Best innovation and business books of 2008

Posted by webgoddesscathy @ MaRS, January 5th, 2009

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Looking for inspiration for 2009? Check out the best innovations that the year had to offer with Business Week’s list of the Best Innovation & Design Books of 2008. Be sure to pick these gems up in the never-ending Boxing Day sales.

Looking to further round out your reading lists? Give these business-bests a go:



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  • Here are two more books to add to the list. Both are free. Both can transform any business.
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    The first is the "Criteria for Performance Excellence." Its the book from the Malcolm Baldrige Award. Available for free PDF download at: www.baldrige.gov
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    The second is "On The System: The End of the Disorganized-Organization." Available for free PDF download at: www.onthesystem.com/Handbook.
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    If you are a leader of manager who is serious about learning how to transform your disorganized-organization into a finely tuned machine, then these are the books for you.
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