The 90-minute manager - Prof Chris Brady

"A highly original idea and a convincing argument. You don't have to be a football fan to get a great deal out of this, but if you are you'll certainly find it both enjoyable and worthwhile. This book really hits the back of the net." Daniel Finkelstein, The TimesWhat does it take to become a people manager of premiership standard?Football managers lead teams of people under intensely stressful conditions, where every action can be criticized - just like most managers in the workplace. Time to learn the lessons from the best and the worst at the ultimate man management game. In this book, Bolchover and Brady analyse the characteristics of the very best (and some of the worst) football managers in Britain, past and present, to uncover exactly what it is that makes the greats so exceptional and what we can all learn from their style and methods. From Don Revie, Jock Stein, Matt Busby and Bill Shankly, through to the modern day masters including Arsene Wenger, Alex Ferguson and Sven Goran Eriksson, strengths and weaknesses are examined to answer classic modern management questions, such as:* Are the best managers necessarily both great strategists and inspirational motivators?*;What makes top talent want to work for a particular manager? * How important is the 'right-hand' man and what qualities make the very best pairing? * How can 'team spirit' be created? * What are the key personality characteristics that define a great manager? Whether you are a business manager looking for improved performance, a passionate follower of the beautiful game, or both, The 90-Minute Manager is as insightful as it is entertaining.