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Leap

Author : Howard Yu
Publisher : PublicAffairs
ISBN 13 : 1610398807
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Leap written by Howard Yu and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every business faces the existential threat of competitors producing cheaper copies. Even patent filings, market dominance and financial resources can't shield them from copycats. So what can we do -- and, what can we learn from companies that have endured and even prospered for centuries despite copycat competition? In a book of narrative history and practical strategy, IMD professor of management and innovation Howard Yu shows that succeeding in today's marketplace is no longer just a matter of mastering copycat tactics, companies also need to leap across knowledge disciplines, and to reimagine how a product is made or a service is delivered. This proven tactic can protect a company from being overtaken by new (and often foreign) copycat competitors. Using riveting case studies of successful leaps and tragic falls, Yu illustrates five principles to success that span a wide range of industries, countries, and eras. Learn about how P&G in the 19th century made the leap from handcrafted soaps and candles to mass production of its signature brand Ivory, leaped into the new fields of consumer psychology and advertising, then leaped again, at the risk of cannibalizing its core product, into synthetic detergents and won with Tide in 1946. Learn about how Novartis and other pharma pioneers stayed ahead by making leaps from chemistry to microbiology to genomics in drug discovery; and how forward-thinking companies, including China's largest social media app -- WeChat, Tokyo-based Internet service provider Recruit Holdings, and Illinois-headquartered John Deere are leaping ahead by leveraging the emergence of ubiquitous connectivity, the inexorable rise of intelligent machines, and the rising importance of managerial creativity. Outlasting competition is difficult; doing so over decades or a century is nearly impossible -- unless one leaps. Ultimately, Leap is a manifesto for how pioneering companies can endure and prosper in a world of constant change and inevitable copycats.

The Radical Leap

Author : Steve Farber
Publisher : Bard Press
ISBN 13 : 0989300269
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (893 download)

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Download or read book The Radical Leap written by Steve Farber and published by Bard Press. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new, tenth anniversary edition of the leadership classic that was hailed as one of the 100 Best Business Books of All Time. In his exciting and timeless business parable, The Radical Leap, Steve Farber explores an entirely new leadership model, one in which leaders aren't afraid to take risks, make mistakes in front of employees, or actively solicit employee feedback. His book dispenses with the typical, tired notions of what it means to be a leader. Farber's modern parable begins on a sunny California beach where he has a strange and unexpected encounter with a surfer named Edg. Despite his unassuming appearance, the enigmatic Edg seems to know an awful lot about leadership and this brief interaction propels Steve into an unforgettable journey. Along the way, he learns about Extreme Leadership--and what it means to take the Radical Leap: Cultivate Love Generate Energy Inspire Audacity Provide Proof Geared to people at any level who aspire to change things for the better, The Radical Leap is creating legions of Extreme Leaders in business, education, non-profits and beyond.

Career Leap

Author : Michelle Gibbings
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0730352196
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (33 download)

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Download or read book Career Leap written by Michelle Gibbings and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-01-23 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adapt you career to the shifting paradigm of work, employment and success The word “career” doesn’t mean what it used to. People entering the workforce today will have an estimated 17 employers and five careers in their lifetimes — and already many existing roles are being automated away, with many more to follow. No profession, industry or geography is immune, and employees need to change their idea of what it means to be employed. The rise of freelancing and the gig economy means flexibility and independence, but also less security — with trends showing it is the way of the future. You cannot future-proof your job, but you can future-proof your career. Career Leap shows you what you need to know, how you need to change and how you can prepare for the inevitable tides of change. This book sheds light on the choices you make, and the steps you can take to reignite, reshape and liberate your career. You’ll develop the confidence you need to take decisive action, sharpen your skills and become the agile, adaptive professional we will all need to be. The 10-step Career Reinvention Cycle helps you assess the status quo and determine where you need to go, and then gives you a solid framework for making a move when the time is right. Future-proof your career with the new laws for success Undertake a health check of your career and make deliberate career choices Design, build, and execute your influence and career strategy Be equipped to take control and leap ahead with your career. No matter your role, it is imperative that you make every day in your career count. Make the critical decisions, take clear actions and, above all, stay ahead of the pack. Career Leap gives you the insight, confidence and knowledge you need to move up as you leap forward.

