Managing In Turbulent Times

Author : Peter Drucker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136009143

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Managing in Turbulent Times tackles the key issues facing managers in the 1990s: how to manage in rapidly changing environments. This seminal and prophetic book laid the foundation for a generation of writers on change management. This book concerns the immediate future of business, society and the economy. The one certainty about the times ahead, says Drucker, is that they will be turbulent times. In turbulent times the first task of management is to make sure of the organizations capacity for survival, to make sure of its structural strength and soundness, its capacity to survive a blow, to adapt to sudden change and to avail itself of new opportunities. The author is concerned with action rather than understanding, with decisions rather than analysis. It aims at being a practical book for the decision maker, whether in the private or the public sector.

Author : Ed Barrows,Andy Neely
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118161685

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Managing Performance in Turbulent Times by Ed Barrows,Andy Neely Pdf

Straightforward playbook for executing world-class strategy for tangible results Designed with three key ideas: leverage the tools that are working, simplify the model, and make the content readable for managers, Managing Performance in Turbulent Times is a road map for the modern strategy manager. Through their simplified execution process the authors—performance management experts—show executives how to get results and execute even in the most difficult conditions. Addresses importance of adaptability to change within today's business environment Explores the environmental turbulence that constantly confounds virtually all organizational systems, with workable solutions Provides a streamlined execution process any organization can use to improve business results Managers need tools to do their jobs better. Filled with proven solutions, this book reveals how to get results through successful strategy execution, presenting a process that will help your organization execute strategy in a simplified, efficient manner.

Author : Peter Ferdinand Drucker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8485827406

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Author : Peter F. Drucker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:918144251

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Managing in Turbulent Times by Peter F. Drucker Pdf

Author : Michel Syrett,Marion Devine,The Economist
Publisher : The Economist
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781610395137

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Managing Uncertainty by Michel Syrett,Marion Devine,The Economist Pdf

Managing uncertainty has become a new business imperative. Technological discontinuities, regulatory upheavals, geopolitical shocks, abrupt shifts in consumer tastes or behavior, and many other factors have emerged or intensified in recent years and together conspire to undermine even the most carefully constructed business strategies. Managing Uncertainty: Strategies for Surviving and Thriving in Turbulent Times addresses these new challenges, assessing the sources of business turbulence, how to classify uncertainty, and the different ways in which uncertainty can be embraced to allow greater innovation and growth. Drawing on examples from around the world, the book presents the most recent ideas on what it means to manage uncertainty, from practitioners, academics, and consultants. • Addresses the challenges of managing uncertainty in business • Presents a step-by-step guide to managing business uncertainty • Draws examples from major international companies, including Intel, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Boeing, Quinetiq, Philips, China Telecom, Ford, Apple, Shell, Glaxo SmithKline and many more Written for business leaders and managers looking for new ways to ensure that their businesses continue to thrive in a world of increasing complexity, Managing Uncertainty presents new and innovative ideas about reducing risk by understanding difficult-to-predict shifts.

Author : Peter F. Drucker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0750648686

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Author : Gilles Beneplanc,Jean-Charles Rochet
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-08-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199339921

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Risk Management in Turbulent Times by Gilles Beneplanc,Jean-Charles Rochet Pdf

The subprime crisis has shown that the sophisticated risk management models used by banks and insurance companies had serious flaws. Some people even suggest that these models are completely useless. Others claim that the crisis was just an unpredictable accident that was largely amplified by the lack of expertise and even naivety of many investors. This book takes the middle view. It shows that these models have been designed for "tranquil times", when financial markets behave smoothly and efficiently. However, we are living in more and more "turbulent times": large risks materialize much more often than predicted by "normal" models, financial models periodically go through bubbles and crashes. Moreover, financial risks result from the decisions of economic actors who can have incentives to take excessive risks, especially when their remunerations are ill designed. The book provides a clear account of the fundamental hypotheses underlying the most popular models of risk management and show that these hypotheses are flawed. However it shows that simple models can still be useful, provided they are well understood and used with caution.

