Why Plans Fail

Author : James Benson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780989081221
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Why Plans Fail written by James Benson and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business runs on decisions. Business relies on estimates, plans, and projections - and we all know how accurate they tend to be. Careers are made, careers are broken based on perceived accuracy in estimation and planning. But what if the successes and failures of these projects were not based on the prowess of those making the plans? What if successes and failures were instead the result of a more complex set of events? What if our own cognitive biases - our own brains - were creating our inaccuracies, our poor assumptions, and our unreasonable expectations? Why Plans Fail directly addresses our ability to plan, to forecast, and to make decisions. Written by Jim Benson, author of the Shingo Research Award-winning Personal Kanban, urban planner, software developer, and business owner who has planned and built everything from small software projects, to houses, to urban freeway systems, Why Plans Fail is told by someone with much skin in the estimation and planning game. This short work is the first in the Modus Cooperandi MemeMachine series - which looks specifically at underlying issues that directly impact the success of teams, companies, and individuals. The Mememachine series is meant to start conversations and advance discussion.

Author : Darryl Vidal
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781475834161
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail written by Darryl Vidal and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2017 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FAIL TO PLAN, PLAN TO FAIL is a book which guides Education Technology professionals through a detailed process, called MAPITTM, that illustrates five phases for developing your school's Ed Tech Strategic Plan: Needs Identification, Needs Analysis, Recommendations, Feasibility and Implementation.

Author : Paul R. Williams
Publisher : Charisma Media
ISBN 13 : 1629984108
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book When All Plans Fail written by Paul R. Williams and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural disaster. Virulent disease. Terrorist attack. In almost an instant, the safe world you have known is turned upside down. Such catastrophic events are not restricted to the movies. They are becoming true-life headlines around the world.

Author : Mick Marchington
Publisher : CIPD Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781843980629
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Human Resource Management at Work written by Mick Marchington and published by CIPD Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new 3rd edition of the best-selling text People Management & Development: Human Resource Management at Work is the complete text for anyone studying Human Resource Management. Combining the latest academic research with practical approaches to managing HR in the workplace, the text is thoroughly revised with increased signposting to enhance accessibility, a revised structure designed to be more flexible for use on CIPD and non-CIPD courses, as well as the addition of more international cases. Ideal for students studying for the CIPD professional qualification as well as general human resource management modules at undergraduate and postgraduate level. A 'route map' at the front of the book will indicate how the text can be used on both CIPD and non-CIPD courses to assist lecture preparation. TARGETED AT - Students studying CIPD Professional Qualifications and undergraduate and post graduate students taking HRM modules on business and HRM courses

Author : Scott Adams
Publisher : Scott Adams, Inc.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big written by Scott Adams and published by Scott Adams, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-08-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World’s Most Influential Book on Personal Success The bestselling classic that made Systems Over Goals, Talent Stacking, and Passion Is Overrated universal success advice has been reborn. Once in a generation, a book revolutionizes its category and becomes the preeminent reference that all subsequent books on the topic must pay homage to, in name or in spirit. How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, is such a book for the field of personal success. A contrarian pundit and persuasion expert in a class of his own, Adams has reached hundreds of millions directly and indirectly through the 2013 first edition’s straightforward yet counterintuitive advice—to invite failure in, embrace it, then pick its pocket. The second edition of How to Fail is a tighter, updated version, by popular demand. Yet new and returning readers alike will find the same candor, humor, and timeless wisdom on productivity, career growth, health and fitness, and entrepreneurial success as the original classic. How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big, Second Edition is the essential read (or re-read) for anyone who wants to find a unique path to personal victory—and make luck find you in whatever you do.

Author : Jayaram V
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781935760221
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Think Success: Essays on Self-Help written by Jayaram V and published by . This book was released on 2014-06-15 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 44 well written articles the author, a spiritual teacher, introduces you to a treasure trove of transformational wisdom for a life of abundance, peace and happiness. The book covers the following main topics. How you can benefit from self-help knowledge. Improving your listening skills. Cultivating reading skills for better comprehension and study. How to negotiate successfully in tough situations. How to take control of your life. How to understand and manage your fears. Lessons you can learn from successful people. How to strengthen your memory. Success principles that can transform your life. Practicing positive appreciation in all wakes of life. Long term strategies for relaxation. How to cultivate self-awareness to become a master of your own destiny. Understanding the factors that build your success. Strategies for long term Career planning. How to respond to failure and learn from it. Planning and prioritizing tasks in daily life. How to manage your emotions. Understanding and overcoming loneliness. Improving your health and physical fitness. How to use your thoughts to empower yourself. Creating your life with the power of attraction. Using the power of determination to achieve success. How to create and make affirmations work for you. 40 ways to remain positive in daily life. Choosing the priority areas of your life. Simple relaxation techniques for your eyes. 15 ways to deal with adversity. How to manage and counter your negative self-talk. How to think and act like an adult with maturity. How to invite peace into your life. Ancient morals and what you can learn from them. General problem solving techniques. What contributes to prosperity in life. How to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. How to avoid blaming others. What you can learn from successful people. How to establish long term goals and work for them. Dealing with the monotony of a routine life. How you can improve your self-esteem. And more.

