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  • Futures in Public Management

    The Emerging Relational Approach to Public Services

    Series Book 8 - Critical Perspectives on International Public Sector Management
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  • Applications of Accelerators in the Quantum Technology Era

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  • Consultation for Organizational Change

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    This volume is a joint publication in the Research in Management Consulting and Contemporary Trends in Organizational Change and Development series. This dual focus reflects the reality that consulting for organizational change is a special type of management consultation, a complex field of endeavor that requires a broad range of skills and competencies. To be truly effective, change-related ... Read more

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  • Handbook for Strategic HR - Section 2

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  • Handbook for Strategic HR - Section 4

    Thinking Systematically and Strategically

    Thinking systemically and strategically means moving beyond a focus on the individual to understand the larger organizational and environmental systems and how the dynamics of those systems impact work performance and the readiness for change. This section will explain how certain problems recur and are often made worse by quick solutions; how one decision can impact many people and set in motion ... Read more

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    Organizations are globalizing at a frenetic rate. The world is becoming more connected each year and each generation of technology speeds up this process. What once took weeks and then days to share now can be done in minutes. This section will help you understand the dynamics of culture and diverse values in a global environment; how to manage across both virtual and physical borders; and how to ... Read more

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