Resources Business Acumen Library of Books Explore our authoritative collection of books that provide comprehensive frameworks, practical tools, and expert insights to develop you develop your business acumen and leadership skills. The Business Acumen Handbook By Steven Haines Leaders rely on business people to see the big picture and accomplish things. They want mindset and mojo all in one! The problem is that all business people aren’t wired that way, and that’s where The Business Acumen Handbook comes in. The main idea behind The Business Acumen Handbook is to help managers understand the pillars of their company’s business and to operate more effectively and efficiently. Buy the Book Strategic Thinking in Action By Steven Haines Strategic Thinking in Action shows you how to build the habits, mindsets, and tools of true strategic leaders. Steven Haines introduces a complete mental architecture for strategic thinking — not just planning frameworks — with 22 practical methods you can apply immediately. This book is your playbook to move beyond tactical problem-solving and operate with the clarity, foresight, and influence executives expect. Buy the Book The Product Manager’s Survival Guide, 2e By Steven Haines Regardless of industry or sector, to compete in today’s business world, product managers must understand how their customer’s preferences change, how technology evolves, and how to anticipate what competitors might do. You need a reliable resource that provides timely guidance and practical tools to help you compete. With new content and expert advice, this updated edition of The Product Manager’s Survival Guide brings you fully up to date on what you need to succeed as a product manager. 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Buy the Book The Product Manager’s Career Path By Steven Haines Believe it or not, every decision you make requires a strategic context. Sometimes, our decisions consider the needs of the moment, not the overall needs of the business. For leaders and managers who need to fine-tune their approach to strategy formulation, strategic planning, and strategic thinking, this book is for you. You’ll learn that strategic planning isn’t a once-a-year exercise; it requires ongoing processing of the right data so that every decision you make counts and can help the company achieve its goals. The book offers a step-by-step guide so you can think like a strategist and act with the agility of an entrepreneur. Buy the Book The Business Acumen for HR Professionals By Steven Haines In today’s dynamic business landscape, HR professionals must evolve beyond traditional roles to become strategic partners in achieving organizational goals. “Business Acumen for HR Professionals” equips HR practitioners with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of the corporate world. This comprehensive guide delves into the core components of business acumen, including strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, agility, collaboration, finance, strategy, and problem-solving. Author Steven Haines draws from decades of experience to demystify business concepts and provide practical insights for HR professionals at all levels. Buy the Book The Business Acumen for Project Managers By Steven Haines Discover the key to unlocking unparalleled career growth in project management: Business Acumen. In ‘Business Acumen for Project Managers,’ authored by Steven Haines, founder of the esteemed Business Acumen Institute, delve into the core capabilities crucial for honing business acumen. Learn to align projects with strategic intent, driving desired business outcomes, and setting yourself apart in the world of project management. This book, endorsed by the Business Acumen Institute as essential reading for their ‘Business Acumen Essentials for Project Management and IT Professionals’ course, offers a pathway to earn PDUs for PMI Certification maintenance. Dive into this insightful guide leveraging the Business Acumen Canvas—a visual tool unveiling the multifaceted aspects of business acumen. Elevate your expertise, showcase your commitment to excellence, and propel your career to new heights! Buy the Book How to Create a Business Case By Steven Haines Most business people will encounter a situation where money needs to be invested in the business. Investments might involve the expansion of capacity, a new product, to enter a new market., or any investment that will impact the performance of the company. A business case qualitatively and quantitatively rationalizes an investment while considering elements that capture the current situation, proposed solutions, and economic outcomes. It offers a common way to rationalize investments and to help emerging leaders establish credibility. This book explains the purpose of a business case and how to assemble a business case for presentation to management. Buy the Book