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Book Description

DK's Essential Managers are the visual guides that give you all the know-how you need to be more effective in business. Use step-by-step and "Ask yourself" features to prioritize tasks and manage your time efficiently. Learn how to develop your skills, improve drive, and lead with confidence. Maximize your impact in the workplace with Achieving High Performance. It will show you how to get the best out of your job by working smarter, not harder.

Mike Bourne is Professor of Business Performance at Cranfield School of Management in the UK.

Table of Contents

  1. Contents 5
  2. Introduction 6
  3. Chapter 1 Knowing yourself 8
  4. Looking in from outside 10
  5. Setting goals 12
  6. Analyzing your strengths and limitations 14
  7. Developing your brand 16
  8. Planning the future 18 (1/2)
  9. Planning the future 18 (2/2)
  10. Chapter 2 Improving your skills 24
  11. Managing your time 26 (1/2)
  12. Managing your time 26 (2/2)
  13. Participating in meetings 32
  14. Chairing a meeting 34
  15. Negotiating 36 (1/2)
  16. Negotiating 36 (2/2)
  17. Dealing with difficult people 42
  18. Presenting 44 (1/2)
  19. Presenting 44 (2/2)
  20. Chapter 3 Becoming more effective 50
  21. Reading and remembering 52
  22. Being creative 54
  23. Being confident 56
  24. Making decisions 60 (1/2)
  25. Making decisions 60 (2/2)
  26. Saying “no” 66
  27. Communicating successfully 68
  28. Listening effectively 72
  29. Chapter 4 Becoming successful 74
  30. Moving into leadership 76
  31. Succeeding as a manager 78
  32. Networking 80 (1/2)
  33. Networking 80 (2/2)
  34. Working with a mentor 86
  35. Moving on 88
  36. Reviewing your plans 92
  37. Index 94
  38. Acknowledgments 96
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