Decision Making & Problem Solving in Management & Leadership & Business & Finance eBooks

The Yellow Pad

Making Better Decisions in an Uncertain World

by Robert E. Rubin ...

Robert Rubin, former secretary of the Treasury and co-chairman of Goldman Sachs, shares thoughts on decision-making developed over more than six decades in markets, business, government, and politics, and offers readers an astute and original guide for navigating uncertain timesIn 1958, as a college sophomore, Robert Rubin took a class that changed his life. The class was introduction to ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Robert Rubin, former secretary of the Treasury and co-chairman of Goldman Sachs, shares thoughts on decision-making developed over more than six decades in markets, business, government, and politics, and offers readers an astute and original guide for navigating uncertain timesIn 1958, as a college sophomore, Robert Rubin took a class that changed his life. The class was introduction to
... Read more
Issues

Remove Friction, Fast Track Your Growth, and Ignite Your Greatness

by Mark O'Donnell, Sue Hawkes, Jill Young ...

Series series The EOS Mastery Series
With today’s market plagued by economic uncertainty, companies need to cut out anything slowing them down. The ability to tackle issues head-on isn’t just nice to have anymore—it's your competitive advantage when things get tough.The biggest epidemic plaguing businesses today is the failure to solve issues quickly and permanently. Most companies get stuck in endless meetings that rehash the same ... Read more

$15.99 USD

With today’s market plagued by economic uncertainty, companies need to cut out anything slowing them down. The ability to tackle issues head-on isn’t just nice to have anymore—it's your competitive advantage when things get tough.The biggest epidemic plaguing businesses today is the failure to solve issues quickly and permanently. Most companies get stuck in endless meetings that rehash the same
... Read more
Impact Networks

Create Connection, Spark Collaboration, and Catalyze Systemic Change

by David Ehrlichman ...

This practical guide shows how to facilitate collaboration among diverse individuals and organizations to navigate complexity and create change in our interconnected world.The social and environmental challenges we face today are not only complex, they are also systemic and structural and have no obvious solutions. They require diverse combinations of people, organizations, and sectors to ... Read more

$14.99 USD

This practical guide shows how to facilitate collaboration among diverse individuals and organizations to navigate complexity and create change in our interconnected world.The social and environmental challenges we face today are not only complex, they are also systemic and structural and have no obvious solutions. They require diverse combinations of people, organizations, and sectors to
... Read more
Eyes Wide Open

How to Make Smart Decisions in a Confusing World

by Noreena Hertz ...

Eyes Wide Open: How to Make Smart Decisions in a Confusing World is Noreena Hertz's practical, cutting-edge guide to help you cut through the data deluge and make smarter and better choices, based on her highly popular TED talk.In this eye-opening handbook, the internationally noted speaker, economics expert, and bestselling author of IOU: The Debt Threat and Silent Takeover reveals the extent to ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Eyes Wide Open: How to Make Smart Decisions in a Confusing World is Noreena Hertz's practical, cutting-edge guide to help you cut through the data deluge and make smarter and better choices, based on her highly popular TED talk.In this eye-opening handbook, the internationally noted speaker, economics expert, and bestselling author of IOU: The Debt Threat and Silent Takeover reveals the extent to
... Read more
Mental Models Revealed: Why You Should Not Only Rely On Them And What To Do Instead

by Joseph Fowler ...

Do you find it increasingly difficult to step out of your comfort zone or think outside of the box?Do you constantly question your decision making?Or do you want to become more flexible and open-minded in all areas of your life?If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this guide will change your life for the better. Are you ready to begin?Mental models are natural and help us make ... Read more

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Do you find it increasingly difficult to step out of your comfort zone or think outside of the box?Do you constantly question your decision making?Or do you want to become more flexible and open-minded in all areas of your life?If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this guide will change your life for the better. Are you ready to begin?Mental models are natural and help us make
... Read more
Sensemaking

The Power of the Humanities in the Age of the Algorithm

by Christian Madsbjerg ...

Based on his work at some of the world's largest companies, including Ford, Adidas, and Chanel, Christian Madsbjerg's Sensemaking is a provocative stand against the tyranny of big data and scientism, and an urgent, overdue defense of human intelligence.Humans have become subservient to algorithms. Every day brings a new Moneyball fix--a math whiz who will crack open an industry with clean fact ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Based on his work at some of the world's largest companies, including Ford, Adidas, and Chanel, Christian Madsbjerg's Sensemaking is a provocative stand against the tyranny of big data and scientism, and an urgent, overdue defense of human intelligence.Humans have become subservient to algorithms. Every day brings a new Moneyball fix--a math whiz who will crack open an industry with clean fact
... Read more
So, What's Your Proposal?

