Five Minds for the Future Howard Gardner Imprint: HARVARD

Pub Date: January 2009 ISBN: 9781422145357 Format: Softcover Subject Area: Leadership/Intelligence Pages: 224 Price: AUS$ 29.95/ NZ$ 35.00

Description: We live in a time of vast changes. And those changes call for entirely new ways of learning and thinking. World-renowned for his theory of multiple intelligences, Gardner takes that thinking to the next level in this book, drawing from a wealth of diverse examples to illuminate his ideas. Concise and engaging, Five Minds for the Future will inspire lifelong learning in any reader as well as provide valuable insights for those charged with training and developing organisational leaders-both today and tomorrow Author Biography: Howard Gardner is the John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Senior Director of Harvard Project Zero. The recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and twenty-one honorary degrees, he is the author of more than twenty books, including Changing Minds, Good Work, and Multiple Intelligences: New Horizons and Five Minds for the Future (HB). Backlist Titles Also Available:

Changing Minds Howard Gardner 9781422103296/ Softcover AUS$ 29.95/ NZ$ 35.00

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Leadership Code: Five Rules to Lead By Dave Ulrich, Norm Smallwood, Kate Sweetman Imprint: HARVARD

Pub Date: January 2009 ISBN: 9781422119013 Format: Hardcover Subject Area: Leadership Pages: 112 Price: AUS$ 29.95/ NZ$ 35.00

Description: What makes a great leader? It's a question that has been tackled by thousands. In fact, there are literally tens of thousands of leadership studies, theories, frameworks, models, and recommended best practices. But where are the clear, simple answers we need for our daily work lives? Are there any? Dave Ulrich, Norm Smallwood, and Kate Sweetman set out to answer these questions to crack the code of leadership. Drawing on decades of research experience, the authors conducted extensive interviews with a variety of respected CEOs, academics, experienced executives, and seasoned consultants and heard the same five essentials repeated again and again. These five rules became The Leadership Code. In The Leadership Code, the authors break down great leadership into day-to-day actions, so that you know what to do Monday morning. Crack the leadership code and take your leadership to the next level Author Biography: Dave Ulrich is Professor of Business at the University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL Group. Norm Smallwood is cofounder of The RBL Group and coauthor of five books, including Results-Based Leadership. Kate Sweetman is leadership development consultant and a former editor at Harvard Business Review. Backlist Titles Also Available:

Leadership Brand Dave Ulrich, Norm Smallwood 9781422110300/ Hardcover AUS$ 50.00/ NZ$ 60.00

Results-Based Leadership Dave Ulrich, Norm Smallwood 9780875848716/ Hardcover AUS$ 55.00/ NZ$ 65.00

Free Market Madness Peter Ubel Imprint: HARVARD

Pub Date: January 2009 ISBN: 9781422126097 Format: Hardcover Subject Area: Economics Pages: 224 Price: AUS$ 44.95/ NZ$ 50.00

Description: Humans just aren't entirely rational creatures We decide to roll over and hit the snooze button instead of going to the gym. We take out home loans we can't possibly afford. And did you know that people named Paul are more likely to move to St. Paul than other cities? All too often, our subconscious causes us to act against our own self-interest. But our free-market economy is based on the assumption that we always do act in our own self-interest. In this provocative book, physician Peter Ubel uses his understanding of psychology and behaviour to show that in some cases government must regulate markets for our own health and well-being. And by understanding and controlling the factors that go into our decisions, big and small, we can all begin to stop the damage we do to our bodies, our finances, and our economy as a whole. Ubel's vivid stories bring his message home for anyone interested in improving the way our society works. Market: Followers of Ubel, Business readers, General Readers of Non-fiction (like Freakenomics). Author Biography: Peter A. Ubel is a physician and behavioural scientist at the University of Michigan, where he directs the Center for Behavioural and Decision Sciences in Medicine. A prominent thinker in medicine and other fields, he has written for numerous science publications.

HBR Case Studies: Keeping Strategy on Track Harvard Business School Press Imprint: HARVARD

Pub Date: January 2009 ISBN: 9781422114698 Format: Softcover Subject Area: Strategy Pages: Price: AUS$ 29.95/ NZ$ 35.00

Description: Few management topics generate as much discussion and disagreement as strategy. Should you grow from the core, or expand into new markets? Do you really need take your company global? Should you make that next acquisition, or are you "growing for broke?" See how leading experts on strategy weigh in on these and other crucial questions and find answers to your toughest challenges in this collection of the most popular Harvard Business Review cases. Author Biography: The HBR Case Studies series. Every day, managers face challenges that put them to the test. When it comes to the thorniest dilemmas, there's never just one right answer. Get the guidance you need from our new HBR Case Studies series. Straight from the pages of the Harvard Business Review, each book breaks down your most familiar and formidable business problems. You'll get six engaging scenarios, each with several detailed solutions by today's leading experts. Read the cases, gain more perspective, and hone your instincts so you can finalize your plan and move forward more successfully.

