The Essential Deming: Leadership Principles from the Father of Quality

The Essential Deming: Leadership Principles from the Father of Quality
by W. Edwards Deming, Joyce (edited by) Orsini, Diana (edited by) Deming Cahill
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The name W. Edwards Deming is synonymous with the most insightful views, ideas, and commentary on management and quality control. Referred to as "the high prophet of quality" by the New York Times, Deming was instrumental in the spectacular rise of Japanese industry after World War II and influenced many of the world's most innovative managers in the ensuing decades. His original ideas led directly to the creation of relationships with suppliers and a plethora of quality initiatives.

Now, with The Essential Deming, Fordham University professor and Deming expert Joyce Orsini draws on a wealth of previously unavailable material to present the legendary thinker's most important management principles in one indispensable volume.

The book is filled with articles, papers, lectures, and notes touching on a wide range of topics, but which focus on Deming's overriding message: quality and operations are all about systems, not individual performance; the system has to be designed so that the worker can perform well.

The Essential Deming reveals Deming's unique insight about:

• How poor management infects an entire organization
• The critical importance of management on producing quality products and services
• Improving management in any company
• The effective management of people--the manager's single most important task
• How to educate workers into critical thinkers
• Ways to preserve statistical integrity while dealing with real-world problems

Fully authorized by the Deming estate and published in cooperation with The W. Edwards Deming Institute, The Essential Deming is the first book to distill Deming's life's worth of thinking and writing into a single source. Orsini provides expert commentary throughout, delivering a powerful, practical guide to superior management. With The Essential Deming, you have the rationale, insight, and best practices you need to transform your organization.

"To move from the wilderness of news into the paths of history, we must distinguish true turning points from mistaken ones. W. Edwards Deming has seen the future and it works. He is a turning point of business history made flesh." -- U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

"I engaged Dr. Deming to assist Ford in planning, developing, and implementing the plans to accomplish major improvement in the way people worked together and in the quality of our products. . . . Ford achieved major success in this effort, and I consider Ed Deming to have been a key element in our progress." -- DONALD E. PETERSEN, former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company

"It can be said of very few that they changed the way the world thinks, but Dr. Deming is among them. . . . The legacy of Dr. Deming's genius, already immense, grows even larger with this new collection of his thoughts." -- DONALD M. BERWICK , Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress

"Toyota Motor Corporation was awarded a Deming Prize in 1965. This laid the foundations for the present growth of our company. I do believe the ideas and theories of Dr. Deming emphasizing the importance of quality control are very useful for people of all ages." -- TATSURO TOYODA, Senior Advisor, Toyota Motor Corporation

"Few rival W. Edwards Deming for impact on management in the twentieth century. Indeed, Deming and Drucker, to my mind, stand apart for the breadth and depth of their vision for management as a profession that truly might help realize the possibility of people working together at their best. . . . The publication of this expansive edition of Deming in Deming's own words is a seminal event." -- PETER M. SENGE, MIT and the Society for Organizational Learning

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• Original language: English
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• Binding: Hardcover
• 352 pages

Performance Management: Changing Behavior that Drives Organizational Effectiveness

Performance Management: Changing Behavior that Drives Organizational Effectiveness
by Aubrey C. Daniels, James E. Daniels
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The "R+ Book", Fourth Edition: More than a revision – An evolution! The definitive text on Performance Management (PM) will always be a work in progress because science is a work in progress. Performance Management offers strategies gained through ongoing research and successful PM applications in businesses and industries around the world. Since the 1989 publication of the third edition of this book, both scientists and practitioners have made continual advances in behavior-based performance enhancement. Dr. Aubrey C. Daniels and James E. Daniels now share those innovations and insights in a reorganized and expanded text. The upgraded material – conveniently divided into the two sections of Theory and Application – includes new chapters aimed specifically at addressing workplace performance issues: The Science of Behavior in Business
Being a Proactive Manager
Separating Behavior from Non-Behavior
Evaluating Performance Change
Finding and Creating Reinforcers
Delivering Reinforcers Learn to:
Recognize the observable effects of positive and negative reinforcement, punishment, and penalty in the work environment. Optimally employ positive consequences to inspire discretionary effort™ from any member of your organization. Design training, verbal instruction, and other antecedents to clearly communicate required and desired workplace behaviors. Eliminate negative evaluation processes after reading "The 10 Top Reasons Why Traditional Performance Appraisals Produce Little Value to Organizations." If you’ve read a previous edition of this book, here are some of the updates you can expect in this new version. Performance Management, 4th edition; is updated in terms of research and practice over the last twenty years. is organized into three helpful sections; Theory, Application and Implementation. has several new chapters. The most notable are two in the Theory Section on Behavior. There are also new chapters on evaluating performance change and planning reinforcement. has twice as many references, reflecting the additional research included. has more cartoons to add more R+ to your reading! is generally updated in examples and language. The basic concepts in this book are the same as in previous editions, although some concepts have been added (i.e. Establishing Operations) and the terminology has been updated to be more consistent with current research. Though focused on the needs of employees and employers alike, this technology also applies to parents, partners, athletes, or artists. If you want to improve performance of ANY kind with the latest proven methods, add the Fourth Edition of the R+ book to your library, today! Over 500,000 copies in print.

