Download or read book Disruptions written by Aaron Robinson and published by Vintageimage Press. This book was released on 2021-08 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every person will experience them, eventually; those words, thoughts, or events that have the potential to bring life to a halt. Aaron j Robinson calls these experiences DISRUPTIONS. They are not planned for, and most often, we are not prepared for them. More than catch us off guard, they have the power to throw us off course in life; our marriage, our job, our goals, our convictions. These experiences have the power to cause us to question our value and purpose - but they do not have to! DISRUPTIONS CAUSE US TO ASK A HOST OF QUESTIONS: Why is this happening to me? When will this end? How much more of this CAN I take? Where is God in all of this? Does he even care?Is this the end? While DISRUPTIONS might catch us off guard, they never catch God by surprise. In this book, Aaron explores modern situations in life, as well as Biblical narratives, and proposes a different set of questions. Beginning with a Biblical view of God and humanity, DISRUPTIONS investigates four common outcomes that many people experience at the end of a DISRUPTION: delay, death, derailment, or destiny. This book offers a Biblical navigation path, regardless of what the DISRUPTION might be. Each chapter is packed with stories, examples, Biblical insight, and several engaging questions to help you navigate through any DISRUPTION you might be facing.
Download or read book Digital Resilience Navigating Disruption and Safeguarding Data Privacy written by Shishir Kumar Shandilya and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Disruption written by Ignacio Garcia Alves and published by Lid Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides top-level advice about transforming financial services organizations --
Download or read book Navigating the Technological Tide The Evolution and Challenges of Business Model Innovation written by Bahaaeddin Alareeni and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Big Bang Disruption written by Larry Downes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It used to take years or even decades for disruptive innovations to dethrone dominant products and services. But now any business can be devastated virtually overnight by something better and cheaper. How can executives protect themselves and harness the power of Big Bang Disruption? Just a few years ago, drivers happily spent more than $200 for a GPS unit. But as smartphones exploded in popularity, free navigation apps exceeded the performance of stand-alone devices. Eighteen months after the debut of the navigation apps, leading GPS manufacturers had lost 85 percent of their market value. Consumer electronics and computer makers have long struggled in a world of exponential technology improvements and short product life spans. But until recently, hotels, taxi services, doctors, and energy companies had little to fear from the information revolution. Those days are gone forever. Software-based products are replacing physical goods. And every service provider must compete with cloud-based tools that offer customers a better way to interact. Today, start-ups with minimal experience and no capital can unravel your strategy before you even begin to grasp what’s happening. Never mind the “innovator’s dilemma”—this is the innovator’s disaster. And it’s happening in nearly every industry. Worse, Big Bang Disruptors may not even see you as competition. They don’t share your approach to customer service, and they’re not sizing up your product line to offer better prices. You may simply be collateral damage in their efforts to win completely different markets. The good news is that any business can master the strategy of the start-ups. Larry Downes and Paul Nunes analyze the origins, economics, and anatomy of Big Bang Disruption. They identify four key stages of the new innovation life cycle, helping you spot potential disruptors in time. And they offer twelve rules for defending your markets, launching disruptors of your own, and getting out while there’s still time. Based on extensive research by the Accenture Institute for High Performance and in-depth interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, and executives from more than thirty industries, Big Bang Disruption will arm you with strategies and insights to thrive in this brave new world.
Download or read book Supply Chain Disruptions written by Haresh Gurnani and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most critical issues facing supply chain managers in today’s globalized and highly uncertain business environments is how to deal proactively with disruptions that might affect the complicated supply networks characterizing modern enterprises. Supply Chain Disruptions: Theory and Practice of Managing Risk presents a state-of the-art perspective on this particular issue. Supply Chain Disruptions: Theory and Practice of Managing Risk demonstrates that effective management of supply disruptions necessitates both strategic and tactical measures – the former involving optimal design of supply networks; the latter involving inventory, finance and demand management. It shows that managers ought to use all available levers at their disposal throughout the supply network – like sourcing and pricing strategies, providing financial subsidies, encouraging information sharing and incentive alignment between supply chain partners – in order to tackle supply disruptions. The editors combine up-to-date academic research with the latest operational risk management practices used in industry to demonstrate how theoreticians and practitioners can learn from each other. As well as providing a wealth of knowledge for students and professors who are interested in pursuing research or teaching courses in the rapidly growing area of supply chain risk management, Supply Chain Disruptions: Theory and Practice of Managing Risk also acts as a ready reference for practitioners who are interested in understanding the theoretical underpinnings of effective supply disruption management techniques.
