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This book features effective strategies and clever techniques to help you improve your leadership and management skills. It points out that you must be a leader that people follow, keep informed, make timely decisions and take effective action. In effect you must control the activities of your organization rather than being controlled by them. Here's what's in the book: * How to lead and manage people; powerful tips and strategies to motivate and inspire your people to bring out the best in them. Be the boss people want to give 200 percent for. * How to Make a Good First Impression * How to Motivate Your Employees in the Workplace * How to Manage Change Effectively * How to Deal With Difficult Employees * Effective Business Negotiation Techniques * How To Set and Achieve Goals * Effective Delegating Strategies * How To Ensure the Profitability of Your Business * How to Create a Business Environment that Supports Growth * All these and much much more. My name is Meir Liraz and I'm the author of this book. According to Dun & Bradstreet, 90% of all business failures analyzed can be traced to poor management. This is backed up by my own experience. In my 31 years as a business coach and consultant to managers, I've seen practically dozens of managers fail and lose their job -- not because they weren't talented or smart enough -- but because they were trying to re-invent the wheel rather than rely on proven, tested methods that work. And that is where this book can help, it will teach you how to avoid the common traps and mistakes and do everything right the first time. Table of Contents 1. How to Lead and Manage People 2. How to Make a Good First Impression 3. How to Motivate Employees in the Workplace 4. How to Manage Change Effectively 5. How to Deal With Difficult Employees 6. Effective Business Negotiation Techniques 7. How To Set and Achieve Goals 8. Effective Delegating Strategies 9. How To Ensure the Profitability of Your Business 10. How to Create a Business Environment that Supports Growth Tags: leadership development, student leadership challenge, business leadership, leadership development program, leadership dynamics, management skills and application, developing management skills.

This book features effective strategies and clever techniques to help you improve your leadership and management skills. It points out that you must be a leader that people follow, keep informed, make timely decisions and take effective action. In effect you must control the activities of your organization rather than being controlled by them. Here's what's in the book: * How to lead and manage people; powerful tips and strategies to motivate and inspire your people to bring out the best in them. Be the boss people want to give 200 percent for. * How to Make a Good First Impression * How to Motivate Your Employees in the Workplace * How to Manage Change Effectively * How to Deal With Difficult Employees * Effective Business Negotiation Techniques * How To Set and Achieve Goals * Effective Delegating Strategies * How To Ensure the Profitability of Your Business * How to Create a Business Environment that Supports Growth * How to conduct successful meetings * How to effetely manage your time and get organized * How to improve your planning skills *. How to better manage yourself * All these and much much more. My name is Meir Liraz and I'm the author of this book. According to Dun & Bradstreet, 90% of all business failures analyzed can be traced to poor management. This is backed up by my own experience. In my 31 years as a business coach and consultant to managers, I've seen practically dozens of managers fail and lose their job -- not because they weren't talented or smart enough -- but because they were trying to re-invent the wheel rather than rely on proven, tested methods that work. And that is where this book can help, it will teach you how to avoid the common traps and mistakes and do everything right the first time. Tags: leadership development, student leadership challenge, business leadership, leadership development program, leadership dynamics, management skills and application, developing management skills.

Here's How to Substantially Improve Your Management Skills This book features hundreds of tips, strategies and clever techniques to help you improve your personal management skills. It points out that you must be a leader that people follow, keep informed, make timely decisions and take effective action. In effect you must control the activities of your organization rather than being controlled by them. Here's what's in the book: ~ How to lead and manage people; powerful tips and strategies to motivate and inspire your people to bring out the best in them. Be the boss people want to give 200 percent for. ~ How to improve your personal effectiveness; save hours of time with these practical tips and techniques for organizing your time and workload. ~ Tips to improve your planning abilities; think ahead to get ahead. ~ How to develop yourself; simple to follow self development tips and strategies. ~ How to set and achieve goals. ~ How to better manage yourself; tips and tactics to unleash your hidden potential. ~ How to make the right decisions; an effective 7-step decision making formula that will help you make decisions with unshakable confidence even when you're still not sure. It's easy and really works! ~ How to handle stress the easy way; eleven sure-fire ways to make the stress in your life work for you instead of against you. ~ How to solve problems; as a manager you deal with problems and crisis situations on an almost daily basis. As a matter of fact the way you handle such situations can make or break you. Here's an effective, easy to implement 9 step strategy that will help you solve problems like magic. ~ How to conduct successful meetings the easy way. ~ All these and much much more. My name is Meir Liraz and I'm the author of this book. According to Dun & Bradstreet, 90% of all business failures analyzed can be traced to poor management. This is backed up by my own experience. In my 31 years as a business coach and consultant to managers, I've seen practically dozens of managers fail and lose their job -- not because they weren't talented or smart enough -- but because they were trying to re-invent the wheel rather than rely on proven, tested methods that work. And that is where this book can help, it will teach you how to avoid the common traps and mistakes and do everything right the first time.

Developing Leadership and Management Skills is essential reading for anyone studying the Level 5 CIPD L&D module of the same name as well as all learning and development professionals looking to develop the skills of leaders and managers in their organisation. With a thorough grounding in scientific management, leadership theories and the similarities and differences between leaders and managers, reader will fully understand the distinction between the two roles. There is also comprehensive coverage of the role of L&D in developing leaders and managers including designing learning interventions, using e-learning and blending learning, talent development, succession planning and employee engagement. Developing Leadership and Management Skills also includes guidance on how L&D professionals can ensure ownership and success of leadership and management development programmes. This includes indicators of success, individualised interventions and how to demonstrate and communicate achievement of success ensuring that L&D professionals have all the tools they need to effectively develop leaders and managers in their organisation.

