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DK brings you a practical guide summarising the skills and secrets you need to manage yourself and others with ease and confidence. Introducing DK'S Essential Managers series - a one-stop guide full of top tips to boost productivity, performance and passion within a business environment. Achieving excellence as a manager requires a broad skillset, and The Essential Manager's Management Handbook provides easy-to-follow and engaging advice on the six key areas. Nurture your confidence with managing people, leadership, achieving high performance, effective communication, presenting, and negotiating.Jam-packed with interactive tools needed to thrive in a business environment, from setting goals to solving problems, delivering a speech to developing yourself, this business management book incorporates key quotes, bright visuals and breakdowns by subject, making it accessible and easy-to-use. Enveloped in a slim and sleek design, The Essential Manager's Management Handbook encompasses:-Step-by-step instructions adopting a 'how-to' approach across a broad range of themes-Highly effective 'ask yourself' questions to encourage self-reflection and self-growth. -Includes essential guidance on management-specific issues around remote-/hybrid-working-Brings together content from individual titles in the Essential Managers series in a larger "manual" formatYour time is precious, so why waste it? With power to every page, discover top tips on how to make bold business decisions; chair meetings; manage teams and more. Invest in this must-have management book and you will be well on your way to boosting your business. With expert insights from management professionals and step-by-step instructions on dealing with challenges and gaining valuable management skills for life, this book provides all the tools you need to soar into success, no matter what your business goals may be!At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not dive deeper into our Essential Managers series? A total of 10 titles, this curated collection of business books will help you hone your power and maximise your potential as an effective manager. Learn how to develop your leadership skills with Essential Managers - Leadership or improve upon your people skills with Essential Managers - Managing People. Tailored to your business goals, discover the DK book that's right for you!Why settle for mediocre management when you can be unbeatable in your business!

Discover the ultimate practical guide to effective project management.Packed with clear, expert advice, bold graphics, and bite-sized text, this beginner's guide to modern project management gives you the tools you need to run a project and manage a team in different locations/time zones.Inside the pages of this project management book, you'll find:- Practical, "how-to" approach that teaches you the skills you need to run a project successfully- New spreads with tools for project managing teams who are working remotely- Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features that show you how to make an impact- Tables, illustrations, "in-focus" panels, and real-life case studies that demonstrate and explain problem-solving, and how to build confidence and get resultsLearn how to improve your project management skills by defining a project brief, analysing stakeholders, and building a strong team. You'll also discover useful tips for initiating projects, delegating effectively, and achieving your goals on budget and on time - every time.Essential Managers Project Management shows you how to focus your energy, manage change in the workplace, and make an impact. Even in a time when remote- and flexible-working now plays a key role in business and management. It's the perfect book for managers of all levels.Whether it's negotiating, managing people, or improving your leadership skills, DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style.

Improve your managerial skills and learn how to inspire your team's potential.Managing people is an essential part of any business. Learning how to motivate staff effectively and apply various managing styles to different situations is vital for improving output and creativity - whether your teams are in the office, remote or a combination of both.If you're new to managing or keen to improve existing managerial skills, this is the manager's book for you. Inside, you'll find:- Practical, "how-to" approach that teaches you the skills you need to run a project successfully- New spreads with tools for project managing teams who are working remotely- Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features that show you how to make an impact- Tables, illustrations, "in-focus" panels, and real-life case studies that demonstrate and explain problem-solving, and how to build confidence and get resultsThis business management book is the ideal guide for managers and business leaders. Essential Managers Managing People is published in a slim compact format to allow you to easily navigate through key concepts and use it as a quick reference whenever you need advice. The book includes guidance on conflict resolution, change management, effective communication, and how to get the best from your team. This manager's training book is packed with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists to show you how to persuade and influence people in the business. Tables, illustrations, and real-life case studies further explain how to build your confidence and boost productivity.Whether it's negotiating, managing people, or improving your leadership skills, DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style.

