Download or read book The Fast Forward MBA in Hiring written by Max Messmer and published by . This book was released on 1998-02-27 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With savvy, real-world advice from a "big name" in the world of hiring and staffing, this book lays out the process of "strategic staffing": as opposed to conventional hiring. The clean, clear format works well for people who are pressed for time.
Download or read book The Fast Forward MBA Pocket Reference written by Paul A. Argenti and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-10-16 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fast Forward MBA Pocket Reference Second Edition - more comprehensive and convenient than ever! When the success of your business hangs in the balance, you need reliable, authoritative information immediately. You need a resource that covers all the corporate bases-communications, management, economics, strategy, accounting, finance, marketing, and more. You need The Fast Forward MBA Pocket Reference, Second Edition. Packed with information designed to serve all your business needs, this handy, highly readable book is the ultimate companion for those moments when you need to put your finger on the right advice at the right time-now. This updated and revised Second Edition offers clear, concise coverage of the complete range of essential business topics in a handy format. You'll find all the latest cutting-edge ideas, including new developments in technology, strategy, and branding, as well as key terms, tools, and topics in short, lively entries that give you all the information you need. The Portable MBA The Fast Forward MBA-- the compact business companion you'll use every day! * Keep up with the newest ideas in business * Brush up on the basics you can't do without * Find direct, practical answers to complicated problems
Download or read book The Fast Forward MBA in Finance written by John A. Tracy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-08-05 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author is well-renowned and highly successful. * Figures and examples are revised and spreadsheet readytemplates are provided. * Offers quick tips and cutting-edge ideas. * Totally revised new edition of a highly successful book.
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 2011-01-11 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated and revised edition of a bestselling guide to project management The first edition of The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management sold over 100,000 copies and has been widely adopted in university courses and corporate training programs around the world. The book teaches the basic methods for defining, planning, and tracking a project, as well as techniques for leading and building strong project teams. This new edition includes: Downloadable, customizable project management forms Study aids for passing the popular Project Management Professional certification exam Guidelines for building high-performance project teams New examples of project management at work in the 21st century Eric Verzuh (Seattle, WA) is certified by the Project Management Institute and is President of The Versatile Company, which delivers project management training and consulting services to such companies as Adobe Systems, Inc., GE, Lockheed Martin, Nordstrom, and the United States Postal Service. He is also the author of The Portable MBA in Project Management (0-471-26899-2), from Wiley.
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 2015-11-09 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The all-inclusive guide to exceptional project management The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management is the comprehensive guide to real-world project management methods, tools, and techniques. Practical, easy-to-use, and deeply thorough, this book gives you answers you need now. You'll find the 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 the pitfalls you should watch out for. This new fifth edition features new case studies, new information on engaging stakeholders, change management, new guidance on using Agile techniques, and new content that integrates current events and trends in the project management sphere. Project management is a complex role, with seemingly conflicting demands that must be coordinated into a single, overarching, executable strategy — all within certain time, resource, and budget constraints. This book shows you how to get it all together and get it done, with expert guidance every step of the way. Navigate complex management issues effectively Master key concepts and real-world applications Learn from case studies of today's leading experts Keep your project on track, on time, and on budget From finding the right sponsor to clarifying objectives to setting a realistic schedule and budget projection, all across different departments, executive levels, or technical domains, project management incorporates a wide range of competencies. 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 The Fast Forward MBA in Financial Planning written by Edward McCarthy and published by . This book was released on 1998-11-18 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fast Forward MBA in Financial Planning brings you the information you need when you need it most-now! This practical, easy-to-use guide gives you instant access to the cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of today's financial planning world. In short, lively segments using real-world examples, it delivers the facts you need to navigate complex financial issues. You'll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real-world applications, compact case studies, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls. Here are all the tools you need to set-and meet-all your financial goals. Learn how to: * Create and analyze personal financial statements * Develop a sound spending plan * Protect income and assets * Select the right insurance coverage * Implement retirement and estate planning strategies * And much more From the creators of the bestselling Portable MBA series comes The Fast Forward MBA . . . * A quick way to brush up on new ideas * An easy-to-use format that fits in any briefcase * Real-world information that you can put to use now!
