July 2012 | sf business times

How To Survive A Training Assignment: A Practical Guide For The New, Part-time Or Temporary Trainer Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book is a good overview of what is needed to effectively train staff. It covers everything from adult learning to evaluating programs. It doesn't offer depth on any topic, but if someone needs to learn about training quickly and easily than this is an excellent source.Click Here to see more reviews...

Flying the Mail (Epic of Flight) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I have an interest in flight and recently in airmail. The Time-Life book series are really nice books, and this one was no exception.The history, anecdotes and photographs of the US's early Airmail activities are fascinating. And I simply had no idea how many early pilots died trying to fly at night...

Singular Spectrum Analysis: A New Tool in Time Series Analysis Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This text is divided into three main parts: 1) Mathematical notes, 2) Theory and Methods, 3) Applications. As a reader interested in time series analysis but unfamiliar with singular spectrum analysis (SSA) per se, I was not really sure what SSA was exactly, or what it is suppose to accomplish, until...

Successful Project Management: Develop Effective Skills, Manage the Risks, Use Tried and Tested Techniques (Sunday Times Creating Success) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Trevor Young, this book's author, is a prolific author of project management and process improvement books that are characterized by brevity, rich content and expert advice. This book has all of those characteristics.At 155 pages this book is brief, but the range of topics, excellent use of illustrations,...

No B.S. Ruthless Management of People and Profits: The Ultimate, No Holds Barred, Kick Butt, Take No Prisoners Guide to Really Getting Rich Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I've been reading Dan Kennedy's stuff and attending his seminars for years but I have to say I was shocked at how blunt this book is. Kennedy won't make any friends among employees (and vendors) who don't understand that they are zebras (you'll have to read the book to see what that means) and that the...

Fast Projects: Project Management When Time is Short Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is the third book I read on Project Management.It's really quick and useful, because it says many things I already knew - but put them in the right place - and some I did not know.My advice is: buy it !Click Here to see more reviews about: Fast Projects: Project Management When Time is ShortWe are...

The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Many people in an organization focus on managing the boss rather than doing their own job. What better way to manage the boss than to constantly seek her/his guidance on everything? Then, the boss can be flattered that you want his/her help, and will also take the blame if anything goes wrong. Insecure...

Warren Buffett on Business: Principles from the Sage of Omaha Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)With the main exception of a relatively small textile producer known as Berkshire Hathaway, which Warren Buffett bought outright and which became the springboard for his investing career, the earlier part of Buffett's long and successful career was mainly devoted to non-controlling investments in companies,...

Manage Your Time, Your Work, Yourself Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I actually read this in 1995, but I've recommended it to so many people over the years that I thought I should give it an endorsement here. It completely transformed the way I work. If you want to become organized, efficient, and productive, get, read, and, most important, USE this book!Click Here to...

Research Methods for Business Students Pb Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I am using this book for the prepration of the methadology of my MBA theseis, i think it is a good book, however i am discovering it is beter to have more than one good source, is this obvious for methadology writing ?, i don't know.Click Here to see more reviews about: Research Methods for Business...

Time Out for Leaders : Daily Inspiration for Maximum Impact Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)My pride has suffered heavy losses in my job; I came to the position with a hefty amount of successful experience on all levels-teaching, self-employment as a consultant, published author, educational administrator, parent of a child with special needs, program developer, educational sales consultant...

Make Meetings Matter: Ban Boredom, Co-Opt Confusion, and Eliminate Time Wasting Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Do you dread meetings? At their worst, they can be aimless, boring and discouraging. However, at their best, meetings can be productive - even energizing. Charlie Hawkins shows you how to make that happen. He deconstructs meeting dynamics and offers tips for planning, running and ending meetings seamlessly....

Mastering Strategy Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The book presents an excellent companion of the top issues involving strategy today. The book is structured according to global themes, like strategy and economics, strategy and leadership, and so on. Each chapter has 4 or 5 articles related, written by authors from important business schools. Issues...

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Tested by Time: Those Who Followed Them . . . and Those Who Didn't Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I've listened to some videos of John C. Maxwell's "Laws of Leadership" series a few years ago and now I bought this book based on it. It's a great way to mix history with Christian leadership and as a college history major, I found this book useful! I will be looking into John C. Maxwell's book series...

Make a Fortune Selling to Women: The Deal Makers and Deal Breakers You Must Know to Close the Deal Every Time Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Connie Podesta has written a great line of books in her career, and this is no exception! I've gotten a lot out of reading most of her books and am really impressed with this one. It's got great How-to info on gaining the trust and respect of women so you can finally close the deal with them.Now, I've...

RFPs Suck How to Master the RFP System Once and for All to Win Big Business Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I have always detested RFPs. They are a big waste of time, talent and resources. But, unfortunately, they are a part of the business world we live in. Two things. First, if you are a responder to RFPs, this book will help you manage the game so that the rules are tipped in your favor. Second, if you...

Leadership Mastery in Turbulent Times Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The times, they are a changin.' Times have always been changing, but they are changing faster now, and the rate of change is increasing. And with the changes has come a requirement for changed leadership skills. The title comes from a question asked at interviews with over 200 high potential leaders...