Shifting High-Conflict People from Blaming to Problem-Solving in 30 Seconds

by Bill Eddy LCSW Esq. ...

Blame abounds! People confront us at work, the store, and online. Nerves get on edge. We get stuck blaming others for anything that goes wrong. With high-conflict people increasing in society, the twenty-four-hour news cycle, and social media, we hear constantly about the worst behavior. The temptation is to react and blame. Instead, consider using the simple methods taught in this book for ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Blame abounds! People confront us at work, the store, and online. Nerves get on edge. We get stuck blaming others for anything that goes wrong. With high-conflict people increasing in society, the twenty-four-hour news cycle, and social media, we hear constantly about the worst behavior. The temptation is to react and blame. Instead, consider using the simple methods taught in this book for
... Read more
Designing Experiences

by J. Robert Rossman, Ph.D., Mathew D. Duerden, Ph.D. ...

In an increasingly experience-driven economy, companies that deliver great experiences thrive, and those that do not die. Yet many organizations face difficulties implementing a vision of delivering experiences beyond the provision of goods and services. Because experience design concepts and approaches are spread across multiple, often disconnected disciplines, there is no book that succinctly ... Read more

$21.99 USD

In an increasingly experience-driven economy, companies that deliver great experiences thrive, and those that do not die. Yet many organizations face difficulties implementing a vision of delivering experiences beyond the provision of goods and services. Because experience design concepts and approaches are spread across multiple, often disconnected disciplines, there is no book that succinctly
... Read more
Business Model Navigator, The

The Strategies Behind The Most Successful Companies

by Oliver Gassmann, Karolin Frankenberger, Michaela Choudury, Michaela Csik ...

A strong business model is the bedrock to business success. But all too often we fail to adapt, clinging to outdated business models that are no longer promising the results we need.This new edition builds on the well-known methodology of the first edition to allow you to innovate, test and implement new business models within your industry.Discover the idea of business model innovation, from ... Read more

$18.99 USD

A strong business model is the bedrock to business success. But all too often we fail to adapt, clinging to outdated business models that are no longer promising the results we need.This new edition builds on the well-known methodology of the first edition to allow you to innovate, test and implement new business models within your industry.Discover the idea of business model innovation, from
... Read more
Streetlights and Shadows

Searching for the Keys to Adaptive Decision Making

by Gary A. Klein ...

An expert explains how conventional wisdom about decision making can get us into trouble—and why experience can’t be replaced by rules, procedures, or analytical methods.In making decisions, when should we go with our gut and when should we try to analyze every option? When should we use our intuition and when should we rely on logic and statistics? Most of us would probably agree that for ... Read more

$19.99 USD

An expert explains how conventional wisdom about decision making can get us into trouble—and why experience can’t be replaced by rules, procedures, or analytical methods.In making decisions, when should we go with our gut and when should we try to analyze every option? When should we use our intuition and when should we rely on logic and statistics? Most of us would probably agree that for
... Read more
The Decision-Making Blueprint

A Simple Guide to Better Choices in Life and Work

by Patrik Edblad ...

Series Book 3 - The Good Life Blueprint Series
Radically Upgrade Your Thinking & Dramatically Increase Your SuccessWhat if there was a way to routinely make smart decisions? What if you could reliably avoid costly mistakes? What if you could remarkably improve your results in all areas of life?Mental trainer and best-selling author Patrik Edblad has helped tens of thousands of readers to think rationally, logically, and effectively. In this ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Radically Upgrade Your Thinking & Dramatically Increase Your SuccessWhat if there was a way to routinely make smart decisions? What if you could reliably avoid costly mistakes? What if you could remarkably improve your results in all areas of life?Mental trainer and best-selling author Patrik Edblad has helped tens of thousands of readers to think rationally, logically, and effectively. In this
... Read more
Damage Control (Revised & Updated)

The Essential Lessons of Crisis Management

by Eric Dezenhall, John Weber ...

