In Search of Excellence: Lessons From America's Best-Run Companies by Thomas J. Peters & Robert H. Waterman, Jr.

In Search of Excellence: Lessons From America's Best-Run Companies by Thomas J. Peters & Robert H. Waterman, Jr.

My version is a 1982 Paperback, Warner Books, ISBN 978-0446382823

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The contents of this book are:-
Acknowledgments
Special Acknowlegment: David G. Anderson
Preface
Introduction
Part I: The Saving Remnant
Chapter 1 Successful Ameircan Companies
Part II: Toward New Theory
Chapter 2 The Rational Model
Chapter 3 Man Waiting for Motivation
Part III: Back to Basics
Chapter 4 Managing Ambiguity and Paradox
Chapter 5 A Bias for Action
Chapter 6 Close to the Customer
Chapter 7 Autonomy and Entrepreneurship
Chapter 8 Productivity Through People
Chapter 9 Hands-On, Value Driven
Chapter 10 Stick to the Knitting
Chapter 11 Simple Form, Lean Staff 
Chapter 12 Simultaneous Loose-Tight Properties
Notes
Index

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Handbook for Businessmen Doing Business in Singapore - Paperback (2007) by Goh Tianwah

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The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M. R. Covey with Rebecca R. Merrill

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Don't Worry, Make Money by Richard Carlson

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The Talent War by Kerry Larkan

The Talent War: How to Find and Retain the Best People for Your Company by Kerry Larkan

Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish, 2007
ISBN: 9812613072, 9789812613073




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Table of Contents:-
Foreword
Introduction
Finding Talent
Cost vs Benefits
Recruiting for Sustainable Success
Retaining the Best People
Developing Better Communication
The Right Character and Shared Values
Vision and Values
Developing a "Good Boss" Culture
Self Mastery
People are All Different - Aren't Thye?
Dealing with Difference
Getting through the Storm
Conclusion
Interview with Noble
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4


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About the Book


The Talent War addresses the growing problem faced by managers and bosses over the difficulty of finding and retaining talented employees in this day and age. As Kerry Larkan rightly points out, a rapidly aging population will trigger critical skill shortages and companies will increasingly have to fight harder than ever to attract and keep the best people for their company. 


In The Talent War, Kerry Larkan looks at some of the most successful companies with high retention rates and conducts interviews with key managerial figures to understand their policies and attitudes towards hiring and nurturing staff. The Talent War demonstrates, step by step, how to hire the right people (with the right values and character) for your company, how to get the most out of them and how to encourage them to stay!


Foreword (from the book)


The notion that modern business corporations will face an increasingly uphill task in attracting and retaining talented individuals in their company is foreshadowed brilliantly in The Talent War.  Changing demographic trends and a manifestly different workforce with different value systems are the context within which 21st century companies must operate.  For employers, the message is clear: Being a "Good Boss" can no longer be a matter of personal choice or whim.  


In The Talent War, Kerry Larkan demonstrates how real, tangible economic benefits can be derived from being an "employer of choice".  The book sets out clearly and conciesely the sort of company policies and employer practices that must be in place in order to create an ideal workplace for employees, and ensure that the best people will want to join and remain in the company.  The Talent War is an essential read for every employer, manager or potential boss.


Dr. R. Palan (Ph.D.) - CEO, SMR Technologies


About the Author



In 2004 Kerry Larkan launched the bold new concept of Good Boss ~ Bad Boss ® to the business world after completing a major piece of research on Staff Loyalty and Winning the Talent War.

He has since published two books, The Talent War and Winning the Talent War, both of which continue to be successful throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific, particularly Hong Kong where Kerry was based from 2005 to 2009.

Kerry Larkan is frequently interviewed by the Asian media as an expert on staff retention. He has written a series of articles for the South China Morning Post on Good and Bad Bosses, and contributes to a range of magazines and online publications.

He also produces regular white papers, blogs and commentary on a wide range of issues including Hiring and Retaining Talent.