Amacom: 564 books
Army of Entrepreneurs
Creating an Engaged and Empowered Workforce for Exceptional Business Growth
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2011
As a young entrepreneur who turned a small PR business into a highly successful international communications firm, author Jennifer Prosek experienced firsthand the power of instilling an “owner’s mind-set” in every employee. Now, in this inspiring book, she explains the key for any company--large...
Strategic Connections
The New Face of Networking in a Collaborative World
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2015
Smartphones, social media, and the Internet can only get a professional so far. At some point, the success of an organization will depend on face-to-face relationships, which means the isolated employees trying to do everything virtually will at some point have to fall back on the tried-and-true,...
by Philip Vassallo
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2009
Anyone who regularly deals with work-related writing deadlines knows the kind of paralysis that can take over when there's too much to accomplish and not enough time to compose a clear sentence. This indispensable guide reveals the easy, efficient, and confidence-building four-part process for keeping...
Harvesting Intangible Assets
Uncover Hidden Revenue in Your Company's Intellectual Property
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2011
Whether you call it “harvesting intangible assets” or “intellectual property management,” organizations must make the most of everything they have to remain competitive and experience continual growth. In this thought-provoking book, author Andrew J. Sherman shares insights and expertise gleaned...
Find the Fire
Ignite Your Inspiration--and Make Work Exciting Again
Language: English
Release Date: October 18, 2017
Once upon a time, you probably learned the thrill of a good day’s work and were inspired to work harder and accomplish more. Then the honeymoon ended, burnout set in, and you began going through the motions uninspired. Wouldn’t you love to feel as engaged and energized as you were on day one?...
The Power of Convergence
Linking Business Strategies and Technology Decisions to Create Sustainable Success
Language: English
Release Date: May 18, 2011
From technology giants to major airlines to government agencies, the landscape is littered with the shells of once-promising enterprises that failed to partner technology and business. Their lost opportunities and billions wasted provide a much-needed wake-up call to businesses. In this forward-thinking...
Identifying and Managing Project Risk
Essential Tools for Failure-Proofing Your Project
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2015
All projects are inherently risky, and especially complex ones can potentially be the downfall for even the most experienced project manager. From technical challenges to resource issues to overwhelming and unrealistic deadlines to the rarely dependable commitment of your subcontractors, any number...
The AMA Handbook of Business Documents
Gudielines and Sample Documents That Make Busienss Writing Easy
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2011
From business plans and sales presentations to newsletters and email marketing, The AMA Handbook of Business Documents gives readers the tips, tricks, and specific words they need to make their company come across on page or screen in a way that leads to its success. This versatile guide to preparing...
True Alignment
Linking Company Culture with Customer Needs for Extraordinary Results
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2013
Companies live or die based on their ability to communicate and deliver on the promise their brand makes to its customers. But if that message is varied, or added to, or even unknown by a single member of the team, the resulting inefficiency, conflict, and disengagement will cripple a company’s...
Be a Party Plan Superstar
Build a $100,000-a-Year Direct Selling Business from Home
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2010
The “party plan” direct selling model of introducing products through home parties, social gatherings, and fundraisers has been the route to financial freedom for millions. In Be a Party Plan Superstar, author Mary Christensen--who has herself achieved unprecedented success in direct sales and...
A Blueprint for Corporate Governance
Strategy, Accountability, and the Preservation of Shareholder Value
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2003
Recent events have turned the spotlight on the issue of corporate accountability -- especially when it comes to protecting shareholder value. In the modern corporation, non-owners commonly manage day-to-day operations, and their decisions have a direct impact on the company's overall value. But what...
The Critical Thinking Toolkit
Spark Your Team's Creativity with 35 Problem Solving Activities
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2011
Critical thinking--the ability to approach a problem both analytically and creatively--is the bedrock of success for companies and their people. Fortunately, it’s a skill that can be learned. The Critical Thinking Toolkit gets employees thinking better and faster with training exercises that offer...
Conflict 101
A Manager's Guide to Resolving Problems So Everyone Can Get Back to Work
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2011
From mild disagreements to major personnel blowouts, conflict in the workplace is unavoidable. Drawing lightheartedly from stories of her own slipups and disagreements as well as examples from her twenty years of experience as a conflict resolution professional, author Susan Shearouse reveals how...
What Keeps Leaders Up at Night
Recognizing and Resolving Your Most Troubling Management Issues
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2013
You are not perfect. Never have been, never will be. And no matter how much experience you gain, how long you contemplate a decision, or who you seek counsel from, you will still make the occasional management misstep--a few of them. Guaranteed. And if you stay in management long enough, you will...