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Summary: Persuasive Business Speaking : Review and Analysis of Snyder's Book
Collectif
- Business book summaries
- 14 Septembre 2016
- 9782511047279
The must-read summary of Elayne Snyder's book: Persuasive Business Speaking: How to Make Memorable Business Presentations.This complete summary of the ideas from Elayne Snyder's book Persuasive Business Speaking shows that for every presentation they make, business speakers should be thoroughly prepared, brief and interesting. In her book, the author explains the importance of each of these features and how you can tailor your presentation to include them all. This summary is a must-read for anyone making a persuasive presentation who wants to win over their audience and leave them impressed.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your business knowledgeTo learn more, read Persuasive Business Speaking and discover the key to delivering quality presentations that will persuade your audience.
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80/20 Sales and Marketing : Review and Analysis of Marshall's Book
Collectif
- Business book summaries
- 16 Septembre 2016
- 9782511047989
The must-read summary of Perry Marshall's book: 80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More. This complete summary of the ideas from Perry Marshall's book 80/20 Sales and Marketing explains how 80% of your results will come from 20% of your efforts and this principle can be applied to any area of life. The author states that this concept is an essential tool in sales and marketing as you can focus your efforts where they will really make a difference. By learning and applying the 80/20 principle, you will be able to identify which areas of your marketing are the most effective and arm yourself with all the tools you need to boost sales. Added-value of this summary: - Save time - Understand the key principles - Expand your business skills To learn more, read 80/20 Sales and Marketing to learn one of the most useful principles in sales and marketing and find out where you should really be focusing your efforts.
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The must-read summary of Alice Schroeder's book: "The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life".
This complete summary of the ideas from Alice Schroeder's book "The Snowball" recounts the fascinating success story and biography of one of most respected men in the world, Warren Buffett. In fact, this American icon has never told his full life story, but he has allowed Alice Schroeder open access to his life, struggles and triumphs. This summary explores his real philosophy and it reveals his complex personality as well as the details of his life. Based on interviews with Buffett himself as well as with friends, family members and business associates, this revealing biography gives an unprecedented look at the hidden life of the man known as "The Oracle of Omaha".
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Summary: Code Name Ginger
Businessnews Publishing
- Business book summaries
- 28 Juillet 2014
- 9782511015247
The must-read summary of Steve Kemper's book: "Code Name Ginger: The Story Behind Segway and Dean Kamen's Quest to Invent a New World".
This complete summary of the ideas from Steve Kemper's book "Code Name Ginger" tells the story of Dean Kamen and his success in creating his own R&D company, DEKA. In his book, the author reveals the sources of his success and his journey to get there. This summary provides an insight into how one man turned a pipe dream into a reality, using unique technology to make the world a better place and leading to a deeply moving and inspiring story.
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The must-read summary of Kenneth McGee's book: "Heads Up: How to Anticipate Business Surprises and Seize Opportunities First".
This complete summary of the ideas from Kenneth McGee's book "Heads Up" shows how there is no such thing as a genuine "surprise" in business - every potential disaster-in-the-making has some advance warnings. In his book, the author explains that the key to picking up these signs is to use real-time data to your advantage, rather than getting swamped by the masses of marginal-value data. This summary demonstrates exactly how to do this and how to drive out uncertainty.
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20|20 foresight
Hugh Courtney
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- Summaries.com / BusinessNews Publishing
- 15 Février 2013
- 9782806222497
The must-read summary of Hugh Courtney's book: "20|20 Foresight: Crafting Strategy in an Uncertain World".
This complete summary of the ideas from Hugh Courtney's book "20|20 Foresight" helps the reader to distinguish between the information that can be known about a company's future, and what cannot. When planning a company's future, one must be able to account for a certain degree of uncertainty. By doing so, one can make more sensible and cautious decisions, and be more prepared for eventual changes in the market. This summary presents a four-step problem solving process, and explains useful decision-making models, to help you arrive at the best solutions to the key strategic questions facing your company. Through constant monitoring and updating, you will be able to develop a more robust and flexible business strategy that is advantageous in present and future markets and is able to change direction quickly in anticipation of new threats or opportunities which may arise.
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Summary: Creating Value In The Network Economy - Don Tapscott
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- Business book summaries
- 15 Février 2013
- 9782806239389
The must-read summary of Don Tapscott's book: "Creating Value in the Network Economy".