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• Published on: 2004-07
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 9.49" h x 7.76" w x .0" l, 1.92 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 321 pages

Managing the Design Factory

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Managing the Design Factory
Donald G. Reinertsen (Author)
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The man who launched a revolution in product development with his bestselling Developing Products in Half the Time is back with a new book that's also certain to be a classic. In Managing the Design Factory Donald G. Reinertsen presents concepts and practical tools that will be invaluable for anyone trying to get products out of the pipeline and into the market. The first book to put the principles of World Class Manufacturing to work in the development process, Managing the Design Factory combines the powerful analytical tools of queuing, information, and system theories with the proven ideas of organization design and risk management. The result: a methodical approach to consistently hit the "sweet spot" of quality, cost, and time in developing any product. Reinertsen illustrates these concepts with concrete examples drawn from his work with many leading companies across different industries. Fresh and thought-provoking, the book challenges many of the conventional approaches to product development. "There are no best practices," Reinertsen writes, "the idea of best practices is a seductive but dangerous trap." Unlike other books that promote rules and rituals based on benchmarking "best practices," this book focuses on practical tools that account for varied situations. He breaks new ground with a disciplined, quantitative approach for making decisions on critical issues: When should we use a sequential or concurrent process? Centralized or decentralized control? Functional or team organizations? Full of practical techniques, concrete examples, and solid general principles, this is a real toolkit for product developers. Moreover, it is written with the clarity, precision, and humor that are Reinertsen's trademarks. He promises to challenge the thinking of anyone involved in product development.

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• Published on: 1997-10-01
• Released on: 1997-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.45" h x 1.06" w x 7.48" l, 1.24 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 288 pages

All Corvettes Are Red

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All Corvettes Are Red
by James Schefter
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No other American car carries the mystique of the Corvette, and early in 1997, General Motors unveiled the stunning fifth-generation Corvette to universal acclaim. But GM's triumph was hard-won -- the legendary sports car had nearly fallen victim to internal company politics and a squeeze on profits. In this candid and compelling book, journalist James Schefter reveals the inside story of the people who saved and reinvented the Corvette, from the drawing board to the assembly line. For eight years, Schefter enjoyed unprecedented access to every part of GM, including areas off-limits to many company vice presidents. A true insider, he observed the new Corvette's odyssey from sketch to clay model to prototype to production vehicle. He accompanied test drivers across scorching deserts and snow-packed mountains. And he came to know the fiercely dedicated team of designers, engineers, and executives who fought and achieved their dream: a new Corvette that is better conceived, better built, and less expensive than its predecessors. The Corvette's odyssey to reclaim its glory is a thrilling testament to the endurance of American spirit.

