Should be part of  the C -Suite reading
934578
I first read Paul's work when he came out talking about Word of Mouth marketing and his message was clear and powerful.  This book takes it to another level . He has now worked with so many companies on this that the examples just fill the pages on how to do this well. He covers the field from marketing, selling, customer service and HR  This book will make a believer of the most obdurate Luddite.  Should be part of  the C -Suite reading.
4106363
The author of this book did a great job writing this book.  I'm a senior developer, so I use it as a reference sometimes when I would like to read some chapters.
2393760
This book contains technical stuff as well as regular level material. Some of it will meet the needs of the higher level implementer, and other the regular administrator.
I look forward to it being a useful reference
2518948
Required reading for the AHIMA Basic Coding Cluster 3, this book literally walks you through the CPT and HCPCS coding processes used by physician offices and hospitals. When used with the required companion workbook, there are PLENTY of practice exercises to bring the concepts alive for the student. The book arrived in "Good" condition, which means it had some minor cosmetic scuffs on the cover. Otherwise, it appeared to be brand-new.

Before purchasing this book, make sure you use the 2012 CPT codebook. I try to be as current as possible, so I ordered the updated 2013 CPT from the AMA and some of the activities do not align. For example, a CPT code that was "New" in 2012 (indicated in the CPT Codebook with a large bullet), is just a standard code in the 2013 edition. This may cause a few incorrect answers when taking the online tests for AHIMA, so be aware!
1587718
This book has defined well in what should be linked between company strategy and HR functions. Especially, if readers know a lot about BSC this book will close the gaps between Strategy and Learning and Growth perspective. However, there are some areas which are not clear enough, like those in chapter 4 and 5. In all, a book worth to be kept by HR professionals.
3967377
Good for newbe at SAP.
I have read this book just in two days.
Sorry about my poor english. :)
2523102
This is a fine addition to any software developer's library. It's a little on the dated side, though. If you haven't read Code Complete, I would suggest you start there.
4005074
There are so many excellent books already in print which focus on the formulation, implementation, and refinement of business strategy. (Several are identified within this book's Notes section.) That said, I remain convinced that senior-level executives should complete some due diligence on other volumes available by reading the comments on those which are rated highest in the Customer Reviews provided by Amazon. I also think it desirable to consult more than one source (preferably several) which seem most relevant to the specific circumstances within the given organization.

In this volume, Greenwald and Kahn succeed remarkably well with clarifying their readers' "understanding of strategy and to reframe their approach to it. We want executives to know how their markets work, where there competitive opportunities lie, and how to develop and protect them. To this end, we include both broad discussions of general principles and detailed case studies of actual competitive interactions. Taken together, we think they present a useful guide for people who make strategic decisions."

In large organizations, there are entire departments responsible for strategic planning. (Obviously, their efforts are supervised by senior-level executives and usually a board member or two.) In much smaller organizations, strategic planning may be conducted by the owner/CEO alone or by one or two executives. Whatever the situation, strategies are still "hammers" which drive "nails" (i.e. tactics) and invariably require both long-term commitments and substantial allocation of resources. Strategies are the cornerstones of plans for achieving and then sustaining success, plans which specifically focus on the actions and responses of competitors. Therefore, in essence, as Greenwald and Kahn correctly observe, "strategic thinking is about creating, protecting, and exploiting competitive advantages." That is as true of the family-owned neighborhood store as it is of a Fortune 500 company. The only major differences involve those of scale (e.g. operations and resources). However, I doubt that many owners of neighborhood stores will read this book.

I was especially interested in what Greenwald and Kahn have to say about business strategy at work within companies such as Wal-Mart, Coors, the Fox Network, and Kiwi Airlines as well as within others in direct competition: Compaq vs. Apple, Coke vs. Pepsi, and Kodak vs. Polaroid. I was also interested in what they have to say about mergers and acquisitions, venture investing, and brand extensions. In all organizations (regardless of size or nature), it remains imperative for their decision-makers to decide who their organization is...and who it isn't...before launching business development initiatives to become more successful, whatever the given competitive marketplace(s) may be. Greenwald and Kahn's final observation provides an appropriate conclusion to this commentary. In the absence of competitive advantages and barriers to entry, those initiatives have only one strategic imperative: "The efficient use of all the resources they require."
649896
This is standard reading for identifying dysfunction among team members.  It's well written, very realistic, I think I've met each of the characters during the past 30 years of my career - and if the reader is open minded, they might learn more about themselves as a team member than anything else. It's eye opening insight if you work as part of a team, whether designated as a team or simply as a group that functions as a team. Simply reading the book will not solve the problems of a dysfunctional team, but will help expose a variety of behaviors embedded in humans that therefore exist in the dysfunctional teams to which they belong.
370930
I have found this book an essential companion in the last year or so as I interview, hire and onboard millennials in my team. It provides a framework for understanding and working with them and I have recommended it to at least 3 other CEOs who have confirmed the book's relevance in today's management arena.

