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Edwin Land: The Art and Science of Innovation
by Matthew Preble Tom Nicholas Christopher StantonThroughout the second half of the 20th century, Polaroid first invented-and then continuously reinvented-the field of instant photography. Under the leadership of its mercurial founder Edwin Land, the company regularly released new instant cameras and films, often without any market research. Land created a culture of innovation and exploration within Polaroid that became conducive to the development of new customer value propositions. However, this proved difficult to sustain over the long run, and the business ultimately went into bankruptcy in 2001. How did Polaroid rise to a position of such preeminence, and was its downfall inevitable?
Edwin Land: The Art and Science of Innovation
by Matthew Preble Tom Nicholas Christopher StantonThroughout the second half of the 20th century, Polaroid first invented-and then continuously reinvented-the field of instant photography. Under the leadership of its mercurial founder Edwin Land, the company regularly released new instant cameras and films, often without any market research. Land created a culture of innovation and exploration within Polaroid that became conducive to the development of new customer value propositions. However, this proved difficult to sustain over the long run, and the business ultimately went into bankruptcy in 2001. How did Polaroid rise to a position of such preeminence, and was its downfall inevitable?
Edyficar and Mibanco: The Emergence of M&A in Microfinance
by Michael ChuMibanco, a microfinance icon, is for sale and Edyficar, owned by BCP, Peru's largest bank, is evaluating its acquisition. Until recently, such a transaction would have been fanciful given Mibanco's pre-eminent role in Peruvian microfinance which has made it the country's fifth largest bank. The case examines why Mibanco is on the block, while also relating the evolution of Edyficar and its own acquisition by BCP (Banco del Credito) several years earlier. Percy Urteaga, Edyficar's CEO, and Gianfranco Ferrari, the chair of his board and senior BCP executive, must decide whether to go forward and, if so, at what price.
Een consultingproject beheren
by Richard G Lowe JrGefeliciteerd! Je bent ingehuurd door een klant om iets gedaan te krijgen. Waarschijnlijk heb je een soort van expertise in het gebied, je hebt iemand in je team die goed geïnformeerd is, of je zult iemand inhuren die dat wel doet. Dit boek geeft enkele lessen die ik heb geleerd over mijn 35-jarige loopbaan over het beheren van consultingprojecten. Je leert: * Hoe een Statement of Work te creëren en wat de SOW zou moeten omvatten * Hoe verander je * Beheersing van de chaos van een project * Wat te doen met de micromanaging-client * Hoe om te gaan met vergaderingen * Hoe te communiceren met uw klant * Wat te doen als alles naar het zuiden gaat
Eenvoudig beleggen Warren Buffet-strategieën voor het opbouwen van welvaart en passief inkomen
by Adidas WilsonIedereen wil financiële vrijheid. Velen proberen het te vinden door te doen waar ze hartstochtelijk over zijn. Er zijn mensen die het hebben gevonden door de ladder op te klimmen in het bedrijf waar ze werken, terwijl anderen een bedrijf zijn begonnen. In de afgelopen periode van vijf jaar zijn er meer miljonairs verschenen dan in een andere periode. Online bronnen en internet in het algemeen zijn verantwoordelijk voor veel van dat succes. De meeste van deze mensen zijn cool genoeg om over hun succes te schrijven en bieden wat advies en inzicht over succes en wat ze moeten doen om dit te bereiken. Een ding dat in de meeste boeken is genoemd, zijn de 'geheimen van financiële vrijheid'. Dus, wat zijn deze geheimen? Hoeveel geld je ook verdient, als je geen idee hebt hoe je het moet aanpakken, zul je nooit financiële vrijheid krijgen - je komt niet eens in de buurt. Je moet leren om te gaan met wat je maakt en een cultuur van sparen cultiveren. Uw geld zou voor u moeten werken. Als je oncontroleerbare bestedingspatronen hebt, zul je uiteindelijk zelfs slechter doen dan mensen die minder ruimte maken dan jij. De eerste stap naar financiële vrijheid is sparen. Analyseer uw bestedingspatroon. Beheers uw bestedingspatroon en begin met budgetteren en sparen. Lees vervolgens meer over het beleggen van uw spaargeld. Dit is een van de meest cruciale beslissingen van je leven. Neem je tijd en onderzoek groeimarkten. Als je tevreden bent met wat je doet, kom je dichter in de buurt van de financiële vrijheid waar je naar verlangt. Je kunt veel geld verdienen, maar een ellendig leven leiden omdat je niet van je werk geniet. Als je je passie volgt, vallen alle andere dingen op hun plaats. De beste manier om een carrière te kiezen waar je van houdt is door er een te worden die je sterke punten benut. U zult een belangrijke aanwinst zijn voor het bedrijf of uw bedrijf. Een persoon met duidelijk omschreven doelen is "als een schip met een kompas", in een specifieke richtin
Effect of Digital and Climate Changes in the Business Models of Companies
by Adam Jabłoński Marek JabłońskiThe aim of the monograph is to present a modern and original approach towards designing and implementation of effective solutions that ensure an induction towards positive climate change. The monograph presents the application of digital business models and strategies combining solutions of digital and climate transformation. The monograph presents a set of digital solutions that change the functioning of technical organizations in a multiple crisis environment. Applied technological management supported by elements of automation and robotics will shape the emergence of new climate services. The described mechanisms for implementing cybersecurity and safety principles will serve to reduce climate threats.
