"Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling" by Harold Kerzner is a comprehensive guide to project management, providing a detailed overview of the key concepts, principles, and techniques involved in managing projects effectively. The book covers all aspects of project management, from planning and scheduling to budgeting and risk management, making it an indispensable resource for project managers of all experience levels.
The Risk Management Handbook: A Practical Guide to Managing the Multiple Dimensions of Risk by David Hillson is a comprehensive resource that provides insights, strategies, and practical guidance on managing risks effectively in a complex and dynamic business environment. With a focus on the multifaceted nature of risks, Hillson offers a systematic approach to risk management that can be applied across various industries and sectors.
In "The Power of Body Language: How to Succeed in Every Business and Social Encounter," author Tonya Reiman explores the role of nonverbal communication in our interactions with others. Reiman argues that our body language can have a significant impact on how we are perceived by others and can be used to our advantage in both business and social situations.
The "HBR Guide to Performance Management" is a comprehensive and practical guide published by the Harvard Business Review, aimed at helping organisations and individuals enhance their performance management processes.
"Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery" by Garr Reynolds is a book that offers a fresh approach to creating presentations that is grounded in simplicity, clarity, and creativity. The book challenges the traditional approach of creating text-heavy slides and delivers practical tips on how to design visually compelling slides, deliver engaging presentations, and connect with your audience.
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.