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Managing Risk in Organizations: A Guide for Managers

Jossey-Bass, 2003

Managing Risk in Organizations offers a proven framework for handling risks across all types of organizations. In this comprehensive resource, David Frame–a leading expert in risk management–examines the risks routinely encountered in business, offers prescriptions to assess the effects of various risks, and shows how to develop...

English Brainstormers!: Ready-to-Use Games & Activities That Make Language Skills Fun to Learn

Jossey-Bass, 2002

Standards,” “Learning Assessments,” “Academic Intervention Services,” and “Competency
Evaluation.” Yes, the new standards are probably necessary for some students for a number
of reasons. Yes, students who are not performing up to a specific standard should be given
remediation. Few would...

Death by Meeting : A Leadership Fable...About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business

Jossey-Bass, 2004

In his latest page-turning work of business fiction, best-selling author Patrick Lencioni provides readers with another powerful and thought-provoking book, this one centered around a cure for the most painful yet underestimated problem of modern business: bad meetings. And what he suggests is both simple and revolutionary.

Casey...

The Emotionally Intelligent Manager : How to Develop and Use the Four Key Emotional Skills of Leadership

Jossey-Bass, 2004

This practical guide to understanding, developing, and applying emotional intelligence in the workplace details a four-part hierarchy of emotional skills: identifying emotions, using them to facilitate thinking, and understanding and managing emotions.

We have long been taught that emotions should be felt and expressed in carefully...

Leadership Passages : The Personal and Professional Transitions That Make or Break a Leader

Jossey-Bass, 2004

Leaders face numerous critical crossroads in their careers, moments that can provide extraordinary learning and growth opportunities or ensnare them and prevent further development. The good thing about these passages is that they’re predictable, and with proper preparation, leaders not only can survive them to become stronger but can use...

Her Place at the Table : A Woman's Guide to Negotiating Five Key Challenges to Leadership Success

Jossey-Bass, 2004

Ideal for women dealing with demanding roles, this practical guide provides a framework for securing leadership positions and overcoming resistance to their leadership.

”Women roar,” exclaims management guru Tom Peters. “Want a leader?” asks BusinessWeek. “Hire a woman.” This list of women...

The Accidental Leader: What to Do When You're Suddenly in Charge

Jossey-Bass, 2003

The Book You Need When You Are Unexpectedly Put in Charge

It could happen today. You are called into the office, and the boss tells you that due to unforeseen circumstances, starting today you will be in charge of a team, a project, an office, a committee, or a business unit. Without any warning (or preparation on your part) you’ve become...

Creating the Project Office: A Manager's Guide to Leading Organizational Change (Jossey Bass Business and Management Series)

Jossey-Bass, 2003

Faster, cheaper, better. Accidental project manager. In or out? Are you done
yet? We’re in a mess! Why can’t we . . . ? If these challenges sound familiar
within your organization, welcome aboard.

This is a book about improving organizational performance by implementing
a project office system that develops...

Building the Bridge As You Walk On It: A Guide for Leading Change

Jossey-Bass, 2004

Dare to become a leader who inspires others

"Quinn’s work captures a crucial truth about great leadership–that it is about who we are and not what we do. In facing our fears and harnessing our uniqueness, we bring forth the capacity for inspired leadership and for enduring change. Robert Quinn is a gifted storyteller. This is...

Don't Give Me That Attitude!: 24 Rude, Selfish, Insensitive Things Kids Do and How to Stop Them

Jossey-Bass, 2004

Does Your Child Have Attitude?

Does your kid never take no for an answer and demand things go his way?

Do her theatrics leave you drained at the end of the day?

Are you resorting to bribes and threats to get your kid to do chores?

Does he cheat, complain, or blame others for his...

The Online Teaching Survival Guide: Simple and Practical Pedagogical Tips

Jossey-Bass, 2016

Essential reading for online instructors, updated to cover new and emerging issues and technologies

The Online Teaching Survival Guide provides a robust overview of theory-based techniques for teaching online or technology-enhanced courses. Covering all aspects of online teaching, this book reviews the latest research...

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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