Effecting a Quality Change: An Engineering Approach
by S W Field K G SwiftProviding an understanding of what is meant by quality and its unique position in a manufacturing environment to improve competitive business performance, this text defines all the fundamental ingredients required to introduce an improvement in quality. Concise and easy to read, the theory is backed up by numerous industrial experiences, illustrating the practical obstacles when implementing any quality change. Focusing on the essentials of quality (strategies, principles and techniques) designing for quality is also discussed and new techniques for assessing the risks and costs of non-conformance are introduced. The result is an insight to quality engineering that will prove invaluable to engineering students and professionals.
Effective Advertising: Understanding When, How, and Why Advertising Works
by Dr Gerard J. TellisUnderstanding Effective Advertising: How, When, and Why Advertising Works reviews and summarizes an extensive body of research on advertising effectiveness. In particular, it summarizes what we know today on when, how, and why advertising works. The primary focus of the book is on the instantaneous and carryover effects of advertising on consumer choice, sales, and market share. In addition, the book reviews research on the rich variety of ad appeals, and suggests which appeals work, and when, how, and why they work. The first comprehensive book on advertising effectiveness, Understanding Effective Advertising reviews over 50 years of research in the fields of advertising, marketing, consumer behavior, and psychology. It covers all aspects of advertising and its effect on sales, including sales elasticity, carryover effects, content effects, and effects of frequency. Author Gerard J. Tellis distills three decades of academic and professional experience into one volume that successfully dismisses many popular myths about advertising.
Effective Apology: Mending Fences, Building Bridges, and Restoring Trust
by John KadorThere’s nothing easy about apology. The news is filled with examples of leaders apologizing, needing to apologize, or failing miserably at the attempt. And certainly we all have occasion to apologize ourselves—maybe more often than we realize. But we don’t need more apologies, says John Kador—we need better ones. Too many people just go through the motions, missing out on the power of apology to restore strained relationships, create possibilities for growth, and generate better outcomes for all. Effective Apology challenges you to think about the fundamental value and importance of apology as it delivers detailed advice for making an apology that truly heals and renews. Kador explores the Five Rs of apology: Recognize the wrong and the person harmed; accept moral Responsibility for your actions; express Remorse; provide meaningful Restitution; and offer assurance that the offense will not be Repeated. Making apology work in the real world—when and how to apologize, in what medium, and how to make it stick—is made clear through over seventy examples of good and bad apologies drawn from the news, popular culture, and the experiences of Kador, his clients, and his friends. The willingness to apologize signals strength, character, and integrity. Effective leadership is impossible without effective apology. John Kador shows how to craft and deliver a confident apology that will defuse resentment, reduce litigation, create goodwill, and transform a relationship ruptured by mistrust and disappointment into something stronger and more durable than it ever was before.
Effective Brand Building: Unlock Growth with Strategy, Insights, and Measurement
by Andrew GeogheganInvestment and focus on brand building skills has diminished across the marketing industry in recent years. But without the knowledge and understanding of how to build strong brands, marketers end up jumping between short-term tactics and struggle to deliver reliable, long-term growth.Effective Brand Building is here to change that. It provides practical, everyday wisdom in how to drive effective growth for brands for the long and short term, in synch with broader organizational goals and business processes. From award-winning marketer and columnist for Marketing Week, Andrew Geoghegan, this book is the ultimate guide to developing the skills and knowledge you need to create a brand building strategy that delivers growth. Containing best practice frameworks, tools, and approaches to measurement, this book enables marketers to create repeatable results and maximize their return on investment.With real-world examples from businesses such as McDonald's, Mondelez, Apple, and Unilever, this book will help marketers ask the right questions in order to create the best conditions in their business for effective brand building.
