Change inevitably generates resistance. Even the best strategic plans will fail if this resistance is not met and overcome. The challenge is to create a wave of change by gaining commitment from your employees as well as the other stakeholders necessary to make it happen. Dr. Katz explains six principles. Change inevitably generates resistance. Even the best strategic plans will fail if this resistance is not met and overcome. The challenge is to...

Holk Master-class features animated academic models and interviews with acclaimed entrepreneurs, professors and business executives. Bring your class book to life. Watch the short film episodes before class as flip-the-class-room, in class as basis for discussion, or simply as inspiration. Episodes in this section include: * Reflection on Product Portfolio and the Boston Matrix * Product Life Cycle * Brand Equity and Brand Extension * Reflections...

The industry validated Project Management Maturity Model developed by Dr. Harold Kerzner--updated and expanded Using the Project Management Maturity Model offers assessment tools for organizations of all sizes to evaluate their progress in effectively integrating project management along the maturity curve. This Third Edition includes maturity metrics, examples of Project Management Maturity Model (PMMM) reports, a new chapter on the characteristics...

"Turn your strategic-planning dreams into business reality with these project management and leadership best practices Executing on strategic planning is one of the biggest challenges leaders today. For example, Harvard Business Review reports that IT project failure costs businesses $3 trillion dollars annually. Stop Strategic Planning into the Abyss provides business leaders the key to addressing this issue head on. Stop Strategic Planning into...

Provides detailed instructions for creating sustainable landscaped homes using eco-friendly products and methods.

Opening Strategy recounts the origins and development of Strategy as a profession from the middle of the last century to the present day. In particular, it focuses on how strategic planning superseded long-range planning, and the more recent rise of strategic management and open strategy. Together, these practices have contributed to growing inclusiveness and transparency in contemporary organizations. Informed by interviews with corporate strategists...

This book illustrates how nonprofits can increase their fundraising potential--and their overall impact--by learning how to ramp up nearly every aspect of their fundraising programs, and by presenting concrete ways to leverage boards, strategic planning, and communications to improve fundraising outcomes. Case studies, worksheets, samples, and tools to help nonprofits move from knowing to doing are also provided.

In the third book of his popular trilogy on creating and sustaining arts organizations, Michael Kaiser reveals the hidden engine that powers consistent success. According to Kaiser, successful arts organizations pursue strong programmatic marketing campaigns that compel people to buy tickets, enroll in classes, and so on--in short, to participate in the organization's programs. Additionally, they create exciting activities that draw people to the...

Chapter 2: Why You Should Measure Success Before Performance; The Answer Key; Leadership Wants an Easy Answer, and Organizational Health is a Valid Place to Start; Root Questions Are Best; Summary; Chapter 3: Know Yourself; A Mission Statement; Yesterday; Today; From Scratch; Show Me the Money!; Summary; Chapter 4: The How Matters; Core Values; Faith; The Future Is Now; Summary; Chapter 5: "Why?" Is a Great Place to Start; Nonprofits; Individual Success;...