Business Administration

Colleges and universities constitute a special type of organization; and their complex mission, dynamics, personnel structures, and values require a distinct set of understandings and skills to lead and manage them well.

Getting an MBA takes time and money, making it inaccessible to many people who want to take charge in the business world. Now The 12-Week MBA offers an alternative way to learn business essentials, focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as a manager and business leader. The 12-Week MBA’s unique premise is that there is a core set of business skills that entrepreneurs and future leaders of organizations can learn and will need regardless of their industry, function, or level.

Discover the key factors you must consider before going into business - This is a complete system that will help you predict problems before they happen and keep you from losing your shirt on dog business ideas. Ignore it at your own peril. (Plus, you also get 6 free gifts) Owning a business is the dream of many people ... starting that business converts your dream into reality. But there is a gap between your dream and reality that can only be filled with careful planning. As a business owner, you will need a plan to avoid pitfalls, to achieve your goals and to build a profitable business....

Listen to the experts reveal the secrets of preparing budgets, justifying investments to top management, motivating employees, and more. Why waste years at an expensive business school, when you can hear top professors present all the practical strategies and techniques that M.B.A. candidates must learn - from management and accounting to marketing and human resources.

There's a revolution going on right now. On the frontiers of medicine, some doctors have developed an approach for treating people that is more effective, more humane, and more affordable. It's an approach to healthcare that has captured the attention of the media and business elite. It's all happening at Cleveland Clinic, one of the most innovative, forward-looking medical institutions in the nation. In this groundbreaking book, Toby Cosgrove, MD, reveals how the Clinic works so well and argues persuasively for why it should be the model for the nation.

What does Elon Musk know that you don’t? Would you like to achieve even a fraction of his success? Now you can. Serial entrepreneur and best-selling author, Randy Kirk, exposes 16 secret principles that guide Elon Musk in his entrepreneurial decisions.

Management is the process of planning, organizing, directing and controlling resources to achieve objectives. It is a complex and fascinating area of study that is constantly changing. To succeed in a career in management, it is important to stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies.

Using a compelling novel format, the audiobook demonstrates how to apply lean thinking in a healthcare setting. It illustrates the situations, characters, and plant politics you will most likely face as you progress through your lean healthcare journey. As the story unfolds, you will discover the way of thinking and behavioral changes required to implement proven Toyota Production System (TPS) methods, tools, and thinking in healthcare.

Unlock the ultimate strategies to mastering contract management and seamless execution, even if you're just starting out! Are you overwhelmed by the complexity of legal jargon in your contracts? Or perhaps you’re struggling with risk identification and effective contract lifecycle management? Do you spend sleepless nights wondering how to keep up with ever-changing legal requirements and how to remain compliant? You're not alone. For business professionals, procurement managers, and contracting experts, navigating the intricate world of contract management can be daunting. Whether ...

Organizations succeed or fail based on the quality of their leaders. Even in the technology soaked 21st Century, leaders are still the key element in the accomplishment of your mission. Leadership in the Shadows describes, in detail, a set of leadership principles which have been proven in the most challenging conditions America has faced over the last two decades. Drawn from real life experiences, SGM (R) Lamb's lessons will give you the tools and insight to raise your leadership skills to the next level.

Stories of perseverance, faith-filled decisions, and the unwavering belief that with God's guidance, achieving the financial freedom you've always wanted is not just a dream, but a reality.Through the intersection of faith and the author's financial wisdom, you will discover the power of aligning your financial decisions with spiritual principles. Whether you are looking to break free from debt, build wealth and financial stability, or simply gain clarity about your financial goals, you can take the lessons contained within these pages as inspiration and advice to begin establishing that ...

__________ Includes 10 Free Bonuses. This guide will walk you step by step through all the essential phases of managing a successful family owned business. No small business is easy to manage, and this is especially true in a family business. It is subject to all the problems that beset small companies plus those that can, and often do, arise when relatives try to work together. This book will show you exactly how to initiate and maintain sound family business management practices. It describes what is to be done and under what circumstances in order to prevent some of the confusion and ...

Pirates are on a constant quest for riches, but pirate leaders seek even greater rewards: Amazing schools, engaged students, and empowered educators who know they are making a difference. In Lead Like a Pirate, education leaders Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf map out the character traits necessary to captain a school or district. You'll learn where to find the treasure that's already in your classrooms and schools - and how to bring out the very best in your educators.

Inspire yourself and others with the second edition of this best-seller. With heartfelt advice, practical wisdom, and examples from the field, Todd Whitaker explains the qualities and practices that distinguish great principals.

Average schools don't inspire greatness - and greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners. In Culturize, author and education leader Jimmy Casas shares insights into what it takes to cultivate a community of learners who embody the innately human traits our world desperately needs, such as kindness, honesty, and compassion. His stories reveal how these "soft skills" can be honed while meeting and exceeding academic standards of 21st-century learning.

Marine Maxims is a collection of fifty principle-based leadership lessons that Thomas J. Gordon acquired commanding Marines over a career spanning three decades of service. Dealing with the complexities and challenges of the contemporary operating environment requires an internal moral compass fixed true. These maxims focus on developing inner citadels of character, moral courage, and the resilience to persevere in a contested domain where information is key. Its purpose is to provide future leaders with a professional development plan that will enable them to lead with honor.

Change your child's future starting today: Learn how to use Stephen R. Covey's proven 7 Habits to create a leadership program for kids of all ages, so they can be more effective, more goal oriented, and more successful.

This practical resource offers the foundational skills and tools needed by new coaching educators, as well as presenting an overview of the knowledge and theory base behind the practice. Established coaches will find numerous ways to deepen and refine their coaching practice. Principals and others who incorporate coaching strategies into their work will also find a wealth of resources. Aguilar offers a model for transformational coaching which could be implemented as professional development in schools or districts anywhere.

Dr. Zeev Neuwirth wrote Reframing Healthcare for leaders and organizations interested in understanding what the disrupters in healthcare are doing and, more to the point, for those who want to be the disrupters rather than the disrupted. This audiobook is a step-by-step guide for leadership teams that are intent on improving healthcare at an accelerated pace. It’s written for healthcare organizations that wish to thrive in a customer-centric, community-oriented, value-based healthcare system.

Operating an ALF can be rewarding. The services you provide for people aged 62+ and their families help people live their best lives. You also contribute to the community and society at large by maintaining the health and well-being of a contributing member.