Download or read book The Peter Principle written by RAYMOND. HULL HULL (RAYMOND. PETER, DR LAURENCE J.) and published by . This book was released on 2020-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a hierarchy, every employee rises to the level of their own incompetence.This simple maxim, defined by this classic book over 40 years ago, has become a beacon of truth in the world of work. From the civil service to multinational companies to hospital management, it explains why things constantly go wrong: promotion up a hierarchy inevitably leads to over-promotion and incompetence. Through barbed anecdotes and wry humour the authors define the problem and show how anyone, whether at the top or bottom of the career ladder, can avoid its pitfalls. Or, indeed, avoid promotion entirely!
Download or read book Thriving on Vague Objectives written by Scott Adams and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dilbert and the gang are back for this 26th collection, another take-off of office life that will appeal to cubicle dwellers across the globe.
Download or read book The Little Book of Big Management Theories written by James McGrath and published by Pearson UK. This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Saint Peter s Principles written by Peter A. Lillback and published by P & R Publishing. This book was released on 2019 with total page 595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "All thoughtful leaders can admit experiences of ongoing incompetence--dilemmas, decisions, and even debacles that make them question how they became leaders in the first place. When we look at St. Peter, however, we see a great leader who engaged with his weaknesses and knew his shortcomings. By following his example, we become better leaders in any arena. Seminary president Peter Lillback's profound treatment of more than 100 principles drawn from St. Peter helps you to think through your management style, communication, decision-making, and more. Practical spiritual exercises put the lessons of each short chapter into action--bringing joy to our hearts, guidance to our lives, and help to our service"--From publisher's description.
Download or read book The Paula Principle written by Tom Schuller and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Paula Principle, Tom Schuller argues that many highly capable women find their skills are under-utilised at work, and that this waste of resources harms businesses and individuals alike. Whereas The Peter Principle, a 4 million-copy US bestseller from the 60s, argued that most (male) workers will inevitably be promoted to one level beyond their competence, Schuller shows how women today face the opposite scenario - that in the workplace they are often functioning below their true potential - and that this trend is becoming more pronounced as women attain higher and higher levels of education without achieving a commensurate rise in their professional status. To make his case, Schuller blends interviews and case studies with statistics and examples drawn from literature. He reflects on how attitudes to education have changed, from the advent of higher education for women in the 19th century to their dominance at all academic stages today. He also looks at how this meteoric trajectory has translated - or failed to translate - into the lived experiences of women as employees, whether they are nursery workers, council employees, journalists or oil company executives. Readable and full of everyday insights into how gender impacts working life, The Paula Principleis a well-reasoned analysis of the obstacles that many women face, and a guide to how we can challenge them on a personal, organisational and societal level. Tom Schuller's thoughtful commentary is required reading for anyone who would like to see the world of work become fairer and more productive, whatever their gender. 'Essential reading for anyone who thinks about the future of work; compelling evidence showing how unions help women and men build alternative working lives; and a powerful argument for radical changes to achieve genuine equality.' - Frances O'Grady, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress
Download or read book The As If Principle written by Richard Wiseman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tossing out the rule book, Wiseman--a renowned psychologist with 90,000 Twitter followers and 13 million YouTube viewers--presents a radical new insight on how actions have the power to instantly change the way people think and feel.
