The aim of this book is to provide you, the reader, with a mechanism by which you can assess your understanding of the role of a negotiator and review your abilities to achieve success in the negotiation process. As you identify your strengths and weaknesses, you will be provided with practical tips and tools that you can use to improve your performance and ensure that you are a successful negotiator. Therefore, dear reader, we encourage you to use this book to collect and document your th...

Leadership for a New World, compiled by Professor Pierre Casse is a compendium of different perspectives by a group of nine renowned thought leaders. The aim of the book is to provide readers with the opportunity to reflect on the current evolution of leadership as we rise to meet the challenges, we face in our world today.The world in which we find ourselves in the second decade of the new millennium appears beset by a widening range of intractable challenges which the authors exp...

This book is based on Professor Pierre Casse’s ten years of teaching, consulting, and writing case studies at the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO. Many of the key issues explored have been the subject of much discussion and debate during training programs and special events such as the SKOLKOVO Master Classes on Leadership. They have also been published electronically under the title SKOLKOVO BE in Trend. The BE in Trend series was published as a monthly teaser and attracted quite a f...

This is a book about Leadership, with a specific emphasis on how leaders can be inspired by the thoughts of notable philosophers and thinkers on various topics connected more or less directly with their field of activity. Leaders are, in all priority, leaders of people, which means that matters of human experience, human behaviour and human relations are essential to their trade. So, the reader should not be surprised that a majority of the quotations presented in this book address the que...

Who has ever dreamed of becoming an Astronaut? This book is about the challenging experience of leading an international team of astronauts, most of them scientists, living and working together in a highly confined environment, i.e. the International Space Station (ISS). It explores the kind of knowledge and skills that are required to lead a group of leaders without any kind of formal authority. It also enquires on the kind of team leadership you need to succeed in a multitask mission, th...

Leadership in todays world is a subject of much debate and quite rightly so. Since our world is one which is constantly evolving, so must our thinking on leadership and the behaviour to which it gives rise. Drawing on the authors experience and collaborations while teaching at Skolkovo, Moscow School of Management over the past 5 years, this book is a gathering together of reflections on a wide range of diverse topics within the subject of leadership i.e. emotions, energy, ethics, corrupti...

We dont just lead others, we lead ourselves Increasingly, having a philosophy in a sense of knowing your strengths and understanding you life is a project is regarded as a major plus point by organizations, employers and team managers. With this in mind, The Philosophical Leaders aim is twofold: to obtain a deeper sense of our purpose by getting a philosophical grasp of the world; and to use this understanding to live a better life and become more effective leaders. Using the Project-to-Li...

Functional stupidity can be catastrophic. It can cause organisational collapse, financial meltdown and technical disaster. And there are countless, more everyday examples of organisations accepting the dubious, the absurd and the downright idiotic, from unsustainable management fads to the cult of leadership or an over-reliance on brand and image. And yet a dose of stupidity can be useful and produce good, short-term results: it can nurture harmony, encourage people to get on with the job ...

The Essence of Managing Henry Mintzberg appreciates that managers are busy people. So he has taken his classic book Managing, done some updating, and distilled its essence into a lean 176 pages of text. The essence of the book remains the same: what Mintzberg learned from observing twenty-nine managers in settings ranging from a refugee camp to a symphony orchestra. Simply Managing considers the intense dynamics of this job as well as its inescapable conundrums, for example: • How is anyon...

Run more productive meetings.Whether you're new to running meetings or a seasoned executive with no time to waste, leading effective (and even pleasant!) meetings is a must. Running Meetings guides you through the basics of:Crafting a useful agendaInviting the right team membersMaking sure everyone's voice is heard while avoiding conflictCapturing decisions, ideas, and follow-up tasks...

It's great to have a new challenge at work. Managing others, though,can be a daunting new responsibility and can be tricky if you're nowthe boss of former colleagues or friends. Packed with practical advice,it will help you sail through issues such as getting to know your team,dealing with internal politics, motivating others, and celebratingsuccess.Whatever your new job, Succeed As a New Manager will help youfind your feet and get...