System innovation for sustainability 1

edited by Arnold Tukker and others.

This book "examines what SCP is and what it could be, provides a state-of-the-art review of the governance of change in SCP policy and looks at the strengths and weaknesses of current approaches...
Each chapters of this book examines problems and suggests solutions from a business, design, consumer and system innovation perspective..." - book jacket.
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Sustainable value

by Chris Laszlo.

"In this outstanding book, Chris Laszlo defines, illustrates, and shows how business can action "Sustainable Value" through a management fable, inside stories from some of the largest corporations in the world, and with frameworks, tools, and methods that will make Sustainable Value creation concrete for business practitioners everywhere." book jacket.

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Making sustainability work

by Marc J. Epstein.

Marc Epstin has produced the ultimate "how-to-do-it" guide for corporate leaders, strategists, academics, sustainability consultants, and anyone else with an interest in actually making sustainability work for organizations. With a growing number of corporate leaders asking for urgent help in "getting this done," the timing of the book could not be better." - book jacket.

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The difference makers

by Sandra Waddock.

"The Difference Makers is a history and detailed analysis of how corporate responsibility has emerged as a key political, social, and business issue, and why it has evolved so quickly, and what the visions of its thought leaders are for the future. It will be essential reading for academics, business people, and all those who are interested in the future of the corporation" - book jacket.

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The Future of Management

by Gary Hamel with Bill Breen.

"In the Future of Management, Gary Hamel argues that organizations need bold management innovation now more than ever. The current management model - centred on control and efficiency - no longer suffices in a world where adaptability and creativity drive business success.
In his most provocative book to date, Hamel takes aim at the legacy beliefs preventing twenty-first-century companies from surmounting new challenges." - book jacket.


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Designing interpretive signs

by Gianna Moscardo, Roy Ballantyne, and Karen Hughes

"This guide provides a series of principles for effective sign design, with instruction based on research, the latest in educational and psychological theory, real-world examples, and practical guidelines. Designing Interpretive Signs includes information about choosing sign location, attracting and keeping visitors’ attention, organizing information so that visitors can easily follow it, and generally improving signs for a range of uses."--BOOK JACKET.

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The Indexing Companion

by Glenda Browne and Jon Jermey

"Indexing is a crucial activity, but it is inconspicuous. Indexes are systematic guides that help people find information in a document, or documents in a collection. Although most people use them frequently, hardly anyone thinks of the creative activity that went into their making.....
[This book]covers the basic principles of indexing, examines controversial areas and speculates on future directions.

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Difficult conversations

By Douglas Stone et. al.

"Much as we try to avoid them, difficult conversations are part of life. And we often handle them badly. This ground-breaking book will give you the know how to tackle even the most challenging conversations:

Know when to speak and when to listen
Stop laying blame and start being positive
The role of feelings, yours and theirs
Say what you mean, don't make others guess
Understand what's not being said as well as what is
Transform a battle into a learning conversation"

Managing performance: international comparisons

By Geert Bouckaert and John Halligan

Through international case studies this book "critically examines the effects of performance management models in the public sector, and assesses their future evolution".

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Whitsunday and Mackay Islands Visitor Management Strategy

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

"This Strategy provides the framework and quidelines for managing visitors ro national park islands in the Whitsunday and Mackay area. It sets out the considerations, outcomes and strategies that will form the basis on which day-to-day management decisions will be made"

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