This practical guide contains everything they need to lead a team effectively.Following a clear, accessible approach and using bold graphics and bite-sized text, this beginner's guide to leadership will take you from a good leader to a great one!Inside the pages of this leadership book, you'll find:- Practical, "how-to" approach that teaches you the skills you need to run a project successfully- New spreads on powerful leadership while working remotely- Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features that show you how to make an impact- Tables, illustrations, "in-focus" panels, and real-life case studies that demonstrate and explain problem-solving, and how to build confidence and get resultsAll the leadership tools you need to succeed as a leader in one easy-to-use business book. Learn how to improve your leadership skills by establishing a vision, inspiring others, and championing high performance. It's the perfect book for managers of all levels.Essential Managers Leadership shows you how to focus your energy, build relationships, and develop strategies for success. You'll also discover the best ways to lead in difficult situations, such as through a period of business change or in a time when remote and flexible working plays a key role in business and management. Whether it's negotiating, managing people or improving your project management skills, DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style.

Improve your negotiation skills and land the deal, promotion or project. Negotiation skills are essential for managing teams, persuading others and finding win-win solutions. The practical guide that gives you the tools you need to improve yournegotiation tactics.Whether you're new to negotiating, or keen to enhance your existing skills, this is the guide for you. Inside you'll find:- Practical, "how-to" approach that teaches you the skills you need to run a project successfully- New spreads on negotiation online rather than face to face- Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features show you how to make an impact- Tables, illustrations, "in-focus" panels, and real-life case studies demonstrate and explain problem-solving and how to build confidence and get resultsThe illustrated guide to negotiating is the perfect tool for managers and business leaders. The slim compact format allows you to use this book as an on-hand reference whenever you need advice on mitigating decision traps and impasses. You'll discover how to improve your negotiating skills by defining your style, preparing properly, and designing your meeting structure. Plus, how to build relationships, develop trust, negotiate fairly, and tips on negotiating styles.This business management book is packed with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists and to show you how to persuade in business! Tables, illustrations, and real-life case studies further explain how to build confidence and get results.Whether it's negotiating, managing people, or improving your leadership skills, DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style.

The visual e-guide that gives you all the know-how you need to manage a team remotely and get the best out of them.More people are working from home - or remotely in other locations or time zones - than ever before. But with the many advantages remote-working brings, there are also brand-new sets of challenges - especially around effective management and getting the best out of teams that aren't in the same room.This practical e-guide gives you all of the skills to succeed as a flexible worker, and as a manager running projects and teams remotely - however far the distance may be. Discover how to adapt your management style and get the best out of your team by defining expectations, understanding the unique challenges of working outside the traditional office environment, and setting up new routines, structures, and processes. Pick up useful tips for adjusting to the home-working environment; staying focused, motivated, communicating and working effectively; keeping projects on track; and achieving the best results.Slim, portable, and accessible Essential Managers: Flexible Working takes a no-nonsense, practical approach to the subject, with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists and "ask yourself" features showing you how to focus your energy, manage change, and make a positive impact. Whether you're new to flexible working or simply looking to sharpen your skills, this is the go-to e-guide for you.

DK brings you a practical guide summarising the skills and secrets you need to succeed in life and achieve optimum performance at all times!Introducing DK'S Essential Managers - a one-stop guide full of top tips to boost productivity, performance and passion within a business environment.Jam-packed with tools needed to thrive in a business environment, from negotiating to networking, developing your brand to dealing with difficulties, this business management book offers the latest tips and tricks on maximising work-place productivity and will boost your performance like never before. Enveloped in a slim and sleek design, Essential Managers encompasses:-Step-by-step instructions adopting a 'how-to' approach across a broad range of themes-Highly effective 'ask yourself' questions to encourage self-reflection and self-growth. -A strategic focus on analysing strengths and weaknesses to achieve practical business goals -Latest guidance on maximising efficiency when working from homeYour time is precious, so why waste it?With power to every page, discover top tips on how to make bold business decisions; chair meetings; manage teams and more. Invest in this must-have management book and you will be well on your way to boosting your business!Whatever your business goals may be, this book provides all the tools you need to achieve high performance and soar into success. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not dive deeper into our Essential Managers series? A total of 10 titles, this curated collection of business books will help you hone your power and maximise your potential as an effective manager. Learn how to develop your leadership skills with Essential Managers - Leadership or improve upon your people skills with Essential Managers - Managing People. Tailored to your business goals, discover the DK book that's right for you!Why settle for mediocre management when you can be unbeatable in your business!

