The thriller begins with the ill-thought through merger and acquisition , and implementation of a misplaced strategy, taking place on the last big battleground for the old-style British unions. Then followed a clash of the titans - Germany versus Germany in the BMW boardroom; and Germany versus England on the larger playing field. The disastrous decisions, clash of cultures, and ultimately the European Union meddling which led to the eventual downfall of the relationship. The book is based on unparalleled and officiallly sanctioned access to all the major players including: Berndt PishetsriederFormer chairman of the management board Wolgang ReitzleFormer deputy chairman of the management board. Tony WoodleyChief negotiator for the T&GWU Manfred SchochDeputy chairman of the supervisory board Von KuhnheimFormer chairman of the supervisory board Walter HasselkusFormer CEO of Rover John TowersFormer CEO of Rover Tom BowersFormer personnel director of Rover An insider at the DTI Joachim MilbergCurrent chairman of the management board "I hope that, by the time I leave, Rover s success will have made it the focus of a Harvard Buisness School case study. Of course, if we fail I suppose we will also be the subject of a cast study." Walter Hasselkus, former CEO, Rover End of the Road is the case study. But it is far more than that. This is the definitive untold story of the entire eight year saga of BMW s ownership of Rover from acquisition to sale and subsequent aftermath. Andrew Lorenz was commissioned by BMW to write the official history of Rover. As the story unfolded, he and Chris Brady had unparalleled, officially sanctioned access to all the key players both at BMW and Rover. Together they interviewed virtually all the major names in the BMW and Rover camps, plus other involved individuals including an exclusive interview with Jon Moulton. In this book, Brady and Lorenz bring together all the interwoven threads and reveal the full story. Witness the clash of cultures, battle of executive egos, disastrous decisions and boardroom bloodshed. The BMW purchase of Rover was seen as the end of a great British Industry. It was also the start of a great British drama.

End of the Road: BMW and Rover - a Brand Too Far

Business & Money

Chris Brady

Andrew Lorenz

Economics

Financial Times/Prentice Hall

Football is the setting for one of the purest forms of management - and the most transparent. In an age when club football is more of a business than ever before, suddenly it seems business is getting more and more like football: when talent is at a premium, the ability to attract and retain the very best people - and get the most out of them individually and collectively - is of paramount importance. What better time to learn the lessons from the very best - and worst - of the ultimate man management game. In this book, Brady and Bolchover take each of the key areas of management today, and see what we can learn from football league managers of all levels, their style and methodology. From Shankley to Wenger, from Clough to O'Leary, through Keegan, Houllier (and Evans), Venables, Ferguson and O'Neill, strengths and weaknesses are examined to answer classic modern management questions. Since the first edition managers have moved clubs and experienced both triumphs and disasters - and theories have developed. This new edition reflects the current game and Dr Brady and David Bolchover develop new insights on what makes some man managers a league apart.

The 90-Minute Manager : Business Lessons from the Sharp End of Management

David Bolchover

Financial Times Management

Four CD's Delay Your Gratification, Money As A Slave, The Ten Laws Of Financial Management, Live Within Your Means and the book The Richest Man In Babylon by George S. Clason Beloved by millions, this timeless classic holds the key to all you desire and everything you wish to accomplish. This is the book that reveals the secret to personal wealth.

Maximize Your Finances Pack - 4 Audio CD and Book (Richest Man in Babylon) (TL0085A - Includes 4 Audio CDs and 1 Book)

Life

New York Times bestselling author, Chris Brady, leads you through the adventure of your life like a veteran tour guide and provides a fresh approach to finding meaning along the way. His creative PAiLS illustration and ziggurat / layer-cake construct help you determine a clear direction toward living the life you've always wanted. He shows you how all that you have seen and done so far, even your mistakes, are just stepping stones for your next ascent in fulfilling your purposeful calling and contributing to the world what only you can.

PAiLS: 20 Years from Now, What Will You Wish You Had Done Today?

Management & Leadership

Life Leadership, Lllp

Launching a Leadership Revolution Developing Yourself and Others Through the Art and Science of Leadership

Orrin Woodward

Obstacles Press, Inc.

This story is one of going slow in order to go fast; it's about rediscovering and bringing back into favor a lost art, namely the art of vacation, and it is-or rather should be-a story about you. New York Times best-selling author Chris Brady demonstrates for readers the art of taking strategic, proper, restorative vacations that reinvigorate one for greater clarity of thought and increased productivity. He combines wit and wisdom to detail the adventures of his family's month-long sabbatical and charms readers with anecdotes of alluring Italy's people, culture, landscape, scenery, art, history, and food. Grab your copy today and be inspired to take your own "radical sabbatical"!

A Month of Italy: Rediscovering the Art of Vacation by Chris Brady (2012-08-02)

Self-Help

Happiness

Obstacles Press

The Life Team Builder's Textbook : Building Communities in the Information Age by Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward (2011, Paperback)

Launching a Leadership Revolution: Mastering the Five Levels of Influence

Get the book that started the revolution! Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward's smash-hit best-seller will not only clear up many myths about leadership, but will convince you that the principles of leadership apply to anyone and everyone. All of us will be called upon to lead at some (or many) point(s) in life. The question isn't whether or not you are a leader, but rather, will you be ready when called? Ready yourself with two of the World's Top 25 Leadership Gurus. Launching a Leadership Revolution will teach you about leadership as both a Science and an Art. Historical examples illustrate key concepts, while the wit and charm of Brady and Woodward's writing style will keep you glued to each page. Get your copy today and find out what all the fuss is about!

Financial Fitness: The Offense, Defence, and Playing Field of Personal Finance (The 47 Principles)

There will come a time when you are called to lead. With the Launching a Leadership Revolution Workbook, you can make sure you are ready. Are you hungry? Through the interactive learning process of this companion workbook, you can gain greater knowledge of the material from the book that started it all: Launching a Leadership Revolution. Dig deeper into both the art and science of leadership (what a leader is, what a leader brings, what a leader does, how a leader grows personally, and how a leader grows in influence), and make sure you are ready to take charge when you are called to lead.

Launching a Leadership Revolution Workbook

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

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