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Transgender Inclusion: All the Things You Want to Ask Your Transgender Coworker but Shouldn't

AI for Social Good: Using Artificial Intelligence to Save the World

Understand the real power of AI and embrace this new technology to shape the future for the betterAI For Social Good: Using Artificial Intelligence to Save the World bridges the gap between the current state of reality and the incredible potential of AI to change the world. From humanitarian and environmental concerns to advances in art and science, every area of life stands poised to make a quantum leap into the future. The problem? Too few of us really understand how AI works and how to integrate it into our policies and projects. In this book, Rahul Dodhia, Deputy Director of Microsoft’s AI for Good Research Lab, offers a nontechnical exploration of artificial intelligence tools―how they’re built, what they can and can’t do, and the raw material that teaches them what they “know.” Readers will also find an inventory of common challenges they might face when integrating AI into their work.Written for anyone who is curious about AI, AI For Social Good provides an overview of how AI became such an important phenomenon, Policymakers, project managers, and nontechnical leaders who work alongside AI scientists will find discussions of how AI scientists create artificially intelligent systems, and how AI can be used ethically (or unethically) to transform society. You’ll also find a discussion of how governments can become more flexible, helping regulations keep up with the fast pace of change in technology. Discover the potential for AI to solve longstanding issues and improve lives Learn how you can tap into the power of AI, regardless of the size of your organization Gain an understanding of how AI works and how to communicate with AI scientists to create new solutions Understand the real risks of implementing AI and how to avoid potential pitfallsAI For Social Good includes real-life examples that demonstrate how teams of AI specialists, project managers, and subject matter experts can achieve remarkable products.

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Investment Banking For Dummies

Product DescriptionGet started in investment bankingAce your investment bank courseNavigate bull and bear marketsExcel in the world of investment bankingOne of the most lucrative fields in business, investment banking frequently perplexes even banking professionals working within its complex laws. Investment Banking For Dummies remedies common misconceptions with a straightforward assessment of banking fundamentals. This book tracks to typical university courses on the subject and helps students and professionals understand the fundamentals of investment banking. With new and updated content, this edition addresses the major financial changes that have occurred in recent years.Inside...Key investment banking operationsStrategies for risk managementAdvice on cryptocurrenciesUpdated IPO coverageDiscounted cash flow analysisMergers and acquisitionsStructuring a leveraged buyoutResources for investment bankersFrom the Inside FlapGet started in investment bankingAce your investment bank courseNavigate bull and bear marketsExcel in the world of investment bankingOne of the most lucrative fields in business, investment banking frequently perplexes even banking professionals working within its complex laws. Investment Banking For Dummies remedies common misconceptions with a straightforward assessment of banking fundamentals. This book tracks to typical university courses on the subject and helps students and professionals understand the fundamentals of investment banking. With new and updated content, this edition addresses the major financial changes that have occurred in recent years.Inside...Key investment banking operationsStrategies for risk managementAdvice on cryptocurrenciesUpdated IPO coverageDiscounted cash flow analysisMergers and acquisitionsStructuring a leveraged buyoutResources for investment bankersFrom the Back CoverGet started in investment bankingAce your investment bank courseNavigate bull and bear marketsExcel in the world of investment bankingOne of the most lucrative fields in business, investment banking frequently perplexes even banking professionals working within its complex laws. Investment Banking For Dummies remedies common misconceptions with a straightforward assessment of banking fundamentals. This book tracks to typical university courses on the subject and helps students and professionals understand the fundamentals of investment banking. With new and updated content, this edition addresses the major financial changes that have occurred in recent years.Inside...Key investment banking operationsStrategies for risk managementAdvice on cryptocurrenciesUpdated IPO coverageDiscounted cash flow analysisMergers and acquisitionsStructuring a leveraged buyoutResources for investment bankersAbout the AuthorMatt Krantz is the personal finance and management editor at Investor's Business Daily. Matt's recent books include Online Investing For Dummies and Fundamental Analysis For Dummies.Robert R. Johnson, PhD, CFA, CAIA, is a Professor of Finance at Creighton University, where he teaches in the Master of Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Program.