No one knows this better than Eric Dezenhall and John Weber, who help companies, politicians, and celebrities get out of various kinds of trouble. In this brutally honest and eye-opening guide, they take you behind the scenes of some of the biggest public relations successes-and debacles-of modern business, politics, and entertainment.You’ll discover: Why the 1982 Tylenol cyanide-poisoning case is ... Read more

$8.99 USD

No one knows this better than Eric Dezenhall and John Weber, who help companies, politicians, and celebrities get out of various kinds of trouble. In this brutally honest and eye-opening guide, they take you behind the scenes of some of the biggest public relations successes-and debacles-of modern business, politics, and entertainment.You’ll discover: Why the 1982 Tylenol cyanide-poisoning case is
... Read more
Decision Making under Deep Uncertainty

From Theory to Practice

Edited by Vincent A. W. J. Marchau, Warren E. Walker, Pieter J. T. M. Bloemen, Steven W. Popper ...

This open access book focuses on both the theory and practice associated with the tools and approaches for decisionmaking in the face of deep uncertainty. It explores approaches and tools supporting the design of strategic plans under deep uncertainty, and their testing in the real world, including barriers and enablers for their use in practice. The book broadens traditional approaches and tools ... Read more

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This open access book focuses on both the theory and practice associated with the tools and approaches for decisionmaking in the face of deep uncertainty. It explores approaches and tools supporting the design of strategic plans under deep uncertainty, and their testing in the real world, including barriers and enablers for their use in practice. The book broadens traditional approaches and tools
... Read more
The Anthology of Balaji

A Guide to Technology, Truth, and Building the Future

by Eric Jorgenson ...

How do you thrive in an unknown future?When you can't see past the world we have now, look to visionaries like Balaji Srinivasan. His ideas show us how to build a healthier, brighter, and more technologically-advanced humanity.In The Anthology of Balaji: A Guide to Technology, Truth, and Building the Future, Eric Jorgenson curates a collection of Balaji's wisdom from his entire career. In ... Read more

$9.99 USD

How do you thrive in an unknown future?When you can't see past the world we have now, look to visionaries like Balaji Srinivasan. His ideas show us how to build a healthier, brighter, and more technologically-advanced humanity.In The Anthology of Balaji: A Guide to Technology, Truth, and Building the Future, Eric Jorgenson curates a collection of Balaji's wisdom from his entire career. In
... Read more
The Systems Leader

Mastering the Cross-Pressures That Make or Break Today's Companies

by Robert E. Siegel ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking blueprint for mastering “cross-pressures” in a rapidly changing world, teaching leaders to execute and innovate, think locally and globally, and project ambition and statesmanship alike—from a Stanford Business School lecturer and consultant to some of the biggest and most innovative CEOsSince the start of this century, businesses have confronted a series of ... Read more

$5.99 USD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking blueprint for mastering “cross-pressures” in a rapidly changing world, teaching leaders to execute and innovate, think locally and globally, and project ambition and statesmanship alike—from a Stanford Business School lecturer and consultant to some of the biggest and most innovative CEOsSince the start of this century, businesses have confronted a series of
... Read more
How Successful People Win

Turn Every Setback into a Step Forward

by John C. Maxwell ...

Series series Successful People
#1 New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell can teach you how to turn any situation into a winning experience.No one wins at everything they try. But any setback, whether professional or personal, can become a step forward with the right tools and mindset to turn loss into a gain. Drawing on nearly 50 years of leadership experience, Maxwell provides a roadmap for winning by examining the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

#1 New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell can teach you how to turn any situation into a winning experience.No one wins at everything they try. But any setback, whether professional or personal, can become a step forward with the right tools and mindset to turn loss into a gain. Drawing on nearly 50 years of leadership experience, Maxwell provides a roadmap for winning by examining the
... Read more
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Gain vital insights into how to motivate people

by 50minutes ...

Series Book 9 - Management & Marketing
Understand the true foundations of human motivationThis book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, providing you with the essential information and saving time.In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Understand the five different levels of needs experienced by all humans• Adapt your marketing strategies to satisfy as many of those needs as ... Read more

$13.24 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understand the true foundations of human motivationThis book is a practical and accessible guide to understanding and implementing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, providing you with the essential information and saving time.In 50 minutes you will be able to:• Understand the five different levels of needs experienced by all humans• Adapt your marketing strategies to satisfy as many of those needs as
... Read more
Perfect Phrases for Conflict Resolution: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases for Encouraging a More Productive and Efficient Work Environment (EBOOK)

by Lawrence Polsky,Antoine Gerschel ...

Series series Perfect Phrases Series
$12.99 USD
The Power of Thinking Differently: an imaginative guide to creativity, change, and the discovery of new ideas

by Javy W. Galindo ...

