Alan Smith Knihy

Kniha je určena těm, kdo jsou připraveni odhodit zastaralé způsoby myšlení a přijmout nové, inovativní modely tvorby hodnoty: manažerům, konzultantům, podnikatelům – a všem, kdo zastávají vedoucí pozice v organizacích všeho druhu. Symbolem naší generace jsou rozvratné nové business modely. Jen málokdo jim však opravdu rozumí. V knize naleznete ověřené nástroje, s kterými dokážete business modely chápat, vytvářet i realizovat.

Autoři mezinárodního bestselleru Tvorba business modelů ve své nové knize vysvětlují, jak do svého podnikání zařadit tvorbu hodnotových nabídek (value proposition design) a navrhnout tak přesvěd- čivé produkty a služby, kterým zákazníci neodolají. Čím je kniha výjimečná: obsahuje praktická cvičení, nástroje a ilustrace, které vám pomohou okamžitě zlepšit váš produkt; umožňuje přístup k  on-line aplikaci Strategyzer.com, plné interaktivních cvičení a testů; má originální vizuální formát.

The book will help you understand the patterns of great value propositions, get closer to customers, and avoid wasting time with ideas that won't work. You'll learn the simple but comprehensive process of designing and testing value propositions, taking the guesswork out of creating products and services that perfectly match customers' needs and desires. Practical exercises, illustrations and tools help you immediately improve your product, service, or new business idea. In addition the book gives you exclusive access to an online companion on Strategyzer.com.

A practical guide to effective business model testing 7 out of 10 new products fail to deliver on expectations. Testing Business Ideas aims to reverse that statistic. In the tradition of Alex Osterwalder’s global bestseller Business Model Generation, this practical guide contains a library of hands-on techniques for rapidly testing new business ideas. Testing Business Ideas explains how systematically testing business ideas dramatically reduces the risk and increases the likelihood of success for any new venture or business project. It builds on the internationally popular Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas by integrating Assumptions Mapping and other powerful lean startup-style experiments. Testing Business Ideas uses an engaging 4-color format to: Increase the success of any venture and decrease the risk of wasting time, money, and resources on bad ideas Close the knowledge gap between strategy and experimentation/validation Identify and test your key business assumptions with the Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas A definitive field guide to business model testing, this book features practical tips for making major decisions that are not based on intuition and guesses. Testing Business Ideas shows leaders how to encourage an experimentation mindset within their organization and make experimentation a continuous, repeatable process.

Successful leadership is often misrepresented as a forceful, charismatic presence, while in reality, it involves ordinary individuals who cultivate wisdom through reflection. This book emphasizes the importance of understanding one's strengths and weaknesses, as well as the dynamics of human behavior. By fostering self-awareness, leaders can inspire and elevate their teams, enhancing morale and collaboration. The focus is on nurturing a supportive environment rather than relying solely on a dominant persona.

Original / British EnglishDavid Beckham, captain of England and famous for his Number 7 shirt at Manchester United, is now playing for LA Galaxy. But when did he start to play football? And why is he now world famous? This is his story.

Original / British English Mandy Brown is in the desert with Abdullah, and an oryx ranger. But there are poachers in the desert too -- and a mother oryx is dead. Can Mandy and Abdullah catch the poachers? And can they find the dead oryx's baby?

James and Chantal are enjoying an evening of magic at the Blue Cat Club. Merlin the magician is clever and his tricks are exciting but are they dangerous too?

A dictionary of unusual, obscure and frequently misunderstood words in the English language. It deals with what people really say, the reasons why. It gives the stories which lie behind the odd and puzzling words and phrases which we use daily without a second thought until we wonder why.

Focusing on the challenges and opportunities in rural church missions, this exploration addresses critiques of the urban-centric "Mission-Shaped Church" report. It delves into theological foundations from the New Testament relevant to rural contexts, shares success stories of innovative mission initiatives, and highlights sustainable growth strategies like tourism and partnerships with church schools. The work culminates in recommendations for effective leadership to support ongoing mission efforts, emphasizing the importance of adapting to local needs and resources.