Zone to Win
Geoffrey A. Moore
In 'Zone to Win,' Geoffrey Moore provides a playbook for established enterprises to thrive in an age of disruption. By dividing enterprise activity into four distinct zones—Performance, Productivity, Incubation, and Transformation—Moore offers a prescriptive approach to managing resources, fostering innovation, and defending against disruptive attacks. Discover how to organize and manage your company to compete at full strength in a rapidly changing world.
Moneyball
Michael Lewis
Discover the groundbreaking story of how the Oakland Athletics, a small-market baseball team, defied conventional wisdom and used data-driven strategies to compete with wealthier franchises. Explore the revolutionary approach of general manager Billy Beane as he challenges traditional scouting methods and transforms the game of baseball.
Post Corona
Scott Galloway
An insightful exploration of how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated existing trends in business, education, and society, favoring big companies and exacerbating inequalities. The book examines the opportunities that arise from crisis, particularly in healthcare, education, and nutrition, while also addressing the challenges of economic anxiety and the need for societal reform.
The Art of War
Sun Tzu
The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu, a high-ranking general, strategist and philosopher. This timeless classic explores the strategies and tactics of warfare, offering insights into leadership, planning, and the importance of understanding the enemy. A must-read for anyone interested in strategy and conflict.
Diffusion of Innovations Theory and Work-Site AIDS Programs
Thomas E. Backer
This article applies Everett M. Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations Theory to analyze the adoption and implementation of work-site AIDS programs in four major U.S. companies: American Airlines, BellSouth Telecommunications, Digital Equipment Corporation, and Levi Strauss. It investigates the factors that drive or impede the diffusion of public health initiatives within corporate settings, highlighting the role of organizational culture, leadership 'champions,' and external programs like the CDC's Business Responds to AIDS (BRTA) initiative. The study offers insights into how businesses respond to health crises and integrate new practices.
Big Bets
Rajiv Shah
Drawing on his extensive experience in public service and philanthropy, Rajiv Shah presents a compelling 'big bet mindset' and a practical playbook for individuals and organizations to tackle humanity's most pressing challenges. From global health crises to poverty and climate change, this book reveals how to identify root causes, build broad alliances, and relentlessly focus on measurable outcomes to achieve transformative, large-scale change, inspiring readers to believe in their own capacity to make a lasting difference in the world.
Exposing the Magic of Design
Jon Kolko
Demystify the 'magic' behind effective design with this practitioner's guide to synthesis. Jon Kolko unveils the theoretical foundations and practical methods that transform complex data into clear, innovative design solutions. This book equips designers and business leaders with repeatable techniques to navigate ill-structured problems, foster empathy, and build robust experience frameworks, bridging the gap between research and groundbreaking design.
The Designful Company
Marty Neumeier
In 'The Designful Company,' Marty Neumeier argues that design thinking is the key to navigating the complexities of modern business and achieving 'nonstop innovation.' This book challenges traditional management models, advocating for a culture where design is not just an aesthetic add-on but a core competence for solving 'wicked problems,' fostering radical differentiation, and building lasting customer loyalty. Neumeier provides a concise yet powerful guide for leaders and organizations looking to transform their approach to creativity, agility, and sustainable success in a rapidly changing world.