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The structure of the programme:There are two main guiding principles for the way in which the programme is organized:Firstly, the workbooks are grouped according to the Key Roles of Management.There are two core modules which focus on the personal skills required by all managers to help underwrite competence in all areas.Manage Activities describes the principles of managing the processes and activities of any organisation in its efforts to satisfy the needs of their customers.Manage Resources looks at the acquisition, control and monitoring of financial and other resources.Manage People looks at the principles of leadership, managing performance and developing people.Manage Information looks at the acquisition, storage and use of information for communication, problem solving and decision making.Together, these key roles provide a comprehensive description of the fundamental principles of management as it applies in all organisations.Secondly, the workbooks are grouped according to levels of management. The series is organised on two levels - representing different levels of management seniority and responsibility.Level 4 represents first line management. In accredited programmes this is equivalent to N/SVQ level 4, Certificate in Management or CMS. Level 5 is equivalent to middle/senior management and is accredited at N/SVQ level 5, Diploma in Management or DMS.Finally, the programme covers all of the knowledge and principles in respect of all units of competence in the MCI standards at levels 4 and level 5. These links are shown in the maps provided in the User Guide. The Programme is designed to satisfy the requirements of awarding bodies for qualifications in management at both levels.

The structure of the programme:There are two main guiding principles for the way in which the programme is organized:Firstly, the workbooks are grouped according to the Key Roles of Management.There are two core modules which focus on the personal skills required by all managers to help underwrite competence in all areas.Manage Activities describes the principles of managing the processes and activities of any organisation in its efforts to satisfy the needs of their customers.Manage Resources looks at the acquisition, control and monitoring of financial and other resources.Manage People looks at the principles of leadership, managing performance and developing people.Manage Information looks at the acquisition, storage and use of information for communication, problem solving and decision making.Together, these key roles provide a comprehensive description of the fundamental principles of management as it applies in all organisations.Secondly, the workbooks are grouped according to levels of management. The series is organised on two levels - representing different levels of management seniority and responsibility.Level 4 represents first line management. In accredited programmes this is equivalent to N/SVQ level 4, Certificate in Management or CMS. Level 5 is equivalent to middle/senior management and is accredited at N/SVQ level 5, Diploma in Management or DMS.Finally, the programme covers all of the knowledge and principles in respect of all units of competence in the MCI standards at levels 4 and level 5. These links are shown in the maps provided in the User Guide. The Programme is designed to satisfy the requirements of awarding bodies for qualifications in

The ability to think creatively is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career.Written by Gareth Lewis, a leading expert on creativity as both a coach and a researcher, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to come up with new solutions to a wide variety of problems.The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience.So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success!

The ability to mentor people succesfully is crucial to anyone who wants to advance their career.Written by Gareth Lewis, a leading expert on appraisals as a coach, an academic researcher and a practitioner, this book quickly teaches you the insider secrets you need to know to in order to build successful mentoring relationships.The highly motivational 'in a week' structure of the book provides seven straightforward chapters explaining the key points, and at the end there are optional questions to ensure you have taken it all in. There are also cartoons and diagrams throughout, to help make this book a more enjoyable and effective learning experience.So what are you waiting for? Let this book put you on the fast track to success!

On-Call Radiology presents case discussions on the most common and important clinical emergencies and their corresponding imaging findings encountered on-call. Cases are divided into thoracic, gastrointestinal and genitourinary, neurological and non-traumatic spinal, paediatric, trauma, interventional and vascular imaging. Iatrogenic complications are also discussed.Each case is presented as a realistic clinical scenario and includes a clinical history and request for imaging. Multi-modality imaging examples and a case discussion on the diagnosis and basic management, with emphasis on important radiological findings, are also presented.This book combines a case-based discussion format with practical advice on imaging decision making in the acute setting. It also offers guidance on radiology report writing and techniques, with a focus on relevant positive and negative findings to pass on to referring clinicians. On-call Radiology offers invaluable knowledge and practical tips for any on-call radiologist.