The McKinsey Quarterly is the business journal of McKinsey & Company. Our goal is to offer new ways of thinking about management in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. We aim to help business people run their organizations more productively, more competitively, and more creatively. Quarterly articles, written by McKinsey consultants, offer practical ideas based on the firm's experien…
As an effective alternative to conventional direct financing, project financing has become one of the hottest topics in corporate finance. It′s being used more and more frequently and more successfully on a wide variety of high–profile corporate projects, and has long been used to fund large–scale natural resource projects. But the challenges of successful project financing are immense, a…
When Vern Clark became the Chief of Naval Operations in 2001, he made alignment one of his top five goals for the Navy. He also made George Labovitz and Victor Rosansky’s pioneering book, The Power of Alignment (1997), required reading for every admiral. Under Clark’s leadership, the U.S. Navy underwent one of the greatest—and most successful—organizational transformations…
Want people who care, engage, work hard, support your strategies, and deliver results? Start right here. Through more than a dozen case studies, top workforce optimization consultant David Russo identifies exactly what great organizations do differently when it comes to managing their people. He distills these differences into 17 rules, covering everything from resourcing and compensation to le…
state at an elevated temperature? Does the identification number 1035 indicate ethane or butane? What is the difference between natural gas transmission pipelines and natural gas distribution pipelines? If you came upon an overturned truck on the highway that was leaking, would you be able to identify if it was hazardous and know what steps to take? Questions like these and more are answere…
Measuring performance and profitability in marketing is becoming more and more important in the business world. Best focuses on marketing performance, and profitability, and the role marketing strategies play in building the profits of a business. This edition further builds on the metrics and analytics focus, while incorporating the rise of technology in marketing.
My Vision: Challenges in the Race for Excellence is a unique book in which His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, examines aspects of the UAE's unique development experience. This young country is making every effort to achieve excellence and upgrade its status from a regional economic centre into an …
Every day outstanding organizations do things and promote values that ensure they will retain customers, grow revenues, increase market share, and build their reputations. People in these organizations hold values and take actions-- individually and collectively--that are not always easy or obvious but are fundamentally powerful.
Informed by his own …
Saat ini organisasi banyak sekali melakukan perekrutan dan mempromosikan orang-orang terbaik yang mendorong populernya assessment center dan development center. Memang, merekrut kandidat yang keliru akan sangat merugikan, baik dari segi waktu maupun uang. Metode assessment center dan development center memungkinkan penerapan beragam teknik untuk menilai keterampilan saat ini maupun kinerja pot…
Strategically located in Asia, Singapore has built on its geographical advantage to become one of the world s leading logistics hubs and a preferred location for leading manufacturers to establish regional distribution centres. Its world-class infrastructure, excellent connectivity, efficient customs, pro-business environment, educated workforce and stable government have made Singapore a compe…
Berbeda dengan buku teks Manajemen Pemasaran lainnya, buku ini lebih lengkap, padat, dan sederhana. Pembaca tidak perlu membaca buku teks yang tebal. Namun keunggulan utama buku ini adalah sangat kaya dengan kasus Indonesia yang memudahkan pembaca memahami penerapan konsep dalam dunia nyata Buku-buku Manajemen terjemahan umumnya tebal danterasa asing bagi para pembelajar Manajemen Pemasaran.…
Sejarah CMNP adalah teladan yang sangat berharga. Mulanya, hanyalah obsesi sederhana, bagaimana membangkitkan semangat anak negeri untuk terus berkarya, berkontribusi mengatasi problem keterbatasan infrastruktur. Mewujudkan obsesi itu ternyata tidak mudah dan membutuhkan perjuangan yang rumit dan kompleks. Meskipun nahkoda utamanya adalah mbak Tutut, anak mantan Presiden Soeharto. Pesimisme ya…
You can be as innovative and impactful — if you can change your behaviors to improve your creative impact. In The Innovator’s DNA, authors Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen, and bestselling author Clayton M. Christensen (The Innovator’s Dilemma, The Innovator’s Solution) build on what we know about disruptive innovation to show how individuals can develop the skills necessary to move progressive…
The BLCH Guide was developed to provide a basic yet comprehensive and practical guideline, covering all aspects of typical chemical tank terminal activities, from basic design and layout to the ongoing safe and efficient operation, maintenance and management of the facility. View further information at our dedicated website www.chemicalhandling.org
Thinking in New Boxes is a five-step guide that leverages the authors’ deep understanding of human nature to enable readers to overcome their limitations and both imagine and create their own futures. This book is a must-read for people living and working in today’s competitive environment.”Ray O. Johnson, Ph.D., chief technology officer, Lockheed Martin Thinking In New Boxes discusses …
The 4 Disciplines exist for one reason: to execute on a plan in the midst of the whirlwind of distractions. Most people are so busy just maintaining the business—just keeping their heads above water—most of the time they can't even hear you, let alone execute on your most important priorities. The 4 Disciplines focuses your team's energy on a winnable game in…
Recently, some bestselling management books have focused on providing a recipe for greatness, while others have sought to unlock the secrets of long-term success. But a detailed analysis at the intersection of the two, one that explains how some companies manage to achieve repeated peaks of business performance, has been missing — until now. Accenture’s Paul Nunes and Tim Breene have found …
Global economic growth faltered in 2013 as economic activity in developing regions suffered setbacks and as the situation in the advanced economies improved only slightly. Prospects for the world economy, trade and shipping seem to be improving although a number of risks mostly on the downside remain.
