Download or read book Transformative Entrepreneurs written by Jeffrey A. Harris and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-01-17 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entrepreneurs are the key to any successful new business. But having a good idea is not enough . . . too many good ideas fail at the execution level. Meticulously researched with fresh insights into the entrepreneurial process, Transformative Entrepreneurs provides a fascinating perspective on those enterprises and entrepreneurs that have changed the landscape of society, and highlights the challenges and excitement of launching new innovative businesses. Jeff Harris brings in-depth perceptions from his nearly thirty years of venture capital experience to provide a thorough understanding of the transformative ideas and leadership abilities that separate the winners and losers. From Fred Smith's Federal Express to Hugh Hefner's Playboy, and Ted Turner's CNN to Herb Kelleher's Southwest Airlines, the pioneering business models and execution skills of the founders come to life providing an inspirational lens for those chasing the dream.

Download or read book Transformational Entrepreneurship written by Vanessa Ratten and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-08-06 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To achieve progress in society and business practices, more entrepreneurship is needed to encourage action and enhance social capital in society, and transformational entrepreneurship may be the key. Transformational entrepreneurship offers a way of integrating sustainability practices whilst focusing on sustainable future trends. This book discusses how transformational entrepreneurship uses novel business practices to reduce inequality in the marketplace and how it transforms society through creative solutions that enable change. The book provides useful insight into better understanding this emerging concept.

Download or read book Optimizing Regional Development Through Transformative Urbanization written by Benna, Umar G. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-08-10 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assisted by globalization and the rapid application of advanced technologies, the transformative power of urbanization is being felt around the world. The scale and the speed of existing and projected urbanization poses several challenges to researchers in multiple disciplines, such as computer science, engineering, and the social sciences. Optimizing Regional Development Through Transformative Urbanization provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of applications within urban growth interventions. It also explores the strategies for new urban development tools such as the rise of new platforms for digital activities, concepts of sharing economy, collaborative economy, crowdsourcing, and crowdfunding. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as cryptocurrencies, public-private partnership, and urban governance, this book is a vital reference for city development planners, decision makers, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and professionals seeking current research on the delivery of transformative urbanization changes.

Download or read book Strategic Business Transformation written by Mohan Nair and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategic Business Transformation The seven deadly sins to overcome What can Gandhi, Mother Teresa and Nelson Mandela teach us about running businesses that face transformation in their markets. This book courageously offers that businesses that transform markets or respond to transformation know that they must transform themselves before they transform others. Great companies find a cause greater than themselves, organizes this cause into executable momentum and conquers the imagination of the market. Transforming your business requires a recipe powered by a cause not missions. Read and see how and why.

Download or read book Social Business By Design written by Dion Hinchcliffe and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Dachis Group—the global leader in social business—comes the groundbreaking book on transformative social business strategies. Social Business By Design is the definitive management book on how to rethink the modern organization in the social media era. Based on their research and work through the Dachis Group, thought leaders Dion Hinchcliffe and Peter Kim deftly explore how the social, cultural, and technological trends provoked by the social media explosion are transforming the business environment. Designed as both a strategic overview and a hands-on resource, Social Business By Design clearly shows how to choose and implement a social business strategy and maximize its impact. Explains the mechanisms, applications, and advantages of a strategic array of social media topics, including social media marketing, social product development, crowdsourcing, social supply chains, social customer relationship management, and more Features examples from high-profile companies such as SAP, Procter & Gamble, MillerCoors, Bloomberg, HBO, Ford, and IBM who have implemented social business strategies Draws on the extensive research and expertise of the Dachis Group, which has helped numerous Fortune 500 clients plan, build, and activate effective social business solutions Containing actionable, high-impact techniques that save time and the bottom line, Social Business By Design will transform any organization's strategy to ensure success and avoid disruption in a fast-moving world.

Download or read book Grand Transformation to Entrepreneurial Economy written by Piero Formica and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-03 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Formica explains why public policy needs to shift towards the entrepreneurial economy and how this can be done. This book focuses on the crucial role of policies to support entrepreneurs and establish the right environment for new business development and rapid conversion of ideas into enterprises that contribute to booming economic growth.