Author : Louis Fried
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015032151667

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Managing Information Technology in Turbulent Times by Louis Fried Pdf

Written from a business rather than a technical perspective, this practical guide offers valuable advice to information officers trying to stay abreast of the changes in their field. Fried takes a close, hard look at the latest trends in the fast changing world of information systems, and lays out strategies used by many multinational corporations to solve their problems.

Author : Rafael Ramirez,John W. Selsky,Kees van der Heijden
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136544194

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Business Planning for Turbulent Times by Rafael Ramirez,John W. Selsky,Kees van der Heijden Pdf

The world is increasingly turbulent and complex, awash with disruptions, tipping points and knock-on effects exemplified by the implosion of financial markets and economies around the globe. This book is for business and organizational leaders who want and need to think through how best to deal with increasing turbulence, and with the complexity and uncertainty that come with it. The authors explain in clear language how future orientation and, specifically, modern scenario techniques help to address these conditions. They draw on examples from a wide variety of international settings and circumstances including large corporations, inter-governmental organizations, small firms and municipalities. Readers will be inspired to try out scenario approaches themselves to better address the turbulence that affects them and others with whom they work, live and do business. This second edition extends the use of scenarios planning and methods to tackle the risk and uncertainty of financial markets and the potentially massive impacts on businesses of all kinds, providing powerful tools to give far thinking executives an advantage in these turbulent times.

Author : Ned Hamson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136013850

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AFTER ATLANTIS: Working, Managing, and Leading in Turbulent Times by Ned Hamson Pdf

Based on both fundamental theory and practical experience, After Atlantis identifies a broad range of approaches that will better equip individuals and organizations not only to react in time to change but to become pro-active in creating a positive future for themselves and their organizations. It is a practical field guide to understanding and mastering turbulence within organizations and across the global marketplace. After Atlantis takes the position that no single activity will assure success. It is grounded in the most advanced, field-tested, and robust theories about innovation and leadership, and will help organizations to construct their future with meaning and to meet the needs of their customers. The international team of contributors includes Peter Beerten and Kaat Exterbille of Belgium, Tom Lyons of Ireland, and Frank Heckman of the United States. Ned Hamson has been editor of The Journal for Quality and Participation since 1985. His duties as editor there have brought him into close contact with leading organizations, consultants, and practitioners in the fields of quality and participation. Some of the foremost authorities who have contributed to the journal during his tenure include Tom Peters, Dr. W. Edwards Deming, Margaret Wheatley, Peter Senge, George Bush, and Bill Clinton. Mr. Hamson also conducts extensive research on international political economy.

Author : Albert N. Greco
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Scholarly publishing
ISBN : 9780190626235

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The Business of Scholarly Publishing by Albert N. Greco Pdf

"This is a detailed analysis of the business of the scholarly publishing in the U.S. of: books; journals; pre-prints; and various scholarly publications in institutional repositories. Drawing on an extensive review of the literature, and statistical sources, the book examines: the changing environment of scholarly publishing; the product, price, placement, promotion, and costs (including some P & L statements) of scholarly books and journals. Special attention is paid to: the history and development of scholarly books and journals; intellectual property issues, including the development of the U.S. copyright law and infringement issues Sci-Hub; an author's contract; and the impact of technology (including open access) on books and journals. The book also discusses how scholarly publishers are trying to manage in what are turbulent times. The book contains extensive notes, a detailed bibliography, book and journal statistical tables, and figures."--

Author : Amir Hartman,Craig LeGrande
Publisher : FT Press
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780133410822

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Ruthless Execution by Amir Hartman,Craig LeGrande Pdf

