A Dozen Books That Can Boost Your Career
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Trust and Partnership: Strategic IT Management for Turbulent Times
By Robert J. Benson, Pieter M. Ribbers and Ronald Blitstein, Wiley CIO, Available: Now. In an era when the relationship between business and IT can be tenuous, it's critical to proactively manage technology changes in a strategic manner. -
Accelerate: Building Strategic Agility for a Faster-Moving World
By John Kotter, Harvard Business Review Press, Available: Now. How to compete—and win—in a world of constant turbulence and disruption. -
Innovation the NASA Way: Harnessing the Power of Your Organization for Breakthrough Success
By Rod Pyle, McGraw-Hill Professional, Available: Now. Find out how NASA's scientists, engineers, developers and designers accomplish the impossible under immense time and budget constraints. -
Flex: The New Playbook for Managing Across Differences
By Jane Hyun and Audrey Lee, HarperBusiness, Available: Now. A playbook for managing today's diverse workforce by "flexing"—the art of switching leadership styles to work effectively with people who are different from you. -
Six Simple Rules: How to Manage Complexity without Getting Complicated
By Yves Morieux and Peter Tollman, Harvard Business Review Press, Available: Now. What's the key to managing complexity? Stop trying to manage it. This guide is based on economics, game theory and organizational sociology, among other disciplines. -
Supercommunicator: Explaining the Complicated So Anyone Can Understand
By Frank J. Pietrucha, Amacom, Available: May. Commanding the nuances of technology is important. But so is the capability to explain IT to a non-tech audience. Discover how to deliver clear, persuasive messages about innovation. -
The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials Into Triumph
By Ryan Holiday, Portfolio/Penguin, Available: May. Based on the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, this book demonstrates how to achieve goals through swift and energetic action, with true force of will. -
Trajectory: 7 Career Strategies to Take You from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
By David L. Van Rooy, Amacom, Available: May. Are you pursuing a fully realized career or just making moves to "survive"? These strategies can help you "think big" and "move quickly" while achieving growth—even through failure. -
Analytics Across the Enterprise: How IBM Realizes Business Value From Big Data and Analytics
By Brenda L. Dietrich, Emily C. Plachy, Maureen F. Norton, Pearson/IBM Press, Available: May. Insider lessons from three of IBM's pioneering analytics practitioners reveal how to leverage data solutions to enhance decision-making capabilities, innovation and creativity. -
Power Cues: The Subtle Science of Leading Groups
By Nick Morgan, Harvard Business Review Press, Available: May. We are programmed to respond to the nonverbal cues of others, such as subtle gestures, sounds and signals. Leaders must take advantage of these signs to connect and command influence. -
Redefining Operational Excellence: New Strategies for Maximizing Performance and Profits Across the Organization
By Andrew Miller, Amacom, Available: June. True operational excellence is not about "lean," six sigma or other methodologies. Operational excellence focuses on adding value, making improvements and increasing speed. -
Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success
By Sylvia Ann Hewlett, HarperBusiness, Available: June. Much of your career is determined by your "executive presence," which is shaped by how you speak (communication), how you look (appearance) and how you act (gravitas).
If spring is a time for renewal, then consider the following business books as potential sources for a professional rejuvenation. Among other topics, they promise to deliver new perspectives about disruptive change, business strategies, leadership and personal communications. One title "explores" how best practices among innovators at NASA can translate into day-to-day successes in any organization. If you're into history, another book examines the timeless problem-solving philosophies of one of ancient Rome's most legendary rulers. Additional texts featured here focus on managing workplace diversity, explaining technology "stuff" to a non-techy audience, developing insights into colleagues' nonverbal cues and launching a career that thrives on long-term values. In other words, these titles cover a wide range of subjects that can benefit any professional. So, happy—and productive —reading! As always, publication dates are subject to change. Please refer to the included URLs for more details on the individual books.