Organizational Digital Transformation: An IT-Enabled Program Approach

Organizational Digital Transformation: An IT-Enabled Program Approach

$31.99

Digital transformation is essential for modern enterprises striving to remain competitive in today’s fast-evolving markets. Achieving transformation requires more than technology; it demands coordinated changes to business processes, models, and culture. Program management is the organizational backbone that successfully drives digital transformation by integrating multiple initiatives under one cohesive strategy.

Through a structured examination of the program management lifecycle phases, Organizational Digital Transformation provides practical tools, methodologies, and actionable steps. Key tools and processes, such as program vision statements, blueprints, and benefits realization management, are explored in depth. Insights are brought to life through a detailed case example illustrating how to apply program management concepts effectively in practice.

Driving Successful Transformations: A Leader’s Guide to Embracing and Executing Change

Driving Successful Transformations: A Leader’s Guide to Embracing and Executing Change

$34.99

Change is no longer coming – it’s already here. Will you lead it, or be left behind?

From technological advancements to shifting consumer expectations, the ability to adapt and transform is no longer a luxury – it’s a prerequisite for long-term organizational survival and growth.

Yet despite best intentions, most transformation efforts fail. Why?

This book is your guide to doing transformation right.

“The SHIFT framework created by Jonathan Spiteri effectively combines top-down strategizing with bottom-up tactical actions using practical implementation tips, detailed examples, and a powerful toolbox to guide the reader through every stage of the change process. Definitely a must read!” –Dr Ing Alex Rizzo B.ENG, MBA, DBA, FIET, FCIWEM

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

  • Apply the SHIFT framework to real-world challenges
  • Align people and culture to drive transformation
  • Overcome resistance and build lasting momentum
  • Scale change from teams to the enterprise

Whether you’re a senior leader, change consultant, or rising professional, this book equips you with the mindset and confidence to lead with impact.

Because the future belongs to those ready to transform it.

Narratives that Change Minds: Technical Communication of Risk, Crisis, and Change

Narratives that Change Minds: Technical Communication of Risk, Crisis, and Change

$28.99

Among the most challenging tasks any leader faces are communicating to various audiences how to change behaviors to limit risks, address crises, and change the way an organization operates—especially as they relate to scientific and technical issues. Executives, managers, and public officials deal with multiple audiences—employees, boards, and the public–who may have competing perspectives or lack an understanding of technical or scientific issues affecting them.

Narratives that Change Minds provides a framework for analysis and case studies of leadership successes and failures relative to communicating risk, crisis, and organizational change within technical contexts. A unique feature of this book is its consideration of neuroscience elements that affect how audiences respond to messages, including narratives. The goal is to help managers and executives understand how to incorporate narratives to improve the likelihood of facilitating needed change.

Drawing on scholarship about how the brain processes information from different stimuli and experiences, we will explore the whys and hows of effects multiple forms of communication that integrate narratives have on individuals. A practical model is included to provide guidance to executives in effectively applying principles drawn from leadership resources. This unique approach makes the book an excellent addition to reading lists of leadership development and communication programs.

Executives and those in such development programs will benefit from this book, especially with its focus on crisis and change communication. Whether they have technical background in their field or come from a managerial background, readers will come to understand how they can help audiences accept the need for change related to risk, crisis, or organizational/policy issues and act on that change.

Blind Spots: Why Product Development Projects Miss Their Targets

Blind Spots: Why Product Development Projects Miss Their Targets

$31.99

Why do so many new products fail in the market?

What causes schedule and cost overruns?

How can products be developed right the first time?

Unlike books focused solely on speeding development or cutting costs, Blind Spots: Why Product Development Projects Miss Their Targets reveals the often-overlooked traps that lead to costly failures and overruns, explains why they happen, and offers practical, actionable ways to avoid them altogether.

By the end of this book, readers will understand:

  • Why unjustified optimism causes many new products to fail and miss their targets.
  • How incentives, assumptions, and human behavior drive unrealistic forecasts.
  • Proven steps to identify and prevent failure before it occurs.

And be able to:

  • Develop products that truly meet customer needs.
  • Hit market launch dates, budget goals, and performance targets.
  • Stay ahead of projects instead of reacting to crises.

Drawing on decades of cross-industry experience, Paul Streit shares insights, strategies, and tools you can apply immediately.

Accelerated Quantum Technologies Change Management

Accelerated Quantum Technologies Change Management

$34.99

Accelerated Quantum Technologies Change Management offers business and technology leaders a guide to navigating and accelerating their organization’s quantum technology journey.

Quantum technologies are rapidly emerging across digital ecosystems with transformative potential—from breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals and climate modeling to risks that threaten cybersecurity. These technologies offer opportunities but also urgent challenges, particularly the risk of quantum attacks on classical encryption systems. There is Q-Day and Encryptogeddon to manage. Despite the growing importance of quantum readiness, many organizations face adoption barriers, including limited capabilities and uncertainty about where to begin. This book addresses those challenges with precision.

