Transform Your Company & Enjoy It is the account ... more

Transform Your Company & Enjoy It is the account of how the Chief Executive of a British firm broke the traditional mould, and transformed a small engineering business into a model company that has won a stream of awards for outstanding business practices. It relates how Ken Lewis achieved this remarkable turnaround, and shows how the same principles can be adapted to any organisation seeking a radical change in its culture and performance. This book will challenge senior management everywhere offering a new and unusual approach which has brought unprecedented success to the company that pioneered it.... less

Collaboration and teamwork have become vital duri... more

Collaboration and teamwork have become vital during the past decade, and organisations have to cooperate internally and work in teams to compete in the rapidly changing environment. Almost everywhere people gather to get things done effectively. There are cross-functional teams, executive teams and management teams for effective customer service.This book is based on primary research at the Institute of Public Enterprise, which is engaged in research, consultancy and training for corporate executives, trade union leaders and political leaders. The book is intended to be a practical guide to success in collaborative teamwork, based on the rich experiences of thousands of team members and leaders. Team Development and Leadership is an excellent guide for team leaders, whether experienced or new to the job. In addition to learning effective strategies and techniques, team members can use the material in this book to collaborate more effectively.... less

A To Z Of Training And Development: Tools And Tec... more

A To Z Of Training And Development: Tools And Techniques is an essential A-Z guide to the most widely used terms, themes, theories, models and concepts used in the field of learning. The book provides HR practitioners, line managers and students alike with detailed descriptions of over 400 terms and offers comprehensive guidance on the theory and practice of learning in all its contexts.This book is an ideal first point of reference, with each entry providing a detailed description of the term, its practical uses in the workplace and a full listing of sources of further information. As well as a jargon-buster and source of information, it is a great source of ideas, many of which can be immediately put into practice to improve learning.... less

If youre serious about developing your managers, ... more

If youre serious about developing your managers, and recruiting the right employees, you need to know what makes them tick, what theyll be good at and where theyre likely to fall down. Psychological Testing can tell you. Sometimes. Other times if you get it wrong, it can be an expensive waste of money that gives you results that are at best irrelevant and at worst, dangerously misleading.This new edition builds on the books success and includes new material on the use of the internet, computer-administered adaptive testing, and the testing of emotional intelligence.Clear, comprehensive and practical, this is the perfect guide to getting the best from psychological testing.... less

The coaching profession is on the rise. Recent su... more

The coaching profession is on the rise. Recent surveys have shown that more and more executives and managers are seeking coaching for increased self-awareness, a more balanced life, better goal setting, and less stress. Do you have what it takes to be the coach these individuals are looking for?Written by three leading authorities in the field of professional coaching, Co-Active Coaching offers a new model of practice for coaches as well as for all those who want to integrate coaching into their consulting practice. Authors Laura Whitworth, Henry Kimsey-House, and Phil Sandahl describe the principles and components of co-active coaching, a ground-breaking technique founded on interactive participation and collaboration, and thoroughly examine the skills needed for practice. With over two dozen instructive coaching dialogues and examples, eighteen skill-building exercises to develop co-active coaching techniques, and a comprehensive coachs toolkit, this hands-on reference gives you the critical foundation and practical guidance you need to succeed as a professional coach.... less

The book presents the key information you need to... more

The book presents the key information you need to know concerning important human resource issues delivered in a matter-of-fact, conversational style, the Series provides an easy-to-scan listing of typical topics and questions most often asked by HR professionals. The content is explained in easy-to-follow terms, and then demonstrated through stories in order to apply the concepts to realistic and familiar workplace settings. The information is intuitively organized by the professionals day-to-day encounter with real-world issues... less

Finance for Non-Finance Managers provides informa... more

Finance for Non-Finance Managers provides information to understand the tools, techniques and nuances of financial management. This abridged version has been prepared on the basis of a careful selection of only such topics as are of immediate relevance to the non-finance personnel. The book contains chapters on basic finance concepts, financial accounting process, credit management etc. with relevant practice exercises and case studies.... less

How does a manager gain a positive commitment of ... more

How does a manager gain a positive commitment of the work place? What measures are necessary to motivate employees and make them effective members of the organization?Andrew Sargent explains the issues, the theories expounded by behavioural scientists, the barriers to motivation, the crucial influence of the personnel expert and through description of actual case studies the role of supervisors. He offers positive, practical and informative guidance to achieving harmonisation and motivating the team. The book focuses on constructive analysis of the challenge of motivation and practical help in making it happen. The book is straight forward and common sense style spells out a clear message for managers in todays demanding business environment.... less

Maintenance functions have long been neglected in... more

Maintenance functions have long been neglected in Indian industry. A few decades ago, there was a dearth of trained and motivated personnel as the job of maintenance used to be undermined earlier. But now, with the rapid progress in industrialisation, the outlook has changed and maintenance is now considered as a profit centre.To keep pace with the present market we have to manufacture and deliver goods and services which are on par with internationally accepted standards of quality. This book deals with the subject of maintenance management in detail. It includes topics on energy management, reliability, quality, and operation research as also important aspects in the context of the 21st century, such as total productive maintenance, maintenance information system, and application of computer in maintenance.... less

The emergence of new economies and increasing adv... more

The emergence of new economies and increasing advancements in communication technology have made the subject of cross border compensation arrangement more the widely relevant today than ever before. However. The web of legal, tax and regulatory considerations applicable at individual country levels can be dauntingly complex, particularly so for industries that tend to be globe in their outreach. What is the treatment of employees who are required to be leased/ employed by persons across borders? Is physical foreign employment considered differently from online employment services for a foreign employer? What are the consideration that should be kept in mind for local businesses that wish to send personnel abroad, or foreign businesses that wish to send employees into particular countries? In an attempt to provide clarity on these, and other questions, to in-house legal departments, key management personnel or employment lawyers engaged in cross-border compensation structuring arrangement, this collaborative effort led by Nishith Desai Associates brings together inputs from 39 reputed law firms from across the globe.... less