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Management Buyouts (MBOs) first came to prominence in the US during the early 1980s, and have subsequently become a global phenomenon (read more)

Management Buyouts (MBOs) first came to prominence in the US during the early 1980s, and have subsequently become a global phenomenon and a highly significant transaction within the corporate restructuring landscapeAlthough much recent attention has focused on private equity (PE) backed buyouts, these are only a subset of the total MBO market. The Routledge Companion to Management Buyouts takes a much broader definition, reviewing the current state of research and theory and where further developments are likely to occur and incorporating PE and non-PE backed buyouts, as well as variations such as management buy-ins and management-employee buyouts.

Published:12 Sep 2018 (hide)

Total Competition is the most compelling, comprehensive and revealing insight into what it takes to get to the top in Formula One (read more)

Total Competition is the most compelling, comprehensive and revealing insight into what it takes to get to the top in Formula One that has ever been published. Across four decades, Ross Brawn was one of the most innovative and successful technical directors and then team principals in Formula One. Leading Benetton, Ferrari, Honda, Brawn and Mercedes, he worked with drivers such as Michael Schumacher, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton to make them world champions.

In 2017, he was appointed F1's managing director, motor sports, by the sport's new owners Liberty Media. Now, in this fascinating book written with Adam Parr (who was CEO and then chairman of Williams for five years), he looks back over his career and methods to assess how he did it, and where occasionally he got things wrong. Total Competition is a definitive portrait of modern motorsport. (hide)

In a world where current political climates and management cultures make risk aversion commonplace, Transforming Organizations shows (read more)

In a world where current political climates and management cultures make risk aversion commonplace, Transforming Organizations shows how all organizations, including large and cumbersome institutions, can transform to suit the needs of our rapidly evolving economic and social realities. This book looks at how organizations and their leaders can adapt to an increasingly volatile and uncertain operating environment through the 4Cs: Creativity Critical reflection Communication CollaborationBased on extensive research in the education, organizational and business sectors, Michael Anderson and Miranda Jefferson show how the 4Cs can be embedded, embodied and enacted in many different types of organizations to make them more responsive to emerging challenges, threats and opportunities. Transforming Organizations highlights clear links between leading and learning - because leadership is no longer (if it ever was) just a role for CEOs, CFOs and senior managers. (hide)

Transnational Management provides an integrated conceptual framework to guide students and instructors through the challenges facing (read more)

Transnational Management provides an integrated conceptual framework to guide students and instructors through the challenges facing today's multinational enterprises. Through text narrative and cases, the authors skilfully examine the development of strategy, organizational capabilities, and management roles and responsibilities for operating in the global economy. The key concepts are developed in eight chapters that are supplemented by carefully selected practical case studies from world-leading case writers. (hide)

When facing life's questions, who do you turn to for advice? We all need mentors, particularly when the odds seem stacked against (read more)

When facing life's questions, who do you turn to for advice? We all need mentors, particularly when the odds seem stacked against us. To find his own, bestselling author and podcast guru Tim Ferriss tracked down more than 100 eclectic experts to help him, and you, navigate life. Through short, action-packed profiles, he shares their secrets for success, happiness, meaning, and more.

No matter the challenge or opportunity, something in these pages can help. You will learn:- The three books legendary investor Ray Dalio recommends most often- Lessons and tips from elite athletes like Maria Sharapova, Kelly Slater, Tony Hawk and Dan Gable- How and why Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz says no to most incoming requests- The meditation and mindfulness practices of David Lynch, Jimmy Fallon, Sharon Salzberg, Rick Rubin, Sarah Elizabeth Lewis and others- The high-school loss that motivated actor Terry Crews for life . .. and how you can use the lesson- Why TED curator Chris Anderson thinks `pursue your passion' is terrible advice- How Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens went from repeated rejections to global mega-bestseller- (hide)

Policy- and decision-makers in government and industry constantly face important decisions without full knowledge of all the facts. (read more)

Policy- and decision-makers in government and industry constantly face important decisions without full knowledge of all the facts. They rely routinely on expert advice to fill critical scientific knowledge gaps. There are unprecedented opportunities for experts to influence decisions.

Yet even the most experienced can be over-confident and error-prone, and the hidden risk is that scientists and other experts can over-reach, often with good intentions, placing more weight on the evidence they provide than is warranted. This book describes how to identify potentially risky advice, explains why group judgements outperform individual estimates, and provides an accessible and up-to-date guide to the science of expert judgement. Finally, and importantly, it outlines a simple, practical framework that will help policy- and decision-makers to ensure that the advice that they receive is relatively reliable and accurate, thus substantially improving the quality of information on which critical decisions are made. (hide)

In the high-stress environment of the USS Santa Fe, a nuclear-powered submarine, it was crucial his men did their job well. But the (read more)

In the high-stress environment of the USS Santa Fe, a nuclear-powered submarine, it was crucial his men did their job well. But the ship was dogged by poor morale, poor performance and the worst retention in the fleet. One day, Marquet unknowingly gave an impossible order, and his crew tried to follow it anyway.

He realized he was leading in a culture of followers, and they were all in danger unless they fundamentally changed the way they did things. Marquet took matters into his own hands and pushed for leadership at every level. Before long, his crew became fully engaged and the Santa Fe skyrocketed from worst to first in the fleet.

No matter your business or position, you can apply Marquet's approach to create a workplace where everyone takes responsibility for their actions, people are healthier and happier - and everyone is a leader. (hide)

The field of Critical Management Studies has never been more relevant than it is now. In this new and exciting text, all of the key (read more)

The field of Critical Management Studies has never been more relevant than it is now. In this new and exciting text, all of the key issues in critical management studies are explored, as prevailing ideologies in management are called into question. Thought-provoking and insightful, this text uses critical theory to explore aspects of management and work as we know it.

Key thinkers are introduced and their ideas are explained in an accessible and engaging way, as current trends are traced back to earlier movements. A wide range of international case studies and examples combine theory with practice, showing the relevance of critical management studies in the context of globalization and the financial crisis. - Chapters on ethics, environmentalism and leadership - Extensive pedagogy including case studies, 'think points' and discussion questions - Additional online teaching material including class activities This text is essential reading for any undergraduate or postgraduate student studying Critical Management Studies, or any management course with a critical slant. (hide)

Socially responsible investment was once considered a distinct category of investment theory and practice adhered to by specialised (read more)

Socially responsible investment was once considered a distinct category of investment theory and practice adhered to by specialised investment professionals and dedicated funds. Now the incorporation of environmental, social and governance factors in fund mandates, asset identification, evaluation, selection, and review is fast becoming established practice. However, with the proliferation of campaigns and commitments comes a risk of increased complexity and diffusion of effort and impact.

Published:6 Jan 2019 (hide)

This book offers expert insights on what sets the great professional firms apart from all the rest. Having devoted a career that (read more)

This book offers expert insights on what sets the great professional firms apart from all the rest. Having devoted a career that spans fifty years to consulting with and studying professional firms in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, author Charles Ellis learned firsthand how difficult it is for an organization to go beyond very good and attain, as well as sustain, excellence. Now, he shares his hard-won insights with you and reveals "what it takes" to be best-in-class in any industry.

Enlightening and entertaining, "What It Takes" explores firms that are leaders in their particular field and the superior people who create and maintain them. Along the way, it identifies the secrets of their long-term success and reveals exactly how they can put your organization in a better position to excel when properly executed. It contains many stories of achieving excellence, and addresses the obstacles that top-ranking organizations face in sustaining it. (hide)