Four books that might interest you
In collaboration with GetAbstract, we’re once again presenting four new books in the field of marketing. This time: «OpenSpace Beta,» «Systemic Tools for Successful Project Management,» «Innovation Management Under Extreme Uncertainty,» and «The Fear-Free Organization.».
OpenSpace Beta
The handbook for organizational transformation in just 90 days.
- Author: Silke Hermann and Niels Pfläging
- Publisher: Vahlen, 2020
- Pages: 152
- ISBN: 9783800660544
OpenSpace Beta is an approach that enables companies to achieve rapid, thorough change from within. It largely works without external consultants and instead utilizes the potential of employees. This means that no external concept is imposed on them - they help shape the change and eliminate known shortcomings in the process. The authors Silke Hermann and Niels Pfläging promise that employees will also accept the changes better as a result. An approach with great potential and a book recommendation for anyone who wants to change their organization.
Systemic tools for successful project management
Concepts, methods, case studies
- Author: Simone Gehr, Joanne Huang, Michael Boxheimer and Sonja Armatowski
- Publisher: Springer Gabler, 2018
- Pages: 147
- ISBN: 9783658199883
Traditional project management focuses primarily on processes - the human factor is left out. This is where systemic project management comes in: In addition to task lists and schedules, it brings other tools, so-called systemic interventions, into play. The four authors use numerous examples to show what this means in practice. The systemic theory is not neglected either, although this part is a little slow. Nevertheless, a highly recommended book for project managers and all those who want to become one.
Innovation management under extreme uncertainty
New methods for evaluating ideas at the start of the innovation process
- Author: Stefanie Vollmann
- Publisher: Büchner-Verlag, 2018
- Pages: 188
- ISBN: 9783963171192
Failed market launches of innovations are often due to mistakes made at the very beginning of the innovation process. Although it is known how important this phase is, it is often neglected. Author Stefanie Vollmann wants to change this and presents a novel phase model for the evaluation of innovation ideas in her book. The book offers an overview of many evaluation tools, but reads slowly due to the many references. Nevertheless, it is recommended reading for anyone involved in innovation.
The fearless organization
How to create psychological safety in the workplace for more development, learning and innovation.
- Author: Amy C. Edmondson
- Publisher: Vahlen, 2020
- Pages: 196
- ISBN: 9783800660674
Many people are familiar with this: dangerous mistakes are made in companies, colleagues are silenced or great opportunities are overlooked. And no one protests - for fear of the consequences. Amy C. Edmondson backs up her passionate plea against the culture of silence with impressive case studies: Many fatal accidents in the aviation or nuclear industries could have been prevented, seriously ill people saved and companies saved from bankruptcy if someone had raised the alarm in time. This practical guide helps to create the necessary conditions for this.