Key business solutions is about how to solve business problems. It helps you do this in two unique ways. Firstly, it introduces my own proven problem-solving meth-which are used at each stage of the process. Through folowing the obtain methodology you will be able to sove all of your toughest business problems. From 'what do we need to do to meet our cost reduction programmes?' to 'How can I im…
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Pada 2013, pertumbuhan ekonomi nasional masih 5,78 persen. Hingga akhir tahun 2014, target pertumbuhan ekonomi 5,1-5,5 persen dan tampaknya akan lebih realistis apabila mendekati batas bawah, dengan rentang sekitar 5,1-5,2 persen.
High Performance Companies complements the frameworks for strategy making detailed in many existing books, proposing a number of rules of thumb (or principles) that companies can consider when making their day-to-day decisions which, in turn, will determine their actual strategies. These principles traverse a wide range of scenarios, such as strategic changes implemented by companies, resource…
Can you prepare a breakeven analysis? Do you know the difference between an income statement and a balance sheet? Or understand why a business that’s profitable can still go belly-up? Has your grasp of your company’s numbers helped—or hurt—your career?Whether you’re new to finance or you just need a refresher, this go-to guide will give you the tools and confidence you need to master …
Pada abad ke-21 yang sering dikenal sebagai era informasi, para pakar dan praktisi manajemen dituntut untuk menumpahkan pemikirannya pada upaya keterpaduan dan keterkaitan. Perihal ini dicirikan dengan berbagai terminologi yang populer seperti koordinasi, integrasi, sinkronisasi, sinergi, kohesi, komplementer dan berjaringan (networking). Kecenderungan ini menggambarkan perlunya daya rangkai da…
George Kohlrieser—an international leadership professor, consultant, and veteran hostage negotiator—explains that it is only by openly facing conflict that we can truly progress through the most difficult business challenges. In this provocative book, he reveals how the proven techniques and psychological insights used in hostage negotiation can be applied successfully to any personal or bu…
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code lays out the regulatory framework for all aspects of handling dangerous goods and marine pollutants in sea transport, but does not include all details of procedures for packing of dangerous goods or actions to take in the event of an emergency or accident involving personnel associated with the IMDG Code that cover these aspects of the transport o…
In today's world of rapid change, companies must unleash energy at all levels to identify new opportunities. But unleashing energy creates centrifugal forces that can pull the organization apart. Setting energy in motion isn't enough-it has to be focused. No single theory can capture how successful companies simultaneously generate and focus energy. Far better is to draw upon multiple perspecti…
The McKinsey Quarterly is the business journal of McKinsey & Company. Our goal is to offer new ways of thinking about management in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. We aim to help business people run their organizations more productively, more competitively, and more creatively. Quarterlyarticles, written by McKinsey consultants, offer practical ideas based on the firm's experienc…
In these tough economic times, everyone is expected to produce more with less. And yet, studies have shown that on average, employees are working at only a fraction of their potential. What are managers to do? How can they inspire their people to perform at their absolute best? Whatever the situation, a good manager can quickly organize a group of average performers into a high-functioning team…
“How can I create an innovation engine that will consistently deliver substantial organic growth?” This question is the number-one issue for most CEOs and senior executives today. Innovation is a critical driver of organic growth, yet based on the authors' research, only a small percent of companies effectively use innovation to sustain long-term, profitable growth. And the stakes couldn't…
t’s a familiar scene in organizations today: a new competitive threat or a big opportunity emerges. You quickly create a strategic initiative in response and appoint your best people to make change happen. And it does—but not fast enough. Or effectively enough. Real value gets lost and, ultimately, things drift back to the default status.Why is this scenario so frequently repeated in indust…
Most leaders are desperately seeking ways to get greater results from their organizations. While they are quick to acknowledge the value and power of informal networks for getting work done, far too often leaders apply flawed approaches to generating business results from networks. What they need is a proven method for assessing and managing networks for strategic purposes. Driving Results Thr…
Dalam buku ini, Alim Markus tidak hanya menunjukkan wawasannya yang luas tentang pemahaman lintas budaya yang sangat diperlukan dalam percaturan bisnis global. Dalam apa yang disebutnya sebagai "100 Jurus Bisnis" ini, beliau memaparkan banyak pokok pikiran tentang berbagai hal penting dalam bisnis seperti pentingnya cita-cita besar, kerja keras dan ketekunan sebagai kunci suksesnya.
