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In a world where there is so much conflicting information about how we are supposed to live, what can we really know? Knowing the truth, what’s real from what’s fake, should be easy. In today’s world, that’s far from the case. In The Certainty Illusion, Timothy Caulfield lifts the...

The rules have changed. The digital revolution has ushered in an era of unprecedented disruption, and CIOs are now the key architects of the future. This book isn’t a simple instruction manual; it’s a guide to reimagining the role of the technology leader. How do we not just survive, but thrive in this new landscape? How can technology unlock entirely new business models? This thought-provoking exploration offers fresh perspectives, challenges the status quo, and provides inspiration from companies that are leading the way.

In The Elephant and the Mouse, diversity and inclusion expert Laura Liswood delivers a thought-provoking and insightful new business guide that explores workplace diversity and offers new ideas for gaining the real benefits from your diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In this book, you'll explore the powerful case for diversity, equity, and inclusion and the often-overlooked risks posed by a homogeneous workforce. You will learn the hard truths about why many DE&I efforts fail, millions of dollars are wasted, and why organizations confuse efforts with outcomes.

The episode discusses how holding a certain moral high ground narrative can be a significant threat to those in power who are trying to maintain their position. It implies that the truth can be unsettling for those attempting to assert leadership in the moral domain globally.

Das Unternehmen als Maschine, ist nur eines von vielen Missverständnissen, die weiterhin hartnäckig ihr Unwesen in modernen Organisationen treiben. Das Buch zeigt eine Alternative zum Altbewährten, wobei das Alte nicht zwangsläufig schlecht und das Neue nicht zwangsläufig gut ist. Differenziert, tiefgründig und provokant wird mit den 9 größten Missverständnissen der modernen Arbeitswelt aufgeräumt und dem Leser nützliche Werkzeuge mit an die Hand gegeben, um sich durch den dichten Unternehmensdschungel navigieren zu können.

This book explains why meaningful innovation naturally emerges from deliberate inefficiency and how large corporations can harness the power of small teams—startups—to drive radical change through systematic experimentation.

How optimization took over the world and the urgent case for a new approach Optimization is the driving principle of our modern world. We now can manufacture, transport, and organize things more cheaply and faster than ever. Optimized models underlie everything from airline schedules to dating...

Paul Williams and Andreas Krebs take a no-punches-held look at the stories we tell ourselves about business success. The rags-to-riches tale is tempting, but we don’t have to search far to see that most organizations rise for a time, only to experience a dramatic fall from grace. Just look at some of the companies that used to be household names: Nokia, AOL, Pan Am, Woolworth, and Blockbuster. The Illusion of Invincibility examines the why of success and failure. It’s a smart, funny, and radical look at how to build and sustain a great organization.

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Conventional wisdom holds that Western economies are on the threshold of fast-and-furious technological development. Fredrik Erixon and Bjorn Weigel refute this idea, bringing together a vast array of data and case studies to tell a very different story. With expertise spanning academia and the business world, Erixon and Weigel illustrate how innovation is being hampered by existing government regulations and corporate practices.

Ein Blick auf die Fortune 500, auf DAX, MDAX oder das Ranking von Familienunternehmen zeigt, dass es kaum einer Organisation gelingt, sich dauerhaft an der Spitze zu halten. Liegt womöglich in jedem herausragenden Aufstieg schon die Gefahr des Scheiterns?

Two NYC professionals have multiple discussions on being black and brown in the workplace. Adapting to corporate America and navigating every micro aggression. Not so much an attack on Diversity & Inclusion, but venting our frustrations on how far D&I has to go.

In this provocative talk, Osho starts with our assumption that we are interested, maybe even passionately interested, in knowing the truth - and he tears it to shreds. He goes back in history with razor sharp clarity to illustrate our long-time avoidance of the truth, and our need to hide out in illusion.

Join Audrey Murphy, an experienced real estate agent, as she pulls back the curtain on the real estate world. This podcast offers insights for agents, buyers, and sellers, covering everything from building successful careers to creating lasting relationships. Audrey shares real stories, lessons learned, and strategies for thriving in the ever-changing market. Tune in for actionable tips and inspiring stories that reveal the truths behind the illusions of real estate. New episodes every other week!

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