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Most managers are promoted because they are very good at something - but this is often not managing people!

These books are every managers grass-roots reference book for a comprehensive range of management skills.  They cover personal management skills and the management of people.  Written in a straightforward, reader-friendly style, you can't afford NOT to have them to hand.

Available now as an ebook.

Managing Yourself
This book is built from thirteen skills that the manager needs to ensure they are managing their own role effectively.  Each chapter stands alone and there are activities to carry out throughout the book.

The chapters are:

Managing Yourself

1.      Secret of Success
2.      Personal Organisation
3.      Effective Delegation
4.      Understanding Communication
5.      Communicating for Results
6.      Non verbal Communication
7.      Persuasion & Influence
8.      Written Communication
9.      Report Writing
10.    Presentations with Impact
11.    Decision Making
12.    Contributing at Meetings
13.    Becoming a Leader

This comprehensive manual costs just £70.

 
 

Managing People
This book is built from thirteen skills that the manager needs to ensure they are managing their team effectively.  Each chapter stands alone and there are activities to carry out throughout the book.

The chapters are:

Managing People

1.      Creating a Positive Environment
2.      Getting Focused
3.      Motivating Your Team
4.      Coaching & Developing Staff
5.      Developing an Effective Team
6.      Recruitment Strategies
7.      Interviewing for Recruitment
8.      Appraisal Skills
9.      Conducting & Managing Meetings
10.    Negotiating Win-Win Outcomes
11.    Planning Projects & Achieving Results
12.    Succession Planning
13.    The Role of the Boss

This comprehensive manual costs just £70.
 
 
Testimonials

If you want a really comprehensive guide to management, this is it! Lesley has produced a real winner here.
Frank Furness, professional speaker and management trainer.
 
Great, straight talking, no-nonsense approach, a new way (for me) to look at things. Excellent advice for accessible writing with some hugely valuable tips, even for ‘experts’.

Some parts are perfect for everyone, whether in business or not.  Very helpful indeed, and humorous at times!
Jo Parfitt, professional editor and freelance book reviewer