Who: The A Method for Hiring by Geoff Smart and Randy Street provides a systematic and practical approach to hiring top talent. The authors introduce the A Method, a step-by-step process designed to help organisations make effective hiring decisions and build high-performing teams.
The Feedback Fix: Dump the Past, Embrace the Future, and Lead the Way to Change by Joe Hirsch is a thought-provoking book that challenges traditional approaches to feedback and offers a fresh perspective on how leaders can create a culture of effective feedback in the workplace. Hirsch, an expert in organisational culture and leadership development, presents a compelling case for reimagining feedback as a forward-looking tool that inspires growth and drives positive change.
"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 Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything" by Stephen M.R. Covey is a transformative book that explores the profound impact trust has on personal and organisational success. Drawing from the principles of his father's renowned work, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," Covey delves into the concept of trust and provides a comprehensive framework for understanding, building, and repairing it.
Writing Effective Email: Improving Your Electronic Communication by Nancy Flynn is a comprehensive guidebook that aims to enhance readers' skills in crafting clear, concise, and professional emails. Flynn recognises the growing importance of email communication in today's digital age and provides practical strategies and tips to help readers communicate effectively through this medium.
Tom Kendrick's "Identifying and Managing Project Risk" is a comprehensive guide aimed at equipping project managers with the tools and techniques necessary to navigate and mitigate risks effectively throughout the project lifecycle. The book is structured to provide a systematic approach to risk management, ensuring that project managers can identify potential pitfalls early and take proactive measures to avoid or minimise their impact.