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The Executive Guide to Understanding and Implementing Lean Six (The Asq Quality Management Division Economics ...
Robert M. Meisel; Steven J. Babb; Steven F. Marsh; & James P. Schlichting

ASQ Quality Press, 2007

This work is part of the ASQ Quality Management Division's The Economics of Quality book series, a collection of non-technology-driven innovation that applies to all markets and organizations. It is intended to provide a fundamental introduction to the concepts of Lean enterprise and Six Sigma to executives, personnel new to quality, or organizations interested in introductory information on quality and process improvement. It is intended to ...

The Executive Guide to Information Security: Threats, Challenges, and Solutions (Symantec Press)

11 reviews
Mark Egan, Tim Mather

Addison-Wesley Professional, 2004

This Book Is The Corner Stone of Your Security Initiative
This guide on security is OUTSTANDING. No one book can embody everything; however, this short but powerful book should encourage every person in our organization to accept responsibility for security. If you are looking to continue the growth and development of your team (as well as improved security for your organization) then buy and distribute several copies of this book. I sincerely ...

The Executive Guide to Boosting Cash Flow and Shareholder Value: The Profit Pool Approach

3 reviews
V. Rory Jones

Wiley, 2008

If you (help) run a big business, this has specific actions that'll help you deliver value growth...
... and it's written in a practical way -- no finance formulae, arcane accounting rules, or esoteric notions. It's great -- it gets to the point quickly and succinctly; gets around accounting and other issues to see real value creation in all parts of the business at a `granular' level. And, then, it sets out why managing the long term is critical, and how that can be done to grow a lot of ...

The Executive's Guide to Corporate Events and Business Entertaining: How to Choose and Use Corporate ...
Judy Allen

Wiley, 2007

An industry expert shows readers how to get the best return on investment from corporate events Corporate events and business entertaining are a major part of a company's communication, marketing and public relations strategy. They are used by businesses of all sizes to solicit new business, create a corporate or brand image, and retain and build loyalty with existing suppliers and customers. They can also be used effectively to elicit ...

The Executive Director's Survival Guide: Thriving as a Nonprofit Leader

7 reviews
Mim Carlson, Margaret Donohoe

Jossey-Bass, 2002

Excellent for the new Executive Director...
Being new to the Non-Profit arena, I was looking for an insider's guide. I found it in this book. It has specific examples and suggestions that pertain to daily life as an ED. I know that it will always be with me as a reference guide for what and what not to do..

The Toyota Leaders: An Executive Guide
Masaaki Sato

Vertical, 2008

Six decades ago, Toyota was an embarrassment. Today, they are the auto- industry leader. The Toyota Leaders: An Executive Guide tells how they did it, and in such a way that allows readers to apply the lessons. Discover how Toyota is more than just a series of good business moves, but a culture first put into place by its founders and built on through the years. Not a corporate history, Sato uses Toyota's past to contextualize his discussion ...

The Executive Guide to Implementing Accounting Software: Over 100 Ways to Ensure the Success of Your Project
Ken E. Sebahar

BookSurge Publishing, 2008

There is one common denominator that defines organizations that are able to successfully implement new accounting software or ERP packages-they take ownership of the new software. Many elements constitute taking ownership of software, and they are presented here as simple and concise recommendations that you can follow as you navigate through your own implementation project. Overall, "taking ownership" means realizing that your organization is ...

The Executive Guide to Corporate Bankruptcy (Executive)

2 reviews
Thomas J. Salerno, Jordan A. Kroop, ...

Beard Books, 2001

Excellent overview of the bankruptcy process
This is an excellent book for the non-lawyer that needs to get up to speed quickly on the bankruptcy process. I found myself as the business person managing the creditor side of a bankruptcy and this book helped me become fluent in the process with minimal delay. The book is written in a light manner and is a rather quick read with a lot of detail available in appendices.

The Sherpa Guide: Process-Driven Executive Coaching

2 reviews
Brenda Corbett, Judith Colemon

South-Western Educational Pub, 2005

An informative introduction & provides an independent study of the intricate world of business & valid coaching to the reader
Knowledgeably co-authored by business and communication experts Brenda Corbett and Judith Colemon, The Sherpa Guide: Process-Driven Executive Coaching is an informed and informative introduction and provides an independent study of the intricate world of business and valid coaching to the reader. Introducing a timeline for coaching progression, a path through the barriers and complexities of the ...

Designing Organizations: An Executive Guide to Strategy, Structure, and Process Revised

3 reviews
Jay R. Galbraith

Jossey-Bass, 2001

excellent resource
Really good intro to ideas and concepts needed to redesign an organization in terms of its structure. Best if you already have some degree of experience in do it so you can really apply the concepts.

