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Commercial acumen is a critical skill that underpins the realisation of successful and high-value trading relationships.This concise textbook provides knowledge of the principles of strategic commercial management together with a framework for critically understanding commercial practice within and between organisations. It also examines relevant commercial management best practice and aids the development of the intellectual skills to communicate the rationale behind the strategic commercial decisions made by organisations. Across each chapter, it presents practical and transferable skills for designing, negotiating, awarding and managing B2B transactions.Strategic Commercial Management provides a practical and concise introduction for executive education students currently studying for MSc and MBA apprenticeship programmes, as well as supplementary reading for postgraduate students studying Strategic and Commercial Management.

Commercial acumen is a critical skill that underpins the realisation of successful and high-value trading relationships.This concise textbook provides knowledge of the principles of strategic commercial management together with a framework for critically understanding commercial practice within and between organisations. It also examines relevant commercial management best practice and aids the development of the intellectual skills to communicate the rationale behind the strategic commercial decisions made by organisations. Across each chapter, it presents practical and transferable skills for designing, negotiating, awarding and managing B2B transactions.Strategic Commercial Management provides a practical and concise introduction for executive education students currently studying for MSc and MBA apprenticeship programmes, as well as supplementary reading for postgraduate students studying Strategic and Commercial Management.

The effective management of innovation and entrepreneurship is vitally important for managers, organisations and governments. This concise textbook examines strategic approaches and concepts relevant for the effective management of innovation and entrepreneurship, supported by practical insights from a variety of industry sectors.The book:• Identifies the key challenges and dilemmas faced by managers and executives charged with leading, stimulating and sustaining innovation within large complex organisations.• Explores the critical factors that drive entrepreneurial venture creation and growth, including the search for opportunities, the management of risk and the evaluation of alternative funding sources.• Considers how innovation and entrepreneurship can be facilitated through the development of technology, knowledge, intellectual property and networks.Each chapter includes an essential summary of the key points, a practical example focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship in action, discussion and reflection activities, as well as further reading suggestions.Innovation and Entrepreneurship provides a practical and concise introduction for executive education students studying MSc and MBA apprenticeship programmes, as well as supplementary reading for postgraduate students studying modules on Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The effective management of innovation and entrepreneurship is vitally important for managers, organisations and governments. This concise textbook examines strategic approaches and concepts relevant for the effective management of innovation and entrepreneurship, supported by practical insights from a variety of industry sectors.The book:• Identifies the key challenges and dilemmas faced by managers and executives charged with leading, stimulating and sustaining innovation within large complex organisations.• Explores the critical factors that drive entrepreneurial venture creation and growth, including the search for opportunities, the management of risk and the evaluation of alternative funding sources.• Considers how innovation and entrepreneurship can be facilitated through the development of technology, knowledge, intellectual property and networks.Each chapter includes an essential summary of the key points, a practical example focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship in action, discussion and reflection activities, as well as further reading suggestions.Innovation and Entrepreneurship provides a practical and concise introduction for executive education students studying MSc and MBA apprenticeship programmes, as well as supplementary reading for postgraduate students studying modules on Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

This concise textbook seeks to unpack the real-life complexities of leadership by examining the theories and models surrounding it and encouraging self-analysis in the individual’s own contexts.The book: Provides an outline of the various perspectives of leadership theory; Develops a critical and robust framework for considering existing leadership theory and consequently applying leadership practice across the organization; Identifies important individual characteristics likely to enhance leadership practice in the workplace; Considers a framework for analyzing leadership performance and methods and practicalities for application.Reflexive Leadership in Context provides a practical and concise introduction for executive education students currently studying for MSc/MBA apprenticeship programs, as well as supplementary reading for postgraduate students studying modules within leadership and management.

This concise textbook seeks to unpack the real-life complexities of leadership by examining the theories and models surrounding it and encouraging self-analysis in the individual’s own contexts.The book: Provides an outline of the various perspectives of leadership theory; Develops a critical and robust framework for considering existing leadership theory and consequently applying leadership practice across the organization; Identifies important individual characteristics likely to enhance leadership practice in the workplace; Considers a framework for analyzing leadership performance and methods and practicalities for application.Reflexive Leadership in Context provides a practical and concise introduction for executive education students currently studying for MSc/MBA apprenticeship programs, as well as supplementary reading for postgraduate students studying modules within leadership and management.

Managing Projects serves as a comprehensive guide to the practice of project management, offering insights and methodologies useful to both novices and seasoned practitioners.Each chapter is dedicated to a key component of project management, taking the reader through each stage involved in successful project delivery, from project initiation and planning to execution and closure. It also delves into the history of project management, acknowledging how the field has adapted to modern methods of working and the impact of this evolution on contemporary practices.The book aims to:Provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of project management principles, especially for those new to the fieldExamine various project management methodologies, including both traditional and modern approaches, to give readers a broad perspectiveOffer case studies and practical examples to demonstrate the application of project management principles in various scenariosEmphasise the importance of balancing technical skills with the socio-cultural dynamics and leadership that influence project successSuitable for professionals as well as postgraduate and executive education students, Managing Projects serves as an invaluable resource for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge in the field of project management.