Most management literature addresses the symptoms of corporate collapse. But René R. Seyger takes another approach in Trojan Horses of Decline, drilling down the strategic heart of downfall. The roots of decline are not found in external forces like economic downturns. Decline's roots lie deep within companies, and therefore well within a company's sphere of control. By harnessing the metaphor…
The 10-day MBA : step by step guide to mastering the skills taught in top business schools is an invaluable resource on business education. The bestselling book covers all the facts and gets the readers up-to-speed with the latest information in the world of business and individual finance. The book comprises of material taught in top business schools like Harvard, Stanford, University of Chica…
Jack Welch knows how to win. During his forty-year career at General Electric, he led the company to year-after-year success around the globe, in multiple markets, against brutal competition. His honest, be-the-best style of management became the gold standard in business, with his relentless focus on people, teamwork, and profits. Since Welch retired in 2001 as chairman and chief executive of…
There’s a bewildering array of management tools out there. And they all promise to help you excel at the toughest parts of your job: defining your organization’s strategic direction, managing customers and costs, and boosting workforce performance.But just 30 percent of these tools deliver as intended. Why? As Jeremy Hope and Steve Player reveal in Beyond Performance Management, while many…
Tema sentral buku ini adalah membangun layanan prima dalam sebuah organisasi. Layanan (service) bukan saja bermanfaat sebagai pelengkap produk yang ditawarkan, namun juga merupakan kunci diferensiasi setiap perusahaan. Meminjam konsep The Flower of Services rumusan almarhum Christopher Lovelock, layanan bisa dianalogikan sebagai delapan daun bunga yang melekat pada setiap penawaran produk: info…
We are deep in a service crisis. In the operating room, surgeons and their teams communicate in a very precise language; airplane pilots follow a strict protocol to take off and land safely every time; and, when launching a new product, companies lay out a plan that all employees follow. But when it comes to building a strong service culture, the path to success is usually much less clear. We r…
Membesarkan perusahaan bukan perkara mudah. Mempertahankan perusahaan yang besar juga tak kalah sulitnya. Organisasi yang besar cenderung seperti gajah tambun yang bergerak lamban. Padahal, dalam dunia bisnis yang semakin lincah dan dinamis, kelambanan bisa menjadi awal dari kepunahan. Sejarah telah mencatat begitu banyak organisasi besar kelas dunia yang telah b…
Considered by many to be the best textbook on Strategy, Contemporary Strategy Analysis 7 th editionbuilds on the strengths of previous editions by introducing students to the core concepts and principles of strategy. Rob Grant eloquently combines theory with current real world examples and practice using a clearly written, logical and comprehensive approach. An improved focus on strategy imp…
"This definitive work on HR competencies provides ideas and tools that help HR professionals develop their career and make their organization effective. -Edward E. Lawler III, Professor, University of Southern California "This book is a crucial blueprint of what it takes to succeed. A must have for every HR professional." -Lynda Gratton, Professor, London Business School "One single concept…
When Execution was first published in 2002, it changed the way we did our jobs. By analysing the discipline of getting things done, it helped thousands of business people to make the final leap to success. Now, Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan reframe their empowering message for a world in which the old rules have been shattered and radical change is becoming routine. For the foreseeable future: -…