Preparation for Bad Fortune

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Summary: In chapter 25 of The Prince, Machiavelli tells rulers that fate will take them only so far - they must work to control their own destiny and stay sensitive to social and economic trends that may affect their fortune. This program highlights the importance of anticipating and responding to the challenges of an ever-changing business environment. With Craigslist founder Jim Buckmaster, who says his company relies on input from clientele to determine new directions, and Mads Øvlisen, Bjorn Borg, Dr. Ulrich Bez, Franz Beckenbauer, Stan Shih, Philip Kotler, Steven Hilton, Tony Visconti, and Bruce Cohen.

Record details

Physical Description: 1streaming video file (28 min.) : sound, color.
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Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : Holk and Lassenius, [2011]
Distributor: New York, N.Y. : Distributed by Films Media Group, 2012.
Copyright: ©2011

Content descriptions

General Note:	Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on June 17, 2012. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities and Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction to Chapter 25 of "The Prince" (2:43) -- Assumptions and Risk Analysis (3:25) -- Adaptation to Change (1:29) -- Marketing Adaptations (2:10) -- Preparation for Competition (2:03) -- Adaptation to Trends (2:13) -- Preparation (3:21) -- Astin Martin: Car of the Future (2:19) -- Clientele Input for Craigslist.com (2:42) -- Problem Prevention (1:10) -- Importance of Preparation to Success (1:44) -- Credits: Preparation for Bad Fortune: The Mind of a Leader 1 (2:51)
Target Audience Note:	10 and up.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Language Note:	Closed-captioned.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.