Designing Brand Identity: A Comprehensive Guide to the World of Brands and Branding

Revised and updated sixth edition of the best-selling guide to branding fundamentals, strategy, and process.It’s harder than ever to be the brand of choice―in many markets, technology has lowered barriers to entry, increasing competition. Everything is digital and the need for fresh content is relentless. Decisions that used to be straightforward are now complicated by rapid advances in technology, the pandemic, political polarization, and numerous social and cultural changes.The sixth edition of Designing Brand Identity has been updated throughout to address the challenges faced by branding professionals today. This best-selling book demystifies branding, explains the fundamentals, and gives practitioners a roadmap to create sustainable and successful brands. With each topic covered in a single spread, the book celebrates great design and strategy while adding new thinking, new case studies, and future-facing, global perspectives.Organized into three sections―brand fundamentals, process basics, and case studies―this revised edition includes: Over 100 branding subjects, checklists, tools, and diagrams More than 50 all-new case studies that describe goals, process, strategy, solutions, and results New content on artificial intelligence, virtual reality, social justice, and evidence-based marketing Additional examples of the best/most important branding and design work of the past few years Over 700 illustrations of brand touchpoints More than 400 quotes from branding experts, CEOs, and design gurusWhether you’re the project manager for your company’s rebrand or you need to educate your staff or students about brand fundamentals, Designing Brand Identity is the quintessential resource. From research to brand strategy, design execution to launch and governance, Designing Brand identity is a compendium of tools for branding success and best practices for inspiration.

5-Minute Selling: The Proven, Simple System That Can Double Your Sales ... Even When You Don't Have Time

Product DescriptionWALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERAdd 50% to 100% to Your SalesÂIn 5 Minutes Per Day5-Minute Selling presents a proven, simple process that can double your sales, even if you donÂt have time for an elaborate new sales system. When you spend your days scrambling to take orders and resolving customer issues, there is little time for new sales techniques. This book is for you. In 5-Minute Selling, Alex Goldfayn describes how thousands of his clients and workshop attendees have generated dramatic annual sales growth with short bursts of action throughout the day. With three-second efforts throughout the day, you can add 50 to 100% to your sales.The techniques in this book are simple but powerful:YouÂll learn the power of picking up the phone proactively to call customers and prospects when nothing is wrong, because almost nobody does thisYouÂll get approaches for offering customers additional products and servicesÂand asking about what else they are buying elsewhereÂbecause almost nobody does this eitherYouÂll also learn about the low-tech but incredibly effective singular impact of the hand-written noteÂ In short, 5-Minute Selling is about showing customers and prospects that we care about them more than our competition does with simple, repeated, lightning-fast, high-value, consistent communications.DonÂt Read This Book, DO THIS BOOK:5-Minute Selling lays out a Two-Week Challenge for you implement in your sales work. Follow the detailed process for five minutes per day, for 10 working days (less than one total hour of time), and, like thousands before you, you will begin to see dramatic improvements in your sales growth.From the Inside FlapTHIS BOOK IS A SALES GROWTH SYSTEM"An action is something you do once. It is fleeting. But a system is made up of actions that you do consistently and repeatedly over time. One-off actions are snowflakes, melting on the pavement. They only exist for a moment, and then they are gone. But systems create blizzards.This book is a system. It will create a blizzard of more sales, larger orders, and more customers. Knowing what's in this book won't make you any money. (And you already know most of what you will read.) But doing it will change your life. And in 5-Minute Selling, it is my singular purpose to help and motivate you to do the work. I am trying to push and plead and ask and convince you to take the 16 lightning-fast and simple actions laid out in Part 4 of this book. In 5 minutes of easy daily effort, I will show you how to significantly and predictably increase your sales. That is what more than 10,000 of my clients and workshop attendees have been able to achieve. Many have added as much as 50% to 100% to their individual sales. Their stories are at the end of nearly every chapter of this book.The steps I lay out here are proven. The system is simple. It's a system for making more money by helping more customers. It works. We know it works. It's not new. It has been around for years. It's not merely theory in a book. It is applied by thousands of sales professionals daily. I lay out exactly what my clients do to dramatically grow their sales in 5 minutes a day.Can you give 5 minutes a day to sell a lot more and bring home more money to your family? Because we don't need more than 5. Give me 5 minutes daily, and I'll give you a system for helping your customers and improving your family's life." —Alex Goldfayn, www.Goldfayn.comFrom the Back CoverADD AS MUCH AS 50% TO 100% TO YOUR SALES —IN 5 MINUTES PER DAY5-Minute Selling presents a proven, simple process that can double your sales, even if you don't have time for an elaborate new sales system. When you spend your days scrambling to take orders and resolving customer issues, there is little time for new sales techniques. In 5-Minute Selling, Alex Goldfayn describes how thousands of his clients and workshop attendees have generated dramatic annual sales growth with short bursts of actio