Download or read book Business Model Innovation Strategy written by Raphael Amit and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive, global guide to business model design and innovation for academic and business audiences. Business Model Innovation Strategy: Transformational Concepts and Tools for Entrepreneurial Leaders is centered on a timely, mission-critical strategic issue that both founders of new firms and senior managers of incumbent firms globally need to address as they reimagine their firms in the post COVID-19 world. The book, which draws on over 20 years of the authors collaborative theoretical and rigorous empirical research, has a pragmatic orientation and is filled with examples and illustrations from around the world. This action-oriented book provides leaders with a rigorous and detailed guide to the design and implementation of innovative, and scalable business models for their companies. Faculty and students can use Business Model Innovation Strategy as a textbook in undergraduate, MBA, and EMBA degree courses as well as in executive courses of various designs and lengths. The content of the book has been tested in both degree and non-degree courses at some of the world's leading business schools and has helped students and firm leaders to develop ground-breaking business model innovations. This book will help you: Learn the basics of business model innovation ̄including the latest developments in the field Learn how business model innovation presents new and profitable business opportunities in industries that were considered all but immune to attacks from newcomers Learn how to determine the viability of your current business model Explore new possibilities for value creation by redesigning your firm's business model Receive practical, step-by-step guidance on how to introduce business model innovation in your own company Become well-versed in an important area of business strategy and entrepreneurship Authors Amit and Zott anchored the book on their pioneering research and extensive scholarly and practitioner-oriented publications on the design, implementation, and performance implications of innovative business models. They are the most widely cited researchers in the field of business model innovation, and they teach at the top-ranked Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the prestigious global business school IESE with campuses in Barcelona, Madrid, Munich, New York, and São Paulo.

Download or read book Business Transformation for a Sustainable Future written by Samuel Petros Sebhatu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-05 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interconnecting the concepts of sustainability, innovation and transformation, this book explains how organizations have successfully transformed themselves and wider society to foster a more sustainable future, and identifies the difficulties and challenges along the way. Part of the Principle of Responsible Management Education (PRME) series, the book promotes a strong voice for meeting sustainability challenges for transformative change in a globalized world through business education and practice. A transition to a more sustainable way of doing business can only be attained by combining technology with profound system innovations and lifestyle changes. The chapters in the book, each written by a strong and well-recognized team of researchers in the field, open up the discussion about a new partnership between sustainability, innovation, and transformation that includes the global society (big world), the biosphere (small planet), and also requires a deep mind shift. The book presents cases from business (including Ikea and Eataly) and other service networks including the Base of the Pyramid (BoP), and illustrates how these organizations have transformed themselves for a sustainable future. The research perspectives are macro (policies and legislation), meso (institutional practices) and micro (business practices and individual behavior). This book is where research meets real-world business and societal practice. The chapters are grounded in business research, specifically the interdependencies between sustainability, innovation, and transformation, which makes for a robust basis for describing, explaining, and understanding the complex challenges faced by business and society in the 21st century. The book is intended for graduate- and postgraduate-level students and executive education with implications for practitioners. Furthermore, it contributes to multidisciplinary research in the field of interaction between business and society with a view to extending the firm-centric view to encompass a broader, systemic, and dynamic understanding of business and societal transformation.

Download or read book Digital Transformation For Entrepreneurship written by Susanne Durst and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2023-12-14 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary idea behind this book is to provide a platform for the sharing of contributions from the doctoral students of the Entrepreneurship and International Business group at the Department of Business Administration of Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia). The talented group, consisting of students from countries such as Egypt, Estonia, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Kazakhstan and Russia, are studying across various topics relating to Digital Transformation for Entrepreneurship and its related subjects. This thus creates a ripe opportunity for the sharing of perspectives from different theoretical and methodological applications.The book's chapters study decision-makers of small entrepreneurial firms, both start-ups and mature, as the primary target group, digging deep into their insights on recent and fresh research findings produced by the doctoral students as part of their studies.Therefore, the book fulfills two main objectives: 1) entrepreneurial firms will get concrete ideas and recommendations as to how to address and/or improve their entrepreneurial activities/approaches to entrepreneurship triggered by digital transformation, and 2) the doctoral students will get a unique opportunity to expand their scientific writing skills while at the same time having an opportunity to present their findings in a way that is considered relevant and impactful by practitioners.The scientific quality of each chapter has been ensured by the participation of two experienced scholars and supervisors — one of whom is the head of the Entrepreneurship and International Business group, and an active researcher on the book's topic — who have closely monitored the development process of the book.

Download or read book Transformation of Business Organization Towards Sustainability written by Jurgis Kazimieras Staniškis and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We have entered a new era where business, technologies, communities, and even pandemic deceases cross borders with unprecedented speed and intensity. 2030 Agenda and 17 SDGs reflect the global community's high expectations of finally reversing the destruction of our natural and social habits, and achieving a more balanced and equitable pathways toward well-being of all. However, despite the initial efforts, the world is not on track to achieving the most of the 169 targets that comprise the goals. It is evident that we have a system problem, so we need a system solution. Authors presented a hierarchical system consisting of two-level management systems: first level—unsustainability reduction systems and second level—control system for transformations toward sustainability. The book clearly shows that implementation of systems for unsustainability reduction and for transformations toward sustainability is possible, and that sufficient knowledge is available to get started. It is designed for researchers, practitioners, and politicians.