Download or read book The Genius written by David Harris and published by Random House. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Genius is the gripping and definitive account of Bill Walsh’s career and how he built a football dynasty from the rubble of a fallen franchise. David Harris gives a stellar account of the silver-haired sophisticate from humble working-class roots who was hired as head coach and general manager of the San Francisco Forty Niners in January 1979 and became the architect of what is arguably the greatest ten-year run in NFL history. With unmatched access to players, fellow coaches, executives, the reporters who covered the Niners’ heyday, and Walsh himself, Harris recounts how Walsh, through tactical and organizational genius, created a football juggernaut. There were also the demons that pushed and haunted Walsh throughout his career: his clash with his former mentor, Paul Brown, who denied Walsh his first pro head-coaching job with the Cincinnati Bengals; Walsh’s struggle with self-doubt and criticism; the toll his single-minded devotion to football exacted on his family; and his complex relationship with the Forty Niners’ owner, Edward DeBartolo, Jr. Walsh’s pre-Niners coaching odyssey was arduous–a longtime assistant coach, he developed his legendary and now-standard pass-oriented West Coast offense during stops at all levels of the game. Despite never having run a team’s draft before, Walsh, along with his right-hand man John McVay, quickly built the foundation for a dynasty by drafting or trading for a durable core of stars, including Joe Montana, Fred Dean, Hacksaw Reynolds, Dwight Clark, and Ronnie Lott. (Walsh would later restock the team with such players as Jerry Rice, Steve Young, and Charles Haley.) The key to Walsh’s genius perhaps lay in his keen understanding of his athletes’ psyches–he knew what brought out the best in each of them. But the scope of Walsh’s impact on the game extended well beyond the field and locker room. The Forty Niners’ life-skills counseling program, which Walsh spearheaded with the sports sociologist and activist Dr. Harry Edwards, and the internship program Walsh devised to bring minority coaches into the game have since been adopted by the NFL for all league franchises. In the annals of sport, few individuals have had as great an impact on their game–or on its relevance to life outside the lines–as Bill Walsh. With knowledge, skill, passion, and a critical eye, David Harris reveals the brilliant man behind the coaching legend. The vision Bill Walsh brought to all his pioneering efforts was a function of his perception of himself as someone who was far more than a football coach. He cherished his standing and participation in the larger world outside the NFL and nurtured them at every opportunity. “Knowing Bill Walsh was kind of like the blind man describing an elephant,” one of the sportswriters who covered him observed. “We all knew just one little piece of him. But he had all these other areas we knew nothing about. He dealt with lots of people outside of football, outside of our scope entirely. He was able to deal with politicians, people who were intellects in other areas. They were impressed by him.” –from The Genius
Download or read book The Art and Adventure of Leadership written by Warren Bennis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-04-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, a top leadership scholar and a top leadership practitioner explore the true duties, demands, and privileges of leadership. Intellectual sparks flew when Warren Bennis, the “father” of modern leadership studies and Steven B. Sample, one of the most accomplished university presidents in recent history, came together for candid explorations of the forces that shape successful leaders and unsuccessful ones. The Art and Adventure of Leadership, their final collaboration, reveals the profound insights that the authors gained together over the 16 years in which they co-taught one of the most popular leadership courses in America. Here, each brings his own distinct vantage point as they address the mechanics and mysteries of leadership. The result is a unique examination of the journey of great leaders from momentary setbacks to ultimate success. It offers profound lessons on what determines the difference between failure and redemption for leaders. And it illuminates important and overlooked dimensions of great leaders ranging from Winston Churchill to Steve Jobs. Together, they explore why: A mature leader must grasp when it’s healthy to risk failure, and when failure can’t be tolerated at any cost Leadership isn’t for everyone and requires a particular set of skills and competencies that are often glossed over in most management literature To succeed in an uncertain and fast-changing world, a shrewd leader must understand which aspects of human society change—and which aspects never change A mature, wise leader must seek a balance between high-minded ideals and the gritty realities and compromises that leaders face in their daily lives Above all, meaningful leadership remains a matter of character With incredible insight, this book examines why George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other giants were able to recover from failures, learn resilience, and prepare themselves for their moments of destiny. In so doing, it demonstrates and helps cultivate the leadership skills that you need to create your own most meaningful legacy. The Art and Adventure of Leadership is a unique look at leadership, and a critical resource for the leaders of tomorrow.
