Daniel Coyle’s The Culture Code explores what makes teams and groups work effectively together, offering valuable insights that team members can use to contribute positively to their teams. The book is based on research and real-world examples from highly successful groups in diverse fields, such as Pixar, Navy SEALs, and the San Antonio Spurs. Coyle identifies three key skills that build a strong team culture: creating safety, sharing vulnerability, and establishing purpose.
"Never Lose a Customer Again: Turn Any Sale into Lifelong Loyalty in 100 Days" by Joey Coleman is a compelling guide that underscores the significance of the initial post-sale phase in fostering long-term customer loyalty. The book is based on Coleman’s extensive experience and research, highlighting how businesses can transform new customers into lifelong advocates by focusing on their early interactions.
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg is a transformative guide to improving communication and fostering meaningful relationships. At its core, the book introduces the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) framework, which emphasises empathy, compassion, and clarity to resolve conflicts, build connections, and communicate effectively without causing harm.
In Ethics and Risk Management, Lina Svedin examines the intersection of ethical considerations and risk management practices in organisations, particularly in the public sector. Svedin emphasises that effective risk management is not merely about minimising harm or avoiding liability but about incorporating ethical values into decision-making processes to balance competing interests and priorities. The book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how ethical principles can guide organisations in navigating complex risks while maintaining trust and accountability.
The Platinum Rule: Discover the Four Basic Business Personalities and How They Can Lead You to Success by Tony Alessandra and Michael J. O'Connor is a book about understanding and working with different personality types in the workplace. The authors argue that the key to success in business is to understand that people have different communication styles and preferences, and to tailor your approach to each individual.
"Office 365 For Dummies" is a comprehensive guide to the cloud-based productivity and collaboration suite from Microsoft. The book is written by Rosemarie Withee, Ken Withee, and Jennifer Reed and is designed to help users get up and running with Office 365 quickly and easily.