Author : Doug Treen
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 146692117X
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Overcome Why Strategic Plans Fail, for a Breakout Strategy written by Doug Treen and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizations often fail to reach their potential growth. The book identifies the hidden dilemmas and pitfalls of strategic planning. It creates awareness of the planning traps, so companies can create a breakout strategy. This is not another theoretical book. It is written for the Board, CEO and Executives who are responsible for creating the company's future.It is a hands-on book reflecting the practical insights of the author's own experiences conducting strategic planning. It includes process guidelines along with an organizational assessment tool to identify areas that an organization needs to work on to create strategic success. The book emphasizes participative planning, awareness building, reality checks, innovation, differentiation, tactical testing, execution, change management, perfomance planning and strategic controls. Above all the book will enable your firm to come to grips with its organizational capability, enabling it to identify new opportunities for a breakout strategy.

Author : John P. Kotter
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
ISBN 13 : 1422186431
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Leading Change written by John P. Kotter and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the ill-fated dot-com bubble to unprecedented merger and acquisition activity to scandal, greed, and, ultimately, recession -- we've learned that widespread and difficult change is no longer the exception. By outlining the process organizations have used to achieve transformational goals and by identifying where and how even top performers derail during the change process, Kotter provides a practical resource for leaders and managers charged with making change initiatives work.

Author : Anjali Sastry
Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1422193454
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fail Better written by Anjali Sastry and published by Harvard Business Review Press. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re aiming to innovate, failure along the way is a given. But can you fail better? Whether you’re rolling out a new product from a city-view office or rolling up your sleeves to deliver a social service in the field, learning why and how to embrace failure can help you do better, faster. Smart leaders, entrepreneurs, and change agents design their innovation projects with a key idea in mind: ensure that every failure is maximally useful. In Fail Better, Anjali Sastry and Kara Penn show how to create the conditions, culture, and habits to systematically, ruthlessly, and quickly figure out what works, in three steps: 1. Launch every innovation project with the right groundwork 2. Build and refine ideas and products through iterative action 3. Identify and embed the learning Fail Better teaches you how to design your efforts to test the boundaries of your thinking, explore crucial interdependencies, and find the factors that can shift results from just acceptable to groundbreaking—or even world-changing. Practical instructions intertwined with compelling real-world examples show you how to: • Make predictions and map system relationships ahead of time so you can better assess results • Establish how much failure you can afford • Prioritize project activities for disconfirmation and iteration • Learn from every action step by collecting and examining the right data • Support efficient, productive habits to link action and reflection • Distill, share, and embed the lessons from every success and failure You may be a Fortune 500 manager, scrappy start-up innovator, social impact visionary, or simply leading your own small project. If you aim to break through without breaking the bank—or ruining your reputation—this book is for you.

Author : Can Akdeniz
Publisher : Can Akdeniz
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Why Strategic Plans Fail written by Can Akdeniz and published by Can Akdeniz. This book was released on 2015-02-19 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Careful strategic planning is paramount for organizations seeking to establish themselves in our dynamic economy. Still, even the best thought-out strategic plan will falter if employee buy-in is not supported and a thoroughly considered implementation process is not put into effect. This book casts light on these dark corners of entrepreneurship and share with you the kind of knowledge that can save you a lot of time and frustration. But most importantly, it can save you from failing in your venture. A thoroughly prepared strategic plan is vital for reaching objectives and goals; any business depends on careful planning to be successful. Regrettably though, many individuals, groups and organizations, fall short when it comes to executing their plans. The outcome can be wasted time, cash and various missed opportunities. If a strategic plan is to be successfully implemented, one must count for a number of interrelated factors. We will address the most crucial of these in the following chapters of this book. Creative awareness of the pitfalls of strategic planning will help to circumvent organizational failure.