Marketing 5.0: Technology for Humanity

Product DescriptionRediscover the fundamentals of marketing from the best in the business In Marketing 5.0, the celebrated promoter of the “Four P’s of Marketing,” Philip Kotler, explains how marketers can use technology to address customers’ needs and make a difference in the world. In a new age when marketers are struggling with the digital transformation of business and the changing behavior of customers, this book provides marketers with a way to integrate technological and business model evolution with the dramatic shifts in consumer behavior that have happened in the last decade.  Following the pattern presented in his bestselling Marketing X.0 series, Philip Kotler covers the crucial topics necessary to understand modern marketing, including: ·         Artificial Intelligence for marketing automation ·         Agile marketing ·         “Segments of one” marketing ·         Contextual technology ·         Facial recognition and voice tech for marketing ·         The future of Customer Experience (CX) ·         Transmedia storytelling ·         The “Whatever-Whenever-Wherever” service delivery ·         “Everything-As-A-Service” business model ·         Internet of Things and blockchain for marketing ·         Virtual and augmented reality marketing ·         Corporate activism Perfect for traditional and digital marketers, as well as students and teachers of marketing and business, Marketing 5.0 reinvigorates the field of marketing with actionable recommendations and unique insights. From the Inside FlapPRAISE FOR MARKETING 5.0"What really impresses me about this book is how it integrates the power of modern technologies and the emerging value systems of humanity. The book supports the marketers of the future to understand this integration and to convert it into actions, which are both effective and sustainable." —HERMANN SIMON, Founder and Honorary Chairman, Simon-Kucher & Partners"Phil Kotler has an amazing ability to bring clarity to the past, present, and future of marketing, always understanding what needs to be enduring and what needs to be changed. With Marketing 5.0, Kotler and his co-authors boldly incorporate digital technologies into marketing thinking, planning, and implementation. Timely and timeless, Marketing 5.0 is your indispensable guide to marketing success." —KEVIN LANE KELLER, E.B. Osborn Professor of Marketing, Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College"A timely and far-reaching guide to the potential of digital technologies to transform business practice. Marketers that grasp these possibilities sooner than their rivals and then act on them faster will give their firms a durable advantage." —GEORGE DAY, Geoffrey T. Boisi Professor Emeritus, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania"The book is timely and has great relevance at the present COVID-19 time. The continued lockdown in many countries has forced companies to look at the digital aspects of marketing. It is also the right size to be a handbook for practicing managers." —WALTER VIERA, Former Chairman, International Council of Management Consulting InstitutesFrom the Back CoverFrom the promoter of "The 4 P's of Marketing," Marketing 5.0: Technology for Humanity is the latest update in the seminal work of Dr. Philip Kotler, a renowned authority on international marketing. In this book, Dr. Kotler— along with Hermawan Kartajaya and Iwan Setiawan—integrates the major movements facing marketers today: dramatic technological advances, changes in customer behavior, and shifts in accepted business models.Marketing 5.0 describes, in practical and accessible detail, how these three fundamental changes in markets, business and technology require firms to conquer new and formidable challenges as they strive to bring their products and services to market. The authors focus on the idea of "Technology for Humanity" and finding ways to use technology to advance customers' non-material needs.Written in three p

Effective Data Storytelling: How to Drive Change with Data, Narrative and Visuals

