Essentials of Management, The

Before founding his successful consultancy, Maynard Leigh, Andrew Leigh worked as a senior manager in both the public and the private sectors. He has spent several years as a features writer for The Observer and an established author, his previous books include: Charisma, Your and Your Job (OUP); 20 Ways to Manage Better (CIPD); Effective Change (CIPD); Perfect Decisions; The Ultimate Business Presentation book; Perfect Presentations; Perfect Communications and Perfect Leader (Random House Business Books).

• Part 1 Manage Self 1         Cultivate emotional intelligence 2         Listen actively 3         Deliver under pressure 4         Communicate with impact 5         Network 6         Build your personal brand Part 2 Manage Others 7         Show leadership 8         Generate team working 9         Manage your boss 10     Promote engagement 11     Coach for results 12     Negotiate successfully 13     Handle problem people Part 3 Manage the Organisation 14     Manage change 15     Make decisions 16     Inspire meetings 17     Encourage creativity and innovation  18     Select and recruit 19     Show Integrity 20     Encourage diversity Last Word Sources

“A great all rounder… it would also be useful as a refresher for a more experienced manager.”Karen McArthur, MCMI, Category Judge, CMI Management Book of the Year Award 2012  “This book delivers powerful management insight and would be a useful reference tool for any aspiring manager.”Christina Sage, MCMI, Category Judge, CMI Management Book of the Year Award 2012