Design Management

In Creative Leadership, Rama Gheerawoo applies the mind of a design expert to the twenty-first-century organisation. In particular, his book shows how success in the future will increasingly be dependent on a mastery of three basic principles: creativity, clarity and empathy. Drawing on his own experience in leading over 100 design projects with government, business and the third sector, it sets out a blueprint for engagement and success that applies to everything from small enterprises, to large multinationals.

HR by Design is the playbook for developing creative and human-focused solutions to everyday human resources (HR) challenges. The book first provides a thorough overview of design thinking and various stories from successful HR professionals on how they solve HR-related problems in their day-to-day lives. Jodi Brandstetter utilizes a current challenge most HR professionals are facing to show how design thinking can be the best methodology for the HR industry. By the end of the book, you will have a better understanding of design thinking.

As a leader, you've heard that design is important, and you believe it. But you may not know what you need to know about it, how to buy it, and how to manage it. This is the book for you.

Your business may be financially successful, but you are probably still central to too many decisions. And feelings of being stuck, overwhelmed or lonely are common. Succession thinking is an SME business-building approach to help you build a resilient organisation that can deliver long-term success while also increasing the value of your business. It is also an approach where you don't lose your entrepreneurial roots.

Evidence shows culture drives fiscal performance. It's no secret that a toxic work culture can drive away employees and drive down profits. Creating a dynamic work culture that promotes both employee and business growth is key to ensuring an organization's success. However, culture is a moving target and hard to get right. In Great Mondays, brand strategist Josh Levine introduces a proven formula for building and managing a workplace culture that maximizes employee engagement, performance, and retention for long-term business success.

This book employs scientific evidence to examine why humans tend to make poor investment choices. Most investors continue to see their investment results harmed by the book’s two main themes: fear and greed. Fear and greed are human emotions that are as old as history, even prehistory. The bible also cites fear, greed, envy, and desire as destructive influences, so this has been going on for a long time.

This book debunks the myth that leaders need to be creative like designers to apply design thinking. Applying design approaches and practices to organizational leadership is not just about its leaders becoming more creative. It is definitely not about the person at the top coming up with the grand answer. Design thinking starts with the 'pain point' related to the problem you are trying to solve. You get to the heart of the issue. It is a collaborative effort that neatly leads stakeholders and representatives affected by the problem to design novel leadership solutions that work.

Think how commonplace it is now for people to ask Siri for the weather forecast, deploy Roomba to clean their homes, or summon Alexa to turn on the lights. The "smart home" market will reach well over $100 billion in the next five years on the promise of products that are truly integrated with our cooking, cleaning, entertainment, security, and hygiene habits. But the reality is, these first-generation "smart" products aren't very smart - yet. We're clearly seeing only the tip of the iceberg in terms of capability and how such products can enhance our lives.

Are you a fan of farm-fresh eggs but don't know where to start raising your own chickens? Do you dream of creating a sustainable backyard oasis with a cluckin' good time for your feathered friends? Then look no further! We present to you Cluck's First Steps, the ultimate guide to raising your own chickens, ensuring optimal egg production, and creating a thriving, happy, and healthy flock. Cluck's First Steps is an immersive, informative, and comprehensive eBook that will take you through every aspect of raising chickens for beginners, seasoned professionals, or simply those who want to ...

Poka-yoke is a Japanese word that means "error-proofing". It involves using simple and cheap tools to help workers avoid making mistakes in their work. These devices prevent errors like using the wrong parts, forgetting to put in a part, or installing a part the wrong way. In simpler words, in Japanese, "poka" means making a mistake by accident, and "yoke" means stopping or avoiding the mistake. Have you ever wondered why Japanese cars are known for being reliable. Even cars that are 20 years old can still run well and keep up with the newest and top cars in the automobile industry. This is...

This game-changing audiobook gives you a refreshing science-based approach to the classic challenge of motivation in the workplace and is ideal for any leader or manager looking to take their workplace culture in a new direction. The Game Changer includes practical advice for creating highly productive, motivated, and innovative teams.

We've been told that working harder and smarter is the only way to succeed in business and life. But it's not true. Hustle culture is causing burnout and pain in our lives, making us feel divided. What if instead we focused on working creatively with others? And asked How can we shape cultures people love? There is hope in co-creation. Brave Together is a deep exploration into how we can live and lead as co-creators, filled with unexpected stories, powerful principles, and a future-oriented framework.

Creating solutions to solve problems can often prove very difficult to accomplish, even for seasoned solution designers. Complex organizational problems have several stakeholders, endless variables, and a myriad of possible solutions. It's hard enough to figure out where to start, and even harder to realize what the perfect, mutually-beneficial solution is.

In today's fast-paced, competitive business environment, organizations must constantly adapt and evolve to stay ahead. Performance Engineering: Designing the Ultimate Success Roadmap is a comprehensive guide that provides listeners with the knowledge and tools necessary to engineer high-performance organizations.

What’s the big deal about pricing and price theory, you might be wondering? Some businesses set prices on the basis of a gut feeling while others take the underlying demand curve into account, but their strategies fall apart the minute the demand curve shifts or if the market’s dynamics change. Indeed, in today’s disruptive world such an occurrence is exceedingly common. Therefore, prices should be dynamic so as to adjust not only to market conditions but also to customer segments. Dynamic pricing is a form of price personalization or price discrimination. The truth is that price ...

How do you Seamlessly Integrate CPD Hours into Your Busy Schedule? EASY you do your CPD while driving, sitting on the train, walking the dog or while you're at the gym! Welcome to a new way to do CPD. No more juggling tight project deadlines, client meetings, and site visits, all while trying to carve out time for Continuous Professional Development (CPD). In today's fast-paced world, finding time for CPD can feel nearly impossible for architects. You're not alone in this struggle; it's a common challenge due to the demanding nature of the profession.

It has never been harder to see what's happening around us, interpret information efficiently, and develop strategies that are executed in a successful way. This is partly down to the speed of change and also down to the mindset about change that is common amongst large and small companies. To them, change is seen as the enemy. This book proposes a role reversal and gives people a brand new methodology as a practical guide in how to use change as a fueling mechanism to generate outstanding business success.

Introducing "Beyond the Clouds," an exceptional and engrossing eBook that will completely transform the way you view and approach weather balloons and atmospheric research! Are you an enthusiast, student, or professional interested in weather balloon experiments? Look no further, because this comprehensive guide has everything you need to expand your knowledge and elevate your skills to new heights. Dive into the 20 well-crafted chapters of "Beyond the Clouds," and uncover the captivating world of weather balloons. Starting with the basics, delve into the components, instrumentation and ...

Cut through the noise of trial and error and step into mastery. With 'The Master Change Agent Framework,' the relentless pace of change isn't a daunting trial anymore; it's a mission you're ready to conquer. Your organizational transformation doesn't have to be a lonely battle. Equip yourself with the truth, tools, and tactics you need to design and lead successful change.

In this compelling, original and idea-packed presentation composed of 30 concise sessions, Garrett Gunderson outlines 5 broad themes to set the foundation and change the way you think about money and life. You will walk away with a new perspective, clearer vision of your future, and more understanding of your financial situation and what steps you can take to further take control of your financial future while building the framework to live a life you absolutely love.