DK Essential Managers: Green Business


Book Description

This concise yet comprehensive ebook gives clear guidance on how to do business ethically and sustainably, while still turning a tidy profit. It teaches the practical skills needed to do good and do well at the same time, and explains the business argument for adopting environmentally sustainable and socially responsible principles. With step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and “Ask yourself” features, the guidebook breaks down the often-intimidating process of changing your business culture and establishing long-term environmental business goals. By the end, you’ll not only have clear picture of why a business could benefit from going green, but simple, effective guidelines for getting it done on all levels. You’ll also be able to effectively communicate your knowledge to staff and customers, with the help of tables, illustrations, “in focus” panels, and real-life case studies. The text is written by Bibi Van Der Zee, environment correspondent for the Guardian and author of The Protestor’s Handbook. DK's bestselling Essential Managers books are ideal for managers at every level. These concise references demonstrate the techniques and skills that are useful in any work environment, making them the most accessible single-subject business guides on the market.




The Essential Manager's Handbook


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Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Can you manage yourself with ease, but need more confidence when managing others? Achieving excellence as a manager requires a broad skillset, and The Essential Manager's Handbook provides easy-to-follow and engaging advice on the 6 key areas. Nurture your confidence with managing people, leadership, achieving high performance, effective communication, presenting, and negotiating. With key quotes, bright visuals, and breakdowns by subject, this book is accessible and easy-to-use. Interactive tips and checklists will encourage you to note down your thoughts, examining past and present workplace experiences that you can learn from. Expert insights from management professionals and step-by-step instructions will help you understand how to deal with challenges and gain valuable management skills for life. This accessible and clear guide is packed with practical, no-nonsense information covering everything you need to know about acquiring and developing management skills. Pick up The Essential Manager's Handbook for quick reference when you're in need of guidance or work through each section at your own pace to become the best manager you can be. Series Overview: DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style, covering a range of essential topics, from managing, coaching, and mentoring teams and individuals to time management, communication, leadership, and strategic thinking. Each guide is clearly presented for ease of reference, with visual pointers, tips, and infographics.




Project Management


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Discover the ultimate practical guide to effective project management. Packed with clear, expert advice, bold graphics and bite-sized text, this beginner’s guide to modern project management gives you the tools you need to manage a team in different locations/time zones. Inside the pages of this project management book, you’ll find: • Practical, “how-to” approach that teaches you the skills you need to run a project successfully. • New spreads with tools for project managing teams who are working remotely. • Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists and “Ask yourself” features that show you how to make an impact. • Tables, illustrations, “in-focus” panels and real-life case studies that demonstrate and explain problem-solving, and how to build confidence and get results. Learn how to improve your project management skills by defining a project brief, analyzing stakeholders and building a strong team. You'll also discover useful tips for initiating projects, delegating effectively and achieving your goals on budget and on time — every time. Essential Managers Project Management shows you how to focus your energy, manage change in the workplace and make an impact, even in a time when remote — and flexible — working plays a key role in business and management. It’s the perfect book for managers of all levels. Whether it’s negotiating, managing people or improving your leadership skills, DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style.




DK Essential Managers: Ethical Business


Book Description

Ethical Business gives you the know-how to get results without getting ruthless. This book will teach you how to improve your bottom line and employee morale while listening to your conscience. It is practical, handy guide to ethical business skills which will give you the information and skills to succeed. Develop your ethical business skills by learning to assess your business, establish alternatives and plan for change. Step-by-step instructions, checklists and features examine business benefits, environmental impact, and human resources implications of each decision. Tips, dos and don'ts, "In Focus" features, and real-life case studies demonstrate how to plan your ethical strategy, monitor progress and achieve your goals. Read it cover-to-cover, or dip in and out of topics for quick reference. About DK Essential Managers: The DK Essential Managers series covers a range of business and management topics and has sold more than two million copies worldwide. Each guide is clearly presented for ease of reference, with visual pointers, tips, and graphics.




Essential Managers Achieving High Performance


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The practical guide that gives you the tools to succeed in a business environment. Discover how to improve your performance and boost productivity by prioritizing tasks and managing your time effectively. You'll learn how to improve your skills, develop drive, and lead effectively. In a slim, portable format, Essential Managers: Achieving High Performance gives you a practical how-to approach with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and ”ask yourself” features showing you how to build your confidence, develop your brand, and make an impact. If you are interested in improving your performance as a manager and achieving business success, this is the guide for you.




DK Essential Managers: Presenting


Book Description

An update of one of the key Essential Managers titles, Presenting gives you the tricks of the trade to make presentations with confidence. Part of the best-selling Essential Managers series, this book will carry the same livery on the jacket, but will have new text and a completelymodern, updated design.




Working with Difficult People


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A practical ebook to working with difficult people which will give you the information and skills to succeed Find out how to work with difficult people. You�ll learn to identify the reasons why staff may be causing problems, communicate effectively and negotiate conflict. Tables, illustrations and �In Focus� features on what to do in a particular situation, plus real-life case studies demonstrate how to deal with all kinds of problems and find effective solutions. Dip in and out of topics for quick reference.




Making Decisions


Book Description

The four new guides in this best-selling series are ideal for managers at every level. These compact references -- the most accessible single-subject business guides on the market -- demonstrate techniques and skills useful in any work environment.




How Management Works


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Discover everything you need to know to improve your management skills, and understand key management and business theories with this unique graphic guide. Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching graphics, How Management Works is a definitive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of organizational management. Learn whether it is more e­ffective to lead through influence or control? Is delegation the key to productivity and how do you deal with di­fferent personalities? Drawing on the latest theories and practices - and packed with graphics and diagrams that demystify complex management concepts - this book explains everything you need to know to build your management skills and get the very best out of your team. It is essential reading if you are an established or aspiring manager, or are studying a course in business or management. Much more than a standard business-management or self-help book, How Management Works shows you what other titles only tell you, combining solid reference with no-nonsense advice. It is the perfect primer for anyone looking to start their own business, become a more effective leader, or simply learn more about the world of business and management.




Interviewing People


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A practical guide to interviewing people which will give you the information and skills to succeed Learn how to interview people effectively, you'll find out how to evaluate potential employees and select the right candidate. Tables, illustrations and 'In Focus' panels on what to do in a particular situation, plus real-life case studies demonstrate how to control an interview, interpret body language and reach a decision.