"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 Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni is a powerful book that explores the common pitfalls that hinder team performance and provides insights on how leaders can address these challenges. Through a compelling leadership fable, Lencioni sheds light on the five dysfunctions and offers practical advice for building cohesive and high-performing teams.
"Influencing Virtual Teams: 17 Tactics That Get Things Done with Your Remote Employees" by Hassan Osman is a practical and insightful guide that delves into the nuances of leading and influencing remote teams effectively. With the rise of remote work, this book offers essential strategies for managers and leaders to navigate the challenges of distance and create a cohesive and productive virtual team environment.
Great One-on-One Meetings for Busy Managers: Manage your team in a way that's empowering for them and dependable for you by Nick Robinson is a practical guidebook that offers valuable insights and strategies for conducting effective one-on-one meetings with team members. Recognising the challenges faced by busy managers, Robinson provides practical advice and actionable techniques to optimise these meetings, fostering stronger relationships and driving team performance.
"Sales Management Simplified: The Straight Truth About Getting Exceptional Results from Your Sales Team" by Mike Weinberg is a practical guide to sales management, focusing on the key principles and practices that are essential for success in today's competitive business environment. The author draws on his extensive experience as a sales consultant and trainer to provide a straightforward approach to sales management that emphasizes the importance of setting clear expectations, providing coaching and feedback, and holding salespeople accountable for their performance.
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.