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• Published on: 1998-01-01
• Released on: 1998-01-01
• Original language: English
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• Dimensions: 9.02" h x .87" w x 5.98" l, 1.27 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

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Entertainment Industry Economics: A Guide for Financial Analysis

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Entertainment Industry Economics: A Guide for Financial Analysis
Harold L. Vogel (Author)
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The entertainment industry is one of the largest sectors of the U.S. economy and is in fact becoming one of most prominent globally as well, in movies, music, television programming, advertising, broadcasting, cable, casino gambling and wagering, publishing performing arts, sports, theme parks, and toys and games. The eighth edition of Entertainment Industry Economics differs from its predecessors by inclusion of a new section on the legal aspects and limitations common to all such "experience" industries, reference to the emerging field of the psychology of entertainment, partial restructuring and expansion of the music chapter, enhancement of the section on advertising, and broadening of the coverage in the gaming and wagering chapter. The result is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference guide on the economics, financing, production, and marketing of entertainment in the United States and overseas. Investors, business executives, accountants, lawyers, arts administrators, and general readers will find that this book offers an invaluable guide to how entertainment industries operate.

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• Published on: 2010-12-us.html
• Original language: English
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• Binding: Hardcover
• 680 pages

Kanban for the Supply Chain: Fundamental Practices for Manufacturing Management, Second Edition

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Kanban for the Supply Chain: Fundamental Practices for Manufacturing Management, Second Edition
Stephen Cimorelli (Author)

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Following in the footsteps of its popular predecessor, the second edition of this workbook explains how to apply kanban replenishment systems to improve material flow. Kanban for the Supply Chain: Fundamental Practices for Manufacturing Management, Second Edition provides readers with a detailed roadmap for achieving a successful and sustainable kanban implementation.

Detailing the steps required for each stage of the manufacturing and supply chain management process, this updated edition focuses on creating an environment for success. It addresses internal mechanisms, including leveling production schedules, as well as external elements, such as conducting a thorough analysis of customer demand. Numerous techniques are presented for setting up kanban that consider a wide array of material types, dimensions, and storage media. This edition presents a wealth of new tools and techniques useful across the broad spectrum of manufacturing environments, including:

• A statistical data cleansing technique to remove questionable or irrelevant data from kanban calculations
• Correlation analysis based on simple Excel techniques to guide the decisions around which part numbers "qualify" for kanban
• An alternative "stair-step analysis" approach for those who are unable to generate correlation data and prefer to use more readily available monthly demand history
• An approach to analyze supplier performance data vs. lead time and lot size expectations, with risk mitigation strategies for poor performing suppliers

This book is for those who are ready to stop thinking about a conversion from materials requirements planning push techniques to kanban pull techniques and want to make it happen now. Stephen Cimorelli provides actionable advice for installing fundamental kanban concepts that can immediately help you increase manufacturing productivity and profitability. The book includes team-based exercises that reinforce key principles as well as a CD with helpful outlines, charts, figures, and diagrams.

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• Published on: 2013-01-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.98" h x .39" w x 8.50" l, .90 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 137 pages

The Handbook for Quality Management, Second Edition: A Complete Guide to Operational Excellence

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The Handbook for Quality Management, Second Edition: A Complete Guide to Operational Excellence
by Thomas Pyzdek, Paul Keller

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The definitive guide to organizational excellence--completely updated

Fully revised for the latest American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/QE) Body of Knowledge, The Handbook for Quality Management: A Complete Guide to Operational Excellence, Second Edition offers in-depth guidance on effectively applying the principles of quality management in today's business environment and delivering superior results. Designed to help you prepare for and pass the ASQ CMQ/QE exam, this authoritative volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.

Coverage includes:

• Business-integrated quality systems
• Organizational structures
• The quality function
• Approaches to quality
• Customer-focused organizations
• Integrated planning
• Strategic planning
• Understanding customer expectations and needs
• Benchmarking
• Organizational assessment
• Process control
• Quantifying process variation
• Quality audits
• Supply chain management
• Continuous improvement
• Effective change management
• Six Sigma methodology, including detailed descriptions of the DMAIC and DMADV approaches
• Management of human resources
• Motivation theories and principles
• Management styles
• Resource requirements to manage the quality function

Over the past 40 years, the quality management discipline has undergone steady evolution from disparate quality assurance efforts to strategic, business-integrated functions. Today's quality manager must be able to plan and implement measurable, cost-effective process-improvement initiatives across the organization.

Written by two of the foremost authorities on the subject and fully updated for the latest American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) Body of Knowledge, The Handbook for Quality Management, Second Edition provides an operational guide to the proper understanding and application of quality management in the current business environment. It serves as a primary reference source for an organization's quality program and for anyone seeking to pass the CMQ/OE exam, given by the ASQ.

