Gower handbook of management skills - Dorothy M. Stewart

This is the book I wish I?d had in my desk drawer when I was first a manager. When you need the information, you?ll find a chapter to help; no fancy models or useless theories. This is a practical book for real managers, aimed at helping you manage more effectively in the real world of business today. You?ll find enough background information, but no overwhelming detail. This is material you can trust. It is tried and tested.' - - So writes Dorothy Stewart, describing in the Preface the unifying theme behind the Third Edition of this bestselling Handbook. This puts at your disposal the expertise of 25 specialists, each a recognized authority in their particular field. Together, this adds up to an impressive ?one stop library? for the manager determined to make a mark. - - Chapters are organized within three parts: Managing Yourself, Managing Other People, and Managing the Business. Part I deals with personal skills and includes chapters on self-development and information technology. Part II covers people skills such as listening, influencing and communication. Part III looks at finance, project management, decision-making, negotiating and creativity. A total of 12 chapters are completely new, and the rest have been rigorously updated to fully reflect the rapidly changing world in which we work. - - Each chapter focuses on detailed practical guidance, and ends with a checklist of key points and suggestions for further reading.