This complete summary of the ideas from Don Tapscott's book "Creating Value in the Network Economy" shows how there is no way of knowing how value will ultimately come to be created in the era of the network economy. In his book, Don Tapscott argues that evidence suggests that any company that fails to reshape its business model around the use of the internet will miss out on the growth of large new sectors of the economy. By reading this summary, you will learn how to take advantage of the Internet to ensure that your business survives in the network economy.
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First, break all the rules
Marcus Buckingham, Curt Coffman
- Business book summaries
- Summaries.com / BusinessNews Publishing
- 15 Février 2013
- 9782806229724
The must-read summary of Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman's book "First, Break All the Rules".
This complete summary of the ideas from Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman's book "First, Break All the Rules" shows how you can overcome the difficulties involved in productively managing employees and balancing competing interests. The authors highlight the four key elements used by the world's best managers, which you can study and implement to produce similar results.
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Pour your heart into it
Dori Yang, Howard Schultz
- Business book summaries
- Summaries.com / BusinessNews Publishing
- 15 Février 2013
- 9782806233516
The must-read summary of Howard Schultz and Dori Yang's book: "Pour Your Heart into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time".
This complete summary of the ideas from Howard Schultz and Dori Yang's book "Pour Your Heart Into It" shows the inside story of the rise of Starbucks. This summary explains how the vision first came to Howard Schultz and how from that sole idea, he created his first store in Seattle with the aim of introducing real fine coffee to Americans. Starbucks progressively became a very successful international company with stores opening everywhere worldwide. According to Schultz, this success is due to a set of core values he based his company on that don't just focus on profits and growth. This summary points to the principles illustrated in "Pour Your Heart Into It" and that have made the company inspire precious guidelines for business-people seeking to bring their company to the top. This success story is a motivational and inspiring tale, and a must-read for fascinated "Starbucksaholics".
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Summary: Blown to Bits
Businessnews Publishing
- Business book summaries
- 28 Juillet 2014
- 9782511015148
The must-read summary of Philip Evans and Thomas Wurster's book: "Blown to Bits: How the New Economics of Information Transforms Strategy".
This complete summary of the ideas from Philip Evans and Thomas Wurster's book "Blown to Bits" argues that within most traditional business models, there is a trade-off between richness and reach. In their book, the authors highlight that the Internet has the ability to remove this trade-off by being able to deliver a 'rich' product to a greater 'reach' of the general market. This summary will demonstrate that in order to achieve this, companies do not need a new set of strategic principles, but a realignment of those already existing.
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The 29% Solution : Review and Analysis of Misner and Donovan's Book
Collectif
- Business book summaries
- 14 Septembre 2016
- 9782511042090
The must-read summary of Ivan Misner and Michelle Donovan's book: The 29% Solution: 52 Weekly Networking Success Strategies.This complete summary of the ideas from Ivan Misner and Michelle Donovan's book The 29% Solution shows how only about 29% of businesses know how to network effectively. In their book, the authors explain that by networking well, you can serve your existing clients better and gain new customers more rapidly. This summary provides 52 different networking strategies that you can apply each week of the year to master the art of networking and generate new revenue streams for your business.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your knowledgeTo learn more, read The 29% Solution and follow this 52 week plan to master your networking skills and reap the rewards.
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Trade-Off : Review and Analysis of Maney's Book
Collectif
- Business book summaries
- 16 Septembre 2016
- 9782511044193
The must-read summary of Kevin Maney's book: Trade-Off: Why Some Things Catch On, and Others Don't.This complete summary of the ideas from Kevin Maney's book Trade-Off shows that all of us as consumers are constantly making a choice between products which offer high fidelity and those which offer superior convenience. In his book, the author explains that it is this trade-off between conflicting forces which determines the success or failure of new products and services. This summary demonstrates how you can position yourself at either end of the spectrum in order to develop a successful product.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your knowledgeTo learn more, read Trade-Off and discover the key to offering the best products that consumers will love.
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How Google Works : Review and Analysis of Schmidt, Rosenberd and Eagle's Book
Collectif
- Business book summaries
- 16 Septembre 2016
- 9782511044315
The must-read summary of Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle's book: How Google Works: The Rules for Success in the Internet Century.This complete summary of the ideas from Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle's book How Google Works demonstrates how the power has shifted in companies due to the Internet Century. Individuals known as 'smart creatives' can now have a massive impact by knowing how to use modern tools to get fast results. Google has attracted these 'smart creatives' to get ahead, providing them with the perfect creative environment.Attracting 'smart creatives' depends on:1. Culture2. Strategy3. Talent pool4. Decisions5. Communication6. InnovationAdded-value of this summary:- Save time - Attract 'smart creatives'- Use modern tools to get fast resultsTo learn more, read How Google Works and find out how Google excels thanks to its individual 'smart creatives'!
