It's Tough at the Top

Debra Allcock Tyler is CEO of the Directory of Social Change and has worked in management and consultancy for over 31 years. Author of several books on management and leadership, she has many years' experience of training and coaching Boards, Chief Executives and top teams. She is a popular public speaker and has appeared on Radio 4's The Moral Maze.

'Go into many offices of CEOs in our sector and you will find well-thumbed copies close at hand. Its ideas have got many of us over rough ground more lightly. Perhaps it should be retitled 'In Case of Emergency Open Here'! Peter Wanless, Chief Executive, NSPCC Of first edition; 'Practical, sympathetic and constructive and answers many of the questions we might be embarrassed to ask.' Bridget Warr, Chief Executive, United Kingdom Homecare Association; 'A book with character, which is accessible and instructive, with humorous asides throughout' Lisa Berwin, Third Sector magazine; 'It's Tough at the Top is my bible.' Sue Towns Okorodudu, Chief Executive Officer, Voluntary Action Maidstone; '... Debra's engaging personality and expertise shine through ...' Gillen Knight, Voluntary Sector magazine;'... should be read by chief execs in all sectors -- and by trustees.' Andrew Forrest, Lecturer, Cass Business School