Er is niet één aanpak die voor alle projecten en veranderingsinitiatieven van toepassing is. Het ene project is klein en simpel, het andere groot en complex. Het ene project heeft een duidelijk resultaat en verandert onderweg nauwelijks, het andere vormt zich stapsgewijs en past zich constant aan. Elk project vraagt daarom om een specifieke aanpak, maar welke kies je dan?

Projectmanagement en Agile in de praktijk gaat daarom niet over één aanpak, maar neemt de praktijk van vandaag en morg...

So much is expected of managers; supervising the staff, running the department, motivating employees, open communication, delegating tasks, finding creative solutions, providing and processing feedback, creating budgets, reaching targets. Who couldn’t use help with all this?

Whether you are just starting out in a supervisory role or are a highly experienced manager, you will find this book an enormous benefit. For the new supervisor it will answer such questions as ‘Just how do I deal with ...

Managers, we all know them. They make sure that things get done, that agreements are observed and that results are achieved. Ten years ago they were seen as the ideal solution for many companies. These days, their very existence is being called into question. Why this separate role? After all, managing is something we all do.

'Think Like a Manager, Don't Act Like One' offers 75 successful approaches to help you foresee or manage unpredictable situations. Developed with the assistance of John ...

‘Manager’. Dat is wel een heel deftig woord. Poeh peinsde. Ben ik eigenlijk ook een manager? Iemand die anderen dingen laat doen waar ik zelf geen zin in heb? Heet dat delegeren? Poeh vroeg zich af, hoe word ik een manager, zo’n inspirerende en betrouwbare chef?

Allereerst weg met alle ingewikkelde, Engelse termen. Weg met de dikke boeken en dure opleidingen. Wie een manager van de bovenste plank wil worden, moet simpelweg luisteren naar Winnie-de-Poeh.

De auteur legt de belangrijkste m...

When you want to change the world, how do you bring the world on board? Influence will improve the communications skills of changemakers, disruptors and entrepreneurs to increase their effectiveness and impact. It breaks down the essential skills needed and provides guidance and tools to learn, practice and excel. It’s your go-to communications coach.

Influence brings together what you need to know to get your message out there, making key insights accessible and immediately applicable. Pra...

Innovation Accounting is a practical guide for companies to help them measure and track innovation. Financial accounting in particular is difficult to use in the context of (digital) innovation.

This book was a gold award-winning title at the Axiom Business Book Awards 2022, in the category Business intelligence/ innovation.

Art school doesn't always prepare creatives for the real-world challenges they'll face in their careers. This can lead to feelings of being misunderstood, slow down careers, or even increased risk of burnout. Being Creative is the Easy Part provides valuable insights into the creative process and tackles common challenges such as client interactions, time and financial management. The book covers unconventional yet crucial topics, such as the potential negative impact of excessive focus on ar...

Designers in public organizations face the challenges of managing influential stakeholders, shifting priorities, and the complexities of drafting and implementing policy. Often, they lack the headspace to think deeply about designing for effective public engagement. "Conversational Design" helps designers within public and social organizations improve co-design and informed decision making practices. The book offers practical tools and case studies to stimulate participation and foster better...

Niemand is immuun voor schaamte. We kennen allemaal de schaamte die gepaard gaat met iets doen dat ‘dom’ is of niet ethisch. Deze schaamte maakt deel uit van ons ethisch kompas. Mar de schaamte waar D. Stephan Poulter in dit boek met je over in gesprek gaat, ligt minder dicht aan de oppervlakte. Het is de schaamte die zich verdekt opstelt en zich openbaart via perfectionisme, faalangst, zelfsaboterende gedachten en gedrag, woede en agressie, depressie, verslavingen. Deze vorm van schaamte...