The Handbook for Quality Management: A Complete Guide to Operational Excellence, Second Edition:

• Clearly defines quality management principles and their application within a cross section of industries
• Integrates the application of Theory of Constraints, Six Sigma, and Lean thinking into the Quality Management discipline
• Contains detailed methods for planning, including customer needs recognition, benchmarking, and organizational assessments
• Discusses controls such as statistical process control, audits, and supply chain management
• Explains the stages of continuous improvement
• Incorporates classic motivation theory with more current management practices advocated by Joiner, Senge, and Deming, among others
• Features simulated and past exam questions to help you study for the ASQ CMQ/OE exam with answers that can be found at www.mhprofessional.com/HQM2

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• Published on: 2012-12-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.49" h x 1.50" w x 8.98" l, 2.19 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 512 pages

Principles of Agribusiness Management

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Principles of Agribusiness Management
by James G. Beierlein, Kenneth C. Schneeberger, Donald D. Osburn
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Through three successful editions, Principles of Agribusiness Management has provided a solid foundation for an entire generation of agribusiness students. The authors have refined and adapted each edition to the continually evolving world of agribusiness, and the comprehensive coverage in the fourth edition is no exception. New material on supply chains and leadership is incorporated throughout, and a new chapter has been added covering strategic planning and management. The authors maintain their classroom-tested approach, connecting each concept to their unifying theme that every manager s primary objective must be to maximize long-term profits by profitably satisfying customers needs. Student learning is maximized with appealing, jargon-free language; clearly outlined learning objectives; a comprehensive glossary; and cases that apply the concepts in each chapter. Not-for-sale instructor resource material available to college and university faculty only; contact publisher directly.

Title of related interest available from Waveland Press: Seitz et al., Economics of Resources, Agriculture, and Food, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577666240).

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• Published on: 2007-11-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.17" h x 7.09" w x .98" l, 1.70 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 368 pages

The Little Book of Currency Trading: How to Make Big Profits in the World of Forex (Little Books. Big Profits)

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The Little Book of Currency Trading: How to Make Big Profits in the World of Forex (Little Books. Big Profits)
by Kathy Lien
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An accessible guide to trading the fast-moving foreign exchange market

The foreign exchange market, or forex, was once dominated by global banks, hedge funds, and multinational corporations, but that has all changed with Internet technology and the advent of online forex brokers. Now, hundreds of thousands of traders and investors around the world can participate in this profitable field.

Written by forex expert Kathy Lien, The Little Book of Currency Trading will show you how to effectively invest and trade in today's biggest market. Page by page, she describes the multitude of opportunities possible in the forex market, from short-term price swings to long-term trends, and details practical products that can help you achieve success, such as currency-based ETFs.

• Explains the forces that drive currencies and provides strategies to profit from them
• Reveals how you can use various currencies to reduce risk and take advantage of global trends
• Examines financial vehicles that can help you make money without having to monitor the market every day

The Little Book of Currency Trading opens the world of currency trading and investing to anyone interested in entering this dynamic arena.

Q&A with Author Kathy Lien

Author Kathy Lien

What is the most effective way for investors to make money in the currency market?
The best way to make money in the currency market is to think of it as an investment. When most people see advertisements by forex brokers, their eyes start to widen on the offers of high leverage and the possibility of tremendous returns. It is attractive and almost irresistible. However, even though currencies can provide attractive returns, leverage is a sharp double-edged sword. High returns come with high risks, which can be suitable for some but not all investors. Currencies are a great asset class for people looking to diversify their portfolios. And throughout the year, currency values can increase or decrease anywhere between 5 to 25 percent. With U.S. Treasuries yielding next to nothing and our bank accounts earning only a few cents on the dollar, most of us would be satisfied with 5 percent, let alone 25 percent return. There is no need to use excessive leverage - taking it slow and easy increases the chance of seeing your account grow.

Over the past 10 years, the forex market has evolved significantly and competition has brought many benefits to new forex traders. Most forex brokers will offer free education and practice accounts, and new traders should take advantage of them because the most effective way of making money in the currency market is learning how the market works and to practice, practice, practice before dumping significant capital into a live account.

