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The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement 308 reviews
Eliyahu M. Goldratt, Jeff Cox
North River Press, 2004
Classic story of Lean, Love and Happiness
+ An easy read, and worthwhile
+ Excellent Book
+ Nandan
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The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels 79 reviews
Michael Watkins
Harvard Business School Press, 2003
Great Primer for Taking On a Management Job
+ Good advice for the manager
+ This is a solid resource, but don't buy it here
+ Well Written
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The Negotiation Toolkit: How to Get Exactly What You Want in Any Business or Personal Situation8 reviews
Roger J. Volkema
AMACOM, 1999
Packed With Knowledge!
+ Great do-it-yerself
As the title implies, this book gives you the tools you need - in the form of information and tactics - to negotiate effectively. No matter what line of work you're in, you'll benefit from the negotiation principles, strategies and styles that Roger J. Volkema presents in an easy-to-read format. He ...
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Freakonomics [Revised and Expanded]: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything1581 reviews
Stephen J. Dubner
William Morrow, 2006
A much-appreciated gift
+ Sociology-flavored econ
+ Enlightened
I purchased this book as a gift for my fiance. He really enjoyed and appreciated it. Now it's my turn to read it!
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30 Reasons Employees Hate Their Managers: What Your People May Be Thinking and What You Can Do About It 12 reviews
Bruce L. Katcher, Adam Snyder
AMACOM, 2007
A focus on each issue and how to resolve it
+ "the rest of the story"
+ Great for Employees and Managers Alike
+ Uncover management vulnerabilities
+ sensible workplace solutions
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The World Is Flat 3.0: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century1167 reviews
Thomas L. Friedman
Picador, 2007
Friedman is a True Patriot!
My father recommended this book to me and although it is so long that when people saw me reading it asked me if it was the Bible, it is the most important book that I've read in at least the last three years.
Friedman displays unbelievable foresight, simplicity and understanding of the complex ...
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People811 reviews
Stephen R. Covey
Free Press, 2004
A Tool for a Good Life
+ Crucial Book to Read When One is Ready to Excel!
+ Kudos to Stephen R. Covey
+ Excellent
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The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization50 reviews
John C. Maxwell
Thomas Nelson, 2006
A Cassette Tape?!
+ 360 Degree Leader Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization
+ Starting over
+ Great book for anybody in a leadership position
+ 360 Degree Leader Review (Nursing Leadership)
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Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life21 reviews
Spencer Johnson
Vermilion, 2002
Very easy to read and understand
+ Cheese-Intriguing Metaphor
+ Are You in a rut
I have heard about this book for many years but somehow never read it. I went through it recently and think it's a very easy-to-read book. The idea the author wants to express is straightforward and inspirational. It's a tiny story so I finish the book in very short time. But the idea the book ...
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Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't705 reviews
Jim Collins
Collins Business, 2001
For hiring managers, and those looking for leaders
+ "Good to Great" an exceptional leadership reference
+ A good look at what companies can do to manage talent
+ Good to Great
+ Good to Great review
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Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In152 reviews
Roger Fisher, William Ury, ...
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1991
Great
+ More pie
+ Getting to yes
+ Getting To Yes - An Education In Negotiating Effectively
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Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time211 reviews
Keith Ferrazzi, Tahl Raz
Doubleday Business, 2005
Mandatory Reading for Self-Employed Professionals
+ Very good
+ Fantastic read about networking
+ worth checking out
+ The Art of the Schmooze
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Strategic Human Resources: Frameworks for General Managers3 reviews
James N. Baron, David M. Kreps
Wiley, 1999
A major achievement in an underserved field
+ The best book on strategic human resources I have ever read!
+ No-bull human resources
Essential reading for both general managers and human resource executives, this book breaks new ground in several ways. First, the authors present human resources as a critical part of a SYSTEM, integrated with the company's external environment, workforce, culture, strategy and production ...
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Green to Gold: How Smart Companies Use Environmental Strategy to Innovate, Create Value, and Build ...18 reviews
Daniel C. Esty, Andrew S. Winston
Yale University Press, 2006
Green to Gold
+ Solid Book / Good Content
+ Must read
+ Green to Gold
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12: The Elements of Great Managing20 reviews
Rodd Wagner, James K. Harter
Gallup Press, 2006
Great guide for lower level managers
+ Comprehensive, Innovative, Helpful
+ "Top Shelf"
There are a few good books on supervision, and a lot of impractical but "brilliant" books on "leadership" but this is the first that I've read that I could really apply to my job. I wish the three crushing layers of bureacracy above me would read this book too. I like the empirical data and real ...
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Winning With People: Discover the People Principles that Work for You Every Time26 reviews
John C. Maxwell
Thomas Nelson, 2005
Excellent Life Applications for All Ages
+ Great reading
+ A Must Read
+ This book makes so much sense!
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The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness: Miniature Edition 96 reviews
Stephen R. Covey
Running Press Miniature Editions, 2006
Excellent book on CD
+ Discover the importance of finding your purpose
This audio book was great. I needed to read this book for work and since I'm pressed with time I thought getting it on CD would be great. I would play it in the car while I'm driving to work. I would also listen and read along with it before I go to sleep. I would definitely by another audio CD ...
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Harvard Business Essentials Guide to Negotiation9 reviews
Business Essentials Harvard
Harvard Business School Press, 2003
Negotiating Fundamentals
+ Solid coverage of the basics of negotiation
+ Alternatives drive Fairness
The "Harvard Business Essentials Guide to Negotiation" is an excellent introductory book for laying out the essential basic elements of successful negotiations. Step-by-step, the book explains the necessary skills that one requires to carry out effective negotiations.
The book explains the ...
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Managing Government Employees: How to Motivate Your People, Deal with Difficult Issues, and Achieve Tangible ...
Stewart Liff
AMACOM, 2007
Managing government employees presents unique challenges. Government managers may feel that stringent and convoluted regulations mean they "can’t do that." Some others may use that perception as a crutch. But the truth for all of them is, yes, they can "do that" -- and they’d better. "That" means managing employees as proactively and decisively as their corporate counterparts, and holding ...
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The First 90 Days in Government: Critical Success Strategies for New Public Managers at All Levels6 reviews
Peter H. Daly, Michael Watkins, ...
Harvard Business School Press, 2006
Hot tips for rapid transition and success in your new government job
+ Just like the title - this book was CRITICAL to my SUCCESS!
+ Used for coaching purposes
+ Management tools
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