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Organizations of all kinds create a sense of purpose and sometimes incomparable performance that individuals cannot achieve alone. This textbook examines the developments and changes that organizations should make in order to be successful in today's complex organizational environment.The authors explain various models and concepts of organizational design, highlight the important role played by agile management and self-organization and reflect on the consequences these concepts have for practical organizational work. The necessary organizational development can only be meaningfully and successfully implemented with consideration of the existing corporate culture and knowledge of the fundamentals of knowledge management, so these are also taught in the textbook.The overarching goal of organizational design is to promote the organization's resilience to crises. After laying the foundations for this, the penultimate chapter is dedicated to the aspect of resilience, followed by an outlook for the future.The didactic structure of the textbook includes learning objectives, practical examples and case studies as well as learning comprehension questions and the opportunity to test your own knowledge with the Springer Nature Flashcards.This textbook has been recommended and developed for university courses in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

This open access book is your ticket to entrepreneurial success! Learn practical tips to think more like an entrepreneur, spot opportunities, build key relationships, tell compelling stories, and grow your venture. Discover the secrets to overcoming challenges, managing stress, and making decisions in the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting, these straightforward tools will guide you to success in the complex entrepreneurial landscape. Say goodbye to overwhelming decisions and hello to a simplified path to building your entrepreneurial dream!

This book provides operational guidance on how to bring process mining to the next level, with process intelligence enabling companies to improve process efficiency and realize value. Written by practitioners, it combines the editor¿s 10-year experience in this field gained at Celonis and Siemens, with 12 best practice use cases from international companies representing multiple industries and domains. Part I sets the stage describing the evolution from process mining to process intelligence. The chapters guide the reader step by step, from getting started to driving adoption at scale. Success factors critical for digital transformations and a detailed path to value realization are presented. Best practices on operating models and Centers of Excellence (CoEs) are shared as accelerators for successful digital transformations. Part II presents 12 use cases written by transformation- and CoE leaders who have achieved significant impact and value with process intelligence in their respective organization. All use cases have been written independent from any particular software, with a focus on evangelizing the topic and showcasing how companies like ABB, BMW, Bosch, Merck, PepsiCo, Saint Gobin, Siemens, and others leverage the capability to drive value. Part III provides an outlook on the future of process intelligence from an academic and an operational perspective, with a special focus on the disruptive impact of GenAI with future scenarios, challenges and recommendations.The book is written by practitioners for practitioners. Readers may have responsibilities as senior executives, transformation leaders, process managers and experts, consultants, change evangelists, etc. The book provides operational, hands-on tips on how to accelerate process transformation in organizations by detailing best practices as well as possible pitfalls.

"A stimulating reading for academic managers and management scholars. This publication examines and contextualizes academic decision-making from a knowing-in-practice perspective and provides useful insights and recommendations."-Joaquín Alegre, Professor of Innovation Management, University of Valencia, SpainThis book explores the notion of knowing-in-practice to unravel the formation of academic managers' knowing in a community university. It considers the unique socio-historical context and institutional intricacies, such as procedures, flows, and political and power structures. Knowing-in-practice implies that knowledge is dynamic, constantly in flux, and intricately linked to the capability for action within the social context. In essence, knowledge is emergent and anchored by its material context.The role of an academic manager is distinctive, involving the concurrent practice of higher education management and teaching. Hence, academic-managers are supposed to deal with a multiplicity of activities and interpersonal relationships. This work will enhance our understanding of the constitution process of academic-managers in higher education, emphasizing the perspective of knowing-in-practice. It offers insights into the learning processes and knowing associated with academic management, contributing to the improvement of university management and leadership. Further, it contributes to the advancement of organizational studies related to learning and knowing.Fabiano Larentis is Professor of Management at Universidade de Caxias do Sul, Brazil. His research focuses on learning in organizations, inter-organizational relationships and university management.Claudia Simone Antonello is Professor at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Her research focuses on learning in organizations and the constitution of knowledge and work in contemporary society.

This book provides an up-to-date overview and critical discussion of technologies that shape and influence the digital economy, and especially covers artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, virtual and augmented reality, digital twins, blockchain technology, 3D printing, and biochip technology.After two introductory chapters about the digital economy and digital technologies in general, dedicated chapters explain the basics and foundations of each of the selected technologies as well as their potential for industry and services. To this end, these chapters first introduce the specific digital technology, followed by one interview with an academic expert for further describing and explaining the technology plus a second one with a business expert for illustrating a successful business case. Each chapter ends with a recap of the takeaways, supplemented by links to further readings for those who are eager to delve more into the relative topic as well as a self-test to challenge the reader's understanding.The book mainly targets business professionals and advanced undergraduate students in business and computer science. Business professionals (ranging from employees to managers and executives) will become acquainted with the basic terminology and diverse business aspects related to emerging digital technologies. They will benefit from descriptions by academic leaders in the field along with information and advice from industry people. Students will get an overview of the most important technologies which may also help them in selecting the most promising topics in their further education.

