Business Books

"Building a Chain of Customers" is an insightful read for business professionals who want to elevate their organization to the next level. Richard Schonberger introduces a unique concept of creating a "chain of customers" that links the four main business functions to form a continuous flow of action. Through numerous real-life examples, the author shows how this concept improves response rates, product quality, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility to change volume and product mix. This book's most distinctive feature is its ability to provide a comprehensive perspective on business operations, making it invaluable for anyone seeking to create a world-class company.

Recommendation: "New Influencers" is a game-changer, providing insights into the world of social media marketing. Paul Gillin identifies the new influencers and their motivations and offers practical strategies that cater to both large and small organizations. If you're seeking to leverage the power of social media and gain a competitive advantage for your business, then this book is a must-read.

The Courage to Succeed could be a good read for anyone looking to be motivated and inspired by a true story of determination and perseverance. Ruben Gonzalez shares his personal experience and the principles that helped him succeed. Readers can learn how to overcome fear, build confidence, and achieve their life ambitions. This book is a reminder that anything is possible with the right mindset and perseverance.

As managers, senior executives, and CEOs all over have painfully discovered, if you don’t manage for the short term, you won’t be around for the long term. Bestselling business author Chuck Martin found that nothing consumes business managers more than how to manage a company in the weeks and months immediately ahead.As founder of NFI Research, an executive think tank made up of some 3,000 high-level executives at over 1,400 companies, Chuck Martin has interviewed and gathered the results of thousands of management specialists the world over to discover how companies are successfully zeroing in on improving short-term performance, while still balancing these efforts with long-term strategic goals. By looking to managers and executives at companies like IBM, SAP, Deloitte & Touche, Kraft, AT&T, Dow Chemical, and hundreds of others, Martin has uncovered the “best practices” that help propel short-term performance. Among •Bridging the enormous disconnect between management’s strategic goals and the ability of front-line managers and employees to implement these goals•Moving even the biggest projects forward incrementally, delivering tangible results at each step along the way•Putting together time-based and events-based teams that can focus specifically on essential short-term decisions and goals•Creating incentives to reward short-term resultsWhat Chuck Martin has found is that companies that adopt practices designed to achieve short-term results are usually better positioned to achieve their long-term strategies as well.A critically important management book that addresses one of the overriding concerns of businesses today, Managing for the Short Term is an essential addition to any manager’s toolkit." Managing for the short term is not simply about moving faster. It is about moving smarter. It is about effective implementation and operation within the context of mission and vision. Strategy is implemented through a series of small steps and rapid, short-term decisions within that long-term view. It forces managers to become more effective at achieving the measurable results required by today's climate."From Managing For the Short Term

This book is a must-read for managers and HR professionals who are responsible for terminating employees. Author Richard Stiller provides practical tips to avoid legal issues and make the process less stressful. The book is a concise guide that covers all the essential information one needs to know about employee termination. Reviewers praise the book for its clear language and helpful examples.

Recommendation: Joining Forces provides crucial insights into the world of mergers and acquisitions, helping businesses plan and align both people and processes, ensuring that they create a sustainable competitive advantage. With clear and concise advice from pre-merger planning to post-merger alignment, it is an ideal read for professionals in this space who are looking to create value from their M&A transactions.

This book is a valuable read for anyone who often finds themselves grappling with ethical dilemmas in their personal or professional life. With its engaging storytelling and practical approach, it guides readers through the complexities of moral reasoning and decision-making. The step-by-step resolution framework and tactical approach provide a clear path for resolving ethical dilemmas, while the bullet-point summaries and reflective questions deepen understanding and application. Get ready to navigate difficult situations with courage and conviction by your side.