Download or read book Countering Cyber Sabotage written by Andrew A. Bochman and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-01-20 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Countering Cyber Sabotage: Introducing Consequence-Driven, Cyber-Informed Engineering (CCE) introduces a new methodology to help critical infrastructure owners, operators and their security practitioners make demonstrable improvements in securing their most important functions and processes. Current best practice approaches to cyber defense struggle to stop targeted attackers from creating potentially catastrophic results. From a national security perspective, it is not just the damage to the military, the economy, or essential critical infrastructure companies that is a concern. It is the cumulative, downstream effects from potential regional blackouts, military mission kills, transportation stoppages, water delivery or treatment issues, and so on. CCE is a validation that engineering first principles can be applied to the most important cybersecurity challenges and in so doing, protect organizations in ways current approaches do not. The most pressing threat is cyber-enabled sabotage, and CCE begins with the assumption that well-resourced, adaptive adversaries are already in and have been for some time, undetected and perhaps undetectable. Chapter 1 recaps the current and near-future states of digital technologies in critical infrastructure and the implications of our near-total dependence on them. Chapters 2 and 3 describe the origins of the methodology and set the stage for the more in-depth examination that follows. Chapter 4 describes how to prepare for an engagement, and chapters 5-8 address each of the four phases. The CCE phase chapters take the reader on a more granular walkthrough of the methodology with examples from the field, phase objectives, and the steps to take in each phase. Concluding chapter 9 covers training options and looks towards a future where these concepts are scaled more broadly.
Download or read book Work Disrupted written by Jeff Schwartz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-01-07 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you only read one book on the future of work, Work Disrupted: Opportunity, Resilience, and Growth in the Accelerated Future of Work should be that book. The future of work swept in sooner than expected, accelerated by Covid-19, creating an urgent need for new maps, new mindsets, new strategies-- and most importantly, a trusted guide to take us on this journey. That guide is Jeff Schwartz. A founding partner of Deloitte Consulting’s Future of Work practice, Schwartz brings clarity, humor, wisdom, and practical advice to the future of work, a topic surrounded by misinformation, fear, and confusion. With a fundamental belief in the power of human innovation and creativity, Schwartz presents the key issues, critical choices, and potential pitfalls that must be on everyone’s radar. If you're anxious about robots taking away your job in the future, you will take comfort in the realistic perspective, fact-based insights, and practical steps Schwartz offers. If you're not sure where to even begin to prepare, follow his level-headed advice and easy-to-follow action plans. If you're a business leader caught between keeping up, while also being thoughtful about the next moves, you will appreciate the playbook directed at you. If you're wondering how Covid-19 will change how and where you will work, Work Disrupted has you covered. Written in a conversational style by Schwartz, with Suzanne Riss, an award-winning journalist and book author, Work Disrupted offers a welcome alternative to books on the topic that lack a broad perspective or dwell on the problems rather than offer solutions. Timely and insightful, the book includes the impact of Covid-19 on our present and future work. Interviews with leading thinkers on the future of work offer additional perspectives and guidance.Cartoons created for the book by leading business illustrator Tom Fishburne bring to life the reader’s journey and the complex issues surrounding the topic. Told from the perspective of an economist, management advisor, and social commentator, Work Disrupted offers hope--and practical advice--exploring such topics as: How we frame what lies ahead is a critical navigational tool. Discover the signposts that can serve as practical guides for individuals who have families to support, mortgages to pay, and want to stay gainfully employed no matter what the future holds. The importance of recognizing the rapidly evolving opportunities in front of us. Learn how to build resilience—in careers, organizations, and leaders—for what lies ahead. Why exploring new mental models helps us discover the steps we need to take to thrive. Individuals can decide how to protect their livelihood while businesses and public institutions can consider how they can lead and support workforces to thrive in twenty-first-century careers and work. "Jeff's marvelous book is a roadmap for the new world of work with clear signposts. His insights will help readers discover opportunities, take action, and find hope in uncertain times. The ideas are fresh, beautifully crafted, and immediately applicable. This is not only a book to be read, but savored and used." —Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; Partner, the RBL Group; Co-author Reinventing the Organization
