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Writing for Business: Expert Solutions to Everyday Challenges
Author Harvard Business School Press
Effective business writing rests on a foundation of basic principles. Master them, and you'll know how to handle the many different writing tasks that come your way. This book contains relevant information on how to: 1) Organize your document according to your read....
Release Date 2007/05 -
Use Public Tools for Career Success
Author Kermit Kaleba
This publication unlocks the keys to finding and accessing public sector tools and grants that help training practitioners further their experience and skills. Included in this issue as well are tips on how to find obtain money-saving grants as well as how to use ta....
Release Date 2007/06 -
Author Anthony C. Mersino
Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers introduces readers to the basic concepts of emotional intelligence and shows how to apply them to their project goals. Readers will learn how to:Set the tone and direction for the projectCommunicate more effectivelyImprove....
Release Date 2007/07 -
Author Bernice McCarthy , Jeanine Blackwell
Hold On, You Lost Me offers an easy-to-implement 8-step methodology to create training suitable for all audiences from a small work team to a class of 50. Authors Bernice McCarthy and Jeanine O Neil-Blackwell, advocate that by truly understanding your own learning s....
Release Date 2007/07 -
The Truth About Identifying the Best Job Candidates: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author Cathy Fyock
“Talent matters. No one denies this fact. But, there is often a gap between wanting and getting talent. Cathy Fyock’s 53 ‘Truths’ provide concrete, practical, and well-tested ideas to close the talent gap. The ideas are reasonable, grounded in research, and actionab....
Release Date 2007/09 -
The Truth About Recruiting the Best Job Candidates: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author Cathy Fyock
“Talent matters. No one denies this fact. But, there is often a gap between wanting and getting talent. Cathy Fyock’s 53 ‘Truths’ provide concrete, practical, and well-tested ideas to close the talent gap. The ideas are reasonable, grounded in research, and actionab....
Release Date 2007/09 -
The Truth About the Interview Process: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author Cathy Fyock
“Talent matters. No one denies this fact. But, there is often a gap between wanting and getting talent. Cathy Fyock’s 53 ‘Truths’ provide concrete, practical, and well-tested ideas to close the talent gap. The ideas are reasonable, grounded in research, and actionab....
Release Date 2007/09 -
The Truth About Knowing How to Negotiate: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author Leigh Thompson
“The 53 Truths provide incredible insight into the art and science of negotiating. This is a must read for sales professionals but is equally beneficial to all who wish to be better negotiators.”–CHRIS WEBER, Vice President, West Region Enterprise, Microsoft Corpora....
Release Date 2007/09 -
The Truth About Being a Successful Manager: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author Dr. Stephen P. Robbins
“The premiere writer of management textbooks has sifted through the research to extract the truths every manager should know. This book is an antidote for the unsupported opinions handed out in many popular management books.”Kenneth W. Thomas, Professor of Managemen....
Release Date 2007/09 -
Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Creative Suite 3, All in One
Author John Ray , Mordy Golding
In just a short time you can learn how to use all the components of Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Design Premium Edition) to design, create, and edit graphics, publications, and web pages of all kinds–everything from simple brochures to entire integrated ad campaigns.Usin....
Release Date 2007/09 -
Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery
Author Garr Reynolds
FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix o....
Release Date 2007/12 -
The Truth About Avoiding Credit Scams: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author Steve Weisman
"You should read this book and take Steve Weisman's advice. And from the money and assets he helps you protect, take a few dollars and buy a copy for a good friend."--Alan Colmes, Syndicated radio talk show host and co-host of Hannity and Colmes on Fox News Cha....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Author Brian Tracy
The ability to speak with confidence and deliver winning presentations can accelerate your career, earn people’s great respect, and enable you to achieve your greatest -- even most impossible-seeming goals. But what many people don't realize is that anyone can lear....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Author Tom Sant
Language is the medium of business. To be successful, we need to communicate effectively in writing. That’s true whether we are providing instructions to our colleagues, communicating with our customers, or advising our direct reports. We must be able to deli....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Author Christee Gabour Atwood
The ability to present effectively is a basic business competency. Yet, many managers, team leaders, and other key organizational decision makers lack these skills. This book allows you to design presentation skills training for all levels and people in your organiz....
Release Date 2008/01 -
Put Emotional Intelligence to Work
Author Karl Mulle , Jeffrey Feldman
This title teaches that emotional awareness is a direct key to personal and professional success and will help individuals at all levels understand how emotions have a direct and profound effect on how well he or she performs on the job and in life. In addition, thi....
