A collection of books, articles and guides to help managers get the best from their teams.
Online books, guides and publications
eBooks
The library provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers.
Effective people management
Wellington, Pat (London: Kogan Page, 2011)
This book is aimed at the busy line manger who requires quick access to information and proven experience. It will help anyone who wants to understand what it takes to get the best out of yourself and your team and how to keep others involved, committed and energised. The topics covered include leadership qualities that inspire people, the role of the manager, different aspects of day-to-day people management, managing performance, recruitment and redundancy issues and keeping an eye on your own career development.
Performance management: Key strategies and practical guidelines
Armstrong, Michael (Kogan Page, 2006)
Performance Management provides practical advice for any manager wanting to get the best from his or her employees. In this revised and updated third edition, Armstrong incorporates the findings of two major research projects on performance management and illustrates the results with numerous case studies, providing advice from experienced practitioners.
The concise Adair on teambuilding and motivation
Adair, John (Thorogood Publishing, 2004)
This book develops Adair's classic theory on Team, Task and individual and summarises all his writing on leaders and motivation and getting the best from people. It includes sections on being motivated oneself, selecting people, target setting and reward and recognition
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Briefings
Directors' Briefings and Start-Up Briefings are four-page guides written for the busy practitioner, director and entrepreneur providing concise, practical advice on core business issues.
Disclaimer: These publications from BHP Information Solutions Limited are for general guidance only, for businesses in the United Kingdom governed by the laws of England. BHP Information Solutions Limited, expert contributors and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (as distributor) disclaim all liability for any errors or omissions.
Online articles
The library provides access to a range of articles in full text from leading business, finance and management journals.
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Articles and books in the Library collection
To find out how you can borrow books from the Library please see our guide to book loans.
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