Download or read book Berkonomics written by Dave Berkus and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-10-05 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 101 bite-sized lessions in building a business from ignition to liquidity event (start-up to sale) by Dave Berkus, an internationally recognized business expert, author and keynote speaker. Graduate with your degree in BERKONOMICS, and use these insights to drive your growth and business success. Use separate workbook to create your own personalized guide for corporate growth. www.berkonomics.com, www.berkus.com.
Download or read book The Dilbert Principle written by Scott Adams and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1997-04-24 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creator of Dilbert, the fastest-growing comic strip in the nation (syndicated in nearly 1000 newspapers), takes a look at corporate America in all its glorious lunacy. Lavishly illustrated with Dilbert strips, these hilarious essays on incompetent bosses, management fads, bewildering technological changes and so much more, will make anyone who has ever worked in an office laugh out loud in recognition. The Dilbert Principle: The most ineffective workers will be systematically moved to the place where they can do the least damage — management. Since 1989, Scott Adams has been illustrating this principle each day, lampooning the corporate world through Dilbert, his enormously popular comic strip. In Dilbert, the potato-shaped, abuse-absorbing hero of the strip, Adams has given voice to the millions of Americans buffeted by the many adversities of the workplace. Now he takes the next step, attacking corporate culture head-on in this lighthearted series of essays. Packed with more than 100 hilarious cartoons, these 25 chapters explore the zeitgeist of ever-changing management trends, overbearing egos, management incompetence, bottomless bureaucracies, petrifying performance reviews, three-hour meetings, the confusion of the information superhighway and more. With sharp eyes, and an even sharper wit, Adams exposes -- and skewers -- the bizarre absurdities of everyday corporate life. Readers will be convinced that he must be spying on their bosses, The Dilbert Principle rings so true!
Download or read book The Effective CEO written by Byron Morrison and published by Byron Morrison. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CEOs are calling “The Effective CEO” a "game-changer" for how they approach their day. Inside "The Effective CEO" you'll discover the "CEO Amplified Effectiveness Method" This battle-tested process was developed specifically for CEOs and this book will take you step-by-step through how to quickly and easily get clear on what to focus on and prioritize, properly plan and structure your days, and consistently execute at the highest level. So instead of spending your days feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed or like there are never enough minutes to get everything done, you'll feel far more focused, in control of your time and able to prioritize what actually matters. Meaning that not only will you transform what you get done in a day - but you'll also be able to look back knowing the work you did pushed the business forward, instead of just being spent on reactionary problems. This is theONLYSystem You'll Ever Need To Take Back Control Of Your Time And Become More Effective In Your Role. I've taken everything I've learned over the last 6 years of helping CEOs, business leaders from around the world to consistently perform at their best, and broken it down in this short book for you. The book is only 151 pages, meaning you can quickly and easily read in a couple of hours and I'll show you how to immediately implement what you learn. A glimpse of what you'll discover includes: The proven 5-step process to get clear on exactly what you need to focus on and prioritize, along with how to delegate or let go of everything else. I took a client through this recently and he removed over 50% of his to-do list, all while freeing up 15 hours to focus on the tasks that actually drive the business forward How to structure your days and weeks in a way that allows you to maximize growth, manage your workload and defends your time, instead of allowing your days to be consumed by reactionary problems. This planning process was developed specifically for CEOs and will transform what you get done in a day I'll also give you my signature 180-second drill that resets your intention, clears mental fatigue on command and releases stress, energizing you inside out. Clients have told me that this quick drill is so effective, they’ve ditched their coffee and do this instead. The secret to structuring a life of freedom on your terms, so that you can crush your goals, without sacrificing time for your health, relationships and the other things that matter most (and I’ll even show you how to shift your focus from work to being present and in the moment) CEO tools, strategies and techniques to stay focused, manage stress and consistently perform at a higher level And so much more. By the end you'll be able to amplify your productivity, time management and performance, ensuring you can maximize your time, lead with confidence and become a more effective CEO. The book also includes several bonuses. BONUS 1 "The Effective CEO Digital Planner" - My clients call this a game-changer for how they approach their days and it'll transform how you structure your time and what you get done in a day. BONUS 2 "The Effective CEO Planning Process" This training video will show you how to effectively plan and structure your days to maximize your time BONUS 3 "The CEO In Control 5-Day Challenge" In this 5-day challenge, you'll get daily videos showing you how to get out of a reactive state, confidently make more effective decisions, develop your intuition and lead with confidence. BONUS 4 Access to the "Impact Driven CEOs" Facebook Community This will be your go to place to meet other CEOs, exchange ideas, share best practice, ideas on leadership, mindset, productivity and ways to become more effective in your CEO role.