Download or read book Business Opportunities Start ups and Digital Transformation in Africa written by Herkulaas MvE Combrink, Tobias Knedlik, Samia Satti Osman Mohamed Nour, Ulrike Schuerkens, Katinka de Wet, Karl Wohlmuth and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2023-07-19 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 23 (2022/2023) of the African Development Perspectives Yearbook focusses on the issues of digital entrepreneurship, digital start-ups, and digital business opportunities in Africa. It investigates links between digitalization and development of productive capacities. It deals with business opportunities created by the digital transformation. It discusses the role of universities in the digital transformation process. It also presents book reviews and book notes. Country case studies include Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast, and South Africa.

Download or read book Disciplined Entrepreneurship written by Bill Aulet and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-08-12 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 24 Steps to Success! Disciplined Entrepreneurship will change the way you think about starting a company. Many believe that entrepreneurship cannot be taught, but great entrepreneurs aren’t born with something special – they simply make great products. This book will show you how to create a successful startup through developing an innovative product. It breaks down the necessary processes into an integrated, comprehensive, and proven 24-step framework that any industrious person can learn and apply. You will learn: Why the “F” word – focus – is crucial to a startup’s success Common obstacles that entrepreneurs face – and how to overcome them How to use innovation to stand out in the crowd – it’s not just about technology Whether you’re a first-time or repeat entrepreneur, Disciplined Entrepreneurship gives you the tools you need to improve your odds of making a product people want. Author Bill Aulet is the managing director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship as well as a senior lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management. For more please visit http://disciplinedentrepreneurship.com/

Download or read book Technology and Entrepreneurship Digital Transformation as a New Entrepreneurial trend written by Kevin F. Suganog, CEMP and published by Binas Publishing. This book was released on 2023-06-29 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technology and entrepreneurship have become interconnected forces that drive innovation and bring about change. This book explores the captivating intersection where these two domains merge, uncovering the potential they hold to transform individuals and society as a whole. The book lays a strong foundation by examining the origins, significance, and diverse aspects of technology. It takes readers on a historical voyage, revealing pivotal moments that have shaped the technology-driven landscape we currently inhabit. From the invention of the printing press to the emergence of the internet, the chapters in this section shed light on technology's evolution and its profound impact on our lives. By delving into technology's roots, readers gain a deeper appreciation for its pivotal role in shaping the world around us. Moreover, this book delves into the world of entrepreneurship, unraveling the essence of what it means to be an entrepreneur. Readers are introduced to the characteristics and mindset that propel successful entrepreneurs forward. This section also explores the wide array of fields within entrepreneurship, showcasing the diverse industries where individuals can apply their entrepreneurial skills. From technology startups to social enterprises, the chapters in this section provide valuable insights and inspiration for those aspiring to become entrepreneurs. Additionally, this book uncovers the powerful alliance between technology and entrepreneurship, illustrating how this combination can pave the path to success in business. By presenting real-world examples and success stories, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of how technology empowers entrepreneurs to overcome obstacles, scale their ventures, and achieve remarkable outcomes. Through case studies and practical insights, this section equips readers with the knowledge and strategies necessary to leverage technology to their advantage. Furthermore, the book delves into the realm of digital technology, exploring recent advances and trends that are shaping the digital landscape. From artificial intelligence to cloud computing, readers will discover cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing industries and unlocking new possibilities for entrepreneurs. This section provides a glimpse into the future of technology and its potential to reshape the entrepreneurial landscape. Moreover, the book uncovers the power of digital marketing in empowering entrepreneurs with winning strategies. Readers will explore a range of channels, tools, and techniques available in the digital age. From search engine optimization to social media marketing, this section offers practical guidance on effectively reaching target audiences, building brand awareness, and driving business growth. It also features testimonials from firms and individuals who have successfully harnessed digital marketing to propel their businesses forward. Finally, the concluding section of this book reflects on the lessons learned from the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship. It offers valuable insights and advice for future entrepreneurs, drawing from the author's personal experiences and observations. Emphasizing the importance of adaptability, creativity, and continuous learning, this section encourages readers to embrace the abundant opportunities that arise at the nexus of technology and entrepreneurship. As you embark on this transformative journey through the realms of technology and entrepreneurship, this book aims to inspire, educate, and empower you. By exploring the fascinating convergence of these domains, you will acquire the knowledge and insights necessary to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of business and innovation. Prepare yourself to unlock your entrepreneurial potential and embrace the boundless possibilities that await.

