Applied Wisdom: Bad News Is Good News and Other Insights That Can Help Anyone Be a Better Manager
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (838 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B072NCV35P |
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| Number of Pages | : | 401 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Rich in stories and practical examples, it's a must-listen for those seeking a timeless and proven management manual.. Success in business demands the effective management of people. But Jim Morgan's management techniques are not reserved for high-tech: Applied Wisdom shows how the same approaches, tools, and values work at any scale, from start-ups to middle management in a global corporation - and even to non-profits. Applied Materials is one of Silicon Valley's great success stories and it helped propel the digital revolution. Morgan, who for nearly three decades led the high-tech powerhouse Applied Materials to both financial success and to the designation as one of America's most admired companies and best places to work, provides a simple, straightforward set of principles and tips that he says can help anyone be a better manager. James C
of insights that truly can help anyone become a better manager. Each bit of advice is anchored in Jim Koch Applied Wisdom is written in an authentic voice and chocked full of insights that truly can help anyone become a better manager. Each bit of advice is anchored in specific incidents and managerial decisions from the family cannery in the Indiana town of 800 people where Jim Morgan grew up, to Silicon Valley, and cross-sector collaborations to tackle systemic issues in conservation. Collectively, these “Morganisms” read like a John Wooden basketball clinic on “court sense&rd. Four Stars Mostly good stuff, slow in places. Particularly enjoyable if one participated in the semi capital equipment industry.. Ken L. said It brought back good memories. Very easy. I worked at Applied Material and was involved in some of the projects mentioned in the book. It brought back good memories. Very easy reading