An Epidemic of Empathy in Healthcare asserts that when it comes to providing value in healthcare, nothing matters more than addressing patient suffering. Thomas H. Lee, MD believes an epidemic of empathy can be created by creating a shared, empathetic vision; creating a new language that prompts people to become more empathetic; understanding what drives suffering; and collecting data so areas of improvement are clear. Empathy is the cure for much that ails modern healthcare—and empathetic providers are also good businesspeople.
Business meetings are a necessity, but they can be unproductive if not conducted properly. Based on the premise that thoughtful and thorough preparation is the key to successful meetings, Harvard Business School Publishing Corporation’s HBR Guide to Making Every Meeting Matter provides a wealth of practical advice and guidance to help business professionals overcome typical meeting challenges.
In today’s highly competitive and dynamic business environment, organizations need to do more than just improve—they need to innovate. In The Multicultural Mind, David C. Thomas uncovers a hidden force of innovation in organizations—multiculturals, or individuals with multiple cultural identities. By developing well-planned experiential programs, organizations can model the ways in which multicultural minds develop, foster more complex ways of thinking among their employees, and increase their chances for both innovation and success.
In today’s complex and competitive business environment, the importance of marketing has declined. As a result, many companies are struggling to find the inspiration needed to drive growth. In The Ways to New, Jean-Marie Dru explains how marketing executives can use the three-phase Disruption methodology to close the gap between marketing and innovation. By referencing case studies from major companies around the world, he describes how marketing executives can change the way they think about their markets, customers, and companies. Dru’s advice can guide marketing executives as they overcome debilitating stagnation, generate innovative ideas, build stronger brands, and drive continuous growth at all levels of their organizations.
Many people mistakenly believe that creativity and innovative potential are static, inherent qualities. In Your Creative Mind, Scott Cochrane offers insight into how individuals can master their minds and unlock their creative and innovative potential, all while taking steps to live healthier and more fulfilled lives.
