101 Business Ideas That Will Change the Way You Work: Turning Clever Thinking Into Smart Advice

101 Business Ideas That Will Change the Way You Work: Turning Clever Thinking Into Smart Advice

by Antonio Weiss (Author)

Synopsis

101 Business Ideas That Will Change The Way You Work takes fascinating findings from world-class business research and shows you how to become cannier and more effective at work.

Among other vital findings, discover:

* When you should trust your gut instincts

* Why being too agreeable could hold back your career progression

* How to tell when your CEO is lying

This illuminating book not only tells you what you need to know to stay one step ahead, but why you need it and how to do it.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: 1
Publisher: FT Publishing International
Published: 15 Aug 2013

ISBN 10: 0273786199
ISBN 13: 9780273786191
Book Overview:

Distils key business thinking into practical and engaging ideas that will change the way you think and act at work


Media Reviews

Transforms cutting edge thinking from the likes of Daniel Kahneman and Malcolm Gladwell into bite-size nuggets of practical business wisdom. Brilliant.'

Richard Newton, Award-winning author of The Management Book


'I greatly admire Antonio's work and writing and Pearson's record in bringing the best thoughts and practice in business to a global market'

Sir Alcon Copisarow, first non-American Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and Chairman of Trustees of the Eden Project

'The gap between business academics and business people is bad for both. This book makes a valuable and stimulating contribution to bridging the gap.'

David R Kaye, former partner with Andersen Consulting and former Dean of the City University Business School (now Cass Business School)

'Here is your chance to use the latest findings in your organisation. These business ideas will help you rethink your strategy and your approach as a manager. Bringing the best academic insights to the real problems we all face is truly clever thinking!'

Christopher McKenna, Said Business School, University of Oxford and author of The World's Newest Profession

'Antonio Weiss has synthesised key concepts from business research and practice in a manner that is both erudite and highly readable. This book will challenge the way you think about business and help you see the world and the people around you more clearly. It is a book to be read once and then dipped into many times.'

Morgen Witzel, Fellow, Centre for Leadership Studies, University of Exeter Business School and author of A History of Management Thought


Author Bio

Antonio E. Weiss is a writer and management consultant. His previous book, Key Business Solutions, also published by Financial Times Press, was shortlisted for the Chartered Management Institute Book of the Year Award 2013, featured as a WHSmith Business Bestseller, and has been translated into several languages across the globe. He also writes regularly for publications such as theGuardian and Prospect, presents at conferences on economic, business and political issues, and has been featured on international media including ABC Radio Australia and BBC Radio 4. As a consultant, he has advised leading public and private sector bodies on major strategy, capability building and performance improvement issues. Antonio is also a board member of one of the largest Further Education colleges in London. He holds a Bachelor's degree (First Class) and Master's degree (Distinction) in History from the University of Cambridge.