The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation by Richard A. Luecke is a practical and concise resource that provides valuable insights and strategies for effective delegation. Recognising the challenges faced by busy managers, Luecke offers practical advice and step-by-step guidance to help them delegate tasks successfully and maximise their productivity.
Delegate: Learn How to Let Go with Confidence and Get More Done by Kate Keenan is a practical guide that offers insights and strategies for effective delegation. Recognising that many individuals struggle to delegate tasks due to a fear of losing control or a lack of trust in others, Keenan provides step-by-step advice to overcome these barriers and leverage delegation as a tool for increased productivity and personal growth.
Hiring for Attitude: A Revolutionary Approach to Recruiting and Selecting People with Both Tremendous Skills and Superb Attitude by Mark Murphy introduces a unique approach to hiring that goes beyond skills and focuses on assessing candidates' attitudes and cultural fit. Murphy argues that hiring individuals with the right attitude is essential for long-term success and offers practical strategies for identifying and selecting candidates with the desired attitude.
"The Performance Appraisal Tool Kit: Redesigning Your Performance Review Template to Drive Individual and Organisational Change" by Paul Falcone is a comprehensive guide aimed at managers and organisations looking to transform their performance appraisal processes. This book offers practical insights and resources to help address the limitations of traditional performance reviews and turn them into a more effective and growth-oriented tool.
The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey is a seminal work that revolutionized the way people approach sports, particularly tennis, by focusing on the mental and psychological aspects of performance. Despite its title, this book goes far beyond tennis, offering profound insights into mastering any skill or endeavour through the power of self-awareness and mindfulness.
"Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't" is a book by Jim Collins that explores the key factors that separate successful companies from those that struggle to achieve long-term success. Collins and his team of researchers studied a wide range of companies over a period of five years, analysing their financial performance and leadership practices to identify the characteristics that set the great companies apart.