Leadership and Motivation: The Fifty-Fifty Rule and the Eight Key Principles of Motivating Others by John Adair

Kogan Page 2006 (160 pages) Citation ISBN:9780749447984

Authored by leadership guru John Adair, this introspective book reassesses the theories of Herzberg and Maslow still the ma understanding of motivation in the context of Action-Centred Leadership.

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Table of Contents
Leadership and MotivationThe Fifty-Fifty Rule and the Eight Key Principles of Motivating Others Introduction Part 1 - Leadership and Motivation Chapter 1 - Functional Leadership Chapter 2 - Action-Centred Leadership Chapter 3 - The Fifty-Fifty Rule Part 2 - Maslow and Herzberg Chapter 4 - Maslows Hierarchy of Needs Chapter 5 - The Application of Maslows Ideas in Industry Chapter 6 - Herzbergs Motivation Hygiene Theory Part 3 - How to Motivate Others: The Eight Principles of Motivation Chapter 7 - A Framework for Motivation Chapter 8 - Parting Reflections Towards a New Theory of Motivation Notes Further Reading List of Figures

The Rules of Business: 55 Essential Ideas to Help Smart People (and Organiza by Fast Companys Editors and Writers and Paul B. Brown
The Doubleday Publishing Group 2005 (256 pages) Citation ISBN:9780385516310

Featuring quotes and insights on the subject culled from the great minds in business, both living ideas and principles of the world of business into fifty-five essential rules.

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Table of Contents The Rules of Business55 Essential Ideas to Help Smart People (and Organizations) Perform at Their Best An Introduction to Where We Are Heading Chapter 1 - Change Chapter 2 - Communication Chapter 3 - Creativity and Innovation Chapter 4 - Customer Service Chapter 5 - Decision Making Chapter 6 - Welcome to the Design Revolution Chapter 7 - Execute! Chapter 8 - Hiring and Developing and Retaining Great Employees

Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

9 - Technology Is Not a Strategy 10 - Knowledge 11 - Leadership 12 - Life and Career 13 - Managing 14 - Marketing 15 - The Organization and Corporate Culture 16 - Teamwork and Partnerships 17 - Risk 18 - Social Responsibility, Trust, and Ethics

Chapter 19 - Speed Chapter 20 - Strategy and Growth Chapter 21 - The Link Between Success and Failure Chapter 22 - The Future Sources Author Index Title Index List of Sidebars

Understanding NLP Principles and Practice by Peter Young

Crown House Publishing 2004 (318 pages) Citation ISBN:9781904424109

With this practical guide for the NLP practitioner, coach, or therapist, this inspiring book allows r different kinds of clients, and be able to make more effective interventions for creating change.

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Table of Contents Understanding NLP Principles and Practice Preface Chapter One - Understanding NLP Chapter Two - Patterns of Change Chapter Three - How Change Happens Chapter Four - Definitions of NLP Chapter Five - The Philosophy and Presuppositions of NLP Chapter Six - Rapport Chapter Seven - Rapport and the Four Realities Chapter Eight - Setting Outcomes Chapter Nine - Asking Questions Chapter Ten - Working with Parts and Roles Chapter Eleven - Perceptual Positions

Chapter Twelve - Exploring the Metamirror Chapter Thirteen - Conclusion Appendix A - Four-fold Patterns Appendix B - Doing NLP Exercises Bibliography Index List of Figures List of Exercises

The Savvy Negotiator: Building Win-Win Relationships by William F. Morrison

Greenwood Press 2006 (218 pages) Citation ISBN:9780275988005

Through dozens of engaging examples, from business and other areas, this book demonstrates the key concepts that underlie and offers practical strategies for conducting successful and satisfying negotiations in virtually any situation.

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Table of Contents
The Savvy NegotiatorBuilding Win-Win Relationships Introduction Part I - Achieving Success in the Twenty-first Century Chapter 1 - Negotiation in the Twenty-first Century Chapter 2 - Winning Concepts Chapter 3 - The Power of Questions Chapter 4 - Ethics and Negotiations Part II - Winning Your Day-to-Day Negotiations Chapter 5 - Day-to-Day Negotiation Situations Chapter 6 - Telephone and Written Negotiations Conclusion Appendix - Keys to Success Notes Index List of Keys to Success

The Five-Minute Interview: A Job Hunter's Guide to a Successful Interview, Th by Richard H. Beatty
John Wiley & Sons 2002 (266 pages) Citation ISBN:9780471250838

Quickly, confidently gain insight into an employer's needs and objectives, then position yourself minutes.