Perfect your business communication skills and become a better leader with DK's newest practical business guide. This new and improved edition will give you the tools to achieve effective communication both in the office and working from home. You'll discover how to enhance your communication skills by learning to understand your audience, communicate strategically, and discover which delivery approach is right for you. Ever find it hard to have those crucial conversations with colleagues and clients? This management book will show you how to overcome barriers to communication, choose the right medium for your message, and make an impact. In a slim and portable format, ideal for learning on-the-go, this practical guide offers:-A clear and accessible approach, with step-by-step instructions, tips, and checklists, to engage and challenge -readers-'Ask yourself' features encouraging self-reflection and self-growth -Eye-catching illustrations, graphics, and tables-Real-world case studies to demonstrate and explain problem-solving and build confidenceDevelop professionally and inspire others! At DK we know that having those important business conversations is not always easy. This management book will teach you how to listen effectively, building the people skills to communicate successfully at every business level - be it with junior team members or the board of directors. The perfect toolkit for remote management in our flexible working world, this practical guide offers the latest advice on communicating from a distance, recommending which technology and techniques to use in order to achieve the best results from working from home. Why settle for mediocre management? The Essential Managers series includes a total of 10 titles to help you maximize your potential as a business manager. Perfect your sales pitch with Essential Managers: Selling, or improve upon your leadership skills with Essential Managers: Leadership. The guides are written to complement but not compete with each other, so you can tailor your learning to your specific business needs and discover the DK book that's right for you!

DK brings you a practical guide summarising the skills you need to succeed at presenting and hold the audience in the palm of your hand!Introducing DK'S Essential Managers - a one-stop guide full of top tips to boost performance and passion within a business environment.Jam-packed with tools needed to communicate effectively and develop self-conviction, from preparing presentations to understanding your audience, this business management book offers the latest tips and tricks on opening with impact, putting your message across, captivating your listeners, and will boost your presentation skills like never before.Enveloped in a slim and sleek design, Essential Managers encompasses:-A practical how-to approach complete with step-by-step instructions and checklists-Diagrams and illustrations to complement the tips and tricks featured throughout -'In focus' panels to explore and reflect on key subjects in depth -Effective 'ask yourself' questions to promote self-growth in a business environmentWith power in every page, discover top tips on how to read the room, overcome nerves and deal with difficult questions. Whether it's leading discussions, handling hecklers or inspiring others - invest in this must-have management book and hone your power and confidence for life. The days of monotonous meetings are over! So stand out from the crowd today with an all-encompassing strategic guide to preparing your presentations. With effective advice on dressing to impress, managing your pace and rehearsing your script, this business book will positively influence your people skills and hone your leadership style. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not dive deeper into our Essential Managers series? A total of 10 titles, this curated collection of business books will help you hone your power and maximise your potential as an effective manager. Learn how to develop your leadership skills with Essential Managers - Leadership or improve upon your people skills with Essential Managers - Managing People. Tailored to your business goals, discover the DK book that's right for you!Why settle for mediocre management when you can be unbeatable in your business!

If you're keen to enhance your sales skills set - look no further than DK's new and improved practical guide to selling. Learn how to build relationships, present your product and negotiate successfully to achieve the best business results. You'll discover how to research your market, perfect your pitch, close the deal, and attract further business opportunities. Inside this slim and portable sales book you will find:-A practical, 'how-to' approach that teaches you how to sell your goods and services to other businesses-'Ask yourself' features encouraging self-reflection and self-growth -Step-by-step instructions, tips, and checklists, to engage and challenge readers-Eye-catching illustrations, graphics, and tables-Real-world case studies to demonstrate and explain problem-solving and build confidenceFrom experienced business managers to entrepreneurs and business students, this guide will equip you with the critical thinking skills and sales techniques to suit your business needs. Covering every step of the sales process, you will learn how to build meaningful relationships, understand the needs of your customers, resolve difficult objections, and close that crucial sale. What's new? An essential business companion in our hybrid working world, this sales book offers the latest guidance on building business relationships and making sales pitches from a distance.Up-to-date with all the latest trends, Essential Managers: Selling offers advice on how to sell remotely, including the best technology and digital techniques for working from home. Don't miss a business beat! Dive deeper into the Essential Managers series; a curated collection of 10 business management books that help boost productivity and improve performance. In Essential Managers: Selling you will find original material that complements other titles in the series, including Essential Managers: Leadership, and Essential Managers: Managing People, so you can find the business guidance that's right for you.

