Full of tools, tips and frameworks as well as real world examples and case studies from global organizations including Deloitte, Ikea, Greenpeace, HSBC, BT and Unilever, this is essential reading for all L&D practitioners in this constantly changing world of work.
It outlines the performance, financial and productivity gains from kickstarting a knowledge-sharing culture. Most importantly, it is a practical manual on implementing Employee-generated Learning step by step. The book is ideal for all learning professionals looking to upskill their workforce at pace, capture the knowledge and experience of their staff...
New to this edition, it includes information on the ongoing impact of AI in all aspects of marketing communications ensuring that you have all the tools necessary to reach the modern consumer while utilizing the latest industry technologies. This book will give readers the confidence to work in an environment of constant technological transformation and...
Go-to-guide for designers, as well as business leaders, who are seeking ways to lead in this new era. - Valuable learning resource for students studying design and business.
Welcome to the all-new, revised and revamped edition! Embark on an exciting journey into the future, using trend research as your compass. Take a deep dive into the future with this book as your trusty companion. "How to Research Trends" shows you how to navigate and explore using the powerful tool of trend research.
Get a deeper understanding of the brilliance and limitations of AI, our added human value on creativity and the future of work in the creative industry. The creative industry is rapidly evolving due to the rise of artificial intelligence. Some fear that the increase in machine-learning technologies could end human creativity.
Are you interested in making a positive social impact? In his book Society Driven Design, Judah Armani explains the role of design in community development and the designer's role in social change. Based on Armani's decades-long experience in social innovation, the book offers a framework for cultivating the conditions for social change. Armani is a...
Boost your productivity at work with the latest in the Visual book series. Enhance your productivity at work with "Visual Working," the follow-up to the successful "Visual Thinking" and "Visual Doing." This practical workbook shows you how to use drawing as a fun and effective way to communicate at work. It provides simple steps to incorporate business...
Learn how to create a successful subscription box service from initial product curation to finding your audience to making it a sustainable business beyond launch.
Online supporting resources include lecture slides and comprehensive handbooks for both lecturers and students, which include learning summaries, discussion questions, literature reviews and glossaries.
What is HR analytics and why is it important? What are the main models and tools and how should they be used? How can insights from people data add business value?Understanding HR analytics is essential for a successful career as a people professional. This textbook has been specifically designed for final year undergraduate and postgraduate HR students...
Inclusive Finance explores how innovations such as blockchain, distributed ledger technology, AI, cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, NFTs and DeFi can all play a role in democratizing finance. Written by a recognized thought leader and serial entrepreneur with a track record of delivering growth through digital innovation at some of the world's most...
Showing how leaders can move from measuring data to managing future organizational risks and rewards, the book explores how to use the right data for the appropriate situation to drive efficient sustainable business decisions. It explains ESG data in plain English and highlights what data is relevant to leaders; what investors consider as essential data;...
Combining theoretical and practical learning, Supply Chain Risk Management is essential for those needing to understand risk and how it can be approached.
This core textbook provides a practical, holistic introduction to systems thinking. Blending theory and practice, Systems Thinking for Business and Management reviews the fundamentals and includes a wide range of global cases and examples from business, showing how systems thinking can be applied to real-world organizational contexts. Students will learn...
Survive, Reset, Thrive is a playbook for leaders derived from the author's first-hand experience working with executive teams across industries from software, technology, retail, fashion and construction through to manufacturing. Drawing from over a decade of rich real-world experience, the author illustrates how to navigate the most complex strategic...
Operations strategy is fundamental to the success of any organisation and a major source of competitive advantage. The text encourages you to explore the key strategic decisions adopted by a wide range of organisations in different sectors, and is ideal for MBA students, upper-level undergraduates, postgraduates and executives.
Elevate your reputation and secure your place in your industry by identifying and amplifying your authentic brand heartbeat, for a more beautiful way to grow. Sophie Attwood is an award-winning global communications expert specialising within the beauty, wellness and health sectors. Having curated a portfolio of successful PR campaigns with exceptional...
To survive disruption, organizations need disruptive leaders. So they hire them. And then they ï'are them. It's the open secret everyone in the leadership industry knows but nobody is addressing: leadership culture is toxic, and leadership systems have failed. Publicly, organizations say they want leaders to be innovative thinkers who challenge the status...
Ever come away from a coaching session feeling it didn’t quite hit the mark, despite your skills and knowledge?It’s not just the words we use, it’s the music, the lyrics and the dance of the conversation that make a difference to the quality of the outcome, and getting these right demands not just skill but humanity. Explore the human qualities that...
If customers are already pulling your innovation from your hands, you don’t need this book. Otherwise, reach for The Heart of Innovation.
From self-work to organizational change, this workbook will upskill you with the core competencies required for impactful DEI work, such as – diagnosing inequity, working withconstituents, building movements, creating psychological safety, stewarding inclusive cultures, resolving conflict and harm, and achieving systems change. Most importantly, it will...
This popular, market-leading textbook for corporate communication continues to be the authoritative and definitive textbook for students and educators.
The short, hilarious and hair-raising history of Warner and his company, botObjects, provides a parable of the quintessential business experience packed with entrepreneurial insights and lessons to be learned.
Who This Book Is ForEntrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals looking to leverage the power of AI to drive growth and success for their organizations.
Crypto is going to change the world, and for those tired of confusing financial jargon and complicated technical terminology, look no further. This book demystifies the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology and explains in accessible language how it will affect your daily life. In The Quiet Crypto Revolution, Klaas Jung dives beneath the...
In this book, the authors analyze how exceptional leaders have not only survived but thrived in volatility by skillfully orchestrating agile collaborative networks with customers, partners and start-ups. In-depth case studies and personal reflections of these leaders provide you with actionable inspirations for your own practice. Underpinned with cutting...
Fixing Work is a clarion call for managers and executives at all levels. Instead of treating employees like automatons and discouraging creativity, ownership, and engagement, we should rethink how work gets done and structure jobs to be intrinsically motivating. Not only does motivational work design increase employee engagement; it also improves...
Growth is a leadership issue, not a sales issue. However you define business growth—total revenue, net income, margin expansion, number of products and services, or customer loyalty—sustained and strategic growth requires an organization to do more than sell by simply communicating the value of its products or services. It must create value in the way...
A revolutionary approach to marketing, based on neuroscience and psychology, that will transform your business forever. Mention the word “marketing,†and every executive cringes. For decades, we’ve been told that marketing success is hidden behind secret strategies, hacks, and platforms promising incredible results.
Garrett enjoys time at his cabin, especially one-on-one immersions with clients where he teaches them how to create their richest life.
Creating success-and avoiding failure-for small and medium-sized businesses has proven-over a sustained period-to be the direct result of the decisions and actions made by their leaders about the internal structures of these businesses. By focusing on building a strong core, business founders, owners, and executives have the power to ensure success,...