Download or read book The Entrepreneurs Book of Actions Essential Daily Exercises and Habits for Becoming Wealthier Smarter and More Successful written by Rhett Power and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2017-01-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The action plan for building your entrepreneurial empire—one day at a time While every entrepreneur knows that the key to success is business growth, few ever see it happen. Why? Because they know how to plant seeds, but they don’t understand that the real work lies in helping that seed grow—which takes knowledge, persistence, and patience. The Entrepreneurs Book of Actions helps you develop the mindset of a true entrepreneur and provides manageable steps for making your business vision a reality. Informative, inspiring, and based on real-life, hard-earned lessons, it provides common-sense, daily exercises you can jump into on day one. Learn how to drive sustainable business growth by: * Breaking bad habits—and developing good ones * Managing your time and money more effectively * Hiring the right people for the right job * Minimizing the effort required to perform basic tasks * Motivating your staff to be mission-focused * Creating “free” time to feed your innovative side You’ll begin to see your business in a completely new way—with a sense of clarity and purpose. You’ll begin identifying the issues that really affect your business—not the ones that feed your anxiety. You’ll become the kind of leader other entrepreneurs look up to—calm, optimistic, driven. The Entrepreneurs Book of Actions will provide the direction you need to make the best use of your time, your energy, and your creativity. It’s not isn’t a quick-fix. It’s work. But it’s manageable, it’s proven effective—and it will pay off big.

Download or read book Disruptive Technology and Digital Transformation for Business and Government written by Sandhu, Kamaljeet and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the far-reaching global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand and the necessity for digital enterprise transformation have accelerated exponentially. Management and strategies for the adoption and wider usage of newer digital technologies for the transformation of an enterprise through digital tools such as real-time video communications have shown that people no longer need to be required to be physically present in the same place; rather, they can be geographically dispersed. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital banking, and cloud data have taken over tasks that were initially done by human hands and have increased both the automation and efficiency of tasks and the accessibility of information and services. Inclusion of all these newer technologies has shown the fast pace at which the digital enterprise transformation is rapidly evolving and how new ecosystems are reshaping the digital enterprise model. Disruptive Technology and Digital Transformation for Business and Government presents interesting research on digital enterprise transformation at different stages and across different settings within government and industry, along with key issues and deeper insights on the core problems and developing solutions and recommendations for digital enterprise transformation. The chapters examine the three core leaders of transformation: the people such as managers, employees, and customers; the digital technology such as artificial intelligence and robotics; and the digital enterprise, including the products and services being transformed. They unravel the underlying process for management and strategies to fully incorporate new digital tools and technologies across all aspects of an enterprise undergoing transformation. This book is ideally intended for managers, executives, IT consultants, business professionals, government officials, researchers, students, practitioners, stakeholders, academicians, and anyone else looking to learn about new developments in digital enterprise transformation of business systems from a global perspective.

Download or read book Enhancing Resilience by Boosting Digital Business Transformation in Ukraine written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2024-05-22 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital technologies not only offer a vast potential to enhance firm productivity, they can also help enhance resilience and support economic recovery in times of war. The government has made significant strides in accelerating the digital transformation and has reinforced support for digitalisation since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. While digital technologies have brought significant benefits to the country, Ukraine’s SMEs are yet to fully tap into the potential of digitalisation. Beyond war-related challenges, lack of awareness, digital skills shortages, sectoral specificities, and financial constraints complicate their digital development. The government aims to further promote SME digitalisation and is currently preparing its SME Strategy 2024-27. Throughout 2023, the OECD provided guidance to Ukraine on how to help SMEs leverage digitalisation for productivity, resilience, and recovery. This report presents an overview of the findings, looking at i) ways to strengthen the national and subnational institutional and policy framework for SME digitalisation; ii) avenues for targeted digitalisation support services for SMEs, building on the OECD’s blueprint; and iii) specific ways digitalisation can help SMEs weather war-related challenges.

Download or read book Industry Forward and Technology Transformation in Business and Entrepreneurship written by Mohd Nor Hakimin Yusoff and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-07-31 with total page 878 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, bringing together selected papers from the 10th International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Business and Technology (InCEBT) on the overarching theme of ‘Industry Forward and Technology Transformation in Business and Entrepreneurship’, provides the audience some preliminary understanding of the current and emerging trends in entrepreneurship and business activities. This includes the usage of information and digital technology in business, competition in a digital economy, its challenges and opportunities, and transformation of business and entrepreneurship for the forward industry.