The practical e-guide that gives you all the skills you need to succeed as a leader.Discover how to improve your leadership skills by establishing a vision, inspiring others, and championing high performance. Learn how to focus your energy, build relationships, and develop strategies for success - as well as the best ways to lead in difficult situations, such as through a period of business change.. Essential Managers: Leadership gives you a practical "how-to" approach with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "ask yourself" features showing you how to focus your energy, influence and build strong networks, and make an impact. Whether you want to develop new leadership tools or enhance your existing skills, this is the e-guide for you.

The practical e-guide that gives you the tools to improve your people-management skills. Discover how to improve your skills by learning how to motivate staff, improve performance, and create positive relationships. Learn to build confidence, communicate clearly, and establish trust for navigating situations such as giving feedback, settling conflicts, and managing teams remotely. Essential Managers gives you a practical "how-to" approach with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "ask yourself" features showing you how to focus your energy, manage through periods of change, and make an impact.Whether you're new to people management or looking to enhance your existing skills, this is the e-guide for you.

The practical e-guide that gives you the skills to succeed as a project manager. Discover how to improve your project management skills by defining a project brief, identifying stakeholders, and building a strong team. You'll also learn useful tips for initiating projects, setting deadlines, and managing your budgets. Essential Managers: Project Management gives you a practical "how-to" approach with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists and "ask yourself" features showing you how to focus your energy, manage complex projects, and make an impact.Whether you're new to project management or simply looking to sharpen your existing skills, this is the e-guide for you.

The practical e-guide that gives you the tools you need to improve your negotiation skills.Discover how to improve your negotiating skills by defining your style, preparing properly, and designing your meeting structure. Learn how to build relationships, develop trust, and negotiate fairly, and pick up essential tips on different negotiating styles and how to react to various scenarios. Essential Managers: Negotiating gives you a practical "how-to" approach with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists and "ask yourself" features showing you how to focus your energy, engage and persuade, and reach a workable compromise.Whether you're new to negotiating, or keen to enhance your existing skills, this is the e-guide for you.

The practical e-guide that gives you the tools to succeed in a business environment.Discover how to improve your performance and boost productivity by prioritising tasks and managing your time effectively. You'll learn how to improve your skills, develop drive, and lead effectively. In a slim, portable format, Essential Managers: Achieving High Performance gives you a practical "how-to" approach with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "ask yourself" features showing you how to build your confidence, develop your "brand", and make an impact. If you are keen to improve your performance as a manager and achieve business success, then this is the e-guide for you.

The practical e-guide that gives you the tools to improve your communication in a business environment.Discover how to improve your communication skills by learning to understand your audience, communicate strategically and discover which delivery approach is right for you. You'll also develop confidence, learn to listen effectively and give and receive feedback. In a slim, portable format, Essential Managers: Effective Communication gives you a practical "how-to" approach with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists and "ask yourself" features showing you how to overcome barriers to communication, choose the right medium for your message, and make an impact. If you are keen to brush up on or enhance your communication skills, this is the e-guide for you.

The practical e-guide that gives you the skills to improve your presentation skills.Find out how to improve your presentation skills by learning how to prepare properly, capture attention, speak confidently and deliver your message. You'll discover how to structure your presentation, engage with your audience and make an impact. In a slim, portable format, Essential Managers: Presenting gives you a practical "how-to" approach with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "ask yourself" features showing you how to plan your presentations, hold an audience, and make an impact. If you are keen to brush up on or enhance your presentation skills, then this is the guide for you.

