Eric Jacobson

MAY 25, 2012

When contemplating their favorites, they likely thought about which books were in their minds the best, most favored, most inspiring, most instructional, most relevant, and which ones they might reference frequently. Then, select one or more for your summer reading list. Then, select one or more for your summer reading list.

Books 92

Books Handbook Kotter Leadership Pipeline 92

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

When contemplating their favorites, they likely thought about which books were in their minds the best, most favored, most inspiring, most instructional, most relevant, and which ones they might reference frequently. Top Books About Leadership. Top Books About Leadership. Top Books About Leadership.

Books 50

Books Leadership Handbook Kotter 50

Tony Mayo

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The engineers around the punchcard reader had not been engaged in idle banter. Informally talking out problems and solutions, it seemed, produced better results than following the employee handbook or obeying managers’ e-mailed instructions. The new equipment was ordered and installed. Productivity plummeted.

Mayo 146

Mayo Executive Coaching Efficiency Handbook 146

Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

When contemplating their favorites, they likely thought about which books were in their minds the best, most favored, most inspiring, most instructional, most relevant, and which ones they might reference frequently. Then, select one or more for your summer reading list. Then, select one or more for your summer reading list.

Books 61

Books Leadership Handbook Kotter 61

Deming Institute

JANUARY 16, 2017

As I wrote about in my first post , my first job out of college was at the GM Livonia Engine Plant, outside of Detroit. A forward-thinking plant manager modified the Deming Philosophy to create something called “The Livonia Philosophy.”. That sounds very much like the Toyota Production System and Lean management.

Kaizen 28

Kaizen Deming Lean Manufacturing Handbook 28

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 8, 2014

Most decisions in organizations are made by escalating them up the management hierarchy — and it’s usually the highest paid person in the room’s opinion (“HIPPO”) that prevails. Consider these three examples from the frontiers of management: Funding decisions at most organizations are made by senior management or maybe an independent panel.

Software 8

Software CIO Early Adopters Project 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 1, 2012

It's an ingenuity engine. For the emerging producers of culture — the digital players — this book will serve as a practical handbook. Project Management for Profit: A Failsafe Guide to Keeping Projects On Track and On Budget. Culturematic: How Reality TV, John Cheever, a Pie Lab, Julia Child, Fantasy Football.

Books 10

Books Handbook Rogers Budgeting 10

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Many firms talk about talent management, but few deal systematically with a basic fact: average annual turnover in sales is 25 to 30%. But most are a bland summary of the Boy Scout Handbook, with traits like extroversion, assertiveness, empathy, modesty, and an “achievement orientation.” DAVE WHEELER FOR HBR.

Cost 8

Cost Handbook Marketing Strategy 8