Download or read book MBA In A Day written by Steven Stralser and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The same critical information top business schools teach Based on Professor Stralser's popular seminar series, MBA in a Day? is specifically designed for the busy professional (physician, attorney, architect, nonprofit executive, etc.) or entrepreneur/small business owner, who needs to know about the "business-side" of their practice, organization or business. With comprehensive coverage of vital business topics, important concepts and proven strategies taught at top graduate schools, this handy book offers a complete business education without the hassle of enrolling in an MBA program. Divided into four sections covering management and policy; economics, finance, and accounting; marketing; and systems and processes; this straightforward guide is easy to navigate and simple to use. Packed with illustrative examples, helpful anecdotes, and real-world case studies, this commonsense guide covers everything busy professionals would learn at the very best business schools-if they only had the time. Steven Stralser, PhD (Phoenix, AZ), is Clinical Professor and Managing Director, The Global Entrepreneurship Center at Thunderbird: The American Graduate School of International Management and founder and CEO of The Center for Professional Development, Inc., an organization dedicated to post-graduate training and education of today's professionals.
Download or read book Effective Teacher Hiring written by Kenneth D. Peterson and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2002-10-15 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To get the very best teachers for your school or district, you have to hire the best. Unfortunately, most educators have had very little--if any--training in how to screen potential employees and ensure that only the best available candidates are ultimately chosen. Here's a guide with all of the steps and strategies you need, including *Six principles of good teacher hiring. *Basics of creating a selection committee and ensuring a broad diversity of candidates. *Stages of the screening process. *Sample recruitment flyers, contracts, and interview questions. *Legal issues related to hiring. An innovative teacher selection framework provides for checks and balances at every turn and guarantees students and parents a voice in the process. The framework is flexible enough to use in school systems large or small. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.
Download or read book Job Hunting For Dummies written by Max Messmer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a recent high school or college grad or anestablished workforce veteran, changing jobs can be a scaryexperience. Let Job Hunting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, be your guideto pushing your career forward. Author Max Messmer, Chairman andCEO of Robert Half International (the world's largest specializedstaffing firm), has used his job search expertise to create thiscutting-edge guide to job hunting. Messmer offers the kind offriendly advice and insider's tips that can enhance your job searchfrom start to finish. Get yourself off on the right foot. First, organize your supplies;then, organize your search. Target your search in the job market ofyour choice; then, give yourself the tools that you need in orderto break in to that market. Find out what separates bad resumesfrom resumes that get results. Discover the secrets of drumming upjob leads, from researching online to using your own networks orworking with a recruiter. After you're in, you'll be ready to shinewith Messmer's complete list of the do's and don'ts of giving greatinterviews; and you'll be confident when the interview ends,knowing that you possess the keys to successfully closing aninterview. Don't wait another day. Find the job you want with Job Hunting ForDummies, 2nd Edition.
Download or read book The Unofficial Guide to Landing a Job written by Michelle Tullier and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-01-28 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inside scoop . . .for when you want more than the official line Today's job market is more competitive than ever. How can you distinguish yourself from the competition and get the job you really want? The Unofficial Guide? to Landing a Job walks both new and veteran job hunters through every aspect of landing a great position, from understanding how hiring decisions are made to evaluating and negotiating offers--and everything in between. Whether you're new to the job market, changing careers, or seeking a new position after a layoff or termination, this all-inclusive guide covers all the bases--from defining your niche and writing your resume to developing top-notch communication skills, researching potential employers, and even bouncing back from rejection. Packed with up-to-date information and tips and tricks you won't find anywhere else, it delivers all the know-how you need to make yourself the top candidate, knock 'em dead in the interview--and get hired! * Vital Information on hiring decisions that other sources don't reveal. * Insider Secrets on what employers are looking for, avoiding the biggest resume mistakes, and negotiating the best offer. * Time-Saving Tips on getting organized, developing a job-search strategy, and preparing powerful self-marketing tools. * The Latest Trends in finding a job, from the advertised and hidden marketplaces to networking, recruiters, and using the Internet. * Handy Checklists and Charts to help you prepare for an interview, clinch the deal, and manage your career.
