An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, generally referred to by its shortened title The Wealth of Nations, is the magnum opus of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. First published in 1776, the book offers one of the world's first collected descriptions of what builds nations' wealth, and is today a fundamental work in classical economics. By reflecting upon the economics at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the book touches upon such br...

UNFRAMED is een unieke verzameling van twee prachtige boeken, gepresenteerd in een nieuwe structuur, met de schitterende projecten van de creatieve geest van interieurontwerper Gert Voorjans. Het boek brengt de inspirerende reis door de wereld van Voorjans uit 'Interior Life' (2012, volledig uitverkocht), waar knipsels, moodboards en een originele kijk op interieurdesign samenkomen, samen met een luxueuze inkijk in zijn meest spraakmakende projecten uit 'Daily Life: The projects by Gert Voorj...

Collective actions and the financing of complex mass damage cases have been among the most debated and controversial topics in civil justice in Europe over the past decade. With the entry into force of the Dutch collective damages procedure (WAMCA) in 2020, the Netherlands has re- confirmed its reputation as one of the frontrunners in having a welldeveloped framework for collective actions and settlements. Third party litigation funding has become an important source of funding, and its incre...

‘Design Leadership Chronicles’ is a graphic novel that tells the stories of nine design leaders and their approach to organizational change. They all use design to rethink how their respective organizations make decisions and organize work to meet strategic business goals, such as customer-centricity. The book's objective is to reveal the human side of these leaders rather than offer a step-by-step approach. It explores how they dealt with failures, achieved success, and their learnings a...

The circle technique might just be the ultimate progress-focused technique. It encapsulates everything that makes progress-focused work so effective. The approach is simple and goal-oriented, focusing on making achieved progress and further desired progress visible. It's no surprise, then, that the circle technique has become one of the most beloved techniques among progress-focused professionals.

 

In this booklet, you can read about how to easily use the circle technique in various situati...

This book is an essential read for those looking for success in today’s rapidly changing world. We offer you a wealth of knowledge and practical leadership strategies for leading in the Wicked World we live in, illustrated by real-world examples that bring these concepts to life.

We explore:

The key trends shaping today’s business landscape and what leading really means in a Wicked World – a world of upheaval, growing complexity, digitisation, and where old paradigms continue to crash.

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This book assists CEOs of industrial manufacturing companies in addressing the six most critical questions they should consider when contemplating a servitisation strategy. These questions are:

(1) What are the potential weaknesses in my current strategy?

(2) What is servitisation and why is it important?

(3) Is servitisation the right approach for my business?

(4) Is my organisation prepared for servitisation?

(5) What resources are necessary to implement servitisation?

(6) What are the ris...

Fracture: Japanese Graphic Design 1875–1975 is a richly illustrated and accessible survey of the history of Japanese graphic design. Designer, educator, critic, and historian Ian Lynam traces the evolution of graphic design in Japan, from its roots in the graphic arts to the cusp of the digital era. Grounded in a series of insightful essays, Fracture offers readers a deep understanding of the profound cultural shifts Japan has experienced since re-opening to the West, exploring themes such ...