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The 4 disciplines of execution

achieving your wildly important goals
2012
Presents a simple, proven formula for achieving the goals that every individual or organization needs to reach, which primarily includes identifying and honing four secrets of perfect execution: focus on the wildly important; act on the lead measures; keep a compelling scoreboard; and create a cadence of accountability.
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Business management

study and revision guide
2016
A study guide for students participating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, covering the business and management syllabus and providing concise reviews, and examination practice, with key terms and facts for each topic. Answers available online.

Freedom's forge

how American business produced victory in World War II
Discusses how two men, automobile magnate William Knudsen and shipbuilder Henry J. Kaiser, put aside their own pursuit of profits to help America during World War II and bring the army from a hollow shell into a global force.

The advantage

why organizational health trumps everything else in business
Argues that the difference between successful and mediocre companies is their organizational health, explaining that an organization is healthy when it is whole, consistent and complete, when its management, operations and culture are unified.

Careers in business administration

Introduces readers to various career options in the field of business administration and covers what the jobs entail, educational requirements, salary ranges, required skills, employment prospects, and more.

The fifth discipline

the art and practice of the learning organization
Presents a system of thinking and acting that, if followed correctly, can reduce the "learning disabilities" of any organization.

Hospitality services

food, lodging, travel, tourism, recreation
Introduces readers to careers in hospitality. Covers the five main areas of hospitality: foodservice, lodging, travel, tourism, and recreation. Also provides an overview of the entire industry, including customer service.

The skilled facilitator

practical wisdom for developing effective groups
1994
Discusses what skilled group facilitation is, what the benefits of the groups are, how to create group facilitation, how to help the members work together to reach their goals, and other related topics.

Delivering happiness

a path to profits, passion, and purpose
The CEO of Zappos.com, Inc. describes his personal and professional journey to success at Zappos. Discusses how the company grew to one billion in gross revenues in ten years, as well as topics such as customer service, leadership, and corporate culture.

Getting things done

the art of stress-free productivity
2003
The author describes his system of personal and organizational productivity, explaining why the system is unique and timely, looking at its basic methodologies, showing how to implement the system, and discussing the subtler and more profound results a person can expect after incorporating the methodologies and models into his or her work and life.

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