This book gives an indispensable guide to navigating the shift in customer behavior and discovers how to rally their resources, cultivate capabilities, and forge strategies that harness cutting-edge technologies. In today's tech-centric world, customers crave lightning-fast digital experiences and demand instant solutions. In response, firms are changing the way they do business by accelerating the application of new age technologies, revamping processes, building new organizational structures, and innovating new business models.The authors unveil the secrets of integrating diverse data sources, principles of Marketing 5.0 and employing advanced techniques to unearth profound insights about the customers.This work is the ticket to the latest in AI, machine learning, drones, and other game-changing technologies. Stay ahead of the curve by learning not just what tech to use, but how, when, and why to deploy it in this digital age.For the trailblazers with the influence and resources to reshape marketing strategies, this book is the essential read. Executives climbing the corporate ladder will find it a compass, unraveling how new age technologies dance with both traditional and emerging marketing practices. And for MBA students hungry for insights on navigating the digital era's competitive landscape, this book is the treasure trove of tools and real-world cases. Dive in and chart the course in the tech-driven marketing landscape!

This book combines the quantitative decision-informing techniques of management science and operations research with the data-centric techniques found throughout the world of analytics. The material uses only standard Excel spreadsheet features and functions for creating models. Using a step-by-step approach, readers learn a unified architecture for sensitivity, scenario, simulation, decision, and optimization analysis. Spreadsheets with numerous screenshots support visual, hands-on learning (and provide some surprising innovations). Special influence diagrams and non-intimidating but accurate terminology help explain the logic of the models and calculations. Well-structured chapters include guideposts, enrichment, and curated links to valuable external resources. Readers are encouraged to own their learning and think about future trajectories for themselves and the field. This book helps all readers quickly learn tools and concepts to use right away and to expand throughout a career.The companion website for the workbooks and other materials will be available soon.

Leading businesswoman Jen Gottlieb offers readers strategies for finding their audience, honing their brand and achieving their dreams.

Trying to understand your charity's finances is enough to keepyou awake at night. This no-nonsense guide unpacks the jargon, the processes and the systems that makes the world of charity finance such a tricky one to navigate.

USA TODAY BESTSELLER!!Scale your company and prepare it for exit with the Billion Dollar Bullseye formula, inspired by Jonathan "JCron" Cronstedt's remarkable two-billion-dollar valuation journey as the president of Kajabi.As a visionary entrepreneur, JCron shares his invaluable insights and strategies for scaling businesses to unprecedented heights and how to navigate the resulting options intentionally. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or an aspiring business owner dreaming of your own billion-dollar bullseye, this book provides the blueprint for achieving your goals.You'll learn . . .How the seven Billion-Dollar Bullseye Principles empower you to scale as big and as fast as you desire: Purpose, Profit, Product, Prestige, Promotion, Persuasion, and PeopleHow to achieve rapid growth strategically with actionable tactics from real-world experiences and expert insights that guide you through the complexities of scaling and exiting with confidence and successHow to avoid common pitfalls by sidestepping the top mistakes and challenges faced by entrepreneurs (including JCron), ensuring a smoother path to successHow to equip yourself for continued learning, growth, and success with a curated reading list to expand your knowledge and refine your entrepreneurial skillsWith the principles that make up the seven rings of the Billion Dollar Bullseye, it is possible to scale as big as you want, as fast as you want, and exit (if you want) on your terms. Unlock your potential, defy the odds, and make a fortune while reshaping the narrative of entrepreneurship.

Selling Is an Away Game is a comprehensive guide designed to challenge traditional sales methods and transform how salespeople approach sales in today’s dog-eat-dog world.There are few professions as competitive and cutthroat as sales. Faced with daily rejections and the pressure of impending quotas, successful salespeople are those who have the proper strength, grit, and knowledgeable strategies to rise above the competition. Lance Tyson’s Selling Is an Away Game will immerse sales professionals in the mindset of the buyer and foster new strategies and tactics to help them become stronger and more effective salespeople. With over twenty years of sales experience, Lance knows what it takes to succeed in the industry and has compiled his knowledge into this definitive handbook to help companies and individuals increase sales production, shorten sales cycle time, reduce cost of sale, and develop talent.

The need for restructuring and transforming business practices for the benefit of humanity and the environment is a major theme of this book. Interactivity and connectedness of people and things/data is transforming everything.

The need for restructuring and transforming business practices for the benefit of humanity and the environment is a major theme of this book. Interactivity and connectedness of people and things/data is transforming everything.

This book unravels the intricate dynamics between cultural networks, policymaking and creative ecosystems within and beyond the EU.

The primary purpose of this book is to close gaps in the understanding of Organisational Ambidexterity Implementation (OAI) and its relationship with Organisational performance. It identifies key components crucial for successful OAI, including dynamic capabilities, organisational culture, organizational design and market orientation.

The book discusses the issues of building and maintaining a distinctive and credible employer brand and presents a set of practical tools supporting a strategic approach to employer branding in IT companies. The book includes analyses of the development of the employer branding concept as well as a set of practical recommendations.

It focuses on digital museums in the context of Vietnam and contributes to global discussions on the development of digital museum offerings needed to meet audience demands, requirements for sustainable digitization methods for cultural heritage and demands for the development of intellectual property protection for the digital environment.

Drawing on contributions from nineteen prominent scholars, the book reflects on the quest for sustainable development as a source of competitive advantage for organizations and as a global imperative for society. The chapters in this book were originally published in International Studies of Management & Organization.

This book is a comprehensive guide to alternative financing methods, offering insights into emerging trends, the role of FinTech, and the intersection of finance with sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It explores innovative financing channels which have become crucial for startups and businesses.

The volume analyses the role of communication in creating the value of innovation ecosystems from the perspective of the international network of technology parks and areas of innovation. It is written for scholars and researchers in the fields of innovation studies, management science as well as communication studies.

In this book, international academicians and researchers will discuss the influence and potential of gamification on marketing management dynamics.