Download or read book Hard Ships written by David A. Giersdorf and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disruption is upon you. This is the way out.A thick fog of disruption has rolled into your life. Maybe business is tanking. Or you've lost your home. Or the job you've held for twenty years just got liquidated. Perhaps the kids need financial help. Or your life savings has disappeared. Maybe your entire industry just became obsolete, or you're sinking deeper and deeper into debt . . .Whatever your situation, the world as you know it has changed. You may feel despair, grief, even bitter anger. You have no idea what to do. Is there a way through this devastating change?YES. That's the answer executive and entrepreneur David Giersdorf presents in Hard Ships, which details his four decades of experience navigating brutal disruptions in the cruise ship industry and achieving innovation and growth. David knows disruption-and how to find a way through it. In addition to navigating his fair share of personal disruptions, he's helped major companies, small businesses, and individuals withstand catastrophe, including the Gulf Wars, 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the Great Recession, the H1N1 pandemic, and notable industry disasters like the Costa Concordia capsizing. Then when COVID-19 swept the earth, and the $45 billion annual revenue cruise industry lost $65 billion in market value, David guided companies toward recovery.Drawing on counsel David has given countless clients, companies, and career professionals, Hard Ships helps people facing disruption, particularly those struggling in the aftermath of COVID-19. What works to stabilize the cruise industry works anywhere for anyone, from publicly traded companies to self-employed freelancers. Cruising is the most operationally complex and difficult industry on earth, with self-contained smartcities that operate 24/7 on the world's oceans and rivers. What happens anywhere can impact the entire industry. A ripple anywhere can become a tsunami everywhere. Hard Ships repurposes David Giersdorf's hard-learned strategies for any situation, from pandemics and market panics to everyday personal change.A clear, practical, and immediately applicable guide, Hard Ships offers step-by-step guidance with diverse, real-life examples to navigate dark storms, make sense in the fog, and steer back into clear waters.
Download or read book The Disruption Dilemma written by Joshua Gans and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2016-03-18 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expert in management takes on the conventional wisdom about disruption, looking at companies that proved resilient and offering managers tools for survival. “Disruption” is a business buzzword that has gotten out of control. Today everything and everyone seem to be characterized as disruptive—or, if they aren't disruptive yet, it's only a matter of time before they become so. In this book, Joshua Gans cuts through the chatter to focus on disruption in its initial use as a business term, identifying new ways to understand it and suggesting new tools to manage it. Almost twenty years ago Clayton Christensen popularized the term in his book The Innovator's Dilemma, writing of disruption as a set of risks that established firms face. Since then, few have closely examined his account. Gans does so in this book. He looks at companies that have proven resilient and those that have fallen, and explains why some companies have successfully managed disruption—Fujifilm and Canon, for example—and why some like Blockbuster and Encyclopedia Britannica have not. Departing from the conventional wisdom, Gans identifies two kinds of disruption: demand-side, when successful firms focus on their main customers and underestimate market entrants with innovations that target niche demands; and supply-side, when firms focused on developing existing competencies become incapable of developing new ones. Gans describes the full range of actions business leaders can take to deal with each type of disruption, from “self-disrupting” independent internal units to tightly integrated product development. But therein lies the disruption dilemma: A firm cannot practice both independence and integration at once. Gans shows business leaders how to choose their strategy so their firms can deal with disruption while continuing to innovate.
Download or read book GRASPED Providence written by Steven Brough and published by GRASPED Digital. This book was released on 2024-04-04 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an era dominated by analytics, algorithms, and aggressive competition, "GRASPED Providence: Navigating Internet Marketing with Divine Insight" emerges as a beacon of innovative thought, marrying the realms of spirituality and strategic internet marketing in an unprecedented way. The author masterfully explores the concept of providence — the divine guidance believed to influence the material world — and its applicability to the digital marketplace, offering a refreshing perspective that challenges conventional marketing wisdom. At the heart of this compelling read is the "GRASPED" framework, a novel approach that encourages marketers to harness strategic insight, ethical integrity, and a providential mindset to achieve success in the digital realm. Through a series of engaging anecdotes, insightful analyses, and practical advice, the book illustrates how serendipitous events and divine insights can lead to unexpected marketing breakthroughs. What sets this book apart is its ability to blend philosophical depth with practical marketing strategies, urging readers to reconsider the role of fate, destiny, and divine intervention in their professional lives. It's not just about leveraging the latest digital marketing tools or tactics; it's about understanding the deeper currents that guide the digital world and learning how to navigate them with purpose and integrity. The author's exploration of the balance between human agency and the influence of higher powers in internet marketing decisions is both thought-provoking and enlightening. The book doesn't shy away from tackling complex ethical considerations, making a compelling case for the integration of spiritual principles in business practices. "GRASPED Providence: Navigating Internet Marketing with Divine Insight" is more than just a marketing manual; it's a philosophical guide for the modern entrepreneur. It offers a unique lens through which to view the challenges and opportunities of internet marketing, encouraging readers to embrace a more holistic, purpose-driven approach to their digital endeavors. Whether you're a seasoned marketing professional or an aspiring entrepreneur, this book will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the mysterious interplay between divine providence and professional success. It's a must-read for anyone looking to elevate their internet marketing strategy to a higher plane of purpose and meaning.
