Focuses on familiarizing the reader with the fundamentals of applied human resource management whilst contextualizing practice within wider theoretical considerations.

Effective Coaching shows both managers and professional coaches how to get the best out of their team using practices that have made the author Myles Downey one of Europe's foremost business coaches.

Addresses common problems among business managers and other professionals involved in thinking about developing and managing organizations. This book integrates strategic management and business strategy into an innovative standard that introduces key metrics to strategic management and stock value creation.

Offers a review of B-School fundamentals. This book covers the core methods and techniques you would learn in business school, using real-life examples to deliver guidance on finance and accounting. It covers the effects of Sarbanes-Oxley, applying ethical accounting standards, and offers career advice.

Contains a selection of forms, models and exercises and an explanation of how and when to use them. This title covers aspects of a coaching relationship, from coaching briefs and contracts through to planning for the future. It is designed to be used like a reference book to dip into the topic when needed.

Bringing together contributors from a wide range of disciplines, countries and perspectives this book provides a thought-provoking overview of the human dimension of the workplace. It covers workplace problems as well as potential solutions. Essential reading for anyone committed to making the workplace a humane and effective place.

Two experts on the information economy explore the true economic value of technology and innovation.

Mentoring is a hot subject in the business community, and every serious manager needs to familiarize him or herself with it. This book helps readers learn the critical skills of mentoring, including how to harness the talent of those they mentor and how to implement a formal mentoring process within their organization.

Describes the concepts behind each securities law, and builds a compliance structure for it that itemizes specific policies, procedures, controls, forms and reports. This title covers laws and regulations such as securities registration, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, state blue sky laws, proxy statements, and tender offers.

Intended for for core HRM modules on HRM and business degree programmes for second and final year undergraduate or postgraduate levels and the CIPD People Management and Development module. This work covers topics including private equity firms, diversity, international HRM and globalisation, the role of line managers, and the meaning of work.

A practical, pocket-sized guide to working with difficult people. It helps you learn to identify the reasons why staff may be causing problems, communicate effectively and negotiate conflict. It includes real-life case studies that demonstrate how to deal with different kinds of problems and find effective solutions.

Based on the proven Inquiry Based Coaching[trademark] approach, this book provides nonprofit managers with a practical guide to the understanding of why and how to coach, how to initiate coaching in specific situations, how to make coaching really work, and how to refine coaching for long-term success.

A revision guide that has been designed to help students sitting the ITIL V3 Foundation Exam. It provides an introduction to the ITIL V3 Service Lifecycle model and an overview of the ITIL V3 qualification structure. It also contains a glossary of syllabus definitions.

Coaching as a field has mushroomed in recent years. Thousands of new coaches enter the field after only completing short and superficial training programmes. The problem with this is that coaching is not i) something you can simply learn in a short programme ii) a superficial practice. The books available on coaching tend to just reinforce this by going over coaching methodology, without delving

The benefits of Diversity are frequently mentioned but rarely spelled out. This edited book highlights specific ways in which organisations can profit from Diversity, and a discussion of some of the obstacles that can stand in the way of doing this.

Drawing upon current literature on the history and politics of therapeutic cultures and upon original, qualitative research this book was produced in response to rapidly growing interest in the rise of 'new' HRD practices such as coaching, 'soft skills' training and personal development training.

Implementing a layoff is one of the most difficult and painful challenges a manager can face. Handled skillfully and compassionately, a layoff can set your team and your company on a positive new path. But, when handled improperly, layoffs can have negative effects that impact morale, productivity and more. This volume provides managers with valuable advice proven strategies for laying off ...

Suitable for Human Resource professionals, this book looks at critical issues in human resource management (HRM). It also features workplace issues, technology corner, and ethical issues.

While manufacturing fads like Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Reeingineering are useful, they have failed to live up their promise. Optimizing Factory Performance rectifies the situation by taking a decidedly balanced approach to improving performance in factories, supply chains, and business operations.

Top Talent: Keeping Your Best People When You Need Them