Greg Skulmoski presents a change management approach to help organizations overcome quantum hesitancy and accelerate adoption. He tailors proven practices to build awareness, inspire desire, and develop the knowledge needed to implement and optimize quantum solutions. Drawing on lessons from ultra-fast construction projects—such as the 12-day delivery of an 1,800-bed hospital in Wuhan, China—Skulmoski explores how schedule compression techniques apply to quantum projects. Leaders are guided through a practical evaluation aligned with risk tolerance and strategic goals. Written for quantum champions, IT and cybersecurity leaders, project managers, digital executives, and board members, this book equips decision-makers with strategic insight and tools to confidently lead quantum change—turning uncertainty into opportunity.

Personal Finance for Young Professionals

Personal Finance for Young Professionals

$34.99

Personal Finance for Young Professionals pairs practical advice with psychological insights to create a positively purposeful system. Readers will learn to identify their financial philosophy and develop a strategy that suits their personal preferences and meets their financial needs.

How to be successful with your finances can be summarized on a single sheet of paper–there isn’t much to it, but it takes more than a generic plan. This book will help young professionals make sound financial decisions while cultivating the necessary psychology to stay the course over time. Gong draws on over a decade of tutoring experience to break down personal finance into relevant and digestible kernels of knowledge that are applicable and actionable.

Rational Madness: The Essence of Brand Storytelling

Rational Madness: The Essence of Brand Storytelling

$28.99

Rational Madness: The Essence of Brand Storytelling is a book for marketing professionals who want to bring their brand to the heart of the conversation and to the center of attention. This book dives into the essence of influence and demonstrates, through concrete examples, that successful (brand) storytelling is always deeply rooted in psychology and in understanding people’s deepest motivations.

Above all, this book is a tribute to creativity and storytelling. Humanity itself is a story, and we live through stories. Rational Madness is more relevant than ever, as carefully crafted narratives are currently shaping the fate of humankind. We rise and fall by the power of narrative. That’s why this is not just a book about marketing; it’s a book that believes brands can have an impact on the future of humanity.

Is Small Business Ownership for You?: A Practical Guide for a Life-Changing Decision

Is Small Business Ownership for You?: A Practical Guide for a Life-Changing Decision

$28.99

Are you thinking about owning your own business, but wondering if this is the right path for you? Whether you are considering joining an existing firm as a principal owner, taking over a family business, starting up your own business, or buying an existing business, this book provides questions to contemplate as it walks you through what it takes from a personal aspect including:

  • Traits
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Passion
  • Relationships
  • Commitments
  • Cash Flow
  • Risks and Rewards
  • Timing and Exit Strategy

Readers will gain a real-life look into business ownership and learn what owning a business is really like. The author presents perspectives from other business owners gained through an interview process with sixteen small business owners and shares some personal experiences. Many books have been written about how to start or run a business and others about specific topics such as leadership and management, but few address the personal aspects of small business ownership and the initial decision of, Should I become a business owner?

Taking Ownership of Your Career

Taking Ownership of Your Career

$31.99

Studies into workplace violence, terrorism, and other forms of dysfunctional behavior associated with work suggested to us that there was a need for a book that would not only educate others on these topics but would also help those who wanted to reduce their risks by choosing relatively safe jobs.

No job is completely safe. You can get paper cuts, be injured by a staple, or cut yourself with a letter opener. You can slip, trip, stumble, and fall. You can sit or stand in one position for too long. You could get fired even though you are performing well. You can be a victim of sabotage or harassment, sometimes because you are doing an outstanding job. There are simply a lot of ways to get hurt — physically or emotionally — on the job. However, you can evaluate the potential risk or relative safety of a job before you make a career decision.

You can learn things to look for that will enable you to make a more rational, informed decision about a potential job or work site. This book is designed to help you do just that. I wish you luck in your job hunting and on your job.

After-Sales Excellence: Driving Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, and Growth

After-Sales Excellence: Driving Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, and Growth

$34.99

Fix what’s broken. Elevate what works. Lead with service excellence.

Aftersales Excellence: Driving Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, and Growth is the essential guide for anyone seeking to improve performance, strengthen relationships, and unlock growth – whether in the aftermarket or beyond.

With over 45 years of global experience as an employee, senior leader, and consultant, Nigel Woodall delivers a practical, no-nonsense roadmap for business improvement. Rooted in the often-overlooked after-sales sector – spanning manufacturers, distributors, maintainers, and more – the book reveals the proven strategies top performers rely on to attract, retain, and grow high-value customers.

But this isn’t just a book for aftermarket professionals. Its lessons apply across industries, because customers aren’t only buyers – they’re investors, suppliers, employees, and owners. And service isn’t just what happens at the front line – it’s shaped by leadership, systems, and internal culture.

Clear, accessible, and packed with case studies, strategies, and actionable insights you can apply immediately, Aftersales Excellence is like having a consultant on call – helping entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals transform performance, boost customer satisfaction, and stay ahead in today’s competitive, service-driven landscape.