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Set in 1969 Jakarta, the narrative follows Alan Smith, a young research student, as he navigates the contrasting realities of his new environment. He is both unsettled by the visible military presence and captivated by the enchanting atmosphere filled with clove-scented air. This juxtaposition highlights the complexities of his experience in Indonesia, as he embarks on a journey of discovery with his wife and young daughter amidst a backdrop of political tension and cultural richness.

Must-have für Unternehmenslenker und Gründer Dieses Handbuch enthält das Leadership-Toolkit, das Entscheidungsträger, Innovatoren und Entrepreneure brauchen, um ein unschlagbares Unternehmen zu bauen. Strategische Lenkung Entscheiden Sie, worin Sie sich messen wollen, und welche strategischen Entscheidungen dies erfordert. Business-Portfolio Managen Sie Ihr Ideen-Portfolio und die Verfeinerungen Ihres Geschäftsmodells mithilfe der Portfolio-Map. Gestalten Sie einen soliden Innovation-Funnel, mit dem Sie Ihr Business ständig neu erfinden, während Sie Risiken und Unsicherheiten erfassen und reduzieren. Innovationskultur Schätzen Sie Ihre Innovationsbereitschaft ein und erschaffen Sie eine Innovationskultur der Weltklasse mit der Culture-Map. Geschäftsmodell-Muster Messen Sie sich mit den besten Geschäftsmodellen und nicht nur mit Einzelfaktoren wie Produkt, Service, Technologie und Preis. The Invincible Company fügt sich nahtlos ein in die Reihe der Strategyzer-Bücher: Business Model Generation, Value Proposition Design und Testing Business Ideas! Inhaltsverzeichnis Inhalt 1 Werkzeuge Portfolio-Map S. 10 Portfolio ausloten S. 14 Portfolio ausschöpfen S. 27 Ausloten und Ausschöpfen S. 37 2 Managen Strategische Lenkung S. 50 Portfolio-Management ausloten S. 70 Portfolio-Management ausschöpfen S. 109 3 Erfinden: Mustersammlung Frontstage-Disruption S. 142 Backstage-Disruption S. 162 Gewinnformel-Disruption S. 188 Beurteilungsfragen für Führungskräfte S. 212 4 Verbessern: Mustersammlung Wertangebot-Wandel S. 230 Frontstage-Wandel S. 242 Backstage-Wandel S. 254 Gewinnformel-Wandel S. 266 Fragen für Führungskräfte S. 280 5 Kultur Culture-Map S. 296 Ausschöpfungskultur gestalten S. 308 Innovationskultur beurteilen S. 314

Exploring the tension between America's Christian heritage and its current cultural challenges, this book takes readers through 400 years of history, examining the church's influence on the nation's development. Through personal testimonies and insights from a born-again Christian and a mystery guest, it addresses the ongoing spiritual crisis and the debate over whether America is a Christian or secular nation. The narrative emphasizes hope and the potential for a new beginning, urging unity in pursuing a divine plan for the nation's future.

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.

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.

One day Rafael was well, the next day he was completely mad. What happened to him? The story of Rafael and his gold ring is a strange story of murder, mystery and love. Many people know part of the story. But only Rafael knows the true facts. And Rafael is mad.

This handbook is designed for visionaries and challengers eager to redefine outdated business models and create future enterprises. If your organization must adapt to new realities but lacks a competitive strategy, this resource is essential. Co-created by 470 practitioners from 45 countries, it features a visually engaging 4-color design that simplifies the implementation of strategic ideas and tools. The book outlines common business model patterns derived from leading thinkers, guiding you to reinterpret them for your unique context. You will learn to systematically understand, design, and implement transformative business models or renovate existing ones. This process enhances your understanding of customers, distribution channels, partners, revenue streams, costs, and core value propositions. It includes practical innovation techniques utilized by top consultants and companies like 3M, Ericsson, Capgemini, and Deloitte. Aimed at doers ready to discard outdated thinking, it serves executives, consultants, entrepreneurs, and leaders across all organizations. If you are prepared to change the rules, this resource is for you.

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.