Business Intelligence Manager

Since its release in 2006, Financial Intelligence has become a favorite among managers who need a guided tour through the numbers, helping them to understand not only what the numbers really mean but also why they matter. This new, completely updated edition brings the numbers up to date and continues to teach the basics of finance to managers who need to use financial data to drive their business.

A vital blueprint for organizations that want to thrive in the competitive fray, Business Analytics for Managers presents a sustainable business analytics (BA) model focusing on the interaction of IT technology, strategy, business processes, and a broad spectrum of human competencies and organizational circumstances. 

Lead your organization into the automated era with absolute confidence. Discover the executive blueprint to implementing AI, optimizing workflows, and driving measurable ROI—without losing the human touch. Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a tech-department talking point; it is a fundamental business imperative. Yet, many executives and managers feel stuck between the pressure to adopt AI and the chaotic reality of trying to implement it without a clear framework. True leadership in the automated age isn't about knowing how to code algorithms—it’s about knowing how to lead ...

Whether you're a new manager or looking to have more influence in your current management role, the challenges you face come in all shapes and sizes: a direct report's anxious questions, your boss's last-minute assignment of an important presentation, or a blank business case staring you in the face. To reach your full potential in these situations, you need to master a new set of business and personal skills.

Project management has always been about delivering results through planning, communication, leadership, and execution. Today, Artificial Intelligence offers project managers powerful new tools to improve efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and make better-informed decisions. In AI for Project Managers, you'll discover how to use AI as a practical project management assistant without needing a technical background or coding experience. Whether you're leading traditional, Agile, or hybrid projects, this book provides clear guidance for applying AI across every phase of the project ...

The #1 book for coaches, leaders, talent managers and professionals around the world. The definitive and fully updated 6th edition. ''For those who want to understand the potential and power of coaching. This new edition is a must-read and a want-to-read; with powerful case studies of coaching...

Are your data engineering and analytics teams overwhelmed by a fragmented ecosystem that makes generating actionable business insights nearly impossible? Today, enterprises are generating more data than ever, but most are paralyzed by disjointed tools, isolated data lakes, and complex multi-cloud architectures. When your data scientists and business analysts are forced to operate in silos using disconnected systems, the result is crippling inefficiency. This duplication of effort leads to the proliferation of Shadow IT, exorbitant costs from unshared computing resources, and massive ...

How to stay ahead in a world transformed by AI. If you read (or listen to) nothing else on AI, listen to this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you make sense of the shifting landscape, anticipate opportunities and threats...

AI is no longer just a technical topic. It is becoming a leadership issue. For business leaders, managers, and executives, the challenge is not learning how to code or becoming an AI engineer. The real challenge is understanding what AI can do, where it fits inside your organisation, and how to use it responsibly to improve productivity, decision-making, customer experience, and operational efficiency. AI for Business Leaders is a practical, jargon-free guide for non-technical professionals who want to understand artificial intelligence and apply it confidently in the workplace. Rather than...

What if the best project manager didn't exist? In this provocative and future-facing manifesto, Peter Taylor, the original Lazy Project Manager, asks the uncomfortable questions about the impact on his profession from the inexorable rise of artificial intelligence. Traditional project management...

Research by Daniel Goleman, a psychologist and coauthor of Primal Leadership, has shown that emotional intelligence is a more powerful determinant of good leadership than technical competence, IQ, or vision. Influencing those around us and supporting our own well-being requires us to be self-aware, know when and how to regulate our emotional reactions, and understand the emotional responses of those around us. No wonder emotional intelligence has become one of the crucial criteria in hiring and promotion.

Unlock the secrets to effective leadership with Management by Walking Around (MBWA): A Practical Guide to Leading with Presence. This comprehensive guide equips leaders at all levels with the tools, strategies, and inspiration to connect with their teams, foster trust, and transform workplace culture. Rooted in decades of proven management principles, MBWA offers a hands-on, personal approach to leadership that is as relevant today as it was when it first gained prominence.Dive into a journey that explores the origins of MBWA, tracing its roots back to historical figures like Abraham ...

An essential guide to protect yourself from burnout by learning to develop and master key emotional intelligence skills Why do some people in the world’s most stressful careers avoid burnout while countless others are overwhelmed by the demands of ordinary jobs? What can we learn from these...

Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence—even if you’ve never coded, never followed the hype, and never thought AI was “for you.” Are you curious about AI but overwhelmed by buzzwords, jargon, and conflicting advice? Do you want practical, timely ways to use AI to get ahead in your career and daily life but worry you’ll get lost in technical details? Are you wondering how to identify AI’s real potential and risks without falling prey to hype or fear? You’re in exactly the right place. AI for Business is a no-nonsense, up-to-date handbook designed for ambitious, thoughtful ...

From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as...

ARE YOU LEAVING TIME, MONEY, AND RESULTS ON THE TABLE? AI IS CHANGING PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOREVER — AND THIS IS YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE. Whether you're a PMP-certified professional, a scrum master, an agile coach, or a team lead managing projects without a formal title, artificial intelligence is now the highest-leverage skill you can add to your toolkit. AI-Powered Project Management is the most comprehensive, practical, step-by-step guide available for using ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot to transform how you plan, execute, monitor, and deliver projects — in any ...

A disciplined, plain‑English playbook that shows managers exactly how to turn an out‑of‑control AI bill into a governed, transparent, and predictable program. Your monthly AI bill is growing faster than anyone can explain, and the last report showed a jump that no meeting in the finance calendar can account for. If that sounds familiar, you picked up the right guide. This is not a book about whether to invest in generative AI. Your company has already committed. The question in front of you is different and more urgent. Who is buying what, why does the bill keep compounding, and how ...

Turn business data into sound decisions with a practical guide covering analytics, statistics, machine learning, visualisation and responsible AI. Business Analytics gives managers, analysts, finance professionals, auditors, consultants, students and lecturers a structured route from raw data to defensible action. The book connects analytical methods with commercial decisions, operating constraints, financial value and accountability. The opening chapters explain business intelligence, descriptive analytics, diagnostic analytics, predictive analytics and prescriptive analytics. Readers ...

Unlock the Power of AI to Win Every Negotiation—No Tech Skills Required Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to AI, this breakthrough guide reveals how to use artificial intelligence to outsmart your competition, enhance persuasion, and negotiate with confidence—without needing a tech background. In The Future of Negotiation, business strategist R. R. Hicks shows you how to combine timeless negotiation principles with cutting-edge AI tools to gain an unbeatable edge in your career, leadership, and daily interactions. 💡 Inside, You'll Discover: 7 essential AI tools to ...

The #1 book for coaches, leaders, talent managers and professionals around the world. The definitive and fully updated 6th edition. ''For those who want to understand the potential and power of coaching. This new edition is a must-read and a want-to-read; with powerful case studies of coaching...