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B Corps are a global movement of more than 2,700 companies in 60 countries-like Patagonia, Ben & Jerry's, Kickstarter, Danone North America, and Eileen Fisher-that are using the power of business as a force for good. B Corps have been certified to have met rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This book is the authoritative guide to the what, why, and how of B Corp certification. Co-authors Ryan...
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Warren Buffett and his company, Berkshire Hathaway, are legendary for their distinctive investing approach. Yet many equally unconventional but less well known aspects of Berkshire's managerial practices and organizational structure are rich with lessons for those seeking to follow in Buffett's footsteps. Margin of Trust is the first book to distill Buffett's approach to management and corporate life. It provides a definitive analysis of the tenets...
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The role of an information security (or assurance) auditor is vital for identifying security gaps in an organisation's information systems. This practical book gives an excellent introduction to the role, covering areas such as purpose, required skills, responsibilities, interface and career progression as well as tools, standards and frameworks related to the role. It gives practical guidance to those new to the role or interested in developing a...
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Security architects are responsible for maintaining the security of an organisation's computer systems as well as designing, developing and reviewing security architectures that fit business requirements, mitigate risk and conform to security policies. This book gives practical career guidance to those interested in the security architect role. It covers areas such as required skills, responsibilities, dependencies and career progression as well as...
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Branding, or external corporate messaging, will fail unless your internal stakeholders know, accept, and adopt that messaging. The only remedy is intrabranding: continuously selling and enforcing your corporate brand inside your enterprise. The enterprise is akin to an arch, one of the strongest structural elements; intrabranding is the keystone of that arch. This wedge-shaped keystone holds the arch's other stones in compression and in place, enabling...
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Many Americans view Wall Street as a bastion of greed and corruption; a place that attracts people who don't deserve the money they make but are willing to break the law to get more of it. Yet for all their mistrust, many of these same Americans believe that Wall Street is essential for our economy to function. How do we fix it? Send in the Marines.
Known for its exemplary discipline, the Marine Corps ensures victory by obeying key commands, such...
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“Behind Closed Doors” is unique. It opens the doors to the boardroom and explains what happens inside. Using his thirty years of board experience, Simon Laffin describes board issues, all of which he has experienced, and how boards deal with them.
He gives over 150 tips, including how better decisions could be taken and how board directors can better join in those debates. He doesn't shy away from difficult topics, from how a company responds...
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2020 ha sido un año complicado en materia de salud e higiene. Ha traído, entre varias situaciones extraordinarias, una de las peores pandemias mundiales que se han visto desde 2009. Estar en cuarentena ha sido una situación difícil para algunos. Muchas personas perdieron sus trabajos, otras perdieron amigos cercanos y familiares. Sabemos que es un tema doloroso sobre el que hablar ... Pero probablemente sea algo en lo que ya estemos pensando....
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"Not Your Usual Dry And Boring PMO Guidebook.
The words fly off the page and Baker's easy humour makes this an engaging read. Don't be mistaken though, the content is spot on. If you want your PMO to succeed, or if you need to refresh it, start by reading this book."
Valdi Gravitis, Founder NSW Whole of Gov. PMO Community of Practice
Is Your PMO Cursed to Fail?
Have you ever stopped and considered how deep the PMO graveyard in your organisation...
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Want to improve your ability to lead? Unlock your potential and transform the world.
Interested in stepping up as a leader in your organization? Do you want to break free from your follower mentality? Dr. Vicky McGahey is here to show you how.
With 25 years of leadership experience, McGahey has discovered 15 Leadership Attributes that all potential leaders possess. Through extensive research findings, stories of famous leaders, and a series of mind-expanding...
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The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over & over and expecting different results. We have fallen into a pattern where we repeat the mistakes others made in the past, but have we asked ourselves, why are we making the same mistakes? The answer is lack of leadership development.
Much like a strong foundation is critical to the stability of any physical structure, organizations must build foundations capable of bearing the weight of growth...
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This study examines 73 publicly listed companies in the Philippines to determine the relationship between the quality of corporate governance practices and company performance. It concludes that as a company's corporate governance practices improve, there is likely to be positive and significant impacts on its market capitalization, market valuation, and profitability. The study was jointly conducted by the Asian Development Bank, the Institute of...
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DIVERSITY MUST BEGIN AT THE TOP.
Underrepresented ethnic and racial groups make up 40 percent of the US population but just 12.5 percent of board directors. Sadly, this is not a statistic from a bygone era. This is 2021.
Recently, various protests and movements have called attention to the lack of equality in the United States. And while much progress has been made, it's become clear that more can be done, both in our communities and in the workplace.
With...
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The Private Sector Operations-Report on Development Effectiveness series reviews and highlights the development effectiveness of private sector operations of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This 10th edition reports on the performance of active projects of ADB's Private Sector Operations Department; examines the projects' contributions to ADB's new corporate results framework, Strategy 2030, and the Sustainable Development Goals; and spotlights...
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This is not just a book "about governance", it tells you how to "do governance".
Authors David A. H. Brown and Dr. Debra L. Brown deliver:
• Proven Governance Solutions: It is a single source-the ultimate guide-for solving your governance problems.
• Access: It includes almost 70 governance concepts and tools that are unique only to this book.
• Competence and Confidence: It covers the broad spectrum of governance issues from governance structure...
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Keep shareholders happy and manage for the long term. Earning a board seat is a rite of passage. But directors must juggle many responsibilities, from steering company strategy, managing risk, and appointing leaders to setting the right incentives, meeting shareholder expectations, and dealing with activist investors. How do you balance it all? If you read nothing else on boards, read these 10 articles by experts in the field. We've combed through...
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of entrepreneurship with "Business for teenagers", the must-have guide to start-ups designed especially for teenagers!
Explore Entrepreneurship Made Simple: With a playful, accessible approach, this book takes you on an exciting journey through the world of business, teaching you the ropes in a way that speaks directly to your creative spirit. Written specifically
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The prevalence of Corporate Unsustainability is because businesses and companies practices guided by the "Almighty CSR" are not able to deal with Corporate Responsibilities (CR) performance issues. Corporate Unsustainability contributed to global sustainability problems such as devastation to lives and properties caused by high frequencies of natural disasters occurrences, public health emergencies, food shortages and famine, refuges crises, banking...
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The rules of business are changing dramatically. The Aspen Institute's Judy Samuelson describes the profound shifts in attitudes and mindsets that are redefining our notions of what constitutes business success.
Dynamic forces are conspiring to clarify the new rules of real value creation-and to put the old rules to rest. Internet-powered transparency, more powerful worker voice, the decline in importance of capital, and the complexity of global supply...
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This report explains how the quality of infrastructure investments in developing Asia can be enhanced and why this is vital for the region's sustainable recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. It emphasizes the need to balance urgent demand for infrastructure financing with governance approaches that focus on boosting efficiency and integrating infrastructure systems. The report also explores, how the Asian Development Bank can...
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