New Business Strategy

A business's overall strategy may be set at board level, but many people throughout the organisation will be involved in deciding that strategy and implementing it - making decisions that are strategic in nature. On these decisions hangs the future of the business: how successful it is, even whether it is successful. Yet business history is full of strategic decisions, both big and small, that were weak, poorly conceived and consequently disastrous.

Michael Porter’s succinct summary of his landmark book Strategy, considered the best book on strategy of all time.

This audiobook was created based on Michael Porter's landmark book Competitive Strategy. This was Mr. Porter's synopsis of his book for the Harvard Business Review.

“Packed with transformative insights, Dealmaking will help a new generation of business leaders get to yes.”—William Ury, coauthor of Getting to Yes Informed by meticulous research, field experience, and classroom-tested strategies, Dealmaking offers essential insights for anyone involved...

Both a revelatory, insight-filled playbook for doing business in China and a probing look at why the country, despite the challenges it faces, still possesses unrivaled prospects for growth and entrepreneurial opportunity-by two leaders who, over the course of decades, have taken turns helming...

An extraordinarily new business slant on how companies can generate greater profits in 23 compact lessons with ongoing tutorials between two fictitious individuals.In the past, companies taught their employees about quality. In today's unstable economy, employers must stress the importance of...

The need for this book is driven by the rapid pace of change and innovation in the business world. Traditional business models and strategies that may have worked in the past are no longer as effective, and new technologies and emerging trends are constantly disrupting the industry. To stay...

Most business proposals do not lose because they are badly written. They lose because they sound like every other proposal in the buyer's inbox. In The Proposal They Actually Remember, TJ Walker shows business professionals how to use artificial intelligence to create pitches that are specific...

With the onslaught of cloud solutions, consumerization of technology, and increasingly tech-savvy business people, it's time for a manifesto for leaders who recognize - and are nervous about - the demands of the digital age. Whether you're an executive, department head, or IT manager, The New IT provides an action-ready blueprint for building and strengthening the role of IT in your company - and prescribing IT's future.  

The vast majority of small businesses stay small—and not by choice. Only the most savvy and persistent—a tiny one tenth of one percent—break through to annual sales above $250 million. In The Breakthrough Company, Keith McFarland pinpoints how everyday companies become extraordinary...

Discover how leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs can effectively execute strategies in a disruptive economy, where execution is crucial for competitive advantage and more important than a perfectly crafted strategy.

Why would a casino try and stop you from losing? How can a mathematical formula find your future spouse? Would you know if a statistical analysis blackballed you from a job you wanted? Today, number crunching affects your life in ways you might never imagine. In this lively and groundbreaking...

Master career advancement and workplace leadership with actionable strategies that build instant professional confidence. Whether you are commuting to a new management role or navigating the chaos of solo entrepreneurship, this immersive audio guide transforms anxiety into focused, driven...

A detailed field guide to foreign business opportunities in China during the era of heightened rivalry with the U.S. China dominates manufacturing and is the world's largest retail market, but for companies outside of China, finding ways to do business in the country is increasingly uncertain in...

In The Innovator's Solution, Clayton Christensen and Michael Raynor expand on the idea of disruption, explaining how companies can and should become disruptors themselves. Now with a foreword by innovation expert Scott Anthony, this classic work shows just how timely and relevant these ideas continue to be in today's hyper-accelerated business environment and will help anyone trying to transform their business right now.

Frost & Sullivan's 2014 Growth, Innovation, and Leadership Book of the Year In business, performance is key. In performance, how you organize can be the key to growth. Recently, the business world has seen the birth of a new breed of company—the Exponential Organization—that has...

If you want your startup to succeed, you need to understand why startups fail. “Whether you’re a first-time founder or looking to bring innovation into a corporate environment, Why Startups Fail is essential reading.”—Eric Ries, founder and CEO, LTSE, and New York Times bestselling...

Why would a casino try to stop a gambler from losing? How can a mathematical formula find your future spouse? Would you know if statistical analysis blackballed you from a job you wanted? Economist Ian Ayres has spent the better part of his career examining the power in numbers. Decisions used...

In person and online, discover the best way to position and market yourself in the new world of work. The New Brand You is the field guide to standing out and succeeding in the new professional landscape transformed by the pandemic. In the new world of virtual, remote and flexible working...

Transform artificial intelligence from confusing tech jargon into a powerful engine for business growth and automation. Perfect for your morning commute or strategic planning sessions, this pragmatic audio guide empowers non-technical leaders to confidently step into the future. Stop letting...