Library: Library Resources for GB500: Required Readings

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The links on this page lead to both readings and videos from PG Library electronic collections and external websites for your convenience. However, please reference the Readings section of each unit in your course to ensure you are reading or viewing all required content for the course. Also, links on this page have character limits and other system restrictions that prevent complete accuracy and compliance with APA Style. Some links may not be in APA Style at all. For help with APA citation style, visit Academic Writer.

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Unit 1

Articles, Books, and Websites

Johansen, R. (2017). The new leadership literacies : Thriving in a future of extreme disruption and distributed everything. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Read:
● Introduction: Twisting Toward Distributed Everything
● 1 The New Literacy of Looking Backward from the Future
● 2 Moving Toward a Future That Rewards Clarity—But Punishes Certainty
Cole, S. (2014, November 24). What teaming up with another company can do for your business. Fast Company.
External link.
Kahn, A. J. (2016). The challenges start-ups face in global growth [Blog post]. Futurpreneur Canada.
External link.
Maddux, R. B., Osgood, D. A., & Wingfield, B. (2009). Team building : Turn personal strengths into group success (5th ed.). Axzo Press.
Read Part 3: Constructing a Solid Framework

Videos

Unit 2

Articles, Books, and Websites

Cadle, J., Paul, D., & Turner, P. (2014). Business analysis techniques: 99 essential tools for success (2nd ed.). BCS Learning & Development Ltd.
Read: "Technique 42: The Thomas–Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument" (In Chapter 3 - Stakeholder Management)
Little, L. (2005). Leadership communication and the Johari Window. Administrator, 24(3), 4.
Maddux, R. B., Osgood, D. A., & Wingfield, B. (2009). Team building : Turn personal strengths into group success (5th ed.). Axzo Press.
Read Part 4: Building Bridges to Better Communication
Riel, J., & Martin, R. (2014, Winter). Integrative thinking 2.0: A user's guide to your opposable mind. Rotman Management, 4-9.

Videos

Learning Activity

In Unit 2, the Learning Activity requires viewing a video and accompanying materials. The video's detailed record is linked to below. Click "Launch" after opening the link to stream the video. You can also download the video and accompanying PowerPoint and other files by clicking the download link after launching the video (this option looks like an arrow pointing downward).

Edge Training Systems. (2007). Problem solving and decision making: Achieving desired results [Video]. Skillsoft.

Unit 3

Articles, Books, and Websites

Conrad-Bradshaw, R. (2022). Talent shortage? Job requirements might be to blame. Talent Acquisition Excellence, 10(11), 20–22.
de Waal, A. (2019).The job-ready guide: How to set yourself up for career success. Kogan Page.
Read: Chapter 10: Understanding what Employers Want.
ManpowerGroup. (n.d.). Solving the talent shortage.
External link.
Seiko, A. (2018). It’s not a job, it’s an employee experience: To recruit and retain the best workers in the ir markets, Nvidia, Ingersoll Rand and Genentech have all adopted a more holistic approach to employee management. Industry Week, 267(6), 20-23.
Zahn, M. (2018). Get your job application into the hands of a hiring manager with this perfect method. Money, 47(10), 18–19.
Note: External website link. Article republished under another name.

Videos

Unit 4

Articles, Books, and Websites

Cadle, J. & Paul, D. & Turner, P. (2014). Business analysis techniques: 99 essential tools for success (2nd ed.). BCS Learning & Development Ltd.
Read Chapter 1: Performance Measurement - Technique 13: Critical Success Factors and Key Performance Indicators and Chapter 2: Qualitative Investigation - Technique 20: Shadowing
These can be found by clicking on the blue box with the arrow next to the respective chapters and then clicking on the title of the sections (Performance Management for Chapter 1 and Qualitative Investigation for Chapter 2)
Mittal, V. (2017). Rethinking market research’s place in the business. Marketing News, 51(9), 18–19.
Rau, J. G. (2016). The 3 'M' stages. Inventors' Digest, 32(11), 14-15.
Tay, F. (2015). Turning good ideas into great businesses. Marshall Cavendish Business.
Read Chapter 2: All about needs: Understanding the customer.

Videos

Unit 5

Videos

Unit 6

Articles, Books, and Websites

Martin, R. L. (2007). The opposable mind: How successful leaders win through integrative thinking. Harvard Business School Press.
Read:
Chapter 7: “A Leap of the Mind”
Chapter 8: “A Wealth of Experience”
Rowe, S. F. (2015). Project management for small projects (2nd ed.). Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Read:
Chapter 10: Closing

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