Millions of readers remember The Goal, the landmark business novel that sets forth by way of story the essential principles of Eliyahu Goldratt's innovative methods of production. Now, from the AGI-Goldratt Institute and Jeff Cox, the same creative writer who co-authored The Goal, comes VELOCITY, the book that reveals how to achieve outstanding bottom-line results by integrating the world's three most powerful continuous improvement disciplines: ...

Millions of readers remember The Goal, the landmark business novel that sets forth by way of story the essential principles of Eliyahu Goldratt's innovative methods of production. Now, from the AGI-Goldratt Institute and Jeff Cox, the same creative writer who co-authored The Goal, comes VELOCITY, the book that reveals how to achieve outstanding bottom-line results by integrating the world's three most powerful continuous improvement disciplines: ...

The perfect prescription for any organization.Increasingly popular with large and mid-sized companies around the world, Lean Six Sigma is the new hybridization of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, and there is no better approach for achieving operational excellence in an organization. But how do you implement Lean Six Sigma, and what does it entail?The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Lean Six Sigma answers this question with unprecedented clari...

**A groundbreaking inquiry into the philosophy of work, and a blueprint for attracting the most spectacular talent to your business and ensuring that they succeed, from the visionary head of Google's innovative People Operations."A true masterpiece." —Forbes.com**"We spend more time working than doing anything else in life. It's not right that the experience of work should be so demotivating and dehumanizing." So says Laszlo Bock, former head of People Operations a...

New York Times Bestseller“A powerful guide for taking control of our attention.” —Tony Schwartz, author of The Power of Full Engagement and CEO of The Energy ProjectFrom the author of the #1 international bestseller Emotional Intelligence, comes a groundbreaking look at today’s scarcest resource and the secret to high performance and fulfillment: attention.For more than two decades, psychologist and journa...

This Special Edition of The Hunger Games includes the most extensive interview Suzanne Collins has given since the publication of The Hunger Games; an absorbing behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the series; and an engaging archival conversation between Suzanne Collins and YA legend Walter Dean Myers on writing about war. The Special Edition answers many questions fans have had over the years, and gives great insight into the creation of this era-defining work....

The greatly anticipated final book in the New York Times bestselling Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins.The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss Everdeen. The final book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins will have hearts racing, pages turning, and everyone talking about one of the biggest and most talked-about books and authors in recent publishing history!

The second book in Suzanne Collins's phenomenal and worldwide bestselling Hunger Games trilogy.Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, ...

Winner of the Shingo Prize for Excellence in Quality Improvement-From the Shingo judges:This work has an extremely widespread application as the tools, techniques, and methods described are at a level that achieves the goals of Lean and operational excellence without tying them down to a specific industry or work stream. The book provides practical knowledge for lean champions, managers, and executives driving toward operational excellence enterprise-wide. ...

Advertising can help build your sales, but only if you follow the five rules outlined in this do-it-yourself manual for small business owners and managers."Your Customers, Bert and Bertha" explains how to identify your best customer and build an advertising strategy that appeals to them."Pay Attention To Attention" shows you how to build attention-getting devices into your ads (regardless of the medium you use) so your messages rise above the babble."Advertising's F...

What if the 80/20 rule of sales was slanted in your favor? What if selling with integrity and trust was the new normal? What if following up with prospects was your strength and not your weakness? This and more is all possible when you acquire the crucial skills revealed in The Power of Follow Up. In this book Judy Garmaise will give you the skills to following up without stalking, nagging, guilt, and stress. You will discover the secrets and techniques the world’s most successful salespeo...

I Need to Lead! presents must-need leadership attributes in an easy-to-understand format that both new and experienced leaders will quickly grasp and apply. I Need to Lead! is perfect for: First-time managers Non-profit board presidents Team managers Homeowners association presidents New project managers Leaders climbing the corporate ladder Experienced managers building new skills Small business owners Each leadership episode is presented in a consistent format using icons to help you qui...