Antonio Weiss - publications

Antonio is the author of international best-selling business books for Financial Times Press and Kogan Page. Award-winning and translated into nearly a dozen languages, his work covers the fields of technology, public service reform, business theory and problem-solving.

The Practical Guide to Digital Transformation: Quickly Master the Essentials with Tips, Case Studies and Actionable Advice

" Refreshingly free of waffle and ego, this is an incredibly valuable guide - in fact almost a recipe - for launching and landing meaningful digital and business transformation. Every page shares precision insights and immediately actionable suggestions with a simplicity and clarity that only comes from many years of walking the walk. As useful for someone starting their digital transformation journey as one despairing about their progress to date! " ― Pete Herlihy, Lead Product Manager, UK Government Digital Service

"This is a great book that will be of huge help to those involved in digitally enabled transformation. It is intensely practical, with many good case studies, but also very readable. The book is aimed squarely at those responsible for initiating and leading the change rather than technical experts. From me it comes strongly recommended. I wish it had been written a long time ago." ― Lord Bob Kerslake, former Head of the UK Civil Service

Digital transformation is a vital practice for organizations trying to keep up with competitors, but with new digital approaches constantly promising to revolutionise the workplace it can feel impossible to keep up. Cut through the hype with this accessible guide to making end-to-end digital transformation happen.

While technology offers the possibility for business improvement, successful digital transformation also requires an effective strategy, the right culture, change management, the ability to stimulate innovation and the knowledge of where to upskill and where to bring in new talent. Doing Digital Transformation covers each of these factors and more by breaking the process down to 17 easy-to-follow and practical steps.

Each chapter includes a case study of an organization getting it right, along with advice on putting the principle into action, key tips and tricks, and what you might say in your next meeting. This book also outlines how to start with the foundations of 'doing digital' and build from there, including data science, cyber security, workable technology, minimised stack duplication, data registers and good user experience. Quickly build confidence and make change happen with this actionable guide to the essentials of digital transformation.

Coverage and commentary for The Practical Guide to Digital Transformation:
“Embracing uncertainty; active listening; strong leadership – Antonio Weiss explores the foundations of good agile approaches…” Civil Service World

“The cloud enables huge possibilities in terms of data processing and analysis. It also offers better security and improved performance for your customers and staff. So, while you should aim to keep costs low in any cloud transition, you need to focus on how it can make your business better and to ensure that you have a plan to capitalise on this.” Antonio Weiss for Raconteur

“UK businesses are statistically behind other commercially developed countries when it comes to digital literacy. And when it comes to small to medium sized enterprises, the UK economy is experiencing a £85 billion productivity gap due to a shortage of the right digital skills…” Antonio Weiss for Real Business

101 Business Ideas That Will Change The Way You Work: Turning Clever Thinking Into Smart Advice (Financial Times Publishing)

_‘Transforms cutting edge thinking from the likes of Daniel Kahneman and Malcolm Gladwell into bite-size nuggets of practical business wisdom. Brilliant.’
–Richard Newton, award-winning author of The Management Book

101 Business Ideas That Will Change The Way You Work takes fascinating findings from world-class business research and shows you how to become cannier and more effective at work.

Among other vital findings, discover:
· When you should trust your gut instincts
· Why being too agreeable could hold back your career progression
· How to tell when your CEO is lying

This illuminating book not only tells you what you need to know to stay one step ahead, but why you need it and how to do it.

‘What fun. A box of chocolates for the managerial mind . . . ’
–Walter Kiechel III, author of The Lords of Strategy

‘An enticing sampler dish of the biggest ideas in business and social science. A short, sharp education in the essentials.’
–Philip Delves Broughton, author of What They Teach You at Harvard Business School

‘I greatly admire Antonio’s work and writing and Pearson’s record in bringing the best thoughts and practice in business to a global market’
–Sir Alcon Copisarow, first non-American Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and Chairman of Trustees of the Eden Project

‘The gap between business academics and business people is bad for both. This book makes a valuable and stimulating contribution to bridging the gap.’
–David R Kaye, former partner with Andersen Consulting and former Dean of the City University Business School (now Cass Business School)

‘Here is your chance to use the latest findings in your organisation. These business ideas will help you rethink your strategy and your approach as a manager. Bringing the best academic insights to the real problems we all face is truly clever thinking!’
–Christopher McKenna, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford and author of The World's Newest Profession

‘Antonio Weiss has synthesised key concepts from business research and practice in a manner that is both erudite and highly readable. This book will challenge the way you think about business and help you see the world and the people around you more clearly. It is a book to be read once and then dipped into many times.’
–Morgen Witzel, Fellow, Centre for Leadership Studies, University of Exeter Business School and author of A History of Management Thought

To buy 101 Business Ideas That Will Change The Way You Work from Amazon (UK) click here and for Amazon (USA) here. International editions are available from a number of retailers.

For bulk orders, please contact the author.

Key Business Solutions: Essential problem-solving tools and techniques that every manager needs to know (Financial Times Prentice Hall)

Shortlisted for the prestigious Chartered Management Institute Management Book of the Year 2013

Key Business Solutions explains how to resolve every business challenge faced on a day-to-day basis by presenting an unbeatable inventory of proven problem-solving tools and techniques to help you tackle your toughest business dilemmas effectively.

You will learn how to:

Overcome any business challenge by using the OBTAIN problem-solving process
Use some of the most powerful but often misunderstood tools in business
Break down your problems and make your workload lighter
Adopt a hypothesis-driven approach to problem-solving which will get you to the right answer faster
Gather quantitative and qualitative data and analyse it insightfully by using data modelling and root cause analysis
Creatively imagine the optimal solution to your problem
Deliver ‘killer’ recommendations which are backed up by solid evidence and robust logic
Write compelling reports and give great presentations
Successfully implement change in people and organisations
Keep yourself, your team, and your stakeholders happy

Using case studies, ‘best practice’ examples, informative tables and figures, and entertaining trivia, Key Business Solutions will leave you equipped with the very best tools to confront any business problem you may face.

To buy Key Business Solutions from Amazon (UK) click here and for Amazon (USA) here.

Other retailers include: Pearson (worldwide), Barnes & Noble (USA), Blackwell's (UK), Penguin Books (Australia), Waterstones (UK), WHSmith (UK).

For bulk orders, please contact the author.

Praise for Key Business Solutions:

‘The most successful businesses don’t avoid problems – they solve them. This practical, insightful and entertaining book guides you through how to do this. An indispensable resource for any manager.'
--Richard Newton, Business consultant and best-selling author of The Project Manager (Pearson)

'One of the key attributes in running a business successfully is the ability to see a situation in perspective. Too often the real issues go unrecognised signs are misread, an opportunity slips by, the wrong problem is addressed. Only in retrospect is it obvious what should have been done.
It is not easy, but the tools and techniques covered in Key Business Solutions should help.’
--Sir George Cox, Author of the HM Treasury Cox Review of Creativity in UK Business and former Chairman of the Design Council

‘Antonio is a problem-solving expert and a brilliant writer. His clear-thinking on the vital business skills covered in this book will transform the way you manage.’
--Andrew Shelton, Independent consultant

‘The tools and techniques covered in this book will be of enormous benefit to any manager. I thoroughly recommend it.’
--Caroline Cake, Director, 2020 Delivery