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When it comes to doing good business, change is a very good thing. And effective business analysts are at the heart of identifying opportunities for growth and implementing the solutions that can transform an organization's foundation--and ultimately increase its profitability. Whether you're an aspiring business analysis professional or a seasoned analyst looking for the latest techniques and approaches, Business Analysis For Dummies helps you discover...

For those who believe that there must be a more agile and efficient way for people to get things done, here is a brilliantly discursive, thought-provoking book about the leadership and management process that is changing the way we live.
 
In the future, historians may look back on human progress and draw a sharp line designating “before Scrum” and “after Scrum.” Scrum is that ground-breaking....

"The secrets to successfully planning and delivering ambitious, complex projects on any scale--from home renovation to space exploration--by the world's leading expert on mega-projects. Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a triumphant, new reality. Think of how the Empire State Building went from a sketch to the jewel of New York's skyline in twenty-one months, or how Apple's iPod went from a project with a single employee to...

Finding funding for your business is a key requirement to the success of any company. Core to obtaining new investment is the need to provide a business plan. This can be a scary prospect for many entrepreneurs, but with the right information and some experienced guidance, writing a business plan becomes something that most people can write. This eBook provides answers to many questions about writing a business plan that entrepreneurs will have. Learn...

Red Teaming is a revolutionary new way to make critical and contrarian thinking part of the planning process of any organization, allowing companies to stress-test their strategies, flush out hidden threats and missed opportunities and avoid being sandbagged by competitors.
 
Today, most — if not all — established corporations live with the gnawing fear that there is another Uber out there just waiting to disrupt their...

What type of business should you start?
For the past 10 years, Inc. 500 CEO and #1 national best-selling author, Ryan Levesque—featured for his work in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, and Entrepreneur—has guided thousands of entrepreneurs through the journey of answering this question.
One of the biggest reasons why so many new businesses fail is because in the quest to decide what business to start,...

The lifeblood of your business is repeat customers. But customers can be fickle, markets shift, and competitors are ruthless. So how do you ensure a steady flow of repeat business? The secret-no matter what industry you're in-is finding and keeping automatic customers. These days virtually anything you need can be purchased through a subscription, with more convenience than ever before. Far beyond Spotify, Netflix, and New York Times subscriptions,...

Digital transformation is no longer news--it's a necessity. Despite the widespread threat of disruption, many large companies in traditional industries have succeeded at digitizing their businesses in truly transformative ways. The New York Times, formerly a bastion of traditional media, has created a thriving digital product behind a carefully designed paywall. Best Buy has transformed its business in the face of Amazon's threat. John Deere has...

From the Course: Good Design Drives Business