Taking the LEAP

Author : Dimitris Kiritsis
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0444637540
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (446 download)

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Download or read book Taking the LEAP written by Dimitris Kiritsis and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-06-20 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking the LEAP: The Methods and Tools of the Linked Engineering and Manufacturing Platform (LEAP) shows how to use the LEAP methodology to organize all product lifecycle information needed to drive engineering and manufacturing processes, and also provides knowledge exploitation solutions to support design decisions. This book not only explains in detail what LEAP is and how to use it, but also provides LEAP case studies from sectors such as auto manufacturing and offshore engineering. The intensity of competition in the global manufacturing industry has increased dramatically in the past decade, presenting challenges and opportunities to new operators and traditional centers alike. Using the latest ICT developments effectively is increasingly important in order to meet demands for mass customization, sustainability, and improved productivity. To achieve these goals, the Linked Engineering and manufacturing Platform (LEAP) was developed as an integrated information system for manufacturing design. Discusses how LEAP creates a new data environment for all stakeholders in the manufacturing industry, which will improve customization, sustainability, and productivity Devises an interoperability system to gather and coordinate digital data from machines and systems across the manufacturing supply chain Provides standards for the Internet of Things Includes case study data from companies at the cutting edge of ICT in manufacturing such as SAP, Volkswagen, and UBITECH

Cherubino's Leap

Author : Richard Kramer
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022638408X
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (263 download)

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Download or read book Cherubino's Leap written by Richard Kramer and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the Enlightenment mind, from Moses Mendelssohn’s focus on the moment of surprise at the heart of the work of art to Herder’s imagining of the seismic moment at which language was discovered, it is the flash of recognition that nails the essence of the work, the blink of an eye in which one’s world changes. In Cherubino’s Leap, Richard Kramer unmasks such prismatic moments in iconic music from the Enlightenment, from the “chromatic” moment—the single tone that disturbs the thrust of a diatonic musical discourse—and its deployment in seminal instrumental works by Emanuel Bach, Haydn, and Mozart; on to the poetic moment, taking the odes of Klopstock, in their finely wrought prosody, as a challenge to the problem of strophic song; and finally to the grand stage of opera, to the intense moment of recognition in Gluck’s Iphigénie en Tauride and the exquisitely introverted phrase that complicates Cherubino’s daring moment of escape in Mozart’s Figaro. Finally, the tears of the disconsolate Konstanze in Mozart’s Die Entführung aus dem Serail provoke a reflection on the tragic aspect of Mozart’s operatic women. Throughout, other players from literature and the arts—Diderot, Goethe, Lessing among them—enrich the landscape of this bold journey through the Enlightenment imagination.

Evaluation of the project "Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership"

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9251362572
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (513 download)

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Download or read book Evaluation of the project "Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership" written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2022-07-02 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The evaluation of the project “Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership” covered the three phases of the LEAP Partnership (2012–2021). The evaluation found that the project responded to an existing demand to advance towards a science-based benchmarking of the environmental performance of the livestock sector. The LEAP partnership was a cost-effective approach that contributed to consensus building and greater understanding of the factors influencing environmental performance by providing a neutral forum for discussion and negotiation. The evaluation provides six recommendations: i) strengthen the project’s theory of change to reflect the complexity of learning and innovation, including gender perspective; ii) strengthen the multi-stakeholder partnership governance, management and procedures; iii) strengthen collaboration with other initiatives such as the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock (GASL) and the Global Livestock Environmental Assessment Model (GLEAM); iv) reduce the budget uncertainty through improved long-term planning and a strengthened resource mobilization strategy; v) update and improve the dissemination strategy; and vi) develop an outreach strategy with clear goals.