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Table of Contents The Five-Minute InterviewA Job Hunter's Guide to a Successful Interview, Third Edition

Preface Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

- Introduction - Types of Interview - Interview Techniques - Personal Inventory - Common Interview Questions - Basic Interview Strategy - The Five-Minute Concept - The Five-Minute Interview - Implementing the Five-Minute Concept

Chapter 10 - The "Voids" Strategy Chapter 11 - The "Ideal Candidate" Strategy Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 12 - The "Key-Problems-and-Challenges" Strategy 13 - Avoiding Interview Disaster 14 - Organizational Compatibility 15 - The Trend Toward Competency-Based Interviewing 16 - Surviving Behavior-Based Interviews 17 - Questions You'll Need to Ask

Chapter 18 - Interview TipsDo's and Don'ts Chapter 19 - Resumes that Win Interviews Index

Improving Your Project Management Skills by Larry Richman

AMACOM 2006 (223 pages) Citation ISBN:9780814408759

Both a practical reference for beginners and a handy refresher for seasoned professionals, this powerful learning tool lets proj power of the seminar back to their own project environments.

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Table of Contents
Improving Your Project Management Skills Part I - Foundations for Success Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 - The Core Concepts - Leading and Directing Project Teams - Defining Project Scope and Requirements - Developing the Project Work Plan: The Work Breakdown Structure - Defining Activity Dependencies and Creating Network Diagrams - Estimating Work - Producing a Project Plan - Monitoring and Controlling Projects

Part II - Project Planning

Part III - Putting it Together Part IV - Project Control

Chapter 9 Part V

- Closing a Project

Appendix A - Recommended Reading Appendix B - Templates for the Project Plan Index List of Figures List of Tables

Project Portfolio Management Tools and Techniques by Parviz F. Rad and Ginger Levin
IIL Publishing 2006 (144 pages) Citation ISBN:9780970827685

Written to demonstrate how to elevate your organizations project management thinking beyond individual projects in a stand practices handbook will aid you in the implementation of a formalized, project-friendly PPM system.

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Table of Contents
Project Portfolio Management Tools and Techniques Preface Chapter 1 - Introduction to Project Portfolio Management Chapter 2 - The Enterprise Project Management OfficeA Facilitator of Portfolio Management Success Chapter 3 - Project Portfolio Management Deployment Guidelines Chapter 4 - A Comprehensive Project Portfolio Management Model References Index List of Figures

Building Project Management Centers of Excellence by Dennis Bolles

AMACOM 2002 (240 pages) Citation ISBN:9780814407172

This guide provides a roadmap for implementing Project Management within your organization, as well as tips, tricks and hints

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Table of Contents
Building Project Management Centers of Excellence Preface Section I - Establishing The PMCoE Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 - Introduction - Initiating the PMCoE Project - Creating And Managing A Project Portfolio - Key Ingredients of a Methodology - Education and Training; Critical Success Factors - Ready-Set-Go! - Maturity Takes Time - Introduction to a Methodology

Section II - Project Management Methodology Guidelines

Chapter 9

- Project Authorization

Chapter 10 - Project Initiation Chapter 11 - Project Planning Chapter 12 - Project Execution Chapter 13 - Project Closing Chapter 14 - Education and Training Appendix A - PMCoE Tools Appendix B - List of Standard PMMG Templates Index List of Figures List of Tables

Corporate Agility: A Revolutionary New Model for Competing in a Flat World by Charles E. Grantham, James P. Ware and Cory Williamson
AMACOM 2007 (288 pages) Citation ISBN:9780814409114

Filled with case studies of companies that have learned to stay ahead of the curve and interview company ensure that it stays profitable and sustainable for years to come.

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Table of Contents Corporate AgilityA Revolutionary New Model for Competing in a Flat World Introduction Chapter 1 - More Corporate Agility, Less Corporate Real Estate Chapter 2 - The Three Major Business Challenges: Costs, Labor, and Innovation Chapter 3 - Reducing Fixed Operating Costs Chapter 4 - Attracting and Retaining Human Talent Chapter 5 - Innovation and Survival Chapter 6 - The Virtual Workforce Chapter 7 - Offices Without Walls Chapter 8 - The Well-Designed Workplace Chapter 9 - Collaborative Strategic Management Chapter 10 - Achieving Corporate Agility Afterword Index

Your Successful Project Management Career by Ronald B. Cagle

AMACOM 2005 (208 pages) Citation ISBN:9780814408247

This valuable guidebook provides all the information project management beginners need, from t developing project plans, and executing and closing the project.