Download or read book The Fast Forward MBA in Marketing written by Dallas Murphy and published by . This book was released on 1997-04-03 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your fastest route to a whole new level of marketing prowess! When those big marketing decisions loom and success hangs in the balance, you need reliable, authoritative information immediately-not tomorrow, not next week, NOW! With The Fast Forward MBA in Marketing as your constant companion, you've got it! In this resource you'll find clear, concise coverage of the complete range of essential marketing topics in a format designed especially for people who need answers quickly. You'll also find cutting-edge ideas from highly regarded thinkers and doers and the world's best MBA programs. This indispensable guide brings you: * Essential marketing concepts-product, price, place, and promotion * A rapid-fire overview of marketing innovations, technological breakthroughs, and important trends of the past decade * The latest methods and suggestions for solving your toughest marketing problems * Cutting-edge articles from Marketing Tools magazine that illustrate how successful entrepreneurs and businesses employ these concepts in the real world * Multiple access points -index, cross-references, and icons - that lead you quickly to the answers you need * A convenient format with short, lively entries that tell you what you need to know without bogging you down in theory Whether you're a hard-driving entrepreneur, a busy marketing specialist or manager, or a recent graduate eager to make your way in the business world, The Fast Forward MBA in Marketing puts the knowledge you need where you need it most -right in the palm of your hand.
Download or read book Vault Guide to the Top Business Services Employers written by Laurie Pasiuk and published by Vault Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the inside scoop on the most important companies servicing businesses, with company overviews, recent company news, info on the hiring process, and more. This new Vault guide features the top companies in the industry, including Adecco, Cintas, Manpower Inc., Paychex and many more.
Download or read book Motivating Employees For Dummies written by Max Messmer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Motivating Employees For Dummies shows business leaders how to communicate effectively with employees, increase their sense of responsibility, and promote excellent teamwork. Full of creative solutions to almost every kind of day-to-day situation, this handy guide offers everything business leaders need to increase employee performance and morale. Whether you’re the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, the owner of a mom-and-pop shop, or a manager with just a handful of employees under you, Motivating Employees For Dummies shows you how to get more effort and production from employees — without threats or intimidation. For anyone who needs to understand and master simple, effective motivational techniques, this book covers all the bases: Learn to communicate with employees Provide a strategic vision that motivates others Create a dynamic, inspiring workplace and corporate culture Show employees you care Establish a mentoring program Design a fair and motivational compensation scheme Encourage workplace diplomacy — not politics Expert author Max Messmer — Chairman and CEO of the world’s largest specialized staffing firm — reveals the secret (and not so secret) tricks to motivating employees in a positive manner. From communication to compensation and everything in between, he covers all the angles, giving you the tools and techniques you need to get fair effort for fair pay from the people who work for you. Inside you’ll find how to: See how your firm rates in employee motivation Establish values and ethics your people can believe in Encourage and manage employee feedback and suggestions Foster creativity and open thinking Choose the right medium for communicating with employees Manage the appraisal process Recognize and reward effort and success Understand and promote true teamwork Manage motivation through downsizing or mergers Deal with negative attitudes and habitual behaviors Today it is more important than ever that business leaders find effective, employee friendly ways to motivate their people. This handy guide offers all the tools and ideas you need to keep your employees happy and productive.
Download or read book Telecommuting and Virtual Offices Issues and Opportunities written by Johnson, Nancy and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2000-07-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Telecommuting by any name--telework, mobile work, home offices, virtual employees or telematics--is one of the most intriguing and least understood results of advances in portable computing. The authors in Telecommuting and Virtual Offices: Issues and Opportunities present usable research and advice on many of these issues.