Effective Business Communication
by Scott McleanHow to effectively communicate in a business setting, as well as the value of good communication.
Effective Business Communication For Dummies
by Jill SchiefelbeinMake sure your voice gets heard in any situation—and learn to listen, too Effective Business Communication For Dummies gives you the tools you need to communicate better, both in and outside of the office. You want to build strong relationships, and you’ll need strong communication skills to do it. This book demystifies active listening, assertive speaking, conflict resolution, virtual team leadership, and all the other things you’ll need to know to get your point across. Thanks to the classic, friendly Dummies style, it’s easy to make an impression in e-mails, presentations, virtual events, and in person. Check out these tips from a top communications coach to discover the maser communicator inside you. Learn when to speak less and listen more—and how to listen actively Find win-win solutions, ace interviews, and handle other challenging situations Master global communication with international and intercultural communication tips Be assertive and stay on track in e-mails, letters, virtual meetings, and beyondWith Effective Business Communication For Dummies, you'll know what to say, how to say it, and when to talk less and listen more. This is the perfect guide for team members and leaders alike who want to communicate better in all life’s situations.
Effective Business Communication Version 3.0
by Scott McLeanWhen purchased from FlatWorld (the publisher), this Color Print Textbook includes Online Access, Quizzes, Flashcards and Homework (if professor uses Homework system). Online textbook is accessible. Effective Business Communication provides a comprehensive, integrated approach to the study and application of written and oral business communication.
Effective Business Communication Version 3.0
by Scott McLeanWhen purchased from FlatWorld (the publisher), this Color Print Textbook includes Online Access, Quizzes, Flashcards and Homework (if professor uses Homework system). Online textbook is accessible. Effective Business Communication provides a comprehensive, integrated approach to the study and application of written and oral business communication.
Effective Business Intelligence with QuickSight
by Rajesh NadipalliFrom data to actionable insights using Amazon Quicksight!
Effective Business Presentations
by Therese M. Hofmann Deanne F. Womack J. Janelle ShubertEffective presentations do not just happen, they are the result of careful planning and practice. The more appropriate to audience, situation, and topic your planning and delivery, the more likely it is that you will achieve your communication goal. An active, involved audience is one of the speaker's greatest assets.
Effective Business Writing
by Edward SchelbThe topics covered in this books are: writing email and other electronic communication, writing effective business communication, writing a business letter and writing business proposals.
Effective Business Writing in a Week: Teach Yourself
by Martin ManserMost of us spend hours every day typing emails and other documents at work, yet howmany of us have ever had any training in writing skills? New and aspiring managersfind themselves having to write advertising copy or press releases, while manybusinesses want to engage successfully online. Effective Business Writing in a week isa practical guide to better communication at work, whether through more traditionalforms such as business reports or through email, websites and social media.Keywords:StyleStructureEmailBusiness reportsPresentationsLettersAdvertisingPress releasesLetterssocial mediawebsite copy
Effective Business Writing in a Week: Teach Yourself
by Martin ManserMost of us spend hours every day typing emails and other documents at work, yet howmany of us have ever had any training in writing skills? New and aspiring managersfind themselves having to write advertising copy or press releases, while manybusinesses want to engage successfully online. Effective Business Writing in a week isa practical guide to better communication at work, whether through more traditionalforms such as business reports or through email, websites and social media.Keywords:StyleStructureEmailBusiness reportsPresentationsLettersAdvertisingPress releasesLetterssocial mediawebsite copy
Effective Client Management in Professional Services: How to Build Successful Client Relationships
by Jack BerkoviHow do firms become Client-centric? Effective Client Management in Professional Services is about putting the Client first, everywhere, in the activities of professional services firms. The book introduces The Client Management Model to enable firms to assess their level of Client orientation and relationship development. It also features The Client Management Index which enables firms to benchmark their result against their peers. Many firms are still developing and improving their commercial structures and approaches to attract, develop and retain Clients. Characteristically, professional services firms tend to lag their consumer goods and service industry counterparts in overall commerciality. Only recently have they discovered the value of having a strong brand promise with the associated employee engagement. In many firms achievement of Client satisfaction is not a strategic objective; this may need to be reviewed. This book provides a comprehensive, pragmatic guide to the Client relationship journey, from identifying potential Clients to their engagement, care, retention, development, loyalty and beyond. The handbook format has exercises and tools which can help to establish which Clients are likely to be the most lucrative and thus provide the desired financial returns. The book also includes insights from top practitioners, anecdotes, case studies, charts and useful exercises and checklists. Readers can also determine their own level of effectiveness using the end of chapter reviews and a diagnostic tool to produce a Client Management Profile.