The authors have done a good job with capturing a significant but rather subtle change as we transition between generations in the workplace. I will recommend this for anyone who hopes to hire and work with this crop of talents arriving with new packaging and no instruction manuals, sort of. This book's arrival is timely, and is sort of a quick user guide to get you started.
4665384
I purchased this with "<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Advanced-NET-Debugging/dp/0321578899/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Advanced .NET Debugging</a>" and strongly recommend that both volumes be purchased, and referenced, together. It will help you create a much safer operating environment.
4791648
FYI: My speciality is TOC in software development.

I read the TOC related material and it was well written and correct.  I also wandered around the rest of the book and I enjoyed it.  So, based on my background, I recommend it.
386924
Well-written, clear explanations and follow-along examples. This book breaks down a complex task - becoming proficient at Quickbooks - into logical, bite-sized chunks. This book is very in depth when learning the software. I know I will use it in the future, reading it from front to back, or looking up certain areas as reference. I understand the complaint of the other reviewer about the font being a little hard to see. I can read it but someone that's a little hard of seeing might not be able to read it as well. I think they put a lot of knowledge in this already thick book, so I' assuming that's why the font is small. The grey font is for contrast and they might not have much options for a black and white publication. I think they put a lot of time into writing this book, and being very in depth, I think it deserves a good review.
671796
Most of the books alike come after the C suite ends his/her tenure, but this one is surely different. From my point of view, it is quite a different approach to write a book like this. One of the purpose it serves (I assume) is to spread the idea, mission and vision inside the organization to tell people in the organization what to do and what will happen. As for a company of this size, people, teams and department are often very much disconnected , not knowing what other people are doing, to align the members is a necessity.

For an outsider, it is also a good peek into the software giant. As business customer meanwhile a consumer of MS product, I do feel the difference in the last several years as Satya started his tenure. And this book explained pretty well what has changed.

So if you are looking for a traditional biography , this book will not be the best choice. But it is pretty good if you are cuirous about Microsoft and ask yourself the question: do I need to hit refresh too :)
1319852
For someone working in the field of bioinformatics, and new to Python 3, this book should be included in the Top 10 list. It builds knowledge first with basic functions, later shifting into practical programs. Another helpful feature are the program templates which are useful for future reference. I have gathered them all into a markdown file. So this book would be a good addition to the bioinformatics bookshelf in the lab. At the moment, I am on p. 119 of 492, but am very confident that this book will continue to be very useful.
2334161
I have just gotten into the initial studying part of the text, but it does appear very comprehensive in its coverage of "coding" or categorizing research study materials. I am hoping to find some automation references in the text as well; 'wave of the future'.
960908
Before I delve into the book, a quick bit about my background. I'm currently an IT professional/helpdesk manager an 80 person company with a mix of Mac and Windows users -- and I now use Macs personally and professionally after 10+ years with Windows. We're mulling the upgrade of our legacy XP image to Windows 7 and I thought this book would be a great help in the process. In short, it has its great parts and then some fair parts.

While the book indicates it is written by a sysadmin for sysadmins, there are clearly certain chapters that take a baby step approach -- assuming that the user knows little about the way Windows operates. That might be great for a sysadmin who has never touched Windows, but those tend to be rare. Other chapters delve into things such as how the start menu works and how to change the screen resolution -- something advanced users typically don't need step by step instructions for (and also hasn't changed significantly since the Windows 9X days.)

Perhaps what I was expecting more of is something along the Annoyances series of books that O'Reilly produces. While those books often look closer at the consumer end of things, there's usually plenty of helpful info in those titles. Nonetheless, this book is dryly written for corporate-types who need to be concerned with systems management, deployment, upgrades, backups, etc. -- of which the reader will find two to three useful chapters to read in their entirety. The rest of what the book presents, in my opinion, is better learned by playing with Windows 7 itself.

Overall, however, the book is great as a reference (contrary to what some others say here). It's probably not something you'll read cover-to-cover. The index and contents are thorough and will help you find out exactly what you're looking for. There are plenty of screenshots for those who like the see the visuals, as well as some good charts comparing all the editions of Windows available. Still recommended, but it probably won't be the only book in your Windows 7 arsenal.