Alexander Hiam

  • 10

    Catalog books

  • 7

    Works

  • 1991 to 2014

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Alexander Hiam writes practical, accessible guides for managers and career changers. His books—ranging from The Vest-Pocket CEO to Business Innovation For Dummies—focus on everyday leadership skills, motivating employees, and applying business thinking in fast-moving situations without jargon or academic distance.

Hiam also explores career adventure and hands-on decision making, offering compact, usable advice for people who need results now. Whether outlining reward systems, condensed MBA principles, or innovation tactics, his work aims to equip readers with clear steps they can use immediately.

Best Place To Start

Streetwise 24 Hour MBA (Streetwise)

Adams Media Corp • 2000 • longer commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Practical business guides • Concise management tactics • Career and leadership advice

Genres and themes: Business & management • Career development • Workplace motivation • Practical how-to

Who this author is best for: Clear, hands-on readers who want actionable tips for running teams, motivating employees, or exploring nontraditional careers.

Start with Business Innovation For Dummies for broad ideas, then consult the Streetwise titles for compact, tactical guidance on management and rewards.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Streetwise 24 Hour MBA (Streetwise)

    Adams Media Corp • 2000 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 352 pages.

  2. Business Innovation For Dummies

    John Wiley & Sons • 2010 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2010 • 388 pages.

  3. Streetwise Motivating & Rewarding Employees

    Adams Media Corporation • 1999 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 319 pages.

  4. The Vest-Pocket CEO

    Penguin Group USA • 1991 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1991 • 480 pages.

  5. Adventure Careers

    Tandem Library • 1995 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 1995.

  6. Marketing for Dummies

    Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John • 2014 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2014 • 384 pages.

  7. Marketing Kit for Dummies

    For Dummies • 2004 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2004 • 384 pages.

  8. The Manager's Pocket Guide to Creativity

    Human Resource Development Pr • 1998 • quick commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  9. Closing the Quality Gap: Lessons from America's Leading Companies

    Prentice Hall Direct • 1992 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1992 • 371 pages.

  10. Marketing Compact Facts Cards

    Visual Education Assn • 1997 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 1997.

How The Picks Compare

  • Streetwise 24 Hour MBA (Streetwise) is the easier short commitment, while Business Innovation For Dummies asks for more reading time up front.
  • Streetwise 24 Hour MBA (Streetwise) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Business Innovation For Dummies leans later in the catalog.
  • Streetwise Motivating & Rewarding Employees is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Streetwise 24 Hour MBA (Streetwise).

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