Author: Neil Russell-Jones
Publisher: Management Pocketbooks
Keywords: pocketbooks, management, change, managing
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2003-04-01
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 1903776112
ISBN-13: 9781903776117

This work is aimed at all those managing change within an organization, or those wishing to understand an imposed change. It explains what change is, why it is necessary, why some change needs proactive management, the effects of change on people, how to gain commitment, and more.

Authors:Pam Jones, Janie van Hool,
Publisher: Management Pocketbooks
Keywords: pocketbooks, management, presence, amp, impact
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2004-06-01
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 190377618X
ISBN-13: 9781903776186

The Impact & Presence Pocketbook explains the importance of impact and shows readers how to develop a congruent and personal presence, enhance their leadership skills, create an atmosphere in their teams that will motivate and enthuse, and how to manage difficult situations. Subjects covered in the new pocketbook include: self-awareness (with a questionnaire that will enable readers to review their own impact), visualisation, creating a brand image, posture, gesture, eye contact, emotional control, dress style, creating rapport, what to do in difficult circumstances and how to create impac

Authors:Ian Fleming, Allan J.D. Taylor,
Publisher: Management Pocketbooks
Keywords: pocketbook, coaching
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2004-01-31
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 1903776198
ISBN-13: 9781903776193

There are four key stages to coaching, namely assessing current performance levels, setting outcomes for learning, agreeing tactics/initiating action, and giving feedback. The author explains each stage and then moves on to summarise the various skills required. Next, the opportunities for coaching and the potential pitfalls are highlighted. A checklist and a case study end the Pocketbook on a practical note.

Author: Neil Russell-Jones
Publisher: Management Pocketbooks
Keywords: pocketbooks, management, pocketbook, strategy
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2005-10-01
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 1903776139
ISBN-13: 9781903776131

A strategy defines which markets a business will operate in and sets out the organisational competencies that will be needed (and what actions need to be taken to develop them) to enable the business to gain and sustain its competitive edge. The Strategy Pocketbook introduces strategy in clear and concise terms. It sets out the basics, explaining the language of strategists, the factors that shape and drive strategy, the key steps that will lead to the setting and development of a strategy, and the strategic tools that will be needed along the way. Author Neil Russell-Jones MBA, chartered bank

Author: Gillian Burn
Publisher: Management Pocketbooks
Keywords: pocketbook, nlp
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2005-03-01
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 1903776317
ISBN-13: 9781903776315

How people think and how they respond to challenges and to other people varies from one individual to another depending on their beliefs, values, memories and past experiences. Some people respond more effectively than others. Understanding how they do this - and how you can follow their example by changing your thinking and beliefs - lies at the heart of neurolinguistic programming (NLP). NLP will improve the way you interact and communicate with others; it will improve your self-esteem and raise your motivation. In fact, it will impact positively on all aspects of your business and private l

Authors:John Townsend, Paul Donovan,
Publisher: Management Pocketbooks
Keywords: pocketbooks, management, analysis, needs, training
Number of Pages: 112
Published: 2004-09-01
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 1903776244
ISBN-13: 9781903776247

Shockingly, 90 per cent of all training is a waste of time according to one US investigation, either because the training is not transferred into the workplace, or the training design/delivery is poor or the participants are unable/unwilling to learn. The Training Needs Analysis Pocketbook will ensure that your people development solutions are tied to the organisation’s strategic plans and objectives. The authors’ aim is to simplify TNA and to demonstrate that it can be strategic, rewarding, career-enhancing and, even, fun! The book is divided into three sections: 1. The Training N

Authors:John Townsend, Paul Donovan,
Publisher: Management Pocketbooks
Keywords: pocketbook, facilitator
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2009-03-15
List price: $12.95
ISBN-10: 1906610088
ISBN-13: 9781906610081

The ’facilitraining rainbow’ won’t lead you to a pot of gold but it will enable you to decide on the most suitable approach for your next facilitation session. This innovative decision-making model is central to The Facilitator’s Pocketbook - a comprehensive guide covering all stages of facilitation, from planning through to implementation. Interpersonal skills (including attitudes and values) and session skills (including energizing and problem solving) are dealt with at length. This second edition contains significant new material, notably the addition of a detailed c