The Leap

Author : Jay J. Drummond
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1426963122
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book The Leap written by Jay J. Drummond and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earth is expecting yet another ice age a global whiteout in which little will be saved. In a battle to outrun Mother Nature, the United Nations gathers 35,000 of the world's best and brightest professionals to man a self-contained spaceship they've dubbed the Enterprise. Four miles long and with a radius of more than three-quarters of a mile, the ship has the ability to travel unimaginable distances and make great leaps into the galaxy. When the travelers embark on this epic journey in January of the year 2120, they have no idea what the future holds and what they will find in the far reaches of outer space. Will they meet other intelligent life forms? Will they encounter planets not previously known to them? Should they expect hostile actions? Enterprise and its inhabitants have one clear goal: save humanity from extinction and create a new beginning for mankind. Only time will tell if they are able to save the human race.

Giants Leap

Author : Bob Campbell
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1483680053
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book Giants Leap written by Bob Campbell and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A violent childhood of poverty, Catholic Church hypocrisy and alienating experiences in institutions, low paid jobs and family tragedies catapulted me towards left wing political causes and a quest for social justice, placing me squarely in the middle of the social movements of the sixties and seventies. My experiences, which centered on trade union and Communist Party activism in the industrial city of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley region, are the topic of this memoir. I was born in 1942. As a young boy I recall looking out from the cliff called Giants Leap, overlooking our shack in Sandy Hollow and day-dreaming of escape to another world. Like that mythical giant, I leapt into the world with unfettered enthusiasm and in this book I record my various measures of success. My story-telling ability is partly inherited, as I have a strong dose of Irish in my blood, and partly acquired. In my lifetime I often found it necessary to spin a yarn to get me out of a sticky situation or else to occupy myself through hours of boredom when incarcerated in institutions. At Mt Penang Training School for Boys, we boys would sit around and ‘tell a movie’ as a form of entertainment. I have tried to relate the stories in this book with a humorous tone, highlighting the many ironies and hypocrisies that I see have punctuated my life. I have endeavoured to show the worldly development of a boy who suffers violence and family break-up, a juvenile who joins gangs and steals cars, a self-educated young man who eventually becomes the secretary of a large trade union organisation, who joins the Communist Party, is gaoled for inciting opposition to the Vietnam War, who as a mature adult, travels the world and works at dozens of different manual jobs, finally becoming an environmental educator. This is my intellectual journey; through blind rebellion to the embracing of left wing ideology, to the eventual rejection of rigid dogma and the growing philosophy centred on human compassion and environmental concern. My story is punctuated with twenty two songs and poems I have written along the way as well as sprinklings from my ASIO files which almost play the role of Greek chorus behind the narrative. The accelerating destruction of the Hunter Valley by coal mining giants remains my primary contemporary concern in this first serious foray into prose. While my life’s experiences have been particular, if somewhat unusual, I feel the message of the book is universal. With opportunity and education and a compassionate disposition, the world could be a better place.

Sappho's Leap

Author : Erica Jong
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393325614
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (256 download)

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Download or read book Sappho's Leap written by Erica Jong and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel of ancient Greece tells the story of the epic poet's journeys, loves, and losses.

Hatch, Leap, Soar

Author : Latoyia Dennis
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1633539539
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (335 download)

