{"product_id":"the-little-black-book-for-managers-how-to-maximize-your-key-management-moments-of-power-hardcover","title":"The Little Black Book for Managers: How to Maximize Your Key Management Moments of Power - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Cross\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRafael Gomez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKevin Money\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA smart, small book for any manager's pocket.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn every manager's career there are moments where decisions need to be made in order to achieve success and this smart, nicely packaged little book can be there to help each time. The trick to succeeding in these moments is to identify each of these situations ahead of time and understand how to act and what to do to reduce the chances of failure. That is exactly what \u003ci\u003eThe Little Black Book for Managers\u003c\/i\u003e has done. The authors have listed a whole host of situations most managers face, based on thousands of personal experiences, and have mapped out how to deal with each situation. The book contains specific examples of words and phrases that can be used as well as illustrations and exercises to analyse your current performance. It is short on waffle and high on practical wisdom. It is designed to be dipped in and out of - reached for whenever a situation arises. This is a practical support tool for managers at all levels, from shop-floor supervisor to main board director.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Little Black Book for Managers\u003c\/i\u003e explains how to deal with scenarios such as;\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHaving a lack of confidence to deal with other people in the way that is needed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimes when you have to assert your authority more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAllocating critical work. Who to choose?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNeeding to get extra effort from the team when under pressure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncentivising\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelegation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHaving to deal with under-performers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePersonality clashes between work colleagues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging a meeting with senior leaders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An utterly engaging book that offers practical advice for managers at all levels. If you want to be a better manager - keep this little book handy and refer to it often.\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eSir Ranulph Fiennes\u003c\/b\u003e, Expedition Leader and Writer\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour handy guide to being the best manager you can be\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere are moments every day that can change the course of your business and relationships. How you perform at these moments can be the difference between success and failure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe trick to being a successful manager is to identify your critical moments and do the right thing when it counts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximize your key management moments of power \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe best managers know how to leverage their moments of power to improve individual and team performance. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou may be handling a difficult conversation, or need to find a way to inspire your team. You may be celebrating a new deal or announcing a change. Key management moments occur all the time, from goal setting to meetings, from responsibility to strategy, and they are all covered in this little guide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn from the successes and failures of other managers and apply that knowledge to your own circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce you get into the habit of recognizing and leveraging your moments of power, not only will \u003ci\u003eyou\u003c\/i\u003e be better off, but so will your team, your colleagues and your bosses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeep this book handy. It may be the only help you get.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e has designed and delivered learning and development programmes and has the real-world practitioner experience -- RAF instructor, sales director, marketing director and business owner. He spent 15 years as a middle manager before starting his own training business. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Money\u003c\/strong\u003e is Associate Professor at Henley Business School. He is the Director of the John Madejski Centre for Reputation and teaches on the MBA programme (6000 students). He is mentor and tutor in Henley's Advanced Management Programme. He is also a chartered psychologist, NLP practitioner and Director of the Positive Psychology Forum. He regularly speaks to both academic and practitioner audiences eg World Marketing Congress, BSkyB and the Future Leaders event. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRafael Gomez\u003c\/strong\u003e has previously taught Management at the London School of Economics and is currently Associate Professor in Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the University of Toronto. He has worked with both public and private sector organizations and presented his findings at 50 national and international conferences. 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