Description
Book SynopsisThe first installment in a new series offering straightforward, practical wisdom from a top business guru John Adair''s 100 Greatest Ideas for Effective Management is the first in a new series of titles from the noted business expert. Focused on concise, practical, and straightforward business wisdom, the series offers the kind of real-world insight that business leaders thrive on.
Short, punchy, and packed with real solutions, this book provides 100 proven and effective ideas for business managers, whether they manage a few people or a few hundred, and whether they work for a small firm or a Fortune 100 giant.
- Proven, practical business wisdom for managers
- The first in a new series from renowned business authority John Adair
- Quick bites of business wisdom for everyday management success
For real management wisdom from a proven expert, John Adair''s 100 Greatest Ideas for Effective Management offers everything
Table of Contents
Preface xi
PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING YOUR ROLE AS MANAGER 1
Sixteen Greatest Ideas for Effective Managership 3
Eight Greatest Ideas for All Managers 37
PART TWO: MANAGING FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE 57
Eleven Greatest Ideas for Managership Skills 59
Seven Greatest Ideas for Team Leadership 87
Ten Greatest Ideas for Operational Business Leaders 103
PART THREE: MANAGING THE BUSINESS 127
Nine Greatest Ideas for Strategic Leadership Skills 129
Five Greatest Ideas for Practical Business Wisdom 151
PART FOUR: MANAGING YOURSELF AND YOUR TIME 165
Six Greatest Ideas for Managing Your Time 167
Eight Greatest Ideas for Decision Making 183
Eight Greatest Ideas for Communication Skills 201
Four Greatest Ideas for Delighting Your Customers 221
PART FIVE: MANAGING POSITIVE CHANGE 237
Eight Greatest Ideas for Leading Innovation 241
Appendix 261
About John Adair 263
Index 265
