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ISBN:- 081440491X
A pithy compendium celebrating the pinnacle of decision-making that has shaped management through the ages and left their indelible impressions on business and society. It includes the assembly line, first reliable system of weights and measures, credit cards and Microsoft.
ISBN:- 0875846742
In this striking and often moving collection of first-person accounts from the Harvard Business Review, the eleven contributors describe the hazards and frustrations of trying to be a good manager.
ISBN:- 0812929357
Unseem selects nine leaders from different realms of business focusing on critical decisions they've had to make. It discusses the leadership movement and taking risks.
ISBN:- 1574441094
A guide for developing curriculum that targets the means for creating the strongest influence in organisation or personal effectiveness.
ISBN:- 0330302302
Carefully structured to ensure a steady, easily acquired insight into leadership skills, helping you to: understand leadership - what you have to be, know and do. Develop leadership abilities - defining the task, planning, briefing, controlling and setting an example. Grow as a leader - making certain your organisation encourages leaders to emerge.
ISBN:- 081440491X
There are quite a few books like this: “Business Blunders” for example, some even cover the same cases. This one is a well presented, with an interesting choice of stories, entertainingly told. Some of the examples are great to learn from, some make great tales. Whether it will help you to succeed or just entertain, a good read. Where this book shines is Learning through other people’s success and mistakes
ISBN:- 1574441094
This book is about using coaching as a part of a move to the “leadership organisation” in which leaders do not rely on directing people, but influence them more effectively through developing their own leadership skills and understanding them far better. Where this book shines is Integrating coaching into a broader leadership approach
ISBN:- 0330487876
We like John Adair’s work and we’re not alone. This is his take on leadership, which has a wealth of guidance and anecdotes and uses his familiar style. It leans a little towards the military experience of leadership, and for most people, their workplace is not like a battle zone, but he never loses sight of what leadership can do Where this book shines is An expert’s thoughts and ideas
ISBN:- 0273714538
Truly popular and there’s good reason for that: this gets past the standard clichés & evangelical rant to offer some real insight into leadership. It is full of practical advice and is not about tales of born leaders, heroes or statesmen, but about what to do to be an effective leader in management. For anyone who wants to lead and influence, there’s something in this book. Where this book shines is One of the best leadership books on the market
ISBN:- 0007208103
For people who want it now, this book in the “one minute manager” series has some cogent guidance on different leadership styles and how to use them in different situations. This book is not about in-depth analysis, so don’t expect too much discussion, but if you only have a minute…. Where this book shines is Quick and easy
ISBN:- 1578519713
A long time ago someone pointed out that leaders are made and defined by the people who follow them. This book starts from the perspective of the people being led: what do they want, what is it that makes a leader they would want to follow. This seems a good ide and the result isn’t so much “how to” as “what to be” and offers insight into genuine traits of leadership Where this book shines is A good perspective on lasting leadership
ISBN:- 1870471903
Reprinted in 2004, this whole series is really useful for quick overviews of a topic and there are over 70 titles, have a look at www.pocketbooks.com. They are first class value for money. A reviewer has said of the book: "Covers an area of people management that many are afraid to venture into-a straightforward and informative but light-hearted approach for any manager or student"