{"product_id":"a-managers-guide-to-selfdevelopment-9780077149888","title":"A Managers Guide to SelfDevelopment","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci style=\"\"\u003eA Manager's Guide to Self-Development\u003c\/i\u003e has become the indispensable guide for building management skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow in its sixth and substantially revised edition, this practical self-development guide helps new and experienced managers and leaders to improve their performance, advance their careers and realize their full potential. It provides: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete picture of the managerial skills and competencies required from change management to coaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA flexible, self-development programme to do alone, with a colleague, or in a group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ePart Two introduces a framework of 11 key managerial qualities. The diagnostic exercises help you to discover your strength and weaknesses, and identify your goals for self-development. \u003cp\u003eKey features:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Three features more than 55 practical activities, with references and follow up activities to help you develop your skills and abilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 new activities including Planning \u0026amp; Decisions Mak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1The Philosophy of this Book\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2How this Book Works\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2Planning Your Self-development \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3A Career\/Life-Planning Activity\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4The Qualities of Successful Managers and Leaders\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5Where to Start? Assessing your Learning Priorities\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6How to Select and Use the Activities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3Activities for Management Self-development\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActivity 1Know Your Facts\u003cbr\u003eActivity 2Networking\u003cbr\u003eActivity 3Managing Your Time\u003cbr\u003eActivity 4Keeping Up to Date\u003cbr\u003eActivity 5Find a Mentor\u003cbr\u003eActivity 6Communication Tools\u003cbr\u003eActivity 7Facts and Assumptions\u003cbr\u003eActivity 8Personal Journal\u003cbr\u003eActivity 9Use Your Power\u003cbr\u003eActivity 10Differences and Discrimination\u003cbr\u003eActivity 11Political Awareness\u003cbr\u003eActivity 12Credulous Listening\u003cbr\u003eActivity 13Decision Making\u003cbr\u003eActivity 14Planning and Decision Making\u003cbr\u003eActivity 15Role Set Analysis\u003cbr\u003eActivity 16Planning Change\u003cbr\u003eActivity 17Catastrophic Contingencies\u003cbr\u003eActivity 18Critical Thinking\u003cbr\u003eActivity 19Reflective Practice\u003cbr\u003eActivity 20 Asserting Yourself \u003cbr\u003eActivity 21Handling Conflicts\u003cbr\u003eActivity 22Getting the Best Out of Groups\u003cbr\u003eActivity 23What Are You Like?\u003cbr\u003eActivity 24Getting to Know You\u003cbr\u003eActivity 25Getting to Yes\u003cbr\u003eActivity 26Collaborative Working\u003cbr\u003eActivity 27Be a Coach!\u003cbr\u003eActivity 28 Virtual Leadership\u003cbr\u003eActivity 29 The Saturated Life\u003cbr\u003eActivity 30Difficult Situations\u003cbr\u003eActivity 31Are You Stressed?\u003cbr\u003eActivity 32Treat Yourself Well\u003cbr\u003eActivity 33Relaxation\u003cbr\u003eActivity 34Fitness\u003cbr\u003eActivity 35Manage Your Feelings\u003cbr\u003eActivity 36Stability Zones\u003cbr\u003eActivity 37The Virtual Revolution\u003cbr\u003eActivity 38Be Your Own Personal Trainer\u003cbr\u003eActivity 39Who's the Boss?\u003cbr\u003eActivity 40Practising Change\u003cbr\u003eActivity 41Action Planning\u003cbr\u003eActivity 42Imaging\u003cbr\u003eActivity 43Managing Upwards\u003cbr\u003eActivity 44Beyond 'Yes ... But ...'\u003cbr\u003eActivity 45Generating New Ideas\u003cbr\u003eActivity 46Approaches to Creativity\u003cbr\u003eActivity 47Attribute Alternatives\u003cbr\u003eActivity 48Your Multiple Intelligences\u003cbr\u003eActivity 49Coping with Complexity\u003cbr\u003eActivity 50Just a Minute\u003cbr\u003eActivity 51A Helicopter Mind\u003cbr\u003eActivity 52Managing Your Dependency\u003cbr\u003eActivity 53Learning to Learn\u003cbr\u003eActivity 54Study Skills\u003cbr\u003eActivity 55Your Learning Cycle\u003cbr\u003eActivity 56Conversations with Yourself\u003cbr\u003eActivity 57Backwards Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Trainer's Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education - Europe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732182774103,"sku":"9780077149888","price":27.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780077149888.jpg?v=1719995873","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-managers-guide-to-selfdevelopment-9780077149888","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}