The Executive's Guide to Supply Management Strategies: Building Supply Chain Thinking Into All Business ...

2 reviews
David A. Riggs, Sharon L. Robbins

AMACOM, 1998

Here's a good coverage of SCM with implementation flavor
As the title clearly states, this is an "executive guide" to SCM. The authors give a good, broad coverage of the major issues. Like most AMACOM books this is an easy read, but gives one plenty to think about, particularly those new to the subject. The emphasis is on how one could use SCM concepts and chapters end with a short "implementation guide." The coverage is broad and comprehensive ...

The Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done (Harperbusiness Essentials)

56 reviews
Peter F. Drucker

Collins Business, 2006

Timeless, practical advice, immediately implementable
In this short book are some of the most trenchant, clearly-written statements on how to be an effective executive ever written. It contains some philosophical statements, more real-world examples, and most importantly, it details actions the executive can take to become immediately effective. I wish I had read this 20 years ago! Other books like Good To Great and Built To Last are excellent, ...

The Complete Guide to Executive Compensation

19 reviews
Bruce R. Ellig

McGraw-Hill, 2007

A "must have" for executive compensation
Ellig's book is a must reference for executives, Board members, practitioners and consultants. It is both comprehensive and easy to use--a major contribution to the knowledge of executive compensation.

Executive Leadership: A Practical Guide to Managing Complexity (Developmental Management)

2 reviews
Elliott Jaques, Stephen D. Clement, ...

Wiley-Blackwell, 1994

Great Book
Elliott Jaques devised a system for analyzing executive ability based upon an individual's time horizon--the maximum period of time in the future toward which his/her work activities were aimed in their performance. He reached this conclusion during extensive, longitudinal, empirical studies in England. His series of books reflect his elaboration and extension of this finding. He worked, for a ...

The Executive's Guide to Fly Fishing

1 review
Tim Killeen

AuthorHouse, 2004

This book is all you need
I grew up in a fishing family, and picked up The Executive's Guide to Fly Fishing more out of curiosity than anything, and ended up thoroughly enjoying it. It gives comprehensive instruction without technical banalities that are typical in these books. In fact, Killeen has a sarcasm and wit all his own, and I found myself wanting to get through "one more chapter" to hear his anecdotal stories ...

The Executive Guide to E-mail Correspondence: Including Model Letters for Every Situation
Dawn-Michelle Baude

Career Press, 2006

Sit down at the keyboard and cinch that deal! Press the send button and get the account! Writing skills are more important than ever in determining business success. They can make the difference between climbing the corporate ladder and getting stuck on a low rung. An e-mail that's clear, concise, and targeted will get more than just a response?it will get results...including your boss's attention! No matter what the business or ...

The Executive Guide to Understanding and Implementing Employee Engagement Programs: Expand Production ...

1 review
Pat Townsend, Joan Gebhardt

Amer Society for Quality, 2007

There may not be a greater challenge now facing companies.
Note: I rated this document on its quality and value as a booklet, not as a full-length book. (It offers only 77 pages of text including Index). Those in need of wider and (especially) deeper coverage of this important subject are urged to check out other resources, including the volumes identified within this review. Recent research conducted by the Gallup Organization indicates that 29% of ...

The Executive's Guide to Information Technology

13 reviews
John Baschab, Jon Piot

Wiley, 2007

Six stars for content, business value, pragmatism & style
This is a "best book" for Executives and Managers responsible for IT management related decisions and practices. Therefore I rank it with "6"! stars. Peter de Toma, Austria, Europe.

Kennedy's Pocket Guide to Working With Executive Recruiters

4 reviews
Kennedy Information

Kennedy Information, 2003

Very useful for managers and exeuctives
This book is a must if you are looking for a job in the executive category, earning $100,000 or more. It's also useful for people below that salary level, especially if their careers are in business and their resumes show strong, recent experience in the kind of work they're looking for. In addition to this book, Kennedy offers directories and databases of recruiters, online and in print, ...

An Executive's Guide to Information Technology: Principles, Business Models, and Terminology
Robert Plant, Stephen Murrell

Cambridge University Press, 2007

Assessing the most valuable technology for an organization is becoming a growing challenge for business professionals confronted with an expanding array of options. This book is an A-Z compendium of technological terms written for the non-technical executive, allowing quick identification of what the term is and why it is significant. This is more than a dictionary - it is a concise review of the most important aspects of information technology ...

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