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An inside look at the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty—Kobe Bryant, Shaq, and the LA Lakers For the countless basketball fans who were spellbound by the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2003–2004 high-wire act, this book is a rare and phenomenal treat. In The Last Season, Lakers coach Phil Jackson draws on his trademark honesty and insight to tell the whole story of the season that proved to be the final ride of a truly great dynasty. From the signing of future Hall-of-Famers Karl Malone and Gary Payton to the Kobe Bryant rape case/media circus, this is a riveting tale of clashing egos, public feuds, contract disputes, and team meltdowns that only a coach, and a writer, of Jackson’s candor, experience, and ability could tell. Full of tremendous human drama and offering lessons on coaching and on life, this is a book that no sports fan can possibly pass up.
In his classic book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni laid out a groundbreaking approach for tackling the perilous group behaviors that destroy teamwork. Here he turns his focus to the individual, revealing the three indispensable virtues of an ideal team player. In The Ideal Team Player, Lencioni tells the story of Jeff Shanley, a leader desperate to save his uncle’s company by restoring its cultural commitment to teamwork. Jeff must crack the code on the virtues that real team players possess, and then build a culture of hiring and development around those virtues. Beyond the fable, Lencioni presents a practical framework and actionable tools for identifying, hiring, and developing ideal team players. Whether you’re a leader trying to create a culture around teamwork, a staffing professional looking to hire real team players, or a team player wanting to improve yourself, this book will prove to be as useful as it is compelling.
Group Decision Making is essential in Political Science, offering insights into the collective choices that shape governance and policy outcomes. This book is perfect for professionals, students, and enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of political processes and improve decision-making skills. Chapter 1: Group Decision-Making - Explores the principles and processes involved in making decisions as a group. Chapter 2: Cognitive Bias - Examines various cognitive biases and their impact on group decisions. Chapter 3: Heuristic - Highlights the efficiency and pitfalls of mental shortcuts in political contexts. Chapter 4: Cognitive Dissonance - Discusses the discomfort from conflicting beliefs and its effects on group choices. Chapter 5: Decision-Making - Provides an overview of the decision-making process and strategies for consensus. Chapter 6: Hindsight Bias - Explores the tendency to see events as predictable after they occur. Chapter 7: List of Cognitive Biases - A reference guide to biases affecting group decisions. Chapter 8: Attribution Bias - Investigates how groups misjudge causes of behaviors and events. Chapter 9: False Consensus Effect - Examines the overestimation of agreement within groups. Chapter 10: Anchoring (Cognitive Bias) - Discusses how initial information influences group decisions. Chapter 11: Political Psychology - Connects psychological principles to political behaviors. Chapter 12: Emotional Reasoning - Highlights the role of emotions in decision-making. Chapter 13: The Wisdom of Crowds - Explores when group decisions are accurate. Chapter 14: Dual Process Theory - Balances intuitive and analytical approaches in group settings. Chapter 15: Selective Exposure Theory - Examines the preference for information that aligns with existing beliefs. Chapter 16: Wisdom of the Crowd - Looks deeper into collective intelligence. Chapter 17: Motivated Tactician - Discusses selective cognitive strategies in group decisions. Chapter 18: Heuristic (Psychology) - Revisits heuristics from a psychological perspective. Chapter 19: Shared Information Bias - Explores the focus on shared information over unique insights. Chapter 20: Cognitive Bias Mitigation - Strategies for reducing cognitive biases in group decisions. Chapter 21: Social Heuristics - Examines heuristics in social interactions affecting group dynamics. This book provides valuable insights and practical strategies, making it an essential resource for enhancing understanding and effectiveness in collective political processes.