Download or read book Human Resources Kit For Dummies written by Harold Messmer, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A company's ability to grow and stay on top of customer demand has always depended heavily on the quality of its people. Now, more than ever, businesses recognize that finding (and keeping!) a highly skilled and motivated workforce is pivotal to success. Maybe you're a business owner and your company is growing, or you're an employee at a small to midsize company and management has asked you to take on some—or all—of their HR functions. Either way, knowing how to set up and implement successful HR practices (not to mention navigating the legal minefields in today’s increasingly regulated environment) can be tricky. Human Resources Kit for Dummies, Second Edition, is your one-stop resource for learning the nuts and bolts of HR. It gives you the actual tools—forms, templates, and so on—that you can put to immediate and productive use. Inside, you’ll easily discover how to: Find, hire, and keep top talent Create an effective compensation structure Ensure you’re developing the right benefits package Encourage extraordinary performance Establish an employee-friendly environment And much more This Second Edition also contains new information on anti-discrimination legislation, measuring employee performance, firing or laying off employees, and the latest training and development plans. The CD-ROM includes updated forms and contracts—from job application forms and sample employee policies to performance appraisals and benefits worksheets. With the tools and helpful information in this book, you’ll experience first-hand how a successful HR administration reaps untold rewards. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Download or read book Total Quality Management written by Stephen George and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1998-03-03 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To understand and profit from Total Quality Management, companies must pay particular attention to the first word in the phrase-total. The spectacular rewards enjoyed by top companies like 3M, FedEx, and Ben & Jerry's were earned through a total commitment to achieving superior quality and customer satisfaction across all company functions and processes. Total Quality Management, Second Edition gives you a completely up-to-date look at how 51 of the world's most successful companies put the total into TQM. Each of these companies, including 13 new additions and 23 Baldrige Award winners, is cited as a benchmark performer in a particular business function. Their examples help you set your sights on specific goals and learn a variety of ways to go about achieving each goal. Each chapter features the best practices of one manufacturing company, one service company, and one small business. Following the examples set by these overachievers, you'll discover how to: * Lead the transition from traditional management to management by quality * Identify customer needs and use that knowledge to drive the organization * Integrate strategic quality and business planning into a single strategic process * Communicate customer and company requirements throughout your organization * Recognize and reward employee efforts and promote improved quality * Establish uniform measurement systems and manage by fact, not fiction * Borrow shamelessly from industry leaders to encourage breakthrough thinking * Build strengths and eliminate weaknesses through an annual assessment process. Fully updated-the book that puts the total into. Total Quality Management. In this book, the former chairman of the Baldrige Award panel of judges teams up once again with a leading quality consultant to bring you a Baldrige-based TQM model that covers every aspect of your business. Built from the best practices of 51 companies (including 23 Baldrige Award winners) whose star performances have made them benchmark corporations, this book brings you: * Best practices and TQM applications from small businesses, huge corporations, and everything in between * TQM practices from retail stores, service companies, manufacturers, and more * Hundreds of real-world examples, tested processes, and innovative techniques * Proven ways to boost profits, inspire workers, and delight customers. Praise for the First Edition "Alive . . . vivid, entertaining, successful. . . . Even the most inexperienced can understand and implement TQM using this book."-Charles A. Aubrey Vice President, Juran Institute. "If you read only one book about quality management, read this one . . . the definitive management handbook of the decade."-Lynn A. Moline Former Executive Director, Minnesota Council for Quality. "A great book about a better way to run a company."-Bob G. Gower President and CEO, Lyondell Petrochemical Co. "Packed with strategies that can be implemented in any organization . . . must reading for those interested in proven quality strategies."-Ellen Gaucher Senior Associate Director, University of Michigan Medical Center "Get it. This book is jammed full of practical case studies from a management and profitability perspective."-C. Jackson Grayson Jr. Chairman, American Productivity and Quality Center. Supplemented with an updated list of resources and a contact list for all profiled companies, Total Quality Management, Second Edition shows you how to lead your organization straight to the cutting edge of quality and keep it there.
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.