First Published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Lead, inspire, succeed: Discover how to boost your leadership skills and drive team success- even if you're facing tough challenges. Picture this- You're leading a crucial meeting, the atmosphere is tense, decisions hang in the balance, and every eye in the room is on you. Your next words...your next actions, could either uplift your team's spirit or send morale plummeting. As a leader, these are the moments that define you. But are you prepared to make them count? Leadership, today more than ever, isn't just about guiding a team; it's about inspiring, understanding, and connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds, each carrying unique aspirations and challenges. In an age where 70% of employees report feeling disengaged at work, the call for leaders who can ignite passion and drive in their teams has never been louder. That's where this book comes in- your ally in navigating these complex terrains of modern leadership. It's a deep dive into the skills that set apart good leaders from great ones. From mastering the nuances of effective communication to developing strategies for conflict resolution, it offers a detailed roadmap to elevating your leadership style. Think of it as your secret playbook for those critical moments, guiding you to not just lead but inspire, understand, and connect on a whole new level. Ready to turn the page? In this book, you'll discover: ● The LEAD STAR framework: Master eight key leadership skills- a complete toolkit designed for leaders who aspire to make a real impact. ● How to sidestep the 10 most common communication mistakes leaders make (and how to communicate like a pro). ● Relationship-building skills that foster a robust professional network and open doors to new opportunities. ● How to navigate tough decisions with 12 effective strategies for those high-pressure moments. ● The first crucial step to becoming a truly great leader, even if you think you know yourself ● Motivational techniques that inspire and galvanize your team, enhancing productivity and satisfaction. ● How to handle conflicts with agility, turning them into opportunities for growth and learning. ● The 7 must-have qualities that set successful teams apart... and how to cultivate them in your team. ● Insights into emotional intelligence, leading with empathy and insight for a more connected team. ● Time management made simple- quick, actionable tips to get more out of your day (and help your team do the same). And much more. Even if you consider yourself a proficient leader, the evolving dynamics of the modern workplace demand continuous learning and adaptation. This book isn't just a guide; it's a journey into expanding your leadership capabilities, ensuring you stay relevant and impactful in a rapidly changing professional landscape. Whether you are at the helm of a small team or a big organization, the skills and insights in this book are your keys to unlocking a new level of leadership success.

A new edition of the bestseller that has helped aspiring leaders worldwide advance their careers and step up to larger leadership roles. You aspire to lead with greater impact. The problem is you're busy executing on today's demands. You know you have to carve out time from your "day job" to build your leadership skills, but it’s easy to let immediate problems and old mindsets get in the way. Herminia Ibarra—one of the world's foremost experts on leadership—shows how individuals at all levels can step up to leadership by making small but crucial changes in their jobs, their networks, and themselves. In Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader, Ibarra offers advice to: Redefine your job in order to make more strategic contributions Diversify your network so that you connect to, and learn from, a wider range of stakeholders Become more playful with your self-concept, allowing your familiar—and possibly outdated—leadership style to evolve Ibarra turns the usual leadership advice—generate insight about yourself through reflection and analysis of your strengths and weaknesses—on its head by arguing that you must first act and experiment your way into trying new things. The valuable external perspective you gain from direct experiences and experimentation—which Ibarra calls outsight—provides new and critical information on what kind of work is important to you, how you should invest your time, why and which relationships matter, and, ultimately, who you want to become. Updated with new examples and self-assessments, this book gives you the tools to start acting like a leader and advancing your career to the next level.

`This is a useful book and well written reflecting the author's considerable experience in the field' - National School Improvement Network News `Management Skills in Schools is a terrific digest of many important issues, built around a clear structure that helps the reader absorb information quickly. For the sheers scale of the references to educational gurus, it's worth the cover price: here is everything you need to quote' - Geoff Barton, Friday Magazine, Times Educational Supplement `This book provides an invaluable resource for everyone who is concerned with leadership and management in schools. As well as dealing with key issues and concepts it gives practical advice on strategies and techniques which can be deployed. It will enhance and complement existing skills as well as importing new ideas which will provide professional stimulus for the reader' - Sir Geoff Hampton, Dean of Education, Director of the Midlands Leadership Centre, University of Wolverhampton `For the discerning leader wanting to develop their personal management skills this is a "must have" resource. Whether working through Personal Management Skills independently or used as a professional development tool with a group of middle managers in a school this book will make a difference to how leaders work in schools' - Coleen R Jackson, Director, Roehampton Education Leadership Centre University of Surrey Roehampton `This is a timely collection of resources for those in middle management positions in schools. It brings together ideas on self management in addition to a comprehensive collection of materials on leading teams of staff. Particularly noteworthy are the sections on strategic decision making, action research in school improvement, and dealing effectively with conflict' - Brian Fidler, Professor of Education Management, The University of Reading Team leadership is vital element of school success, whether at the level of department, the curriculum area, the key stage, the phase, or in relation to pastoral and leadership teams. The Team leader must be skillful in creating cultures of success, and personal management skills are at the heart of getting the best from team members. In this book Jeff Jones shows how managers in education can contribute to school improvement, and focuses on the essential personal and practical management skills needed to instill a positive team culture, and support colleagues effectively. This book is an essential resource for those who lead and manage teams, at all levels within schools. Dr Jeff Jones has been a senior consultant and head of training and consultancy unit at the Centre for British Teachers CfBT in Reading since 1998, and is the well known author of such books as Monitoring and Evaluation for School Improvement, (2000), and Performance Management for School Improvement (2001)