Book Recommendation Archive
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November 9, 2009
Road Maps and Revelations: Finding the Road to Business Success on Route 101
by Paul R. Niven
An entertaining storyline sprinkled with practical examples and workable solutions for business executives, managers, and consultants, this motivating fable will put you on track toward creating a strategy for sustainable success.
November 2, 2009
Business Combinations with SFAS 141 R, 157, and 160: A Guide to Financial Reporting
by Michael J. Mard, Steven D. Hyden & Edward W. Trott
Every time there’s a merger, acquisition, or similar transaction, a giant pile of new documents descends on the accounting department with the call to Book That Deal! But the preparers are typically unprepared to deal quickly and succinctly with the intricacies of fair value. Business Combinations with SFAS 141R, 157 and 160 is the guidance desperately needed by anyone who needs to book a new business combination quickly.
October 26, 2009
India's Global Powerhouses: How They Are Taking on the World
by Nirmalya Kumar
In this invaluable contribution to the study of India's rising economic might, Professor Kumar brings us up close to the people, organizations, and ideas reshaping global commerce. India's Global Powerhouses is an essential read for all leaders in business, public policy, and education.
October 19, 2009
A Sense of Urgency
by John P. Kotter
An engaging look at companies that need to overcome a lack of urgency-or a surfeit of complacency-with a proactive agenda. Kotter dissects well his seemingly simple premise, using his professional experiences to examine the inner workings of real companies.
October 12, 2009
Materials Management: An Executive's Supply Chain Guide
by Stan C. McDonald
A solid introduction to materials management and the tools needed to create a world-class materials management program. This nuts-and-bolts guide presents an overview of the inner workings of the materials process, as well as the best practices to achieve a world-class operating system that will help to eliminate ineffective materials management.
October 5, 2009
Five Minds for the Future
by Howard Gardner
Psychologist, author and Harvard professor Gardner has put together a thought-provoking, visionary attempt to delineate the kinds of mental abilities ("minds") that will be critical to success in a 21st century landscape of accelerating change and information overload. Gardner's five minds-disciplined, synthesizing, creating, respectful and ethical-are not personality types, but ways of thinking available to anyone who invests the time and effort to cultivate them: "how we should use our minds."
September 28, 2009
Essentials of Foreign Exchange Trading
by James Chen
A concise, easily digested snapshot of the currency market. It is a solid introduction to a trading specialty and probably a better fit for investors already well versed in stocks or futures and looking for a new market opportunity. Chen's edition is a Forex 101, a helpful base that is likely to encourage investors to pursue further study.
September 21, 2009
Coaching Salespeople into Sales Champions: A Tactical Playbook for Managers and Executives
by Keith Rosen
The ultimate guide to maximizing team productivity through executive sales coaching. Between professional deadlines and other business responsibilities, most sales managers can’t find the time to develop their sales staff. This book shows you how to develop your own executive sales coaching skills so you can boost sales efficiency, train your staff to better performance, and hire and retain top sales talent.
September 14, 2009
Take the Bull by the Horns: The Busy Leader's Action Guide to Growing Your Business...and Yourself
by Gayle Lantz
Today's leaders are busy. Yet, the most successful ones are taking a little time to think better so they can take actions to lead better. Take the Bull by the Horns helps leaders think through a wide range of issues to help them accomplish their most important business and personal goals.
September 7, 2009
Succession: Are You Ready?
by Marshall Goldsmith
In this concise book, leading executive coach and bestselling author Marshall Goldsmith offers candid advice on succession from the outgoing executive's perspective. From choosing and grooming a successor while sidestepping political minefields, to finally handing over responsibility, Goldsmith walks you through each step in the succession process.
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