Download or read book Food Technology Disruptions written by Charis M. Galanakis and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2021-01-20 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Food Technology Disruptions covers the latest disruptions in the food industry, such as the Internet of Things, digital technologies, modern applications like 3D printing, bacterial sensors in food packaging, electronic noses for food authentication, and artificial intelligence. With additional discussions on innovative distribution and delivery of food and consumer acceptance of food disruptions, this book is an essential resource for food scientists, technologists, engineers, agriculturalists, chemists, product developers, researchers, academics and professionals working in the food industry. While innovations play an important role in food production, disruptive technologies are a revolutionary type of innovation that can displace an established technology and shake up the industry...or create a completely new industry. Currently, digital technologies and smart applications lead innovations in the food sector in order to optimize the food supply chain and to develop and deliver tailor-made food products to consumers with new eating habits. - Covers digital technologies in agriculture, food production and food processing, modern eating habits, personalized nutrition, and relevant innovative food products - Brings alternative protein sources, novel functional foods and artificial meat - Discusses the Internet of Things, digital technologies and modern applications like 3D printing, smart packaging and smart food distribution
Download or read book Navigating Tensions and Transitions in Higher Education written by Kay Hammond and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-09-30 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a focus on skills development, this book provides guidance on how to navigate transitions between career stages in higher education and how to maintain wellbeing in the process. In a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, a career path in higher education can demand rapid transition. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the kinds of transitions one may face in higher education and how to navigate them successfully while focusing on wellbeing and self-care. Centred around first-person accounts, the chapters illustrate the key issues around transitions and their impacts and provide suggestions for how to adapt through self-care. The authors offer insights from their own personal experiences, enabling the reader to develop an action plan of their own or to share with and guide students and early career mentees. The tools and strategies outlined in the book make up a library of resources that can be called upon at any stage of the journey. Written with all career stages in mind, this book will be an essential resource for new and experienced researchers alike.
Download or read book The Heart of a Leader written by Kristin Harper and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-07-08 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Heart of a Leader: Fifty-Two Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career uncovers insider secrets on leadership for go-getters who aren’t satisfied with status quo careers. Authored by Kristin Harper, the book is based on more than twenty years of firsthand experience climbing the proverbial corporate ladder. Each chapter in The Heart of a Leader focuses on leadership and emotional intelligence competencies, actionable tools, bite-sized insights, and inspiring quotes to reference throughout your career. Whether you’re an aspiring leader new in your career or a seasoned employee ready for the next level, adopting the time-tested insights in The Heart of a Leader will help accelerate your career.
Download or read book Comprehensive Treatise on Anovulation Navigating the Complex Landscape of Reproductive Health written by Dr. Spineanu Eugenia and published by Dr. Spineanu Eugenia. This book was released on 2024-10-05 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Women and Transition written by Linda Rossetti and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-11-05 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a recent study, ninety percent of women stated that they 'expect to transition' within the next five years. Rather than be frustrated, Rosetti argues that with thought and some elbow grease, transition is not only healthy but rewarding. Women and Transition is a step-by-step how-to guide that every woman can learn from.
Download or read book Enterprise Agility Uncovered written by Eduardo Avila Alvim and published by Eduardo Avila Alvim. This book was released on with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Enterprise Agility Uncovered" is your comprehensive guide to understanding the nuances of agility from every major role within an organization. By adopting a role-based approach to business transformation, this book bridges the gap between different functions, enabling everyone from the CEO to the CHRO to contribute to the Agile transformation. At its core, it deciphers the Agile methodologies, highlighting their importance across varied business landscapes. It also provides practical strategies, techniques, and real-life case studies that serve to guide each role in their Agile journey. This book demystifies the often-intimidating world of Enterprise Agility, presenting it in an accessible and relatable format. It allows readers to grasp the essence of agility from their unique perspectives, fostering a culture of shared understanding and collaborative growth. "Enterprise Agility Uncovered" ultimately serves as a toolkit for leaders and professionals, equipping them with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate their way towards a successful Agile transformation. It's more than just a book; it's the compass that guides you towards an Agile and future-ready enterprise.