HBR Case Studies: Making Change Stick Harvard Business School Press Imprint: HARVARD

Pub Date: January 2009 ISBN: 9781422114704 Format: Softcover Subject Area: General Management Pages: Price: AUS$ 29.95/ NZ$ 35.00

Description: Companies today are forced to transform almost continuously leaving managers faced with difficult questions. How soon can you initiate change as a new hire? Should you merge cultures after an acquisition? How can you create lasting results when the majority of change efforts fail? See how leading management experts weigh in on these and other crucial issues and find answers to your toughest challenges in this collection of the most popular Harvard Business Review cases. Author Biography: The HBR Case Studies series. Every day, managers face challenges that put them to the test. When it comes to the thorniest dilemmas, there's never just one right answer. Get the guidance you need from our new HBR Case Studies series. Straight from the pages of the Harvard Business Review, each book breaks down your most familiar and formidable business problems. You'll get six engaging scenarios, each with several detailed solutions by today's leading experts. Read the cases, gain more perspective, and hone your instincts so you can finalise your plan and move forward more successfully.

HBR Case Studies: Managing Difficult People Harvard Business School Press Imprint: HARVARD

Pub Date: January 2009 ISBN: 9781422199916 Format: Softcover Subject Area: Human Resource Pages: 224 Price: AUS$ 29.95/ NZ$ 35.00

Description: Great managers can lead their teams through any challenge but what if your people are the problem? From deciding whether an aggressive star performer is worth the trouble to knowing when team morale needs to come first, managers often face questions with no easy answers. See how leading experts weigh in on these and other crucial issues and find solutions to your toughest dilemmas in this collection of the most popular Harvard Business Review cases. Author Biography: The HBR Case Studies series. Every day, managers face challenges that put them to the test. When it comes to the thorniest dilemmas, there's never just one right answer. Get the guidance you need from our new HBR Case Studies series. Straight from the pages of the Harvard Business Review, each book breaks down your most familiar and formidable business problems. You'll get six engaging scenarios, each with several detailed solutions by today's leading experts. Read the cases, gain more perspective, and hone your instincts so you can finalise your plan and move forward more successfully.

HBR Case Studies: Marketing Through Minefields Harvard Business School Press Imprint: HARVARD

Pub Date: January 2009 ISBN: 9781422199923 Format: Softcover Subject Area: Marketing Pages: 208 Price: AUS$ 29.95/ NZ$ 35.00

Description: Marketers today face growing expectations, but face the same basic questions: how can you offer customers what they really want? Is your brand strong enough to compete globally? How can you satisfy different customers without appearing to play favorites? See how leading marketing experts weigh in on these and other crucial questions and find answers to your toughest challenges in this collection of the most popular Harvard Business Review cases. Author Biography: The HBR Case Studies series. Every day, managers face challenges that put them to the test. When it comes to the thorniest dilemmas, there's never just one right answer. Get the guidance you need from our new HBR Case Studies series. Straight from the pages of the Harvard Business Review, each book breaks down your most familiar and formidable business problems. You'll get six engaging scenarios, each with several detailed solutions by today's leading experts. Read the cases, gain more perspective, and hone your instincts so you can finalise your plan and move forward more successfully.

Harvard Business Review on Sales and Selling Harvard Business School Press Imprint: HARVARD

Pub Date: January 2009 ISBN: 9781422145913 Format: Softcover Subject Area: Sales Pages: Price: AUS$ 34.95/ NZ$ 40.00

Description: No matter what business you're in, there is one ultimate driver for all that you do: sales. To survive, companies must sell. Whether you sell directly to mass-market customers, pitch to just one major buyer, or negotiate complex multiparty deals, knowing when and how to apply the right techniques can be the difference between a near-miss and making the sale. This collection provides the tools and tactics you need to succeed in today's demanding world of sales and selling. Market: Sales and Marketing Managers and Executives Author Biography: The series is designed to bring today's managers and professionals the fundamental information they need to stay competitive in a fast-moving world. From the preeminent thinkers whose work has defined an entire field to the rising stars who will redefine the way we think about business, here are the leading minds and landmark ideas that have established the Harvard Business Review as required reading for ambitious business people in organisations around the globe.

Harvard Business Review on Retailing and Merchandising Harvard Business School Press Imprint: HARVARD

Pub Date: January 2009 ISBN: 9781422145920 Format: Softcover Subject Area: Marketing Pages: Price: AUS$ 34.95/ NZ$ 40.00

Description: Even the best features and sharpest marketing won't matter if a customer can't find your product. With all of today's channels and increasingly competitive shelf space, creating a successful retailing and merchandising strategy is a growing challenge. This collection provides the tools and tactics you need to succeed from managing inventory to capturing value with point of purchase promotions. Author Biography: The series is designed to bring today's managers and professionals the fundamental information they need to stay competitive in a fast-moving world. From the preeminent thinkers whose work has defined an entire field to the rising stars who will redefine the way we think about business, here are the leading minds and landmark ideas that have established the Harvard Business Review as required reading for ambitious business people in organisations around the globe.

Harvard Business Review on Manufacturing Excellence at Toyota Harvard Business School Press Imprint: HARVARD

Pub Date: January 2009 ISBN: 9781422179772 Format: Softcover Subject Area: Pages: 224 Price: AUS$ 34.95/ NZ$ 40.00

Description: Few companies have so consistently inspired management best practices as Toyota. In everything from strategic operational design and quality improvement to integrated product development and management training, the company has achieved success through constant innovation. This collection shows just how Toyota does it and how you can apply these same lessons to fuel success in your company. Author Biography: The series is designed to bring today's managers and professionals the fundamental information they need to stay competitive in a fast-moving world. From the preeminent thinkers whose work has defined an entire field to the rising stars who will redefine the way we think about business, here are the leading minds and landmark ideas that have established the Harvard Business Review as required reading for ambitious business people in organisations around the globe.