Today's business leaders are confronted with a variety of obstacles that threaten their very survival. To survive and thrive, the modern manager must know how to lead through adversity while preparing their companies for a new era of success. In Ruthless Execution, Amir Hartman and Craig LeGrande identify the primary approaches and techniques that keep companies from falling prey to the myriad of corporate, economic, and market challenges faced by organizations around the world. In the second edition of this book , managers and executives will learn when and how to recalibrate the balance between performance and growth; how to define a coherent, tightly-drawn business philosophy that maps to specific actions; new ways to promote accountability and business alignment; and how to use performance metrics without burying people in meaningless trivia. The authors give practical advice on how to develop stronger critical capabilities for understanding and managing complexity. This fully updated edition offers new techniques for thriving despite adversity and features new examples and cases illustrating the challenges faced by the modern global organization.

Author : Darrell Rigby
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781422136461

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Winning in Turbulence by Darrell Rigby Pdf

The current downturn may prove more brutal than most previous recessions. It's already hammering companies in markets around the globe. It will test businesses to their fullest-many won't survive. But downturns present strategic opportunities, too. In fact, many more companies achieve dramatic gains during recessions than in normal times. How to ensure your company emerges successful? In Winning in Turbulence, a new volume in the Memo to the CEO series, Bain & Company downturn strategist Darrell Rigby provides the playbook. He presents a powerful framework and diagnostic tool (available in the book and online) for assessing three dimensions of your situation: Your industry's sensitivity: How hard is it hit by this downturn? Your company's strategic position: Are you an industry leader or follower? Your firm's financial position, including cash reserves. The author then explains how to craft an action plan tailored to the situation you've diagnosed, providing tools for: Cutting costs intelligently-sustaining your margins and brand Boosting revenue by refocusing your sales force on the right customers Channeling resources into your core businesses Preparing for bold moves, such as game-changing acquisitions Timely and practical, this book positions you to survive a downturn and emerge stronger once the recovery begins.

Author : Philip Kotler,John A. Caslione
Publisher : AMACOM
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814415245

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Chaotics by Philip Kotler,John A. Caslione Pdf

We have entered into an entirely new era, an age of increasingly frequent and intense periods of turbulence in the global economy. Unlike past recessions, today’s crises have precipitated a need for businesses to develop a new mindset, one that takes into account intermittent periods of disturbance, allowing them to thrive while under the constant threat of chaos. Chaotics presents a revolutionary set of guidelines designed to help businesses: • detect sources of turbulence • prepare scenarios • predict resulting vulnerabilities and opportunities • develop responses to ensure long-term resilience and success • avoid risk while advancing the interests of the company • build flexibility into the balance sheet • price strategically • adjust products to meet new customer values • and more. Complete with metrics and measurements, Chaotics outlines a powerful new system for managing waves of uncertainty affecting customers, employees, and other stakeholders. In this climate of increased turbulence, no organization can survive with less.

Author : Martin H. Levinson
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2006-06-06
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780595842124

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Sensible Thinking for Turbulent Times by Martin H. Levinson Pdf

In these times of rapid change and constant upheaval, can we learn to think and communicate more effectively-at home, in school, on the job, and as citizens in the larger world? This book, which is based on the formulations of "general semantics," says yes, yes, and yes! Topics in it include practical ways to improve your thinking ability, emotional self-management, creativity, and analysis of important social issues. "Buyer beware: Reading this book could result in serious improvements in your approach to self, to others, and to the ways you interact with the world." -Andrea Johnson, President, Institute of General Semantics "This book provides a highly practical guide for problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal relations, and personal fulfillment." -Steve Stockdale, Executive Director, Institute of General Semantics "Sensible Thinking for Turbulent Times brings the great ideas of general semantics into the 21st century in a clear and accessible manner." -Lance Strate, President, Media Ecology Association "Martin Levinson has done an excellent job of applying sensible thinking to current problems. Our culture needs this book." -Gregg Hoffmann, author of Searching for Unmediated Truth "This book offers a sound approach to the problems of everyday living. Highly recommended." -Judith Feld, M.D., President, Western Chapter New York Psychiatric Society