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This second edition of Biotechnology Entrepreneurship: Leading, Managing, and Commercializing Innovative Technologies is an authoritative, easy-to-read guide covering biotechnology entrepreneurship and the process of commercializing innovative biotechnology products. This best practice resource is for professional training programs, individuals starting a biotech venture, and for managers and experienced practitioners leading biotech enterprises. It is a valuable resource for those working at any level in the biotech industry, and for professionals who support and provide essential resources and services to the biotech industry. This practical, "how-to book is written by seasoned veterans experienced in each of the operational functions essential for starting, managing, and leading a successful biotech company.Biotechnology Entrepreneurship explains the biotech business components and underlying strategies, interspersed with practical lessons from successful biotech entrepreneurs, educators, and experienced practitioners. These veteran contributors share their insights on how to be successful in this challenging but exciting industry. Subjects range from technology licensing and translating an idea into a viable business, forming your legal company entity, securing angel and venture capital, navigating product development, FDA regulatory approval, and biomanufacturing.This book is a user-friendly guide to decision-making and overall strategy written as a hands-on management tool for leaders and managers of these dynamic biotechnology ventures. If you are contemplating starting a biotech company, are a manager at any level, a seasoned veteran, or service provider in the biotech industry, this book is a "must read.This second edition includes several new chapters on topics such as: - What you need to know about valuation and term sheets - Investor presentations and what you need in a biotech investor pitch deck - Mentorship and why you need mentors - Artificial intelligence applications in biotech and pharma - Common biotech entrepreneur mistakes and how to avoid them
Approachable guide combining project management principles and proven best practices applied to transportation projects Transportation Project Management is a comprehensive and approachable work providing practical guidance on all aspects of managing transportation projects. It covers project management principles, practical applications, and proven best practices, all tailored specifically to the unique workflows of developing and designing transportation projects, from inception through to advertisement for construction. Detailed themes include technical competencies, industry constraints, organizational opportunities, and the range of soft skills necessary to be an effective leader in this role. This timely publication responds to recent trends in the industry, as transportation organizations become more project-centric in their strategic approach, to enable more efficient project and program delivery amidst increased spending on infrastructure. Some topics covered in Transportation Project Management include: The “Triple Constraint” of budget, scope, and schedule, and meaningful change management The transportation Project Development Process and its unique interdependencies, opportunities, and constraints Creating your project management plan, a living document providing guidance and clarification on how the project will be managed during development Organizational structures, establishing and understanding how your organization operates, including who makes what decisions Understanding the fundamental differences between projects, programs, and portfolios, enabling successful project management within any organizational structure Critical Project Management soft skills, including communication, time management, leading meetings, stakeholder engagement, influence management, and managing expectations Developing and leading focused, efficient, and effective project teams Partnering with consultants to manage risks, drive development, and increase quality Aimed at professional transportation project managers in both the public and private sectors, along with engineering undergraduate and graduate students in related programs of study, Transportation Project Management provides the foundations for practitioners to become great transportation project managers.
Your invitation to move beyond pity, helplessness, and outrage, and your playbook for making a difference right where you are. As the daily newsfeed full of suffering and injustice scrolls by, it's all too easy to question what one person can really do to enact the profound change the world needs. Like moviegoers, we often watch and witness with care, but assume the script has already been written. Disruptive Compassion dares to make a bold counter: you possess the power to provoke real and meaningful change. Why? Because God has empowered you to rewrite the story of tomorrow. Over 2,000 years ago, Jesus created a model for revolutionaries that has been followed ever since. These principles are just as powerful to guide our journey today. With raw and inspiring stories from the world's most desperate places and his own journey to find meaning, Convoy of Hope founder and CEO Hal Donaldson will take you on a tour along the frontlines of courage and compassion. Let this book be your crash course in what it means to become a revolutionary, as you learn how to: Evaluate the resources you already have Navigate real concerns and risks Check your motives And ultimately become equipped as an agitator with purpose With principles and insights gleaned from two decades of relief work, Hal reveals what he's learned from the journey and what we can take with us as we join the revolution.
As the leading authority on bowling’s mental game, Dean Hinitz has worked with the premier players, coaches, and teams in the sport. He has helped countless pros elevate their results, avoid slumps, and overcome stressors affecting performance. He has improved their play, and now he’s ready for you. In Bowling Psychology, you’ll learn the mental strategies for performing your best, day in and day out. From progressive muscle relaxing techniques to positive self-talk and focus cues, you will pick up spares more consistently, improve accuracy, and overcome anxieties. You’ll also find insights, advice, and anecdotes from bowling’s best: Kim Terrell-Kearney Jason Belmonte Diandra Asbaty Carolyn Dorin-Ballard Rick Steelsmith Bill O’Neil Mike Fagan Gordon Vadakin Jeri Edwards Bob Learn, Jr. Amleto Monicelli Fred Borden LeAnne Hulsenberg Del Warren Del Ballard, Jr. Rod Ross Tommy Jones, Jr. Jason Couch Manage pressure, find your focus, and reach your potential. With detailed information on topics including mindfulness training, sensory awareness, and the mind–body connection, Bowling Psychology is your all-in-one toolbox for mental mastery of the lanes.