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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
The World is Flat is an award-winning book by three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman. It combines meticulous research, personal anecdotes and conceptual analysis to provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the mechanisms behind globalisation in the 21st century, along with recommendations...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about successfully taking on a new role with this practical guide.
Whether you are entering the workforce for the first time, returning to work after time off, or simply moving into a new role, your first few weeks in a new job are crucial. Being well prepared and taking the time to understand the norms and expectations of your new working environment are essential...
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Understand the fundamentals of economic productivity
This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding diminishing returns, providing you with the essential information and saving time.
In 50 minutes you will be able to:
• Understand the theory of diminishing returns and the effects caused by changes in the production process
• Analyze the recent interpretations and developments of the theory, and how they can be applied to the...
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Ready to take your business to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about coping with a crisis with this practical guide.
No company is invulnerable to crisis. Calamity can strike at any time, and the ensuing crisis situation will often make or break a business. Navigating these stressful times is never easy, but identifying potential risk factors and developing a detailed crisis management plan in advance will stack the odds in your...
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Ready to take your business to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about caring management with this practical guide.
In contemporary management literature, there is an increasing focus on the human side of management, with particular emphasis on emotional intelligence and empathy. This trend towards caring management is all the more important now that colleagues from different generations, with different expectations for their jobs,...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about writing a perfect cover letter with this practical guide.
For many people, applying for a job can be a long and daunting process. However, people often forget or disregard the importance of a good cover letter, even though it is generally the second thing a recruiter will read. Not to worry – this guide will show you what employers are looking for so you can...
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
Capitalism and Freedom outlines the Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman's views on the relationship between economics and politics. Specifically, he believes that economic freedom is necessary both in and of itself, and because it is inextricably linked to political freedom. He applies this...
68) Lean in by Sheryl Sandberg: Helping women overcome barriers and make it to the top of their field
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
Lean In is one of the most talked-about business books in recent years, and has resonated with women around the world. It takes as its starting point the notable paucity of women in corporate and governmental leadership positions, before outlining the reasons for this and laying out a series of recommendations...
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki is one of the bestselling books of this generation and is now taught in business schools around the world. What makes it so special? The answer is undoubtedly Kiyosaki's unique writing style; the book not only offers financial advice, but also entertaining anecdotes...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about moving on from dismissal with this practical guide.
Losing your job, whether for economic or personal reasons, can be a major setback in your career. However, it can also be an opportunity for professional progress: it will give you the chance to take time for yourself, evaluate your skills and priorities, consider different roles in your sector or embark on a...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about decluttering your work life with this practical guide.
Nothing is worse than a messy environment, whether professional or personal, to make you feel overwhelmed with work or chores. Decluttering and organizing allows you to make your work and living spaces healthier and enables you to save time. This guide will tell you all you need to know to begin the process,...
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Understand competitive forces and stay ahead of the competition
This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing Porter's five forces, providing you with the essential information and saving time.
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• Understand the five forces that affect profitability and analyze each force in depth in relation to your company
• Analyze the intensity of the competition within an industry and...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about effective delegation with this practical guide.
Busy managers often find themselves pressed for time as they take on a wide range of tasks at work. In spite of this, many remain reluctant to delegate as they worry that this may result in lower-quality work or delays in getting things done. Fortunately, with careful consideration and thoughtful planning, delegation...
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Make smart investment decisions to build a strong portfolio
This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing the capital asset pricing model, providing you with the essential information and saving time.
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• Understand the uses of the capital asset pricing model and how you can apply it to your own portfolio
• Analyze the components of your current portfolio and its level...
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Boost competence and efficiency in your company
This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding the Peter Principle, providing you with the essential information and saving time.
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• Understand the theory behind the Peter Principle and how it can affect the performance of your company
• Identify the different levels of competence among your workers and learn how to recognize signs of incompetence
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about networking with this practical guide.
No matter how difficult it may seem at first, successful networking is within everyone's capabilities. It is an invaluable tool that can help you to further your career, gain experience and one day land your dream job. This guide will teach you how to get started on expanding and maintaining your network, whatever your level...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about improving your organization with this practical guide.
Many of us are finding ourselves under increasing pressure at work, with a seemingly endless list of tasks and responsibilities. This can leave us feeling stressed and overwhelmed, but it does not have to be this way: with just a few simple changes, you can improve your organization, make procrastination...
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Boost quality and consistency in your business!
This book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing the Six Sigma method, providing you with the essential information and saving time.
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• Follow the DMAIC methodology to successfully implement the Six Sigma method in your company
• Focus on the three most important factors: customers, employees and processes
• Form a strategy that...
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Understand Black Monday in no time! Find out everything you need to know about this major financial crisis with this practical and accessible guide.
On 19 October 1987, a number of factors came together to cause an unexpected drop in share prices on the New York Stock Exchange, with the Dow Jones ultimately losing 22.6% of its value in the course of a single day. This was the largest drop in the index's long history, but fortunately the real economy...
80) Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty: Understand inequality in the modern world
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
Thomas Piketty's 2013 book Capital in the Twenty-First Century was an immediately bestseller in the UK and US, and has been widely praised by both economists and the general public. Piketty provides a richly detailed account of the development of inequality in the Western world, and argues that economic...
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