Product DescriptionMaster the art and science of data storytelling—with frameworks and techniques to help you craft compelling stories with data.The ability to effectively communicate with data is no longer a luxury in today’s economy; it is a necessity. Transforming data into visual communication is only one part of the picture. It is equally important to engage your audience with a narrative—to tell a story with the numbers. Effective Data Storytelling will teach you the essential skills necessary to communicate your insights through persuasive and memorable data stories.Narratives are more powerful than raw statistics, more enduring than pretty charts. When done correctly, data stories can influence decisions and drive change. Most other books focus only on data visualization while neglecting the powerful narrative and psychological aspects of telling stories with data. Author Brent Dykes shows you how to take the three central elements of data storytelling—data, narrative, and visuals—and combine them for maximum effectiveness. Taking a comprehensive look at all the elements of data storytelling, this unique book will enable you to:Transform your insights and data visualizations into appealing, impactful data storiesLearn the fundamental elements of a data story and key audience driversUnderstand the differences between how the brain processes facts and narrativeStructure your findings as a data narrative, using a four-step storyboarding processIncorporate the seven essential principles of better visual storytelling into your workAvoid common data storytelling mistakes by learning from historical and modern examplesEffective Data Storytelling: How to Drive Change with Data, Narrative and Visuals is a must-have resource for anyone who communicates regularly with data, including business professionals, analysts, marketers, salespeople, financial managers, and educators.From the Inside FlapPRAISE FOR EFFECTIVE DATA STORYTELLING"Brent Dykes is the king of data storytelling; he's probably thought about this more than anyone else on the planet. No matter how good your data and analysis are, they won't have much impact unless they are embedded in a good story. Read this book to find out how to do that." —Thomas H. Davenport, Distinguished Professor, Babson College; Research Fellow, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, Author of Competing on Analytics and The AI Advantage"Numbers and data visualizations are powerful means to reveal insights and communicate them in business environments, but they are often more effective and persuasive when arranged into narrative structures. Brent Dykes teaches us how to ideate data-driven stories and bring them to fruition while walking us through several fascinating historical and modern examples. Data never speaks for itself; it must be interrogated and compelled to speak. This book explains how." —Alberto Cairo, Knight Chair at the University of Miami, Author of How Charts Lie"Dykes does a masterful job of making the vague concept of 'data storytelling' tangible and actionable. With real-world examples from history and from the present, which he deconstructs using the concepts that are the core of the book, he hits the sweet spot of being an engaging read that is also specific and tactical." —Tim Wilson, Senior Director of Analytics, Search Discovery"The first to bring together the importance of data, visuals, and narrative, this seminal work on telling stories with data is chock-full of examples founded on principles from Aristotle to story guru, Robert McKee. I can't wait to share Brent's book with my graduate students and colleagues!" —Maria Massei-Rosato, Adjunct Professor, Parsons School of Design  "If you're tasked with presenting analytical results, thenthis book is a must-read. Brent discusses a wide range of research on how people communicate in general and then ties that research tospecific actions you can take to put together an effective story in an

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Xero: A Comprehensive Guide for Accountants and Bookkeepers

Learn how to maximize value and increase efficiency in Xero with basics and best practices Xero: A Comprehensive Guide for Accountants and Bookkeepers is a how-to guide for Xero’s US-based advisors. Xero is rapidly gaining traction as an accounting and bookkeeping software, as competitors’ strategic changes have left professional advisors looking for an alternative. The rapid adoption of cloud technology by businesses has left many accountants and bookkeepers in need of a guide to quickly gain the Xero skillset. This book covers all features available in the Established subscription plan in Xero. You’ll walk through the technical details of how to take advantage of everything Xero has to offer. In addition to introducing you to the basics of using Xero, this book provides best practices that will help you streamline bookkeeping workflows and leverage this cloud-based accounting platform. Author Amanda Aguillard also connects the dots between accounting theory and the Xero interface and features, so you will understand exactly why you’re doing what you’re doing. In today’s cloud computing world, we need all our tech tools to play nicely together, and this book delivers on that goal, showing you how to integrate Xero to your other software for seamless operation. Master Xero’s interface and features—specific for the US version of the software Learn how to integrate Xero with other cloud-based software Discover best practices that can help you maximize the value you get from using Xero Access the companion website, full of templates for reports, invoices, bills with payments, and more Xero: A Comprehensive Guide for Accountants and Bookkeepers , along with its companion website, is your one-stop resource for becoming fluent in the features and functionalities of this  global accounting software platform. 

Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American ...HARDCOVER

A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizesStrong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem.Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles―and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life.<ul><li>Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth</li><li>Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus</li><li>Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns</li><li>Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity</li></ul>Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.<ul><li>Hardcover: 256 pages</li><li>Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 1, 2019)</li><li>Language: English</li><li>ISBN-10: 1119564816</li><li>ISBN-13: 978-1119564812</li><li>Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.1 x 9.1 inches</li><li>Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces</li></ul>

Real Women, Real Leaders: Surviving and Succeeding in the Business World

Diversity Done Right: Navigating Cultural Difference to Create Positive Change In the Workplace

A surprising new look at diversity, equity, and inclusion at contemporary workplaces and beyond.In Change Starts Here: Navigating Cultural Differences in the Workplace and Beyond the Senior Vice President of Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Hyatt, Tyronne Stoudemire, delivers an enlightening and startling look at group dynamics via case studies and interviews representing a variety of backgrounds.In the book, you’ll learn how to use proven and tested frameworks and tools to assess, develop, and demonstrate cross cultural competence and humility in each chapter. You’ll also discover: Strategies for developing humility and understanding of organizational and societal group dynamics. Real-world examples of situations in which individuals were offended or harmed through the misbehavior of others. The consequences of the collision of different world viewsPerfect for managers, executives, directors, and other business leaders, Change Starts Here will also prove invaluable to human resources professionals and DEI leaders seeking to make their workplaces more just places.

Biophysics for Dummies, Ken Vos Paperback

Biophysics for Dummies, Ken Vos Paperback. Presents an introduction of biophysics, with information on such topics as sound and waves, nuclear physics, biomechanics, and radiation.

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Working From Home: Making the New Normal Work for You

Product DescriptionMaster the delicate art of working from home with this comprehensive resource. Working from Home: Making the New Normal Work for You provides readers with a detailed strategy on how to turn working from home into a powerful career choice. Author and Salesforce executive Karen Mangia teaches readers how to:   Build the future of work in any kind of space: ideas for your home office that fit anywhere Create personalized time management routines designed specifically for remote productivity, impact, and balance—even while wearing your sweatpants Deal with Zoom fatigue, burnout, and isolation, via untapped new strategies for connection and team-building, even when the team is remote Discover how to deliver powerful virtual presentations and build career impact online, with expert communication strategies designed for an online world Working from Home explains in detail how to turn even the smallest of living spaces into the ideal remote work environment. It comprehensively explores how you can make yourself vital to any organization without ever setting foot in an office building. Because success isn’t a location: you can move your career forward from anywhere, if you know how to do it. This book will show you how to embrace the new normal and make sure your career doesn’t miss a beat. Full of concrete strategies and practical advice, Working from Home is a must-read for anyone who wants to know how to find that elusive work/life balance when working remote. With guidance on how to create a work-from-home culture designed for success, it’s a perfect choice for early-in-career professionals, sales leaders, team managers, and business executives looking for fresh ideas on the future of work.  From the Inside FlapPRAISE FOR WORKING FROM HOME"This compelling book is a roadmap to learning how to thrive in a new context. Regardless of your starting point, applying these insights will help you navigate your new work-from-home world with less stress and more resilience." —ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, CEO of Thrive Global and cofounder, Huffington Post"This book is relatable, real, and relevant—a blueprint for every organization that wants to thrive in the new normal." —SAADIA ZAHIDI, Managing Director, World Economic Forum and author of 50 Million Rising"I woke up today feeling like it was Groundhog Day. Working from home has felt like a never- ending treadmill on crack. Then, Karen's book showed up. It changed my mindset with practical tools to make working from home more productive and enjoyable. Get off the treadmill and read this book." —VINCE POSCENTE, Olympian, Hall of Fame Speaker in the U.S. and Canada, New York Times bestselling author of seven books"Retool yourself, rethink work, redefine success. This book shows you how with tips to put into action immediately. The guide every leader needs to pave a path to the future." —JEREMIAH OWYANG, Industry Analyst, Founding Partner, Kaleido Insights"Time to move beyond mantras and self-awareness: Karen's book focuses on personal and professional success. How you show up rather than where you show up for work will change your life, your team's life, and help your organization achieve its full potential." —RAY WANG, Principal Analyst, Founder and Chairman, Constellation Research"Less stress, more impact: for everyone working from home, this book is a must-read. Entrepreneurs, executives, managers: elevate your career, no matter where your office is. This book will show you how." —DORIE CLARK, author of Reinventing You and executive education faculty, Duke University Fuqua School of Business"You want to get more out of working from home. This book shows you how to create an amazing new normal with clarity and confidence. Add in vital insights and tips, and you've got a game plan that changes the game." —DR. TODD DEWETT, PhD, the number one most-watched management training expert on LinkedIn, author of Show Your Ink and The 10 DelusionsFrom the Ba

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Conquer the Chaos: The 6 Keys to Success for Entrepreneurs

Make your small business work for you with this expert guide on entrepreneurshipIn the newly revised second edition of Conquer the Chaos, celebrated author and CEO of Keap, a world-leading provider of marketing automation software for small business, Clate Mask, delivers yet another incisive and exciting roadmap to entrepreneurial success for small business owners. The book offers six non-negotiable, must-have strategies for entrepreneurs, as well as an engaging mix of stories, quotes, anecdotes, and examples that highlight businesspeople who have successfully confronted and overcome the daunting challenges that accompany self-employment.You’ll also find: A brand-new section on lifecycle automation and work, as well as work-life balance as a business owner How to avoid becoming trapped by your business and, instead, find time, money, and freedom in your entrepreneurial journey Strategies to move beyond surviving in your small business and begin growing and evolvingAn extraordinary take on small business ownership and entrepreneurship from someone who’s been on the frontlines of a growing company, Conquer the Chaos is a must-have resource for anyone hoping to get more money, more enjoyment, and more flexibility out of their company.

The Accidental CIO: A Lean and Agile Playbook for IT Leaders

Make the jump from a developer or IT admin to an effective, inspiring tech leaderAs you move up through the tech ranks, the transition to leadership is notoriously challenging. Many chief information officers (CIO) or chief technology officers (CTO) are short-lived in that role, as they discover that being a programmer or tech administrator is vastly different from being an IT leader. The Accidental CIO will show you how to become an effective, strategic leader―whether you already inhabit that leadership role or are eyeing the C-suite for your professional future.In this book, you’ll find a wealth of practical advice for tackling the challenges new technical leaders face, from producing a strategy to creating and leading a department to execute it. Learn how to communicate what you already understand―the power of modern technology to transform business. This is your guide to contributing to business strategy and success, as well as inspiring others to bring your vision to life Understand why the the principles and values of lean, agile and design thinking are vital for managing in today’s complex business environment Learn how to take a holistic approach to analysis by utilising systems thinking to make impactful changes Capture your businesses anatomy and create and communicate an IT strategy that clearly contributes to business success Design an IT operating model that is focused on generating value by ensuring that all components are adaptable and designed around delivering business outcomes Deploy your strategy and execute on the IT vision to bridge the business canapés required to winFrom understanding the core principles of modern management and leadership, to presenting a strategic vision to the board, to building a team and implementing your plan, this book supports your new C-level role with practical advice and frameworks for the challenges that lay ahead.

Stakeholder Capitalism: A Global Economy that Works for Progress, People and Planet

