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Management Recent Picks

July 2010

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Getting change right: how leaders transform organizations from the inside out , Seth Kahan; foreword by Bill George.
“How to "till, plant, nurture, weed, and harvest affinities", One of this book's greatest strengths is Seth Kahan's unique ability to focus on the most important "whats" of change initiatives and then explain with both precision and eloquence how to do what must be done to ensure the success of those initiatives. He draws upon a wealth of real-world experience from which he learned a number of valuable lessons.” (Amazon reviewer)

Managing the millennials : discover the core competencies for managing today's workforce , Chip Espinoza, Mick Ukleja, Craig Rusch.
"I found Managing the Millennials to be very practical in illuminating differences amongst all generations (not just 20-somethings) in the workforce. The authors approach the topic from the managers point-of-view, and discuss the generational values as matters of perception, which I thought was very interesting. Determining the values behind a behavior helps clarify why people do what they do, and can help remove negative connotations." (Amazon reviewer)

Me and my web shadow : how to manage your reputation online. , Antony Mayfield.
"This book is a must for anyone that is regularly online or wants to get more from the web. Easy to understand, engaging and infinitely practical you will take something from it, regardless of your level of experience...It gives you a guide to the core elements of your `web shadow' or online presence. As well as how to protect yourself or loved ones from the more negative aspects of being online, it shows you how you can use the internet to create connections, visibility and opportunities." (UK Amazon reviewer)

Reinventing management: smarter choices for getting work done , Julian Birkinshaw.
"The cult of leadership won't solve the challenges companies are facing today. Companies require management innovation to overcome years of neglecting management as a critical aspect of a vital company...Reinventing Management contributes significantly to the growing body of knowledge and movement to regard management as much an aspect of a company to be designed as its offerings, processes, business models, and organization". (Amazon reviewer)

The three secrets of green business : unlocking competitive advantage in a low carbon economy, Gareth Kane.
"Essential reading for green businesses...Very good insight into the increasing relevance of green businesses or those businesses who want to adopt a more sustaianable approach to their operations. The books not one of those preachy 'the end is nigh' books but talks about the issues in a clear and throughtful way. It's a good read that gets some complex points across by referring to real life examples". (Amazon reviewer)