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Download or read book Hatch, Leap, Soar written by Latoyia Dennis and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become Who You Were Always Meant To Be Readers of Jordan Peterson, The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins and Believe Bigger by Marshawn Evans Daniels will love Hatch Leap Soar. Transform into your best self. Transformation is at the heart of Hatch Leap Soar, which reveals principles to help you become your best self. LaToyia Dennis likens the process to that of a baby bird inside an egg, ready to… Hatch. Before you can begin to change and start realizing your potential, you are in your comfort zone inside your shell. When you begin the process of hatching, you're defying the norm, pressing past your fears and breaking free. Discover real freedom. Once you've hatched, you can see possibilities. You are now open to achieving your goals, to being who you want to be. You start to think, "Oh my gosh, as soon as I get out of here I can do this," because now you can see it. But in order to get out of your shell, you have to make a... Leap. This could be a leap in a completely different direction than you've ever gone before. You have to move out of your current position, out of whatever comfort zone or shell you are in. In Hatch Leap Soar, LaToyia shows you just how important it is to believe that you are better freed from your shell than you are stuck inside. Reach true success. In order to reach your full potential, you must move toward it. Things won’t come to you if you're sitting in your shell. Opportunities and change won’t happen if you are standing still. You have to leap or jump or move forward. A bird never learns to fly by staying in the nest. A bird has to leap out to learn to… Soar. And Hatch Leap Soar will teach you how to do just that. Once you learn to soar, you can fly high and free. You can reach your potential. Hatch Leap Soar is the ultimate self-help and motivational book for women everywhere who are asking themselves, "Who am I?" After reading this book, you will: • Build confidence • Live a life of true freedom and success • Love who you are

Quantum Leap Thinking

Author : James J Mapes
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402229747
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Quantum Leap Thinking written by James J Mapes and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2003-04-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You've certainly hit the nail on the head. If I had read Quantum Leap Thinking at the age of 20, I could have saved many, many mistakes and a helluva lot of wasted effort."— Clive Cussler, bestselling author Positive change can happen in sudden and profound leaps. Quantum Leap Thinking provides the foundation for breakthrough thinking that will trigger astonishing growth in your personal and professional life. • What if it was possible to break through fear and make positive changes in your life in an instant by a simple shift in your thinking? • What if you could lower your anxiety in a matter of seconds by changing your perceptions? • How would your life change if you had unshakable motivation for whatever you chose to do? Quantum Leap Thinking is the key to unlocking the door to new-found potential and peak performance. "An extraordinary guide to thinking your way to the next level in your life, within your career, your relationships or your self."—Joan Lunden, journalist and author "Quantum Leap Thinking [is] an opportunity to get our energy out and target it in the direction of great productivity, leaving us with a feeling of accomplishment."— Leon Tec, M.D., author of The Fear of Success and Targets

Snow Leopards Leap

Author : LaKesa Bradford–Mitchell M.Ed.
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Snow Leopards Leap written by LaKesa Bradford–Mitchell M.Ed. and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2023-10-25 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snow Leopards Leap is not like any other divorce recovery book written. It extends far beyond the realm of divorce recovery; it offers a blueprint for conquering life’s obstacles with tenacity and grace. LaKesa Bradford Mitchell’s narrative, interwoven with these remarkable strategies, serves as a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to personal transformation and emotional well-being. Prepare to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and healing—one guided by the wisdom of the snow leopard, five other extraordinary animals and enriched by LaKesa’s poignant and inspiring story. Snow Leopards Leap is not merely a book; it is a transformative experience that will empower you to ‘get back up’ when life has knocked you down, with newfound strength, resilience, and a deep connection to your inner instincts. Whether you’re navigating the challenging aftermath of a breakup or seeking to conquer any of life’s obstacles, the wisdom contained within these pages will serve as a source of inspiration and guidance on your path to transformation and healing. LaKesa Bradford Mitchell invites you to embark on this extraordinary journey alongside her, where the lessons of the snow leopard become your own, and where healing and flourishing become not just a dream, but a reality.

