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Just Start

Take Action, Embrace Uncertainty, Create the Future
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Just Start by Charles F. Kiefer and Leonard A. Schlesinger offers guidance on tackling ambiguity and uncertainty in decision-making. The book presents an action-oriented approach, encouraging readers to take small steps to initiate progress rather than waiting for perfect conditions. It's designed to empower individuals to embrace experimenting and learning as they go, fostering personal and professional growth.
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This book may appeal to you if you're looking to cut through analysis paralysis and take practical steps toward achieving your goals. It offers insights into embracing uncertainty, taking small actionable steps, and learning to adapt along the way, making it an ideal read for anyone seeking a proactive approach to personal and professional development.

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Just Start

In a world where you can no longer plan or predict your way to success, what is the best way to achieve your goals? It's a daunting question, but today-when change seems to be the only constant-it's one that everyone, from entrepreneurs and managers to newly minted grads, must resolve. The simple answer, say the authors of Just Start

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In a world where you can no longer plan or predict your way to success, what is the best way to achieve your goals? It's a daunting question, but today—when change seems to be the only constant—it's one that everyone, from entrepreneurs and managers to newly minted grads, must resolve.

The simple answer, say the authors of Just Start: you must act. And then go from there.

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Just Start is praised for providing a practical, step-by-step guide to innovation and action in uncertain environments. Recognised experts underscore its effectiveness in helping readers transition from stagnation to dynamic progress, making it invaluable for those aiming to increase innovation and leadership skills. The book distils complex research into actionable frameworks, empowering readers to navigate challenges and create new opportunities.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781422143612

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 March 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard Business Review Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • With Paul B. Brown

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 425g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Leonard A. Schlesinger is the twelfth president of Babson College, widely recognized as the world's leading educational institution for entrepreneurship. He formerly served as vice chairman and chief operating officer of Limited Brands. Charles F. Kiefer is president of Innovation Associates and a regular advisor to global companies on leveraging the human side of their enterprises. Paul B. Brown is a long-time contributor to the New York Times and a former writer and editor for BusinessWeek, Financial World, Forbes, and Inc.

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