From a more practical perspective, there is no need for monogamy when it comes to trading currencies. Take the best of both worlds and combine both fundamental and technical analysis. The Little Book of Currency Trading will teach you how to identify the big stories affecting currencies and how to pinpoint places to enter and exit your trades. You may know more about currencies than you actually think. If you have ever traveled to another country or if you love to read about political or economic developments abroad, then you have already gotten a taste of what moves currencies. Start by trading what you know, and at the onset, bank your profits when you have them to build your confidence and your knowledge of how the currency market moves.

What indicators or economic data should investors monitor to identify a potential profit opportunity in the currency market?
News moves the markets and economic data is a consistent event risk that can provide daily trading opportunities by driving meaningful moves in a currency. However not all economic releases are equally important, and it is essential to be able to delineate between what will and will not move the currency. As a rule of thumb, put yourself into the shoes of a central bank -- whatever the central bank watches is typically what can move the currency because it can help determine whether the central bank will raise or lower interest rates. This includes employment, retail sales and inflation reports. The best trades are the ones that are also aligned with the current prevailing trend and sentiment in the foreign exchange, something that the Little Book will teach you how to do.

What is the learning process for an individual investor -- who already has experience trading stocks -- in the currency market?
Trade what you know. If you trade stocks using technical analysis, you can do the same in the currency market. In fact, technical analysis is one of the most popular ways to analyze currencies. It will be important to learn about the unique characteristics of the market, including round the clock trading and general trading mechanics. But after that, you can use Fibonacci retracements the same way you do in equities in currencies. For traders who love to follow developments in Europe or Asia -- once again, trade what you know. If you travel to London often and have a good idea of how the U.K. economy is doing, your outlook can be translated into a currency trade. The same is true for traders who have an opinion on whether the Eurozone will go bust due to their debt crisis. Currencies just offer another vehicle to express the views that as stock traders, you may already have.

Historically, the currency market often produces long-term trends that provide a great opportunity for profit. Do you think that will continue in the years ahead?
Currencies have been around for hundreds of years in one form or another and are little confidence measures of a country. If you believe that business cycles repeat themselves -- with expansion followed by contraction and contraction followed by expansion -- then the long term trends of currencies will continue to be evident because the optimism or pessimism of investors usually follows the business cycles of each country. The reason why currencies have had such strong trends in the past few decades is because in general, the outlook for a country gets progressively better or worse, and this dynamic is reflected in the value of the currency. Using a unique easy to understand tool, the Little Book will show you unique ways to join the trend and minimize the risk of chasing a move that quickly fades.

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• Published on: 2010-12-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.28" h x .87" w x 5.31" l, .58 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

Human Factors and Ergonomics Design Handbook Third Edition

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Human Factors and Ergonomics Design Handbook Third Edition
by Barry Tillman, Peggy Tillman, Rhonda Renee Rose, Wesley E. Woodson

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The third edition of this definitive handbook offers every aspect of updated information on ergonomics and human psychology for product designers.

Written by an expert in the field, Human Factors and Ergonomics Design Handbook, Third Edition incorporates latest findings and trends of ergonomics in designing human-friendly products, such as handheld computers, robotics, medical devices, and military/space products to maximize the device functionalities and minimize the negative influence to the human body/mind.

Since the 1992 publication of the second edition, there have been major technological developments which tremendously influence our daily use of electronics devices, and industrial and medical usage of high-tech equipment. There also have been continuous discovery of human factors (i.e. how humans interface with equipment and devices) and cognitive workload. This in-depth guide covers these latest developments.

• 500 illustrations
• Newly added chapters cover medical systems, robotics, small hand-held electronic devices, cognitive workload, and motion environment
• Systematic approaches separating human factors into macro, mezzo, and micro environments
• High-tech, high-demand product design examples are included

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• Published on: 2013-11-05
• Original language: English
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• 1008 pages

Competition Policy: Theory and Practice

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Competition Policy: Theory and Practice
by Massimo Motta
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Offering a complete analysis of antitrust (or competition policy) issues, this study is enhanced by frequent references to antitrust cases and a few fully developed case studies. Although it can be used as an economics textbook in graduate or advanced undergraduate courses, the book is equally accessible to lawyers, practitioners, and readers interested in antitrust issues, but unfamiliar with modern economics. Technical explanations of material are relegated to separate "technical" sections that can be skipped without losing continuity.

