Four books that might interest you

Valuable mistakes - Right kind of Wrong

The practical science of clever failure.

• Amy Edmondson
• Publisher: Vahlen
• Publication year: 2024
• Pages: 325
• ISBN: 9783800674312

Even though it is often said that "mistakes make perfect" - nobody likes to make mistakes. What's more, you can learn from valuable mistakes. Amy Edmondson explains which mistakes are necessary in order to make progress and which mistakes can be avoided in a clear and understandable way, using many practical examples. She takes a differentiated look at different types of mistakes and gives helpful tips on how to deal with failure wisely, both on a personal and organizational level.

getAbstract rating: 10

Qualities:

• Innovative
• Realizable
• Eye opener

Deepfakes and manipulated realities

Technology assessment and recommendations for action for Switzerland.

• Murat Karaboga
• Publisher: vdf Hochschulverlag
• Publication year: 2024
• Pages: 436
• ISBN: 9783728141859

Modern deepfake technologies make anything imaginable presentable: whether natural disasters or terrorist attacks, celebrity romances or business reports - if a simple voice command can put it into the world, who or what can we still believe? The research team behind this report interviewed Swiss citizens, politicians, economic players and journalists about AI-generated content. Conclusion: the topic is hugely explosive for society. In order to defuse it, we need well thought-out regulation, effective education and more personal responsibility on the part of users.

getAbstract rating: 7

Qualities:

• Science-based
• Systematic
• Overview

Between egoism and excellence

How narcissism is changing our working world and what we can do about it.

• Ramzi Fatfouta
• Publisher: Haufe
• Publication year: 2024
• Pages: 212
• ISBN: 9783648180990

Current articles on the subject of narcissism in the world of work usually focus on the negative aspects. Wrongly so, says psychologist Ramzi Fatfouta. The pronounced will to lead and perform as well as the innovative and motivational power of narcissistic people can actually be an advantage for companies. Using many examples from everyday working life, he shows how you as a manager or team can make constructive use of the positive sides of narcissists. His differentiated view of narcissism allows a new, open approach to dealing with it without concealing the risks.

getAbstract rating: 8

Qualities:

• Analytical
• Eye opener
• Background

Self-care for dummies

• Eva Kalbheim
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH
• Publication year: 2024
• Pages: 352
• ISBN: 9783527723355

Living mindfully in the here and now, breathing consciously, being grateful - the self-care tips offered in this guide are well known in themselves. Its advantage is that all the tips and practical advice are clearly summarized and enriched with everyday examples. Individual chapters deal with specific life situations, such as work or parenthood. It is inevitable that the advice will be repeated. Instead of reading the book from cover to cover, it is therefore advisable to look for specific sections and useful exercises.

getAbstract rating: 7

Qualities:

• Comprehensive
• Overview
• Practical examples