Ben Lamorte's "OKR Objectives and Key Results: Driving Focus, Alignment, and Engagement with OKRs" is a comprehensive exploration into the world of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), offering readers a roadmap to harnessing the power of this goal-setting framework for organisational success. Lamorte's work stands out as a valuable guide for both beginners and seasoned practitioners seeking to understand, implement, and optimise OKRs in their respective domains.
The Innovator's Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity by George Couros is a dynamic and insightful book that focuses on fostering a mindset of innovation in education, leadership, and personal growth. George Couros, an educator and thought leader, provides a compelling argument for cultivating an innovator's mindset and offers practical strategies for achieving this transformation.
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't is a book by Jim Collins that explores the key factors that separate successful companies from those that struggle to achieve long-term success. Collins and his team of researchers studied a wide range of companies over a period of five years, analysing their financial performance and leadership practices to identify the characteristics that set the great companies apart.
Hiring for Attitude: A Revolutionary Approach to Recruiting and Selecting People with Both Tremendous Skills and Superb Attitude by Mark Murphy introduces a unique approach to hiring that goes beyond skills and focuses on assessing candidates' attitudes and cultural fit. Murphy argues that hiring individuals with the right attitude is essential for long-term success and offers practical strategies for identifying and selecting candidates with the desired attitude.
The Mentor's Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships by Lois J. Zachary is a comprehensive and practical resource for both mentors and mentees. Lois Zachary, an expert in the field of mentoring, provides guidance, insights, and actionable strategies for fostering productive and meaningful mentoring relationships. The book is widely regarded as a foundational text for anyone involved in mentoring, whether in professional, educational, or personal contexts.
Spencer Johnson's "Who Moved My Cheese?" is a short, insightful, and allegorical business fable that offers valuable lessons on dealing with change and adapting to life's challenges. Published in 1998, the book has become a timeless classic in the realm of personal development and change management.