Bøger af Andrew Holmes

Soldier and intellectual Carl von Clausewitz first entered combat at the tender age of thirteen. He later rose to the rank of Major General, married into the Prussian nobility and wrote a book which was to become one of the most influential works on military strategy ever published. On War is one of the first books on modern military strategy. Writing mostly after the Napoleonic wars, between 1816 and 1830, von Clausewitz never lived to see it published. He had a theory that it was the integration of political, societal and economic issues that was the most important factor in deciding the outcome of a war. This new theory made On War one of the most important texts on strategy ever written. On War has been translated into practically every major language and remains a source of inspiration for modern strategic thinkers. In this fascinating new interpretation, Andrew Holmes illustrates how von ClausewitzΓÇÖs ideas can be applied to contemporary business. Readers will discover:ΓÇó Why business, like war, is neither an art nor a science;ΓÇó How to ΓÇÿfortifyΓÇÖ their business;ΓÇó The importance of a strong commander;ΓÇó The secrets of being ruthless;ΓÇó Why they should bypass their smart phones and open up the lines of communication.By re-interpreting von ClausewitzΓÇÖs original theories, Holmes demonstrates that On War is not just about the battlefield. This clear, concise and waffle-free book shows how you can treat life like a military operation and steer your troops in the right direction in the world of business. Andrew HolmesΓÇÖ Carl von ClausewitzΓÇÖs On War illustrates the timeless nature of von ClausewitzΓÇÖs insights by bringing them to life with modern examples and business case studies. This brilliant interpretation of On War is an entertaining accompaniment to one of the most famous strategy books ever written.

Gas Tank City presents 100 of Andrew Holmes's hyper-real coloured pencil drawings of American trucks, storage tanks, and service stations, produced over the past 50 years.

Explores loyalism as a social and political force in eighteenth and nineteenth century British colonies and former colonies.

It is clear that new jobs demanding old skills will not materialize; new jobs require new skills. It is up to the individual to ensure they are appropriately skilled throughout their careers -- as governments and organizations are generally slow to respond to these issues.

Explores why commoditization represents a danger to different corporations and white collar workers. This book outlines the impact of commoditization on an organization's strategy towards brand, supply chain, value chain, innovation, pricing and competition. It also explores the implications for skills, attitudes and behaviours in the workplace.

Covers the key techniques of lifelong learning, from keeping a learning log and a self-development plan to finding a personal coach/mentor and getting yourself published. This title features examples and lessons from successful companies that generate a continuous learning culture including Barclays and The Leverage Organisation.

Welcome to Broken Britain! MPs are blaming 'The System' for their thieving behaviour. Bankers have burnt through more cash than President Mugabe and still been bailed out. Britain is Broke. Only one thing's going to sort this mess out - some good old-fashioned finger pointing. It's time to take revenge. Painspotting style.

ExpressExec is a unique business resource of one hundred books. These books present the best current thinking and span the entire range of contemporary business practice.

Pains on Trains is the perfect way to take the tedium out of commuting, guaranteed to become as indispensable to the seasoned traveller as the blow--up pillow and water sterilising tablets.

We all know that the future is uncertain, but rather than make any attempt to actively manage our futures in a consistent way, we tend to make broadbrush assumptions based on common--sense and intuition alone.