The Creativity Leap

Author : Natalie Nixon
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1523088265
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book The Creativity Leap written by Natalie Nixon and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Natalie Nixon's new book provides a fresh primer on how to cultivate creativity in the workplace.” —Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable Too many people associate creativity solely with the arts, even though to be an incredible scientist, engineer, or entrepreneur requires immense creativity. And it's the key to developing breakthrough products and services. Natalie Nixon, a creativity strategist with a background in cultural anthropology, fashion, and service design, says that in the fourth industrial revolution a creativity leap is needed to bridge the gap that exists between the churn of work and the highly sought-after prize called innovation. Nixon says that since humans are hardwired to be creative, it is a competency anyone can develop. She shows that it balances wonder (awe, audacity, and curiosity) with rigor (discipline, skill-building, and attention to detail), and that inquiry, improvisation, and intuition are the key practices that increase those capacities. Drawing on interviews with fifty-six people from diverse backgrounds—farming, law, plumbing, architecture, perfumery, medicine, education, technology, and more—she offers illuminating examples of how creativity manifests in every kind of work. Combining creativity tools and techniques with real-world stories of innovative people and businesses, this book is a provocation, an inspiration, and an invitation to unleash the innate creativity that lies within each of us. It offers a more dynamic and integrative way to adapt and innovate, one that allows us the freedom to access our full human selves.

Making the Big Leap

Author : Suzy Greaves
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780091109
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Making the Big Leap written by Suzy Greaves and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2010-02-25 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does the sound of your morning alarm fill you with dread? Do you go through life avoiding mirrors at all costs? Do you struggle to remember the last time you really felt happy? If any of the answers are a resounding 'yes', it's time for you to make that 'Big Leap'...In this accessible, seven-step guide to help you change your life, acclaimed life coach Suzy Greaves offers practical help, through exercises and case studies, to enable and empower readers to make the Big Leap from despondency to fulfilment. This newly updated and completely revised edition of Making the Big Leap takes readers beyond just career-changing advice to a series of steps that can be applied to any aspect of their lives. Suzy also shares new insights and knowledge from recent personal changes and developments in her life. "Making the Big Leap" (1st edition) was voted one of the Top 10 life-changing books by the "Independent on Sunday".

Your Big Leap Year

Author : Gay Hendricks, PH.D.
Publisher : St. Martin's Essentials
ISBN 13 : 1250292808
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Your Big Leap Year written by Gay Hendricks, PH.D. and published by St. Martin's Essentials. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 366-day guidebook to maximizing wealth, love, and creativity from New York Times bestselling author Gay Hendricks. What if a year from now you could be experiencing more happiness, health and wealth? Learn how to take the big leap – one little leap a day. Gay Hendricks' bestselling book The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level has sold over 350,000 copies since its original publication. That book outlined the idea of going beyond the reader's happiness ceiling, and into experiencing the joys of life in ever-growing ways. Now comes Hendricks' companion book, Your Big Leap Year, which breaks the larger goals explored in Hendricks’ bestseller into smaller daily steps, helping readers move into immediate action and stop delaying their dreams. This 366-day (to accommodate leap years!) guidebook takes readers on a journey to leave good behind in pursuit of extraordinary. For everyone who wants to break through their self-imposed limits and reach new degrees of success in any area of life, Your Big Leap Year is the perfect book to empower readers to live their greatest lives, at last!

Listing of Education in Archeological Programs, the LEAP Clearinghouse ... Summary Report

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (327 download)

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China's Great Leap

Author : Minky Worden
Publisher : Seven Stories Press
ISBN 13 : 1583229531
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (832 download)

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Download or read book China's Great Leap written by Minky Worden and published by Seven Stories Press. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions from some of the most well respected and experienced Chinese writers, journalists, and organizers, China’s Great Leap examines the People’s Republic of China as its government and 1.3 billion people prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games. When Beijing first sought the Games, China was still recovering from the upheavals of Maoist rule and adapting to a market revolution. Today, China wants to engage with the outside world—while fully controlling the engagement. How will the new leaders in Beijing manage the Olympic process and the internal and external pressures for reform it creates? China’s Great Leap will illuminate China’s recent history and outline how domestic and international pressures in the context of the Olympics could achieve human rights change. Learn about key areas for human rights reform and how the Olympics could represent a possible great leap forward for the people of China and for the world.