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  The In-Car-Nation Code - Making...

  Dr. Engelbert Wimmer

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  The automotive industry is the motor which drives many western economies: in Germany, for instance, it employs around 1.5 million people. As the digital transformation gathers pace, however, this pillar of the economy will, just like various other industries, need to wholly reinvent itself. This book is about the multitude of challenges this epochal change will entail. Blending a fictional storyline with factual information, it takes readers on a journey to the key locations of the digital transformation while explaining how it is happening and what it means. Readers can also expect a wealth of concrete recommendations of relevance to leading figures shaping the future of industry. Rich in facts with entertaining moments along the way, this book is a genuine thought-leadership piece written for hands-on people. THE IN.CAR.NATION CODE EXPLAINS: C-reating digital user value - Turning products into digital experiences; O-perating in learning cycles - Making agile cycles out of linear processes: D-esigning bi-modal organisations - Bringing scaling and innovation together: E-volving leadership techniques - Ushering in the era of post-heroism.

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  Cosmic Careers - Exploring the...

  Alastair Storm Browne, Maryann...

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  We are starting to see the first real progress in space exploration in the private sector, and there are many jobs becoming available in this fascinating new field. Explore what’s out there as you embark on a new expedition in Cosmic Careers. 
  Sierra Nevada, Northrup Grumman, Boeing, and Bigelow Aerospace built prototypes of deep-space habitats that NASA began testing in March 2019. Therefore, physical evidence exists that human beings are committed to living in space for purposes of research and industrial pursuits such as mining. 
  Now that companies are set to take both professional astronauts and well-trained passengers into space as early as summer of 2021, this book will prepare you to take your place--whether as an investor, owner, employee, or enthusiast--in the exciting world of space exploration. 
  In Cosmic Careers, readers will:Receive a comprehensive listing of the careers and skillsets that are in demand over the coming years in space exploration.Access stories, company profiles, and technical descriptions spotlighting information that is relevant today and over the next few decades.Gain insights into the world of space exploration, its characters, and the real opportunities that are within anyone’s grasp. 
  Cosmic Careers is filled with practical information on the issues and challenges that must be solved to further the exploration and the establishment of settlements beyond planet Earth. 
  There will also be opportunities in harnessing energy from the sun using Earth orbiting solar power satellites; designing new forms of space transportation; and construction of facilities for refueling stations for rockets, processing minerals from near Earth asteroids, and building new spaceships and space habitats.

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  Globality - Competing with...

  Hal Sirkin, Jim Hemerling,...

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  You know those news reports that show how American students lag way behind kids from other far-off countries when it comes to scoring on standard math, science, and technology tests?Well, those kids from those far off lands have now grown up and are eager to claim the world as their turf. Globalization is about Americans outsourcing product development and services to other countries. Globality is the next step, where rapidly developing economies from around the world are now competing with us head to head. The authors present a strong case that the economic climate in which we have lived is going to change in unprecedented ways.Over the past five years, Hal Sirkin, Jim Hemerling and Arindam Bhattacharya of the prestigious Boston Consulting Group have completed an exhaustive study of more than 3,000 companies operating in the new emerging market economies of China, India, Brazil, Mexico, Russia and Eastern Europe. Sirkin, Hemerling and Bhattacharya believe that these companies that seem obscure today will be the GMs, Monsantos, Apples, Proctor and Gambles and Toyotas of the future. Sooner than we think, we will either end up working for these foreign-based companies or, even worse, have to compete with them. Globality will describe how these new companies have come to power, and how, in the West, we will have to step up our game if we are to compete with these new, lean, powerful businesses.

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  The Soft Edge - Where Great...

  Rich Karlgaard

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  Success in business has traditionally meant having a strategy  and excelling at the hard skills: controlling costs, boosting  speed, effectively managing the supply chain, and superior  number-crunching and analytics. For years, mastering these  hard factors was enoughbut in  todays climate, its not so simple. The very appeal of  the hard stuff, the fact that it can be measured and quantified,  also means it can be analyzed and copied by the competition. So  what does it really take to get ahead, and stay there?    THE SOFT EDGE argues that certain key soft" factors are  the only remaining edge to any businesss ability to  succeed in the modern economy for the long  run. They move beyond strategy and the hard, to  the next level - seeing companies through the disruption  of a rapidly changing environment.  Five key  advantages make up THE SOFT EDGE:    Trust: Customers must trust that your product or service  is authentic and robust enough to withstand the immediacy of  todays media. When things go wrong, customers and  stakeholders believe youll do the right thing.  Smarts: In the age of Google, true smartness means the  ability to see and recognize patternsand constitutes the  difference between forecasting a likely future or simply following  the conventional wisdom  Teamwork: Team-oriented selling and sales commissions  outperform individually focused sales teams by 30 percent.  Taste: Clever product design and integration are proxies  for intelligencethey make customers feel smart. If your  product or service is seen as a badge of intelligence, youre  far along the road to lasting success.  Story: In a world where outsiders can weigh in and have  a greater voice on your brand, the ability to create an effective  narrative is more important than ever.    The post-recession economy can  reward you if you do the  right things, but will punish you, swiftly and severely, if you  dont.  THE SOFT EDGE provides the essential tools for  any organization to stay competitive, now and in the  future.

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  Tract on Monetary Reform A - Keynes

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  A Tract on Monetary Reform is a book by John Maynard Keynes, published in 1923. Keynes presented an argument in favour of a policy that would try to stabilize the domestic price level. He argued that the Bank of England had the policy tools available to provide a semblance of price stability through its stance on interest rates and its capacity to manage the reserves of the banking sector. Keynes believed that domestic price stability was accompanied by exchange rate flexibility. After years of experience, he did not favour floating exchange rates and proposed what is today called a crawling peg

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  How to Become a Lean Leader:...

  Can Akdeniz, IntroBooks Team

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  In this book we’ll be looking at the power of lean leadership and what it can do for you. You may want to move towards becoming a lean leader yourself, or have a desire to implement lean practices among your management team. Whatever the reason, this guide will help you get started.  
  But what is exactly is ‘Lean Leadership’? And what is a ‘Lean Leader’? What makes a ‘Lean Leader’ different from a ‘normal’ leader? These are just some of the questions we’ll be answering within this book. We also want you to:  
  - Understand the variables and factors that comprise a lean leadership style  
  - Identify the main differences between management and leadership styles and behaviours and why going lean could change your business for the better  
  - Recognise that lean principles can be applied to any size business within any industry  
  - Learn how to recognize the characteristics of lean leaders  
  - How to harness the power of lean and apply lean leadership techniques to your business  
  By the time you’ve finished, you’ll have a solid understanding of lean leadership principles, the characteristics that make up an effective lean leader, and how to successfully apply lean leadership techniques to all areas of your business.

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