A useful compendium of 'survival' advice for the faculty newcomer on a variety of subjects: practical tips on classroom teaching, student performance evaluation, detailed advice on grant-writing, student advising, professional service, and publishing.
Successfully launching an academic career in the challenging environment of higher education today is apt to require more explicit preparation than the informal socialization typically afforded in graduate school.
The Missing Link to Toyota-Style Success-LEAN LEADERSHIPWinner of the 2012 Shingo Research and Professional Publications Award This great book reveals the secret ingredient to lean success: lean leadership.
Get solid collaboration from team members in remote locationsGlobalization and new technologies have made team collaboration from distant geographical locations on the road, from home or client sites, even on the other side of the globe a routine part of business.
The Essential Guide to Writing History Essays is a step-by-step guide to the typical assignments of any undergraduate or master's-level history program in North America.
The Essential Guide to Writing History Essays is a step-by-step guide to the typical assignments of any undergraduate or master's-level history program in North America.
From a leading global economic analyst, the definitive look at the costs and benefits of competing with China A must read for anyone seeking to understand the emergence of China as a major industrial power and how profoundly it is changing the world economy.
HR thought leader Dave Ulrich-bestselling author of HR Champions, The Why of Work, HR from the Outside In, and more--is back with his international colleagues to unpack and distill the finest, most up-to-the-moment thinking from the HR world.
"e;This definitive work on HR competencies provides ideas and tools that help HR professionals develop their career and make their organization effective.
A Top Editor's Take on the State of Journalism Today-and His Prescient Forecast of Its Future This is a personal and insightful book about one of the most important questions of our time: how will journalism make the transition to the digital age?
Praise for Strategic Capitalism Richard D Aveni understands that managing competition between the United States and China and their quite different forms of capitalism will occupy leaders on both sides of the Pacific for decades to come and will shape the first half of the 21st century more than any other factor.
Praise for Rules of the Hunt"e;To say that Rules of the Hunt is one of the most unusual business books I ve ever read or reviewed would be an understatement.
Build a successful SOCIAL BUSINESS by empowering the SOCIAL EMPLOYEEIncludes success stories from IBM, AT&T, Dell, Cisco, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, Domo, and Acxiom"e;Great brands have always started on the inside, but why are companies taking so long to leverage the great opportunities offered by internal social media?
In today's market, playing it safe is not an optionLead your company to sustainable success by taking the RIGHT RISKSThe business world is in flux, and you have to think and act quickly in order to stay competitive.
Influence the Influencers in Your Life"e;I've known Dirk Schlimm for years, and observed with admiration his ability to work effectively with powerful people while sustaining his own core values.
Reshape your investing strategy for an increasingly uncertain world An engrossing, fast-paced, terrific read for anyone interested in the financial imbalances due to too much reliance on math and too little respect for indeterminacy.
"e;A penniless survivor of the Nazi occupation of Hungary, George Soros is now one of the richest men in the world, and Robert Slater does an excellent job of helping us understand how Soros did it.
They come to Omaha by the tens of thousands, flocking to an annual meeting that has become legendary for investors, businesspeople, and fans of one of the most savvy capitalists on the planet.
Profit every day from market volatility at alllevels of the gameThe high-pace atmosphere of today's markets may appearoverwhelming, but the right trading systems and expert guidance can help you build winning habits--and Micro-Trend Trading for Daily Income gives you the expertise and tools you need to consistently earn outsized market gains.