• Rank: #14415 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.96" h x 1.34" w x 6.97" l, 1.95 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 704 pages

Technology Entrepreneurship: Creating, Capturing, and Protecting Value

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Technology Entrepreneurship: Creating, Capturing, and Protecting Value
by Thomas N. Duening, Robert A. Hisrich, Michael A. Lechter

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Recognizing the unique needs of the technology startup, Duening focuses on intellectual property development, funding, and marketing/selling more than other texts in this market. Extensive use of technology examples, case studies, and assignments keeps the book relevant and motivating for engineering students. A full supplements package, including instructor manual and lecture notes, makes it easy to get the course up and running.
* rich in case studies, examples, and in-chapter elements that focus on the challenges of launching and operating a technology venture;
* a more in-depth examination of intellectual property development and management than is common in business-focused entrepreneurship texts;
* a more in-depth treatment of valuation, deal structuring, and equity preservation issues than is common in business-focused entrepreneurship texts;
* extensive discussion of technology management and continuous innovation as a competitive advantage;
* addresses the issue of leading, managing, motivating, and compensating technical workers;
* spends more time on the fundamentals of marketing and selling, as these are elements of entrepreneurship often most neglected by engineers and scientists;

• Rank: #26623 in Books
• Published on: 2009-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.25" h x 1.42" w x 7.52" l, 2.45 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 590 pages

The Idea Hunter: How to Find the Best Ideas and Make them Happen

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The Idea Hunter: How to Find the Best Ideas and Make them Happen
by Andy Boynton, Bill Fischer, William Bole
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A different way of discovering and developing the best business ideas

Jack Welch once said, "Someone, somewhere has a better idea." In this myth-busting book, the authors reveal that great business ideas do not spring from innate creativity, or necessarily from the brilliant minds of people. Rather, great ideas come to those who are in the habit of looking for great ideas all around them, all the time. Too often, people fall into the trap of thinking that the only worthwhile idea is a thoroughly original one. Idea Hunters know better. They understand that valuable ideas are already out there, waiting to be found - and not just in the usual places.

· Shows how to expand your capacity to find and develop winning business ideas

· Explains why ideas are a critical asset for every manager and professional, not just for those who do "creative"

· Reveals how to seek out and select the ideas that best serve your purposes and goals and define who you are, as a professional

· Offers practical tips on how to master the everyday habits of an Idea Hunter, which include cultivating great conversations

The book is filled with illustrative accounts of successful Idea Hunters and stories from thriving "idea" companies. Warren Buffet, Walt Disney, Thomas Edison, Mary Kay Ash, Twitter, and Pixar Animation Studios are among the many profiled.

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Amazon.com Exclusive from the Authors: 10 lessons for anyone embarking on the Idea Hunt, the search for ideas that make a difference

Co-Author Andy Boynton

1. Know your gig. In other words, decide what you’re all about as a professional, and where you want to be heading in your career and projects. Without a concrete sense of purpose and goals, you won’t know what you’re looking for—in the vast jungle of ideas and information. And you’ll be defenseless against the demons of information overload.

2. Don’t let the job, company, or industry define your Hunt for ideas. You want ideas that stand out, and to get them, you have to chart your own course. That means creating your own collection of information and idea sources, different from the sources being tapped by everyone else in your business. Don’t fall victim to the plague of “me too” ideas.

3. Be interested, not just interesting. All of us naturally want to be interesting, but in the Hunt for ideas, being interested in the world around you is of equal or greater importance. Part of being interested is to be careful about the signals you send to idea-bearers, who can be anyone, at any time.

4. Be a “T” rather than a purely “I” professional. The “I” type (think narrow and tight) is deeply versed in a specific area of expertise, while the “T” professional (think extended and broad) has a greater breadth of skills and interests. Both types of professional have much to offer, but “T” people are better at fostering the diverse connections and conversations needed to bring exceptional ideas to the surface.

5. Even if you’re on the right track with an idea, you’ll get run over, if you’re just standing there (to paraphrase Will Rogers). Your ideas are worth little unless they’re in motion, shifting in response to fresh data and conversation, evolving through stages of reflection and prototyping.

