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Many people fear that the ivory tower is crumbling. Of urgent concern are deteriorating standards, fewer jobs, waning professional prestiage and new layers of inequity.

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Established in 1968, John Fullers Sycamore Press published some of the most critically acclaimed writers of the past half-century including W.H. Auden, Philip Larkin, and Peter Porter. The press ceased operations in 1992, but remains an excellent example of the unique qualities associated with the small press movement in England.

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Introduces an approach to competition that shows companies how to win against imposing odds. This book demonstrates how managers can translate the core principles of judo - a martial art that prizes skill not size - into a winning business strategy. It presents a form of "sumo strategy" - for companies facing judo attacks.

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Juxtaposes the stories of inventors with a fresh breed of innovators, such as hypersonic sound inventor Woody Norris, genomics pioneer Lee Hood, mechanical whiz Dean Kamen, and business systems inventor. This work reveals the strategies including pinpointing problems to crossing knowledge boundaries, to visualising results, to applying analogies.

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Too many companies think creativity means throwing money into marketing efforts and giving lip service to "out of the box" thinking. But such efforts rarely have a positive impact on the bottom line. This work outlines a disciplined approach to building creativity actively into the organizational culture and leveraging that to deliver results.

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How do an elite few companies, such as Samsung, P&G, and, Porsche achieve enduring and sustained out-performance of their peers The authors share key insights from their multi-year study of high performance businesses. They show how companies manage the three pre-requisites to become high performers relative to their peers.

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Why do some cities grow economically while others decline Why do some show sustained economic performance while others cycle up and down In Keys to the City, Michael Storper, one of the world's leading economic geographers, looks at why we should consider economic development issues within a regional context--at the level of the city-region--and

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Ten steps to effective, profit-boosting marketing messages.

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This book helps professionals implement better knowledge management strategies in their firms, introduces them to the fundamentals, and provides them with practical strategies and tools.

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A comprehensive assessment of Korea's efforts to become a global economic powerhouse, and the challenges it faces in today's increasingly competitive environment. In-depth profiles are provided of Samsung, Hyundai, Daewoo, Lucky Goldstar, and other companies.

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The history of Krupp is the history of modern Germany. No company symbolized the best and worst of that history more than the famous steel and arms maker. This book tells the story of the Krupp family and its industrial empire between the early nineteenth century onwards.

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L L Bean is one of only a handful of American companies to have attained almost legendary status in the minds of its consumers. This account reveals Gorman's behind-the-scenes struggles to preserve the identity that built Bean as he also opened the door to needed change.

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A compelling case study of the impacts of Neoliberalism on Argentinas auto industry.

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Laying Off Employees

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"One of the most important questions a leader can ask themselves is: 'How do I get my teams, my organization, to move faster' ... This challenge grows more intense every day, and an organization can only move as quickly as its leaders. This book shows you how to get your ideas, plans, and needs disseminated quickly from the top down"--

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Shows how branded leadership delivers unique value for firms' investors, customers, and employees - elevating market value and creating a competitive edge. This book presents a six-step process for creating leadership brand in an organization.

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Allows readers to experience the dynamic "case-in-point" approach to teaching leadership, based on Harvard professor Ronald Heifetz's leadership course. This book argues that the complex times require a different kind of leader - one who can adapt to constant changes, learn in the moment and apply that learning to make wise business decisions.