The practical e-guide that gives you the skills to improve your business-to-business selling skills and become a better salesperson.Learn how to improve your sales skills through building relationships, presenting your product, and negotiating successfully. You'll discover how to research your market, perfect your pitch, close the deal, and attract repeat business.In a slim, portable format, Essential Managers: Selling gives you a practical "how-to" approach with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "ask yourself" features showing you how to focus your energy, open and close a deal, and make an impact. If you are keen to brush up on or enhance your sales skill set, then this is the guide for you.

Are you looking to take the new step in your career? Can you manage yourself with ease, but need more confidence when managing others?Achieving excellence as a manager requires a broad skillset, and The Essential Manager's Management Handbook provides easy-to-follow and engaging advice on the seven key areas. Nurture your confidence with managing people, leadership, achieving high performance, effective communication, presenting, negotiating, and flexible working.With key quotes, bright visuals, and breakdowns by subject, this ebook is accessible and easy-to-use. Interactive tips and checklists will encourage you to note down your thoughts, examining past and present workplace experiences that you can learn from. Expert insights from management professionals and step-by-step instructions will help you understand how to deal with challenges and gain valuable management skills for life.This accessible and clear guide is packed with practical, no-nonsense information covering everything you need to know about acquiring and developing management skills. Download The Essential Manager's Management Handbook for quick reference when you're in need of guidance, or work through each section at your own pace to become the best manager you can be.

DK brings you a practical guide summarising the skills and secrets you need to to manage a team remotely and get the best out of them. Introducing DK'S Essential Managers - a one-stop guide full of top tips to boost productivity, performance and passion within a business environment. More people are working from home - or remotely in other locations or time zones - than ever before. But with the many advantages the remote- and hybrid-working model brings, there are also brand-new sets of challenges - especially around effective management and getting the best out of teams that aren't in the same room.Jam-packed with all of the skills to get the best out of remote- or hybrid-working, and as a manager running projects and teams remotely - however far the distance may be. Discover how to adapt your management style and get the best out of your team by defining expectations, understanding the unique challenges of working outside the traditional office environment, and setting up new routines, structures, and processes. Pick up useful tips on how to stay focused, motivated, communicate effectively; keep projects on track; and achieve the best results.Enveloped in a slim and sleek design, Essential Managers encompasses:- A practical, "how-to" approach offering readers everything they need to run a project and manage a team remotely.- Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features.- Tables, illustrations, "in-focus" panels, and real-life case studies demonstrate and explain problem-solving, how to build confidence, and how to achieve the very best results.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not dive deeper into our Essential Managers series? A total of 10 titles, this curated collection of business books will help you hone your power and maximise your potential as an effective manager. Learn how to develop your leadership skills with Essential Managers - Leadership or improve upon your people skills with Essential Managers - Managing People. Tailored to your business goals, discover the DK book that's right for you! Why settle for mediocre management when you can be unbeatable in your business!

Learn all you need to know about allocating your time wisely fromassessing the reasons that time problems arise to distributing yourtime realistically and effectively. Manage Your Time not only shows youhow to prioritise your workload and cope with other people's demandsbut also provides practical techniques for you to use when organisingyour time. Power tips help you to handle real-life situations anddevelop first-class time-management skills that will dramaticallyimprove efficiency and results. This innovative series covers a widerange of management and personal development topics. Each title is acomprehensive yet compact source of easy reference for all those in oraspiring to a position of responsibility with a focus on developingand enhancing professional management practice.

A practical, e-book guide to reducing stress which will give you the information and skills to succeedFind out how to cope with stress in the workplace; from identifying symptoms to introducing coping strategies. You'll learn to reorganise your work practices, think positively and pick up practical techniques to use when dealing with potential problem areas.Tips, dos and don'ts and 'SOS' hints on what to do in a particular situation, plus real-life case studies demonstrate key skills. Dip in and out of topics for quick reference. Handy tips in an e-book format - take it wherever your work takes you.