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Table of Contents Your Successful Project Management Career Preface Part I - Understanding Project Management Today Chapter 1 - Understanding What Project Management Is All About Chapter 2 - Introducing the Principal Organizations Chapter 3 - Considering the Project Management Organizations Chapter 4 - Speaking the Language Part II - Acquiring Project Management Skills Chapter 5 - Acquiring Preparatory Skills Chapter 6 - Acquiring Project and Program Skills Part III - Improving Your Project Management Abilities Chapter 7 - Expanding Your Knowledge Chapter 8 - Improving Your Abilities Part IV - Applying Your Skills to Projects and Programs Chapter 9 - Matching the Skill Sets to Projects and Programs Chapter 10 - Are You Ready for the Next One? Part V - Making Your Career Moves Chapter 11 - Meeting Market Needs Chapter 12 - Getting Settled Part VI - Keep the Momentum Going Chapter 13 - Applying Your Skills to Other Activities Chapter 14 - Continuing Your Success! Glossary Index List of Figures

Maximizing the Value of 360-degree Feedback: A Process for Successful Ind by Walter W. Tornow and Manuel London (eds)
Jossey-Bass 1998 (320 pages) Citation ISBN:9780787909581

This standard-setting manual gives HR managers, consultants, and systems designers the big feedback is right for their organizations, and if so, how to implement it.

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Table of Contents Maximizing the Value of 360-Degree FeedbackA Process for Successful Individual and Organizational Development Foreword Preface Introduction360-Degree FeedbackMore Than a Tool! Part One - Maximizing the Value of 360-Degree Feedback for Individual Development Chapter One - Elements of Effective 360-Degree Feedback Chapter Two - 360 in ActionFollowing Catharine's Footsteps Through a Leadership Development Program Part Two - Maximizing the Value of 360-Degree Feedback for Organizational Development Chapter Three - Best PracticesFive Rationales for Using 360-Degree Feedback in Organizations Chapter Four - Forces That Affect the 360-Degree Feedback Process Chapter Five - The Competitive Advantage of Customer Involvement in 360Degree Feedback Chapter Six - 360-Degree Feedback in the Establishment of Learning Cultures Part Three - Maximizing the Value of 360-Degree Feedback Through Design, Implementation, and Measurement Chapter Seven - Designing 360-Degree Feedback to Enhance Involvement, SelfDetermination, and Commitment Chapter Eight - Understanding Cultural Influences on the 360-Degree Feedback Process Chapter Nine - Using 360-Degree Surveys to Assess Change ConclusionChallenges and Implications for Maximizing 360-Degree Feedback References About the Center for Creative Leadership Index List of Exhibits

The Program Management Office Advantage: A Powerful and Centralized Way by Lia Tjahjana, Paul Dwyer and Mohsin Habib
AMACOM 2009 (289 pages) Citation ISBN:9780814414262

Including key definitions as well as sample forms, this helpful guide introduces readers to the bu department and explains the PMOs functions and how to set up and run a PMO.

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Table of Contents The Program Management Office AdvantageA Powerful and Centralized Way for Organizations to Manage Projects Introduction Part I - Overview Chapter 1 - Defining the Program Management Office Chapter 2 - Justifying the Program Management Office Chapter 3 - The Program Management Office in the Organization Part II - The Central Organizer Chapter 4 - Customer Management Chapter 5 - Vendor Management Chapter 6 - Communications Management Chapter 7 - Project Office Management Chapter 8 - Project Knowledge Management Chapter 9 - Project Management Training Chapter 10 - Project Resource Management Part III - Processes Chapter 11 - Project Selection Chapter 12 - Controlling Project Progress Chapter 13 - Program Monitoring and Control Chapter 14 - Project Audit Chapter 15 - Systems to Drive the PMO Part IV - A Business Division Chapter 16 - Establishing a PMO Chapter 17 - Implementing a PMO Chapter 18 - Leadership in a PMO Chapter 19 - Careers Within a PMO Part V - Conclusion Chapter 20 - Final Thoughts on PMO Appendices Appendix A - Sample PMO Business Plan Appendix B - Sample Project Office Templates Appendix C - Sample PMO Charter Appendix D - Sample PMO Integration Plan

References Index List of Figures List of Tables List of Sidebars