Outstanding!

Everyday, organizations make decisions and take actions that demonstrate their values, help them to retain customers, increase revenues, and build their reputations. These decisions and actions may be the work of individuals or groups. Taken one by one, they may not be recognized, but collectively, they are very powerful. This book serves as a guide to individuals and organizations who are committed and willing to be held personally and collectively accountable for the image that the project to others. Miller offers 47 categories of behaviors, decisions, and actions that regularly take place within organizations and describes how these potential turning points can be used to create positive images or negative ones. This is a quick read filled with practical guidance for people working at all levels of an organization.

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Outstanding! 47 Ways to Make Your Organization Exceptional
John G. Miller
HD 68.9 .M554 2010

Culture and Customs of Afghanistan

For centuries, Afghanistan has been the crossroads of many civilizations. Invading armies and tribes have passed through Afghanistan, leaving their mark on the culture and way of life there. In the past century, it has been the site of Soviet occupation, civil war, and U.S. invasion to bring down the Taliban regime. While its political stability and future are still to be settled, few scholars have considered how the customs and the people who live in Afghanistan are affected by this regular influx of foreign influences. This book provides clear and understandable explanations of the land, history, economy, social conditions and people who call Afghanistan their home.

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Culture and Customs of Afghanistan
Hafizullah Emadi
DS 351.5 .E53 2005

Innovate the Pixar Way

Capodagli and Jackson reveal how they have reawakened the creative Disney spirit in Pixar Studios. Pixar is built on the simple philosophy that quality is the best business plan, regardless of how long it takes, because they believe that you have only one chance to deliver a truly magical and enchanting experience for your customer. They explain how Pixar has been able to create an innovative culture by allowing their employees to have childlike vision, trust in one another, take risks, and focus on the quality of their work. In addition to examples from Pixar, Capodagli and Jackson draw examples from numerous other organizations that exemplify innovative workplaces.

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Innovate the Pixar Way: Business Lessons from the World's Most Creative Corporate Playground
Bill Capodagli and Lynn Jackson
HD 53 .C369 2010