Business & Management Books

Ever wondered what it's like to get people to do whatever you want, whenever you want? We all know people who are incredibly persuasive. With effortless charm, they manage to somehow gain our trust, interest and support, time and time again. Is it a gift they are born with? Is it all an illusion? No, it's the art of persuasion and you can learn it too. We all rely heavily on our persuasive ...

This book will do for managerial success what the best selling Rules of Work has done for personal success.

From an ice cream van to Dragons' Den - the autobiography of self-made multi-millionaire Duncan Bannatyne

Yes! is full of practical tips based on recent academic research that shows how the psychology of persuasion can provide valuable insights for anyone interested in improving their ability to persuade others - whether in the workplace, at home or even on the internet.

Tells a story of four characters who live in a maze and look for cheese to nourish them. Cheese is a metaphor for what you want to have in your life - whether it is a good job, a loving relationship, money or a possession. And the maze is where you look for what you want - the organization you work for in, or the family or community you live in.

Ask anyone involved with management to name the 20 most important skills and competencies and you will encounter a wide range of responses. However, there will also be a broad agreement on what it takes to be a successful manager and The Secrets of Success in Management reveals all the key skills and core capabilities every manager needs to master from setting objectives and solving problems to ..

A business studies revision guide written for the AS courses. It is suitable for students who are following the AQA, OCR, Edexcel and WJEC exam board courses. It provides revision notes that are written in language that makes the key topics easy to understand and provides revision questions, exam practice and an advice on exam technique.

The knowledge, resources, and computing power of billions of people are self-organizing into a massive collective force. This book investigates how small businesses can achieve success by using a dynamic ecosystem of partners to co-create and peer-produce value in a networked economy.

Everyone knows someone they would describe as charismatic . They always make a strong and lasting first impression, have an air of confidence and a true presence. They build good rapport with people, make an impact and are remembered. How do they do this? Is there something they know or do differently to the rest of us? What makes them this way? People aren't born with charisma, it is a learned .

The essential guide to the world of work and careers. Crammed with top-quality content from the world's leading business writers and practitioners, BUSINESS is the only guide to business you'll ever need.

Starting from the assumption that people are every company's most important resource, this book sets out three simple steps to getting the best from them and making every company run more efficiently.

For anyone selling who wants to become a great sales person, and for everyone who ever has to sell an idea or themselves, whatever their career or profession, this text shows the quickest way to prosper personally and financially.

Aiming to match the A2 specifications, this guide explains almost all the key topics and terms, and contains many examples and exam-style practice questions. It is useful as a revision tool for the end of the course, as well as a reference book during.

THE ONE MINUTE MANAGER franchise is a genuine publishing phenomenon. Ken Blanchard books have sold more than 18 million copies in more than 25 languages. THE ONE MINUTE MANAGER is a brand recognised and loved around the world

Being a brilliant team player or leader has never been so important. Team work is the driving force behind any organisation: get it right and the results can be dazzling, get it wrong and you're in for a rough ride. No matter what kind of team you're in or what role you play, Brilliant Teams gives you the core ingredients to make you and your team a truly brilliant one. You'll find out exactly ...

With over 33,500 copies sold of the previous edition, the winning formula of this incredibly successful book will remain the same. From SWOT analysis and core competencies to risk reward analysis and the innovation circle, Key Management Models explains each model in a clear, structured and practical way. There is a brief overview of each of the 61 essential models that spans no more than 3-4 ...

The totally revised edition of a groundbreaking bestseller, first published in 1986, provides information and guidance in starting and maintaining a small business or franchise in the 1990s.

Can a good company become a great one and, if so, how? After a five-year research project, the author concludes that good to great can and does happen. Here, he uncovers the underlying variables that enable any type of organization to make the leap from good to great while other organizations remain only good.

With its succinct, focussed and easy-to-follow approach covering both AS and A2, Revision Express is the fast and effective route to exam success. This new edition has been fully revised and updated for the new A-levels.

This interactive business book provides individuals, managers and organisations with personalised tools to identify their talents and succeed at every level.