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Project Sponsorship: Achieving Management Commitment for Project Success

Jossey-Bass, 2006

Praise for Project Sponsorship

"Project Sponsorship addresses vital ingredients that resonate with my recipe for project success—identifying the right people to sponsor projects, taking care of them, describing how to create an environment that leads to excellence in project sponsorship, and...

A Manager's Guide to Employment Law: How to Protect Your Company and Yourself

Jossey-Bass, 2003

A Manager's Guide to Employment Law:

Explains the fundamental concept of employmentlaw— employment-at-will — and how it has changed over recent years

Coaches managers on the specifics of evaluating the opportunities and risks associated with workforce decisions

Covers...

Never Bet the Farm: How Entrepreneurs Take Risks, Make Decisionsand How You Can, Too

Jossey-Bass, 2006

In Never Bet the Farm two leading entrepreneurs, Anthony Iaquinto and Stephen Spinelli, turn much of the so-called expert advice for entrepreneurs on its head. They show that by preparing for setbacks and using a framework that can help reduce risks and simplify decision making, entrepreneurs can increase their probability for success....

Leadership for the Common Good: Tackling Public Problems in a Shared-Power World

Jossey-Bass, 2005

Intuition and experience teach us that no one is really 'in charge' of anything complex or important. Barbara Crosby and John Bryson have developed this idea into a vividly positive image of the leader's role. 'Shared-power,' as they describe, dissect, and show how to work with it, transforms the very definition of leadership for the twenty-first...

African American Millionaires

Jossey-Bass, 2004

Meet the black Achievers who attained the American Dream--from the early years to modern times

"This wonderful book should be required reading for young people, who will learn how some of the nation’s most successful Black men and women became role models."
--Joyce Ladner, Ph.D.

Robert Sengstacke Abbott
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Nature's Keepers: The Remarkable Story of How the Nature Conservancy Became the Largest Environmental Group in the World

Jossey-Bass, 2005

Learn the Management and Leadership Lessons of the World's Largest Environmental Organization

"Nature's Keepers is a remarkable book about a remarkable organization—and a ripping yarn about groups and people who make a difference against all odds. Beyond that, it is a matchless tale of a half-century of organizational growth and...

The Emotionally Intelligent Nurse Leader

Jossey-Bass, 2004

The Emotionally Intelligent Nurse Leader offers nurse managers, health care leaders, and emerging leaders a useful guide for identifying, using, and regulating their emotions (emotional intelligence). As the author clearly demonstrates, harnessing the power of emotional intelligence can transform the work environment and the...

Wired for Good: Strategic Technology Planning for Nonprofits

Jossey-Bass, 2003

Wired for Good is a nuts-and-bolts guide to strategic technology planning for nonprofit organizations— no matter how large or small. This book leads nonprofits through a planning process that will help them align their technology use with their mission and strategic goals, determine what the appropriate technology tools are to meet...

Project Manager's Spotlight on Change Management

Jossey-Bass, 2005

Clear-Cut Ways to Manage Inevitable Project Changes

If you're a typical project manager, you're probably aware of the importance of change management but may not have the time or expertise to develop a full-blown plan. Here's a quick and practical guide to applying the disciplines of proven change...

Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership

Jossey-Bass, 2003

Become a More Versatile Manager and a More Artistic Leader

In this third edition of their best-selling classic, authors Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal explain the powerful tool of "reframing." The authors have distilled the organizational literature into a comprehensive approach for looking at situations from more than one angle. Their...

E-Health Care Information Systems: An Introduction for Students and Professionals

Jossey-Bass, 2005

E-Health Care Information Systems is a comprehensive collection written by leading experts from a range of disciplines including medicine, health sciences, engineering, business information systems, and computing technology. It provides a theoretical framework with sound methodological approaches and is filled with numerous case examples. Topics...

The Virtual Student: A Profile and Guide to Working with Online Learners

Jossey-Bass, 2003

The Virtual Student is an essential resource for online educators working with students in higher education and training settings. The authors offer an overview of the key issues of student online learning and provide a practical guide to working with online students. The book covers a broad range of topics including learning styles,...

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