Product DescriptionReimagining our global economy so it becomes more sustainable and prosperous for allOur global economic system is broken. But we can replace the current picture of global upheaval, unsustainability, and uncertainty with one of an economy that works for all people, and the planet. First, we must eliminate rising income inequality within societies where productivity and wage growth has slowed. Second, we must reduce the dampening effect of monopoly market power wielded by large corporations on innovation and productivity gains. And finally, the short-sighted exploitation of natural resources that is corroding the environment and affecting the lives of many for the worse must end.The debate over the causes of the broken economy—laissez-faire government, poorly managed globalization, the rise of technology in favor of the few, or yet another reason—is wide open. Stakeholder Capitalism: A Global Economy that Works for Progress, People and Planet argues convincingly that if we don't start with recognizing the true shape of our problems, our current system will continue to fail us. To help us see our challenges more clearly, Schwab—the Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum—looks for the real causes of our system's shortcomings, and for solutions in best practices from around the world in places as diverse as China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Germany, Indonesia, New Zealand, and Singapore. And in doing so, Schwab finds emerging examples of new ways of doing things that provide grounds for hope, including:Individual agency: how countries and policies can make a difference against large external forcesA clearly defined social contract: agreement on shared values and goals allows government, business, and individuals to produce the most optimal outcomesPlanning for future generations: short-sighted presentism harms our shared future, and that of those yet to be bornBetter measures of economic success: move beyond a myopic focus on GDP to more complete, human-scaled measures of societal flourishingBy accurately describing our real situation, Stakeholder Capitalism is able to pinpoint achievable ways to deal with our problems. Chapter by chapter, Professor Schwab shows us that there are ways for everyone at all levels of society to reshape the broken pieces of the global economy and—country by country, company by company, and citizen by citizen—glue them back together in a way that benefits us all.From the Inside FlapPraise for Stakeholder Capitalism"Stakeholder Capitalism offers a vision for politics and economics driven not only by value creation, but by values. Professor Schwab's timely book gives us hope for a future in which an 'inclusive and virtuous economic system,' shaped by ideals like truth, trust, and service, might bind us together as one species caring for one another and for our planet."—Yo-Yo Ma, Cellist"Klaus Schwab has encouraged his readers for decades to keep their eyes on the future because when we set our gaze on the horizon, our minds can better plan for the obstacles and opportunities before us. In Stakeholder Capitalism, Professor Schwab invites us also to look side-to-side, to the many constituencies in the public and private sectors that through partnership and collaboration can make the future brighter, more inclusive and more sustainable."—Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft"Both readable and fascinating, Stakeholder Capitalism aptly explains why the twin curses of climate change and biodiversity collapse are so prevalent today, and what's stopping us from achieving a more sustainable and equitable global economy. Through his focus on values, Klaus Schwab acknowledges that head (intellect, rationality) and heart (love, respect, understanding) need to work in harmony for the well-being of future generations and our home, planet Earth."—Jane Goodall, Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute; United Nations Messenger of Peace"In the 1970s, Milton Friedman famously defined

The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions

An inspiring and exciting guide to building unstoppable momentum for your transformative ideasIn The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions veteran tech innovator John Wolpert delivers an exciting, hands-on guide to using the principles of Momentum Thinking to get you―and your organization―unstuck. You’ll learn how to build unstoppable velocity for your big idea, product, or strategy as you blast through the endless objections and counterarguments that bedevil every innovator and changemaker.You’ll discover how to address common “but” complaints, like “But that’s too expensive,” or “But that won’t work,” at the same time as you refine your idea and polish it into a gem worthy of attention and implementation. In the book, you’ll also find: Explanations for why a “but” statement should always be followed by another “but” statement Discussions of why “toxic positivity” and blind optimism can be just as harmful as constant naysaying Step-by-step strategies for transforming momentum-killing objections into momentum-boosting innovation rocket fuelA can’t-miss resource for managers, executives, directors, and business leaders everywhere, The Two But Rule is also perfect for product managers, professionals in any field, government and academic leaders, and anyone else ready to successfully tackle their most stubborn and intractable problems.

Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World

Accelerate your real-world, social impact by driving systemic policy changesAs Co-Founder of Global Citizen―an international education and advocacy organization with the mission to end extreme poverty worldwide―Michael Sheldrick has worked with governments, businesses, foundations, the artist community, and everyday citizens to distribute over $40 billion around the world over the past decade. Now, in From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World, he delivers an inspiring and insightful discussion on how to implement social impact by driving policy change.This book reveals key characteristics of successful policy entrepreneurs - visionaries bridging the gap between promises and real-world outcomes. They are practical implementers who put impact first, resisting the urge to pursue the instant dopamine boost that comes from simply winning arguments at all costs. They are connectors and networkers who build diverse coalitions and broker win-win solutions to address our current implementation crisis.An indispensable guide for individual changemakers, philanthropists, corporate social responsibility (CSR) practitioners, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) professionals, policymakers, corporate foundations, and higher education students, From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World, features: An overview of pressing challenges to avoid, including an obsession with winning arguments at the expense of results, demands for unwavering tribal loyalty, and a counterproductive aversion to negotiation. An eight-step playbook offering tools to master policy entrepreneurship, foster cooperation, build bridges, and drive policy implementation beyond stagnation, conflict, and polarization. Diverse policy entrepreneurs and examples spanning historical movements like the Transatlantic Slave Trade and FDR’s New Deal to contemporary battles for climate justice, coal community transitions, and grassroots gender equality efforts.At its core, this uplifting book instills hope that change is achievable despite our divisions. It showcases how individuals at all levels pursue systemic policy change through united voices, cooperation, and solidarity. Sheldrick equips readers with the tools to craft impactful narratives that can inspire countless more success stories, reinforcing the idea that we are not prisoners of fate and that actual change begins with us.

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Discover how AI leaders and researchers are using AI to transform the world for the betterIn AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health, a team of veteran Microsoft AI researchers delivers an insightful and fascinating discussion of how one of the world’s most recognizable software companies is tacking intractable social problems with the power of artificial intelligence (AI). In the book, you’ll learn about how climate change, illness and disease, and challenges to fundamental human rights are all being fought using replicable methods and reusable AI code.The authors also provide: Easy-to-follow, non-technical explanations of what AI is and how it works Examinations of how healthcare is being improved, climate change is being addressed, and humanitarian aid is being facilitated around the world with AI Discussions of the future of AI in the realm of social benefit organizations and effortsAn essential guide to impactful social change with artificial intelligence, AI for Good is a must-read resource for technical and non-technical professionals interested in AI’s social potential, as well as policymakers, regulators, NGO professionals, and, and non-profit volunteers.

How to Read a Financial Report: Wringing Vital...PAPERBACK 2020 John A. Tracy

The updated new edition of the comprehensive guide to reading and understanding financial reportsFinancial reports are used to provide a range of vital information, including an organization’s cash flow, financial condition, and profit performance (aka The Big Three Financial Statements). Financial statements are often complex and extremely difficult to understand for anyone other than accounting and finance professionals. How to Read a Financial Report enablesinvestors, lenders, business leaders, analysts, and managers to read, analyze, and interpret financial accounting reports. Designed specifically for non-specialists, this reader-friendly resource covers the fundamentals of financial reporting in jargon-free English. Topics such as sales revenue &amp; recognition, costs of goods sold, sources &amp; uses of capital/cash, non-cash expenses (e.g., depreciation expense), income tax obligations, understanding profits &amp; financial stability, and financial statement ratios &amp; analysis are covered throughout the book.Now in its ninth edition, this bestselling guide has been thoroughly revised to reflect changes in accounting and financial reporting rules, current practices, and recent trends. New and expanded content explains managing cash flow, illustrates the deceitful misrepresentation of profits in some financial reports (aka Financial Engineering), and more. Further, end-of-chapter activities help readers learn the intricacies of the balance sheet and cash flow statement, while updated sections address shifts in regulatory standards. Written by two highly experienced experts in financial accounting, this resource: <ul><li>Enables readers to cut through the noise and focus on what financial reports and financial statements are really saying about a company</li><li>Clarifies commonly misunderstood aspects of financial reporting and how companies can “financially engineer” operating results</li><li>Offers comprehensive, step-by-step guidance on analyzing financial reports</li><li>Provides numerous examples and explanations of various types of financial reports and analysis tools</li></ul><ul><li>Paperback: 208 pages</li><li>Publisher: Wiley; 9 edition (February 5, 2020)</li><li>Language: English</li><li>ISBN-10: 1119606462</li><li>ISBN-13: 978-1119606468</li><li>Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 0.5 x 6.4 inches</li><li>Shipping Weight: 12 ounces</li></ul>

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