Learn all you need to know about successful delegation from decidingwhich tasks to delegate and selecting an appropriate candidate toensuring the brief is clear and the task is carried out to yoursatisfaction. How to Delegate not only shows you how to free your timeand motivate your staff but also provides practical techniques to trywhen delegating. Power tips help you handle real-life situations anddevelop first-class delegation skills that will dramatically improveresults and relationships. This innovative series covers a wide rangeof management and personal development topics. Each title is acomprehensive yet compact source of easy reference for all those in oraspiring to a position of responsibility with a focus on developingand enhancing professional management practice.

Learn all you need to know about interviewing for recruitment, frompreparing suitable questions and structuring an interview to analyzinginformation and reaching a decision. Interviewing Skills shows how tochoose a new person to fill a post or interview colleagues for apromotion, and it also provides practical techniques to use wheninterviewing. Power tips help you handle real-life situations anddevelop first-class interviewing skills that will dramatically improveresults. The Essential Manager have sold more than 1.9 million copiesworldwide! Experienced and novice managers alike can benefit fromthese compact guides that slip easily into a briefcase or a portfolio.The topics are relevant to every work environment, from largecorporations to small businesses. Concise treatments of dozens ofbusiness techniques, skills, methods, and problems are presented withhundreds of photos, charts, and diagrams. It is the most exciting andaccessible approach to business and self-improvement available.A guide for any manager seeking to hire new talent, including tips onsetting criteria, screening candidates, and conducting interviews.

Learn all you need to know about successful delegation from decidingwhich tasks to delegate and selecting an appropriate candidate toensuring the brief is clear and the task is carried out to yoursatisfaction. Managing Change not only shows you how to free your timeand motivate your staff but also provides practical techniques to trywhen delegating. Power tips help you handle real-life situations anddevelop first-class delegation skills that will dramatically improveresults and relationships. This innovative series covers a wide rangeof management and personal development topics. Each title is acomprehensive yet compact source of easy reference for all those in oraspiring to a position of responsibility with a focus on developingand enhancing professional management practice.

Learn all you need to know about meetings from planning and preparingan agenda to establishing formal procedures and dealing withpotentially volatile situations. Managing Meetings shows how to chairand participate fully in a meeting plus it also provides practicaltechniques for you to use to make meetings work for you. Power tipshelp you handle real-life situations and develop first-class meetingskills that will dramatically improve efficiency and decisiveness. Thisinnovative series covers a wide range of management and personaldevelopment topics. Each title is a comprehensive yet compact source ofeasy reference for all those in or aspiring to a position ofresponsibility with a focus on developing and enhancing professionalmanagement practice.

Learn all you need to know about successful team management frombuilding up a team that functions effectively to achieving the desiredresults. Managing Teams not only shows you how to establish aproductive environment and exploit group dynamics but also providespractical techniques for you to try in different settings. Power tipshelp you handle real-life situations and develop the first-class teammanagement skills that are the key to a productive and informedworkplace. This innovative series covers a wide range of management andpersonal development topics. Each title is a comprehensive yet compactsource of easy reference for all those in or aspiring to a position ofresponsibility with a focus on developing and enhancing professionalmanagement practice.

Understand the role and importance of CVs and learn how to analyze andpresent your transferable skills. Creating a Successful CV will helpyou to plan and target your career search and develop a CV that willgive you the best opportunity of obtaining the job you desire.Practicaltechiques show you how to present your skills in the best possiblelight.This innovative series covers a wide range of management andpersonal development topics. Each title is a comprehensive yet compactsource of easy reference for all those in or aspiring to a position ofresponsibility with a focus on developing and enhancing professionalmanagement practice.

Learn how to define develop and implement a dynamic business strategy with Strategic Thinking. This concise and informative guide shows you how to plan short and long-term objectives, how to put toether the right team for the right job, how to communicate your vision and how to maintain a flexible approach by monitoring past performance and predicting future trends. It covers the essential tools of strategic management from SWOT analysis and feasbility studies to budgeting forecasts to help give you a competitive edge in today's fast-moving business world.