Management Recent Picks
October 2009
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The man who cured the performance review : a practical and engaging guide to perfecting the art of performance conversation , Graham Winter.
"Graham Winter is a psychologist and consultant who designs innovative frameworks to tackle some of the most challenging people issues in business. He is the author of bestseller think one team. A three - time Australian Olympic Team chief psychologist, Graham is passionate about curing the performance review... The Man Who Cured the Performance Review is a must-read for any manager, team leader or employee who wants to perfect the art of real conversations that will see them perform at their highest level." (Amazon editorial review)
Marketing to the social web : how digital customer communities build your business , Larry Weber.
"If you are perplexed by the light speed evolution of marketing on the Web, this book is for you. The author is has been deeply involved in the Web since the beginning of time, on both the technical and business fronts...Weber's practical advice for marketers is spot on, but what really struck me is the conceptual framework he provides. He sees the social Web as an integrated whole, which is very important. You can't understand how to effectively use the pieces of the social Web - blogs, microsites, social network sites, etc. - until you see how all the pieces fit together." (Amazon reviewer)
A sense of urgency. , John Kotter.
"John P Kotter took the theory of "change management" one step further, by suggesting that the successful organization will never grow complacent; having a perpetual sense of urgency is the most sensible way to run any enterprise...This philosophy is one that will prove to be the most effective way for long-term survival, especially during these challenging economic times. The author astutely suggests that we should take a more aggressive approach with our thought processes; instead of dreading crisis, we should embrace it." (Amazon reviewer)
Wake up and change your life, Duncan Bannatyne.
"Great book which explains how to get your business going and how to avoid making mistakes in the future. Duncan gives a clear view of how and what you need to do to start your own business including legal requirements and his personal things to do and avoid…Recommended read for all budding entrepreneurs!" (Amazon reviewer)
What would Google do?, Jeff Jarvis.
"I read this book and found it to be profound. I'm shocked at the number of bad reviews on Amazon -- scrawled by folks who just don't "get it." It's the most important tome about the internet since "The Long Tail." If you don't understand what Jarvis is telling you, perhaps you should read this book again. There are new rules out there, people, and if you're going to survive, it's time to get with the program. The old ways are dead, and many things consumers paid for in the past are now provided for free (such as this book review). "What Would Google Do" explains how the fastest-growing company in human history managed to generate billions upon billions in profit, while giving away their content to the world. I suggest you read it, and if you can't afford to buy it, go to the library (it's probably taken out, with a long waiting list)." (Amazon)
A very short, fairly interesting and reasonably cheap book about Management, Ann L. Cunliffe.
Between jobs :a redundancy survival guide, Andrew May.
Get off your arse and grab that new job: straight-talking advice on how to get the perfect career, Steve Miller.
A history of advertising, Stephnie Pincas and Marc Loiseau.
How to keep your cool if you lose your job : a workbook for surviving redundancy, Kathryn Jackson.
Smarter advertising for tough times : stretch your budget with low-cost, low-waste advertising, Phil Slater. (NZ)
Thriving under fire : turn difficult customers into business success, John Faisandier (NZ)
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