Applied Wisdom: Bad News Is Good News and Other Insights That Can Help Anyone Be a Better Manager
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Applied Wisdom: Bad News Is Good News and Other Insights That Can Help Anyone Be a Better Manager
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Overview
Success in business demands the effective management of people. James C. Morgan, who for nearly three decades led the high-tech powerhouse Applied Materials Inc. to both financial success and to the designation as one of America's most admired companies and best places to work, provides a simple, straightforward set of principles and tips that he says can help anyone be a better manager. Applied Materials is one of Silicon Valley's great success stories and it helped propel the digital revolution. But Jim Morgan's management techniques are not reserved for high-tech: Applied Wisdom shows how the same approaches, tools, and values work at any scale, from start-ups to middle management in a global corporation -- and even to non-profits. Rich in stories and practical examples, it's a must-read for those seeking a timeless and proven management manual.
Advance Praise for Applied Wisdom
"I have been a beneficiary of Jim's wisdom and this book makes his wisdom come alive for new and experienced leaders alike."
-- Henry M. Paulson, Chairman, The Paulson Institute, former U.S. Treasury Secretary
"Managers of any size business or non-profit group will find solid advice for building agile and effective organizations."
-- Meg Whitman, CEO, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, former CEO of eBay
"Jim is one of the icons of Silicon Valley... Applied Wisdom reinforces the importance of going beyond slogans and lip service and committing to basic, but very important values."
-- Willem P. Roelandts, Chairman of the Board of Applied Materials, Inc., 30-year veteran of Hewlett-Packard Co.
"Applied Wisdom is a treasure trove of useful insights from a true master of leadership in the business of technology."
-- G. Dan Hutcheson, CEO and Chairman of VLSI Research
"Applied Wisdom is a must-read for anyone who wants to have a more productive, focused and motivated team."
-- Mark R. Tercek, President and CEO, The Nature Conservancy
"If you want to be a better manager follow Jim's straightforward prescription and tips."
-- Heidi Roizen, Operating Partner, DFJ; Fenwick and West Entrepreneurship Educator, Dept. of Engineering, Stanford University
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780998329239 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Chandler Jordan Publishing |
| Publication date: | 11/15/2016 |
| Pages: | 312 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.85(d) |
About the Author
Joan O'C. Hamilton is a Silicon Valley-based writer and former technology correspondent for Business Week magazine.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents; Dedication; A note to my readers; Section I: Introduction; Chapter 1: Early yearsChapter 2: Morgan & Sons Canning;Chapter 3: Heading east;Chapter 4: Rebooting the plan;Chapter 5: General leadership; Chapter 6: Work for the best managers you can; Chapter 7: North to Silicon Valley; Chapter 8: New ventures; Section II: Applied Materials; Chapter 9: Luck is when preparation meets opportunity;Chapter 10: The power of deciding, the challenge of change;Chapter 11: Products and the 'Flying Wedge';Chapter 12: Going global;Chapter 13: Culture, showerheads and the P5000; Chapter 14: Work hard, stay alert to new ideas, achieve goals, repeat; Chapter 15: The larger context; Chapter 16: Business and government; Chapter 17: The Founders' Legacy and The Tech Awards; Section III: Philanthropy (And why good management always matters, even beyond business); Chapter 18: 10 key Morganisms that work for any organization; Chapter 19: New horizons; Chapter 20: Nature for people; Chapter 21: Not just reports, progress; Chapter 22: Non-profits face similar issues as start-ups; Chapter 23: Collaboration in the northern Sierra; Chapter 24: Final thoughts; Acknowledgments; Appendixes; About the authors