Series series Psychology of Creativity
The Ultimate Road Map of the Creative Process for Problem Solving, Art, Business, Invention, and Living a more Authentic LifeDiscover the roots of innovation and creative genius in this whimsical, comedic exploration of the psychology of creativity.Understand creative minds and learn how to cultivate your own in this creative thinking manual written by former electrical engineer turned college ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The Ultimate Road Map of the Creative Process for Problem Solving, Art, Business, Invention, and Living a more Authentic LifeDiscover the roots of innovation and creative genius in this whimsical, comedic exploration of the psychology of creativity.Understand creative minds and learn how to cultivate your own in this creative thinking manual written by former electrical engineer turned college
... Read more
Lifestorming

Creating Meaning and Achievement in Your Career and Life

by Alan Weiss, Marshall Goldsmith ...

Revamp your life to grow, evolve, and become who you want to beLifestorming is the indispensably practical handbook for becoming the person you want to be. Redesign your life, friends, behaviors, and beliefs to move closer to your goals every single day, guided by expert insight and deep introspection. Written by a veteran author team behind almost 100 books on human behavior, this guide helps you ... Read more

$16.00 USD

Revamp your life to grow, evolve, and become who you want to beLifestorming is the indispensably practical handbook for becoming the person you want to be. Redesign your life, friends, behaviors, and beliefs to move closer to your goals every single day, guided by expert insight and deep introspection. Written by a veteran author team behind almost 100 books on human behavior, this guide helps you
... Read more
Hard Facts, Dangerous Half-Truths, and Total Nonsense

Profiting from Evidence-based Management

by Jeffrey Pfeffer, Robert I. Sutton ...

The best organizations have the best talent. . . Financial incentives drive company performance. . . Firms must change or die. Popular axioms like these drive business decisions every day. Yet too much common management wisdom” isn’t wise at all-but, instead, flawed knowledge based on best practices” that are actually poor, incomplete, or outright obsolete. Worse, legions of managers use this ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The best organizations have the best talent. . . Financial incentives drive company performance. . . Firms must change or die. Popular axioms like these drive business decisions every day. Yet too much common management wisdom” isn’t wise at all-but, instead, flawed knowledge based on best practices” that are actually poor, incomplete, or outright obsolete. Worse, legions of managers use this
... Read more
See, Solve, Scale

How Anyone Can Turn an Unsolved Problem into a Breakthrough Success

by Danny Warshay ...

Inspired by Brown University’s beloved course—The Entrepreneurial Process—Danny Warshay’s See, Solve, Scale is a proven and paradigm-shifting method to unlocking the power of entrepreneurship.The Entrepreneurial Process, one of Brown University’s highest-rated courses, has empowered thousands of students to start their own ventures. You might assume these ventures started because the founders were ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Inspired by Brown University’s beloved course—The Entrepreneurial Process—Danny Warshay’s See, Solve, Scale is a proven and paradigm-shifting method to unlocking the power of entrepreneurship.The Entrepreneurial Process, one of Brown University’s highest-rated courses, has empowered thousands of students to start their own ventures. You might assume these ventures started because the founders were
... Read more
Chasing Stars

The Myth of Talent and the Portability of Performance

by Boris Groysberg ...

Why corporate stars often lose their luster after changing jobsIt is taken for granted in the knowledge economy that companies must employ the most talented performers to compete and succeed. Many firms try to buy stars by luring them away from competitors. But Boris Groysberg shows what an uncertain and disastrous practice this can be.After examining the careers of more than a thousand star ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Why corporate stars often lose their luster after changing jobsIt is taken for granted in the knowledge economy that companies must employ the most talented performers to compete and succeed. Many firms try to buy stars by luring them away from competitors. But Boris Groysberg shows what an uncertain and disastrous practice this can be.After examining the careers of more than a thousand star
... Read more
The Opposable Mind

How Successful Leaders Win Through Integrative Thinking

by Roger L. Martin ...

If you want to be as successful as Jack Welch, Larry Bossidy, or Michael Dell, read their autobiographical advice books, right? Wrong, says Roger Martin in The Opposable Mind. Though following best practice can help in some ways, it also poses a danger. By emulating what a great leader did in a particular situation, you'll likely be terribly disappointed with your own results. Why? Your situation ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to be as successful as Jack Welch, Larry Bossidy, or Michael Dell, read their autobiographical advice books, right? Wrong, says Roger Martin in The Opposable Mind. Though following best practice can help in some ways, it also poses a danger. By emulating what a great leader did in a particular situation, you'll likely be terribly disappointed with your own results. Why? Your situation
... Read more

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