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Engaged! : Review and Analysis of Lederman's Book
Collectif
- Business book summaries
- 16 Septembre 2016
- 9782511044353
The must-read summary of Gregg Lederman's book: Engaged! Outbehave Your Competition to Create Customers for Life.This complete summary of the ideas from Gregg Lederman's book Engaged! explains that customers love doing business with companies which have a highly motivated workforce that is enthusiastically dedicated to delivering a great experience. In his book, the author provides three things that must be done in order to reach that goal and how you can achieve them to give your customers the best experience possible and keep them coming back again and again.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your knowledgeTo learn more, read Engaged! and find out why you should boost the motivation of your workforce to attract more loyal customers.
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The Mckinsey Mind : Review and Analysis of Rasiel and Friga's Book
Collectif
- Business book summaries
- 14 Septembre 2016
- 9782511048078
The must-read summary ofEthan Rasiel and Paul Friga'sbook: The McKinsey Mind: Understanding and Implementing the Problem-Solving Tools and Management Techniques of the World's Top Strategic Consulting Firm.This complete summary of the ideas from The McKinsey Mind explores the reasons behind the tremendous success of the eponymous strategic consulting firm, and presents the structured problem-solving process each McKinsey consultant uses in order to develop (and often help implement) solutions to their client's strategic problems. In this useful summary, you will learn how to use the McKinsey problem-solving methodology, so as to improve your decision-making success rate, structure your thinking about business problems, and win more people over to your way of thinking.Added-value of this summary:-Save time- Understand the key concepts- Expand your business knowledgeTo learn more, read The McKinsey Mind and discover how to solve problems efficiently!
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Only the Paranoid Survive : Review and Analysis of Grove's Book
Collectif
- Business book summaries
- 9 Septembre 2016
- 9782511048139
The must-read summary ofAndrew S. Grove'sbook: Only the Paranoid Survive: How to Exploit the Crisis Points that Challenge Every Company and Career.This complete summary of the ideas from Andrew S. Grove's book Only the Paranoid Survive explains that sooner or later, every successful company will face a strategic inflection point - a point at which the fundamental rules for business success change - and how hard decisions and drastic actions are then needed to keep the company going. In this useful summary, you will learn how to see a strategic inflection point as an opportunity, and which techniques to implement in order to benefit from it.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand the key concepts- Enhance your management skillsTo learn more, read Only the Paranoid Survive and discover how to keep your company thriving!
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E-Myth Mastery : Review and Analysis of Gerber's Book
Collectif
- Business book summaries
- 14 Septembre 2016
- 9782511048221
The must-read summary of Michael Gerber's book: E-Myth Mastery: The Seven Essential Disciplines for Building a World Class Company. This complete summary of the ideas from Michael Gerber's book E-Myth Mastery shows why the entrepreneur is a critical part of the success of a company and how their mindset has an impact on the operation of the business. In his book, the author explains seven essential disciplines of world class companies that you can use to improve your business and make it successful. By following these disciplines, you can make sure that your business is on its way to the top. Added-value of this summary: - Save time - Understand key principles - Expand your business knowledge To learn more, read E-Myth Mastery and find out how you can learn from the world class companies to develop a powerful vision for your company.
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Customer Culture : Review and Analysis of Basch's Book
Collectif
- Business book summaries
- 9 Septembre 2016
- 9782511048207
The must-read summary of Michael Basch's book: Customer Culture: How FedEx and Other Great Companies Put the Customer First Every Day.This summary of the ideas from Michael Basch's book Customer Culture shows how building a business that focuses exclusively on what the customer wants requires the right systems to be put in place so that the company consistently acts to achieve that goal. In his book, the author explains that the behavior of employees is an extension of the company's prevailing culture and beliefs, and this needs to be tackled first in order to serve customers well. By reading this summary, you will understand what makes up customer culture and the six elements needed to make sure you deliver an outstanding customer experience.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key principles- Improve the customer focus of your companyTo learn more, read Customer Culture and find out what you need to start doing today to make your customers the main focus of your business.