Download or read book Managing right for the First Time written by David C. Baker and published by RockBench Publishing Corp. This book was released on 2010 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing (Right) for the First Time is intended as a field guide for first time managers, or for managers who want to begin doing a better job. The author worked closely with 600+ companies and interviewed more than 10,000 employees, then summarized the findings in an interesting and eminently readable form. Read this book and you're likely to understand management and leadership like you never have before, but also learn very practical steps toward becoming a better manager and leader.
Download or read book Putt s Law and the Successful Technocrat written by Archibald Putt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-02-10 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Technology is dominated by two types of people: those whounderstand what they do not manage, and those who manage what they do notunderstand." —Putt's Law Early Praise for Putt's Law and the Successful Technocrat: "This is management writing the way it ought to be. ThinkDilbert, but with a very big brain. Read it and weep. Or laugh, depending on yourcurrent job situation." —Spectral Lines, IEEE Spectrum, April 2006 "It's a classic. It reads at first like humor, but oneeventually realizes that it's all true. The first edition changed my life. I loaned mycopy to a subordinate at IBM, and he didn't return it to me until he was myboss." —Dave Thompson, PhD, IBM Fellow (retired), Member NationalAcademy of Engineering, and IEEE Fellow "Putt's humor ranges from sharp to whimsical and is always ontarget. Readers will be reminded of many personal experiences and oflessons in life they wish they had learned earlier in their careers." —Eric Herz, former IEEE executive director and generalmanager "Anyone who thinks 'engineering management' is an oxymoron needsto read this terrific book — then they will know." —Norman R. Augustine, author of Augustine's Laws and retiredChairman & CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation Putt's Law is as true today as it was when techno-everymanArchibald Putt first stated it. Now, in Putt's Law and the Successful Technocrat:How to Win in the Information Age, Putt is back with the unvarnished truthabout success in the modern, technology-driven organization. As you learn the real rules of the technology world, you'll meetsuch characters as the successful technocrat, Dr. I. M. Sharp. You'llfind out how he wrangles career victories from corporate failures,nearly bankrupting the firm with his projects while somehow emerging thehero. You'll also meet such unfortunates as Roger Proofsworthy,top-level perfectionist yet low in the hierarchy, and come to understand howhe assiduously preserves his spot near the bottom of the totempole. Whether you work in business, IT, or are a freelance technocrat,you'll want to study Putt's hard-won wisdom and laugh—all the way tothe bank!
Download or read book The Fifth Discipline written by Peter M. Senge and published by Crown Currency. This book was released on 2010-03-31 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES IN PRINT • “One of the seminal management books of the past seventy-five years.”—Harvard Business Review This revised edition of the bestselling classic is based on fifteen years of experience in putting Peter Senge’s ideas into practice. As Senge makes clear, in the long run the only sustainable competitive advantage is your organization’s ability to learn faster than the competition. The leadership stories demonstrate the many ways that the core ideas of the Fifth Discipline, many of which seemed radical when first published, have become deeply integrated into people’s ways of seeing the world and their managerial practices. Senge describes how companies can rid themselves of the learning blocks that threaten their productivity and success by adopting the strategies of learning organizations, in which new and expansive patterns of thinking are nurtured, collective aspiration is set free, and people are continually learning how to create the results they truly desire. Mastering the disciplines Senge outlines in the book will: • Reignite the spark of genuine learning driven by people focused on what truly matters to them • Bridge teamwork into macrocreativity • Free you of confining assumptions and mindsets • Teach you to see the forest and the trees • End the struggle between work and personal time This updated edition contains more than one hundred pages of new material based on interviews with dozens of practitioners at companies such as BP, Unilever, Intel, Ford, HP, and Saudi Aramco and organizations such as Roca, Oxfam, and The World Bank.
