{"product_id":"a-symphony-of-choices-how-mentorship-taught-a-manager-decision-making-project-management-and-workplace-engagement-and-saved-a-concert-season-hardback-9781394197538","title":"A Symphony of Choices; How Mentorship Taught a Manager Decision-Making, Project Management and Workplace Engagement -- and Saved a Concert Season (Hardback) 9781394197538","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eA Symphony of Choices\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eHow Mentorship Taught a Manager Decision-Making, Project Management and Workplace Engagement -- and Saved a Concert Season\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGerald J. Leonard (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394197538, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 13 September 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.1 x 14.7 x 2.8 cm, 0.363 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how to make decisions in the face of increasingly complex and multifaceted challenges\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Symphony of Choices: How Mentorship Taught a Manager Decision-Making, Project Management and Workplace Engagement -- and Saved a Concert Season\u003c\/i\u003e, workplace culture and strategy expert Gerald Leonard delivers a fascinating narrative following one Jerry Hall, the new Symphony Orchestra manager at a prestigious symphony concerned about the challenging plans for an upcoming season. In the book, you’ll watch Jerry connect with a former college professor and learn the skills necessary to successfully manage his way through these unprecedented times in his business and personal life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoes he have all skills necessary for effective decision-making and managing a major symphony’s portfolio of projects? Will his fear of succumbing to daunting challenges prevent him from succeeding? The author answers these questions, and more. You’ll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHands-on strategies for decision-making and management you can implement today at your organization\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMethods for navigating an increasingly complex and interconnected environment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to apply subject-matter knowledge to your management even in the face of extraordinary personal challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA necessary and hands-on resource for directors, managers, executives, and other business leaders, \u003ci\u003eA Symphony of Choices\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place on the bookshelves of practicing and aspiring leaders in athletic, academic, military, and other environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 The Right People and the Right Time 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Choosing Your Portfolio 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Selecting Your Projects 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Choosing Your Portfolio Processes 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Choosing Your Strategy 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Choosing Your Rules of Engagement 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Choosing Your Performance Metrics 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Choosing Your Communication Strategy 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Choosing Your Risks Strategy 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Choosing Your Implementation Strategy 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Reaping the Benefits of Your Choices 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementation Guide 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr. Richard’s Lessons 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading and Resources 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 227\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52509195632920,"sku":"9781394197538","price":18.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394197538.jpg?v=1786497208","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-symphony-of-choices-how-mentorship-taught-a-manager-decision-making-project-management-and-workplace-engagement-and-saved-a-concert-season-hardback-9781394197538","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}