer on communication. Quick to read and intensely practical, this book will bring a little communication genius into your day. 'A must read if you want to communicate better' Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester 'Required reading for anyone seeking to better their communication skills in the workplace and otherwise' Dr Anastasia P. Rush, Clinical Psychologist, CEO HELLAS EAP (Greece) 'Calls into question accepted 'beliefs' (Maslow's hierarchy) and introduces the reader to an array of new theories from "IQ" racism to the Obama effect' Kate Nowlan, Chief Executive, CiC Employee Assistance, Fellow Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) 'Tony has done a fantastic job in pulling together an amazing number of articles and scientific studies and making them understandable to the lay person' Andrew Kinder, Chartered Counselling & Chartered Occupational Psychologist, Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA -UK) Chair
Download or read book Lean CX written by Robert Dew and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, many companies have realised customer experience (CX) is the new marketing battle ground. Substantial investments have been made to map customer journeys, identify pain points and improve CX to try and create cut-through. Using real world applications to introduce next generation design tools based on proven concepts from strategy, marketing, psychology and creative problem solving, Lean CX: How to Differentiate at Low Cost and Least Risk discusses how to use Lean Management approaches to innovate your customer experience. This practical book describes how the tools from Lean Management can be applied to the CX innovation problem. The authors draw on hundreds of CX design and strategic innovation projects across a range of industries, both B2B and B2C, from primary research through client work and secondary case studies available in the public domain. The examples include many different vertical industry sectors, including those involving hybrid business models. The cases included share what worked really well and where CX failed. The content goes beyond what actually happened to present an idea of what might be possible with the right design approach and committed resources.
Download or read book Why Asking Donors For Money Causes Donors To Give Less written by Lindsay Walton and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-10-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treating your donors as members of a community rather than as individual units MATTERS! Human beings have limited interest in supporting others by giving money. However, they have an intense interest in supporting others through sharing resources. In fact, there are 6 Key Resource Categories that you can count on donors giving from if you ask. What category they choose to give from will simply depend on who you are and what you are asking for at the time! Traditional fundraising tools and practices focus on leveraging donor PSYCHOLOGY, the inner workings of an individualÕs mind, and as a result consistently only gain access to 17% of what a donor community is interested in giving. Understanding the power of donor SOCIOLOGY, the dynamic workings of peopleÕs minds when they live in community with others changes everything! Knowing more about these principles can help you gather more resources than you ever thought possible!
Download or read book Enhancing Employability Soft Skills written by Shalini Verma and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent times, soft skills has become one area where corporate employee and a new entrant to this field wants to improve upon so as to be at par with the demands of a highly competitive environment. Possession of these skills helps one to strike a chord with colleagues, clients, and bosses. Enhancing Employability @ Soft Skills tries to bring in to focus that soft skills are important for ones career growth whereby on can manage ones self, people and workplace.
Download or read book The Innovator s DNA written by Jeff Dyer and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new classic, cited by leaders and media around the globe as a highly recommended read for anyone interested in innovation. In The Innovator’s DNA, authors Jeffrey Dyer, Hal Gregersen, and bestselling author Clayton Christensen (The Innovator’s Dilemma, The Innovator’s Solution, How Will You Measure Your Life?) build on what we know about disruptive innovation to show how individuals can develop the skills necessary to move progressively from idea to impact. By identifying behaviors of the world’s best innovators—from leaders at Amazon and Apple to those at Google, Skype, and Virgin Group—the authors outline five discovery skills that distinguish innovative entrepreneurs and executives from ordinary managers: Associating, Questioning, Observing, Networking, and Experimenting. Once you master these competencies (the authors provide a self-assessment for rating your own innovator’s DNA), the authors explain how to generate ideas, collaborate to implement them, and build innovation skills throughout the organization to result in a competitive edge. This innovation advantage will translate into a premium in your company’s stock price—an innovation premium—which is possible only by building the code for innovation right into your organization’s people, processes, and guiding philosophies. Practical and provocative, The Innovator’s DNA is an essential resource for individuals and teams who want to strengthen their innovative prowess.
Download or read book Structured Analytic Techniques for Intelligence Analysis written by Randolph H. Pherson and published by CQ Press. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Excellent publication for the study of intelligence analysis, structured analytical techniques and their application in this increasingly dangerous environment. A must read for anyone entering the intelligence community as an analyst, practitioner, stakeholder and leader." —Charles E. Wilson, University of Detroit Mercy The Third Edition of Structured Analytic Techniques for Intelligence Analysis showcases sixty-six structured analytic techniques—nine new to this edition—that represent the most current best practices in intelligence, law enforcement, homeland security, and business analysis. With more depth, detail, and utility than existing handbooks, each technique is clearly and systematically explained. Logically organized and richly illustrated, and with spiral binding and tabs that separate techniques into categories, this book is an easy-to-use, comprehensive reference.
Download or read book The Lawyer s Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies written by Dennis M. Kennedy and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2008 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first-of-its-kind legal guide showcases how to use the latest Web-based and software technologies, such as Web 2.0, Google tools, Microsoft Office, and Acrobat, to work collaboratively and more efficiently on projects with colleagues, clients, co-counsel and even opposing counsel. The book provides a wealth of information useful to lawyers who are just beginning to try collaboration tools, as well as tips and techniques for those lawyers with intermediate and advanced collaboration experience.