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Value Nets : Review and Analysis of Bovet and Martha's Book
Collectif
- Business book summaries
- 14 Septembre 2016
- 9782511048214
The must-read summary of Davie Bovet and Joseph Martha's book: Value Nets: Breaking the Supply Chain to Unlock Hidden Profits.This complete summary of the ideas from Davie Bovet and Joseph Martha's book Value Nets shows how the concept of value nets bring supply chain management and performance into the digital business era. In their book, the authors explain how a value net marries a concise customer interface with a powerful and responsive order fulfillment engine to deliver exceptional levels of supply performance. This summary will teach you how to implement this system into your own business in order to optimise processes and enhance profitability.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your business knowledgeTo learn more, read Value Nets and discover why you should re-shape your supply operations in order to gain better results.
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Summary: Talent Force : Review and Analysis of Rueff and Stringer's Book
Businessnews Publish
- Business book summaries
- 16 Septembre 2016
- 9782511041284
The must-read summary of Rusty Rueff and Hank Stringer's book: Talent Force: A New Manifesto for the Human Side of Business.This complete summary of the ideas from Rusty Rueff and Hank Stringer's book Talent Force shows how few businesses make the effort to create a true talent force, rather than a workforce. In their book, the authors explain that the people within an organisation will always be the differentiator, more than marketing, brand recognition or even its products. This summary presents specific strategies and techniques that every good business should use in order to align employees' talents with business processes.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your business knowledgeTo learn more, read Talent Force to discover why your employees are the biggest asset to your company and how you can benefit from them most.
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Summary: Deliver! : Review and Analysis of Champy's Book
Businessnews Publish
- Business book summaries
- 16 Septembre 2016
- 9782511041352
The must-read summary of Jim Champy's book: Deliver! How to Be Fast, Flawless and Frugal.This complete summary of the ideas from Jim Champy's book Deliver! explains that it is hard to find funding for new initiatives. Therefore, new businesses need to adopt models which allow them to outsmart competitors, engage customers more fully and operate in and then retool the basic day-to-day activities of their organisations in savvy ways.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your business knowledgeTo learn more, read Deliver! and find out how you can keep fine-tuning your business to deliver more of what your customers want.
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Summary: Smart Trust : Review and Analysis of Covey and Link's Book
Businessnews Publish
- Business book summaries
- 16 Septembre 2016
- 9782511041451
The must-read summary of Stephen M.R. Covey and Greg Link's book: Smart Trust: Creating Prosperity, Energy and Joy in a Low-Trust World.This complete summary of the ideas from Stephen M.R. Covey and Greg Link's book Smart Trust shows how trust is what keeps commerce running. In their book, the authors explain the principles of trust and why it is so important to the smooth running of your business. This summary will teach you how to generate trust within your company and why it is something you should focus on.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your business knowledgeTo learn more, read Smart Trust and discover the importance of trust within business.
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Summary: Contrary Investing for the 90s : Review and Analysis of Brand's Book
Businessnews Publish
- Business book summaries
- 14 Septembre 2016
- 9782511042281
The must-read summary of Richard E. Brand's book: Contrary Investing for the 90s: How to Profit by Going Against the Crowd.This complete summary of the ideas from Richard E. Brand's book Contrary Investing for the 90s explains the theory behind the concept of contrary investing. In his book, the author demonstrates how anticipating the general market and staying ahead of the crowd will earn you greater profits. By reading Brand's advice and learning about the cycles that occur in every market, you will be well equipped to predict market changes and make the right investments.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your knowledgeTo learn more, read Contrary Investing for the 90s and find out how you can anticipate market turning points to earn greater profits from your investments.
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Summary: Changing the Game : Review and Analysis of Edery and Mollick's Book
Businessnews Publish
- Business book summaries
- 16 Septembre 2016
- 9782511042335
The must-read summary of David Edery and Ethan Mollick's book: Changing the Game: How Video Games Are Transforming the Future of Business.This complete summary of the ideas from David Edery and Ethan Mollick's book Changing the Game shows how the video game sector has become an enormous business and is about to enter yet another phase of growth as companies begin to use games to revolutionize the way they interact with customers and attract new employees. In their book, the authors explain that it is time to get up to speed with what gaming is already achieving and make your company a part of it. By reading this summary, you will find out the benefits of using video games to get your message across and what they can do for your business.Added-value of this summary:- Save time- Understand key concepts- Expand your business knowledgeTo learn more, read Changing the Game to discover how you can be part of the video game revolution and benefit your company.