Co-Author Bill Fischer

6. Understand that failure isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, you’ll want to build failure into your Hunt for the best ideas, with the prolific use of prototyping (getting your ideas initially into some rough form). The point is to test your ideas as frequently as possible and to learn rapidly, before committing to a product or program.

7. Get the room right. Arrange your physical workspace in ways that will help you collide with and generate useful ideas. For example, store your hot ideas in folders or piles that are visible. Make sure that the books and materials closest at hand are the ones you need for your current projects.

8. Push the Hot Buttons. Link your idea to something that keeps the boss or client up at night. If you can do that, your idea will have a much better chance of getting noticed and winning acceptance.

9. Think compatibility, or “one revolution at a time.” Be ready to explain how your breakthrough idea fits into “the way we do things around here.” An idea that requires too much change in an organization may never see the light of day.

10. Focus on “Try-ability.” Make it easy for people to try out your idea, before buying into it. Think like Apple, which lets people listen to 30-second snippets of music on iTunes before they buy a track or CD. Customers and colleagues are far more likely to sign on if they’re less worried about making a decision they’ll come to regret.

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• Published on: 2011-04-26
• Original language: English
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• Dimensions: 9.29" h x .71" w x 6.42" l, .83 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

The End of the 'Asian Model (De Gruyter Studies in Organization, 86)

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Implementing Six Sigma: Smarter Solutions Using Statistical Methods

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Implementing Six Sigma: Smarter Solutions Using Statistical Methods
by Forrest W. Breyfogle
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• Includes new and expanded coverage of Six Sigma infrastructure building and benchmarking.
• Provides plans, checklists, metrics, and pitfalls.

• Rank: #18216 in Books
• Published on: 2003-04-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.65" h x 2.40" w x 6.54" l, 4.02 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1229 pages

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

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Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
by Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson
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Gain a thorough understanding of the critical role of purchasing in the supply chain with one of today's leading-edge strategy and purchasing books--PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 5E. This turnkey solution provides current and complete coverage that makes it not only a useful book, but also a valuable professional reference tool. This edition presents the most recent critical developments in the field as well as the impact of the recent recession and ongoing business uncertainty on today's supply chain. This leading author team draws from firsthand experience and their relationships with executives and practitioners worldwide to present numerous cases, memorable examples, and unique insights that enable readers to better understand today's purchasing process.

• Rank: #11411 in Books
• Brand: NA
• Published on: 2011-03-08
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• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.00" h x 1.50" w x 7.99" l, 3.75 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 888 pages

Fuhrung und Zusammenarbeit (German Edition)

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Fuhrung und Zusammenarbeit (German Edition)
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Klausur Nov. 2012 bereits berücksichtigt! - Ein Repetitorium aus der Reihe "Prüfungswissen kompakt". Inhalt nach DIHK-Rahmenplan für die Prüfung der Wirtschaftsfachwirte im Prüfungsteil B: Handlungsbereich „Führung und Zusammenarbeit“. Aus diesem Handlungsbereich kommt auch das Thema für Präsentation und Fachgespräch. -
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• Published on: 2012-12-17
• Released on: 2012-12-17
• Format: Kindle eBook
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Identifying Waste on the Shopfloor (Shopfloor Series)

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Identifying Waste on the Shopfloor (Shopfloor Series)
by Productivity Development Team

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Like all Shopfloor Series books, Identifying Waste on the Shopfloorpresents concepts and tools in simple and accessible language. The book includes many illustrations and examples to explain basic concepts and some of the challenges that are encountered when looking for and eliminating waste.

Identifying Waste on the Shopfloor is the ideal compliment to 5S, TPM, and other tools for building a lean manufacturing operation.

Productivity's Shopfloor Series books offer a simple, cost-effective approach for building basic knowledge about key manufacturing improvement topics. Identifying Waste on the Shopfloor and all our Shopfloor Series books include innovative instructional features that are the signature of the series. The goal: to place powerful and proven improvement tools in the hands of your entire workforce.

• Rank: #136332 in Books
• Published on: 2003-06-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.00" h x .24" w x 7.01" l, .55 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages