Applied Wisdom

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Success in business demands the effective management of people. James C. Morgan, who for nearly three decades led the high-tech powerhouse Applied Materials Inc. to both financial success and to the designation as one of America's most admired companies and best places to work, provides a simple, straightforward set of principles and tips that he says can help anyone be a better manager. Applied Materials is one of Silicon Valley's great success stories and it helped propel the digital revolution. But Jim Morgan's management techniques are not reserved for high-tech: Applied Wisdom shows how the same approaches, tools, and values work at any scale, from start-ups to middle management in a global corporation and even to non-profits. Rich in stories and practical examples, it's a must-read for those seeking a timeless and proven management manual.

Autorenportrait

He has served as both a California and a global director, and co-chair of the Asia Pacific Council of The Nature Conservancy. Recently he and his wife, Becky, have founded the Northern Sierra Partnership, which fosters collaboration among conservation organizations in order to preserve and restore one of the world's great mountain ranges. Jim also served as Vice Chair of President George W. Bush's Export Council and as an adviser to President Bill Clinton and Congress on U.S.-Pacific trade and investment policy. He was an active member of the Young President's Organization (YPO). He holds an undergraduate degree in engineering and an MBA from Cornell, and he co-authored the 1991 book, Cracking the Japanese Market: Strategies for Success in the New Global Economy. Among Jim's many recognitions are the IEEE Robert N. Noyce Medal; the Semiconductor Industries Award; the Silicon Valley Lifetime Achievement Award; the Global Humanitarian Award; the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Award; and TNC's Oak Leaf Award. In 1996, he was presented with the U.S. Medal of Technology from President Bill Clinton.

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