Managers, we all know them. They make sure that things get done, that agreements are observed and that results are achieved. Ten years ago they were seen as the ideal solution for many companies. These days, their very existence is being called into question. Why this separate role? After all, managing is something we all do.

'Think Like a Manager, Don't Act Like One' offers 75 successful approaches to help you foresee or manage unpredictable situations. Developed with the assistance of John ...

When you want to change the world, how do you bring the world on board? Influence will improve the communications skills of changemakers, disruptors and entrepreneurs to increase their effectiveness and impact. It breaks down the essential skills needed and provides guidance and tools to learn, practice and excel. It’s your go-to communications coach.

Influence brings together what you need to know to get your message out there, making key insights accessible and immediately applicable. Pra...

Innovation Accounting is a practical guide for companies to help them measure and track innovation. Financial accounting in particular is difficult to use in the context of (digital) innovation.

This book was a gold award-winning title at the Axiom Business Book Awards 2022, in the category Business intelligence/ innovation.

Art school doesn't always prepare creatives for the real-world challenges they'll face in their careers. This can lead to feelings of being misunderstood, slow down careers, or even increased risk of burnout. Being Creative is the Easy Part provides valuable insights into the creative process and tackles common challenges such as client interactions, time and financial management. The book covers unconventional yet crucial topics, such as the potential negative impact of excessive focus on ar...

Designers in public organizations face the challenges of managing influential stakeholders, shifting priorities, and the complexities of drafting and implementing policy. Often, they lack the headspace to think deeply about designing for effective public engagement. "Conversational Design" helps designers within public and social organizations improve co-design and informed decision making practices. The book offers practical tools and case studies to stimulate participation and foster better...

What does this book offer you?

A4 Project Management has been rated as “more than excellent tool for both project team members and managers as well as principals” and “easy to learn, easy to use”.

It combines pragmatic insights with a truly scientifically fundament; based upon the two valid axiom’s of business science: division of labor, and design of organization. And with just alliterating words you can inspire, control and finish your projects.

Who has written this work for you?

René Hombergen has been working as a project-, program- and portfolio-manager. Now he coaches and teaches on the discipline. He has written seventeen books on this field of renewal...

IPMA observes an increasing number and importance of projects in business, public and people’s lives, also known as ‘projectification’.

In the world of globalisation, an increasing number of organisations are working project-based to cope with the challenges of modern times. Especially now, society is on the brink of such significant changes as global warming and artificial intelligence. Projects drive the development of new products and services, expansions, new capabilities, implemen...

In this book, the authors draw upon their extensive experiences in small and medium sized organizations to provide a ‘practical and application-oriented path’ to address the many challenges in the world of IT service management. Their approach is based upon the FitSM framework, distinguishing 82 concise requirements. It draws upon the ISO/IEC 20000 standard and the COBIT and ITIL frameworks. These requirements help organizations see through the details into what is important.

The author�...

This 2 -day workshop (Custom for C-level in one day) is your ticket to launching a solid data and AI strategy at your organization. On the first day, you'll learn how to sketch out a roadmap, and build a strong foundation. On the second day, we’ll teach you how to efficiently land this roadmap in your team and get started with the first action. On the third day, we'll dive into using AI tools like ChatGPT to boost business efficiency. After this training, you’ll be equipped to get started...