Effective Communication at Work: Speaking and Writing Well in the Modern Workplace
by Vicki McLeodDevelop effective communication skills for the office—in-person and onlineIn the digital age, as workers increasingly go remote, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively is—now more than ever—a highly desirable skill. Whether you talk, text, or email, Effective Communication at Work has everything you need to help boost your workplace performance and productivity.From honing listening to polishing speaking and writing skills, this essential guide delivers simple, powerful strategies and timely tips that can help you increase the impact of your business communication and correspondence both online and offline. Learn how to build stronger relationships and advance your career by mastering the art of effective communication.Effective Communication at Work includes:Expert advice—Get the latest tips for working and communicating in the digital world.Clarity is king—Discover a variety of effective communication styles and formats, including writing and speaking, with simplicity and accuracy.Cultivating relationships—Learn best practices for becoming a better human while working with others in an office environment, including mindfulness, empathy, diversity, and self-awareness.Gain a competitive edge by harnessing the power of effective communication.
Effective Communications
by ElearnWhat makes communication exciting in our age is the application of new media and the individual empowerment that comes with blogs, wikkis, and mobile technology, in other words our sense of connectedness. These don’t come without their difficulties, but they present very interesting opportunities.This book looks at connectedness, models of communication and the barriers to communication. No amount of technology can compensate for a poorly structured message; indeed, the technology itself can eventually become a barrier. As instant communications are now the norm, do we need to spend more time focusing on the message and our audience?It looks in detail at meetings, written communications, presentations and interviews. Introducing elements of communication theory and including activities to practice skills. Franklin D. Roosevelt said about public speaking ‘Be sincere; be brief; be seated’. This book is underpinned by the three themes captured in Roosevelt’s words.* being yourself * focusing on what’s important for your audience * knowing when to stop *
Effective Communications for Project Management
by PMP, Ralph KliemEffective communication on projects is a challenging, ongoing process for project managers and stakeholders at all levels within an organization. Project managers experience the greatest challenge due to the nature of their position. They set up and regulate communications that support a project overall. Effective Communications for Pro
Effective Complaint Management: The Business Case for Customer Satisfaction (Management for Professionals)
by Bernd Stauss Wolfgang SeidelThis practice- and research-based book caters to the needs of executive managers who see customer satisfaction as their primary goal. The authors identify the need for an effective complaint management strategy that prevents the loss of dissatisfied customers. Dissatisfied customers are at risk of migrating; accordingly, neglecting professional complaint management poses a considerable threat to customer relationships, sales and profits. The book offers a comprehensive management concept, which emphasizes direct contact with the complainant by employing complaint stimulation, acceptance, processing and reaction. Further, it discusses the relevant ‘backstage’ tasks involved in using complaint information to achieve quality improvements and cost reductions through complaint analysis, controlling and reporting.
Effective Construction Project Delivery: Improving Communication Performance in Non-Traditional Procurement Systems
by Clinton Aigbavboa Wellington Thwala Titus Ebenezer KwofieThis book focuses on the development of communication skills in the context of non-traditional procurement and construction projects. It helps readers to understand the fundamentals of non-traditional procurement, and highlights the inherent communication challenges that arise, as well as how to solve them.The book is divided into four parts, the first of which provides an introduction to communication, discussing the theoretical concepts and contextual nature of communication as well as its benefits. The second part goes into more depth, discussing communication in the context of construction project delivery and non-traditional procurement systems, what these two terms actually mean, and what effective communication looks like in these contexts. Part III offers solutions to the inherent challenges of communication, including the use of information and communications technology, while the book’s fourth and final part explores the future of construction communication. Given the scope of its content, the book represents a valuable asset for researchers, professionals and students in the areas of procurement management and construction management.