Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip Heath and Dan Heath is a groundbreaking book that offers practical and insightful guidance on managing change effectively, whether in personal life or within organisations. Drawing from psychology, behavioural economics, and real-world examples, the authors provide a compelling framework for understanding and implementing change.
"The Leadership Pipeline: How to Build the Leadership-Powered Company", co-authored by Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter, and James Noel, was originally published in 2001. This seminal work offers a comprehensive and insightful framework for developing and managing leadership talent within organisations. It provides a structured approach to identifying, nurturing, and promoting leaders at different levels, from front-line managers to top executives.
"Perfect Phrases for Performance Reviews: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases That Describe Your Employees' Performance" by Douglas Max and Robert Bacal is a valuable resource designed to assist managers in conducting effective and constructive performance reviews. This book is a practical guide filled with ready-to-use phrases to help managers articulate feedback, both positive and constructive, during the performance review process.
The Mentor's Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships by Lois J. Zachary is a comprehensive and practical resource for both mentors and mentees. Lois Zachary, an expert in the field of mentoring, provides guidance, insights, and actionable strategies for fostering productive and meaningful mentoring relationships. The book is widely regarded as a foundational text for anyone involved in mentoring, whether in professional, educational, or personal contexts.
"Co-Active Coaching: Changing Business, Transforming Lives" by Henry Kimsey-House, Karen Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandahl, and Laura Whitworth offers a comprehensive approach to coaching in a business context. The authors introduce the Co-Active Coaching model, which emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships, exploring values and beliefs, and developing strategies for creating change.
"The Performance Appraisal Question and Answer Book: A Survival Guide for Managers" by Dick Grote is a comprehensive resource designed to assist managers in navigating the complexities of performance appraisals. Grote, a renowned expert in performance management, provides a practical guide filled with questions and answers to address the challenges managers face during the performance review process.