Download or read book Principles of Addiction written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-05-17 with total page 958 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Principles of Addiction provides a solid understanding of the definitional and diagnostic differences between use, abuse, and disorder. It describes in great detail the characteristics of these syndromes and various etiological models. The book's three main sections examine the nature of addiction, including epidemiology, symptoms, and course; alcohol and drug use among adolescents and college students; and detailed descriptions of a wide variety of addictive behaviors and disorders, encompassing not only drugs and alcohol, but caffeine, food, gambling, exercise, sex, work, social networking, and many other areas. This volume is especially important in providing a basic introduction to the field as well as an in-depth review of our current understanding of the nature and process of addictive behaviors. Principles of Addiction is one of three volumes comprising the 2,500-page series, Comprehensive Addictive Behaviors and Disorders. This series provides the most complete collection of current knowledge on addictive behaviors and disorders to date. In short, it is the definitive reference work on addictions. Each article provides glossary, full references, suggested readings, and a list of web resources Edited and authored by the leaders in the field around the globe – the broadest, most expert coverage available Encompasses types of addiction, as well as personality and environmental influences on addiction
Download or read book No Bullsh t Leadership written by Martin G. Moore and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a truly exceptional leader? Discover the practical, fail-proof tools that will help you to fine-tune your leadership skills, solidify respect among your workforce, and ensure your company’s lasting success. When Martin G. Moore was asked to rescue a leading energy corporation from ever-increasing debt and a lack of executive accountability, he faced an uphill battle. Not only had he never before stepped into the role of CEO; he also had no experience in the rapidly evolving energy sector. Relying on the practical leadership principles he had honed throughout his thirty-three-year career, he overhauled the company’s culture, redefined its leadership capability, and increased earnings by a compound annual growth rate of 125 percent. In No Bullsh!t Leadership, Moore outlines these proven leadership principles in a clear, direct way. He sweeps away the mystical fog surrounding leadership today and lays out the essential steps for success. Moore combines this tangible advice with honest, real-world examples from his own career to provide a no-nonsense look at the skills a true leader possesses. Moore’s principles for no bullshit leadership focus on: Creating value by focusing only on the things that matter most Facing conflict, adversity, and ambiguity with decisiveness and confidence Setting uncompromising standards for behavior and performance Selecting and developing great people Making those people accountable, and empowering them to do their best Setting simple, value-driven goals and communicating them relentlessly Though the steps aren’t easy, they are guaranteed, if implemented, to lift your leadership–and your organization–to a higher level. Wherever you are in your career, No Bullsh!t Leadership will help you develop the skills and form the habits needed to become a no bullshit leader.
Download or read book The Profit Principle written by Peter Fritz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-10 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The profit principle is the only secret to good business you'll ever need to know. Success in business has little to do with investment capital, a business plan or office space. Success comes from applying the four-part profit principle. Discover how you can turn what you know into what you do, and launch a successful, sustainable venture without spending (or borrowing) a cent. It’s a process that's simpler than you think and already within reach. Most books on starting a business don't extend further than the practicalities: plans, finance, accounting, equipment and so on. There are so many books on this topic, and their advice is often similar and predictable; rarely do they offer a new perspective or directions for a smarter approach. The motivational books that also serve this market may read well, but they often lack the substance on which to base sound business decisions and actions. If you want to run your own business and don't already, stop and ask yourself why not? The Profit Principle is a modern classic that will revolutionise your thinking on what it takes to succeed and inspire you to get started.