Release Date 2008/01 -
The Truth About Motivating Your Employees: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author Martha I. Finney
Praise for The Truth About Getting the Best from People"Finally, a no-nonsense primer for leaders on how to build...and keep...extraordinary talent. This book should be in the briefcase of every exec in the world and should be pulled out every day for a refresher on....
Release Date 2008/02 -
The Truth About Confident Presenting
Author James O’Rourke
Praise for The Truth About Confident Presenting"O'Rourke goes beyond the typical list of speaking tips and packs a lot of wisdom into his 51 truths. He explains the critical link between the content of a speech and its ultimate effectiveness, illuminating the power....
Release Date 2008/02 -
10 Steps to Successful Business Writing
Author Jack E. Appleman
This new title addresses solutions to the root cause of poor productivity--bad communication. And how often is that communication in writing? Almost every business communication today is in some form of writing, so learn from the best, the 10-step way to successful ....
Release Date 2008/03 -
The Truth About Making Complex or Critical Decisions: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author Robert E. Gunther
Praise forThe Truth About Making Smart Decisions “The Truth About Making Smart Decisions offers a truly valuable and entertaining journey through the complex terrain of decision making. Robert Gunther combines a writer's gift of the pen with a keen understanding o....
Release Date 2008/04 -
The Truth About Managing Change: The Essential Truths in 20 Minutes
Author William S. Kane
Praise for The Truth About Thriving in Change“Although we know that change is constant, we are always surprised by it. Bill provides a roadmap to successfully navigate corporate change. Being conscientious to follow the ‘Truths’ will enable people to successfully fa....
Release Date 2008/04 -
The Truth About Thriving in Change
Author William S. Kane
Praise for The Truth About Thriving in Change“Although we know that change is constant, we are always surprised by it. Bill provides a roadmap to successfully navigate corporate change. Being conscientious to follow the ‘Truths’ will enable people to successfully fa....
Release Date 2008/04 -
Creative Capital: Georges Doriot and the Birth of Venture Capital
Author Spencer E. Ante
Venture capitalists are the handmaidens of innovation. Operating in the background, they provide the fuel needed to get fledgling companies off the ground--and the advice and guidance that helps growing companies survive their adolescence.In Creative Capital, Spence....
Release Date 2008/04 -
Plain Language in Government Writing
Author Judith G. Myers
A Plain-English Guide to Government Writing Whether you're in the public or private sector, good writing skills are critical to your success in the workplace. Plain Language in Government Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide shows you how to apply federal plain-lang....
Release Date 2008/04 -
Author Lisa J. Downs
Most adults have poor listening skills. In fact, with attention spans of less than eight minutes is it any wonder business and personal communications are rife with misunderstanding and needless conflict? Listening Skills Training is a complete resource designed to ....
Release Date 2008/04 -
Webcomics 2.0: An Insider’s Guide to Writing, Drawing, and Promoting Your Own Webcomics
Author Sam Romero , Steve Horton
Webcomics 2.0: An Insider's Guide to Writing, Drawing, and Promoting Your Own Webcomics is your comprehensive guide to webcomics creation, from initial concept to publication, and everything in between. Beginning with a brief introduction to get you familiar with w....
Release Date 2008/04 -
The Global English Style Guide
Author John R. Kohl
The Global English Style Guide illustrates how much you can do to make written texts more suitable for a global audience. Accompanied by an abundance of clearly explained examples, the Global English guidelines show you how to write documentation that is optimized f....
Release Date 2008/04 -
Author Richard Lauchman
Good writing is good business. Simple, straightforward writing saves time, creates good relationships, and prevents expensive misunderstandings. But why is it so hard to achieve? This incisive guide suggests ways to think about writing -- what it should look and so....
Release Date 2008/06 -
Transforming Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Author Kathryn E. Newcomer , James E. Kee
In the public and nonprofit arenas, leaders face the unique challenge of protecting the public interest while implementing organizational change initiatives. To succeed, these leaders must build organizations that are “change-centric,” carefully weigh and prep....
Release Date 2008/06 -
Speak for a Living: The Insider's Guide to Building a Speaking Career
Author Anne Bruce
Becoming a professional speaker and trainer is a dream for many, but it an incredibly tough industry to break into without the appropriate guidance. Speak for a Living shows readers how to take their natural talents to the next level by becoming an in demand speaker....
Release Date 2008/06