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We all depend on banks. They help us save and they help us spend. Yet for many they represent everything that's wrong with the world of finance. Poor service, high fees, creaking IT infrastructure, an
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This is an authoritative and practical guide to analysing business data, to enable managers and companies to develop successful business strategies. Data has become a dominant factor in today’s busine
Responsible businesses are economic institutions which are committed to the values of our society. But it turns out that not all companies making that claim really have respect for human rights, decen
From small beginnings as an unknown soldier, Wang Jianlin ventured into business and led a residential development company that was in imminent danger of going bankrupt. He managed to turn the busines
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How engaged are your employees, really? Companies talk about employee engagement and they accept its importance, yet strangely, they adopt outdated methods when analyzing and measuring engagement. Lea
We are witnessing the new age of empowered customers, armed with online reviews, five-star ratings, and social media. Never has it been more important to manage your reputation and referrals. This boo
From Brexit to Trump, communication has clearly never been so influential, continually center stage in influencing our hearts, minds, and the narrative of our civilization. We are surrounded by the im
The best way to secure yourself against being ‘let go’ in the modern economy is to rise to a level within the corporation where you are making the strategic decisions, not bearing the brunt of their c
Peter Drucker is known worldwide as “The Father of Modern Management.” But he was also the world’s most famous and successful independent consultant. The methods developed by Drucker remain highly rel
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In 'Sweet Success: A Journey of Change and Challenge', Doug Lapins chronicles the changes, challenges, and guiding principles of a thirty year corporate career. High-fructose corn syrup, a changing su
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