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The HBR Guide to Performance Management

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.

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Meetings Suck: Turning One of the Most Loathed Elements of Business into One of the Most Valuable

"Meetings Suck: Turning One of the Most Loathed Elements of Business into One of the Most Valuable" by Cameron Herold is a practical guide that offers a fresh perspective on a widespread issue in the business world: ineffective meetings. Herold, an experienced business leader and entrepreneur, provides insights and actionable advice on how to transform meetings from unproductive and frustrating events into valuable and productive interactions.

Great One-on-One Meetings for Busy Managers: Manage your team in a way that's empowering for them and dependable for you

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.

The Art of Mentoring: Lead, Follow and Get out of the Way

"The Art of Mentoring: Lead, Follow and Get Out of the Way" by Shirley Peddy is a comprehensive guide to mentoring in a business context. The author emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships, setting goals, providing feedback, and developing the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as a mentor or mentee. 

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The First-Time Manager

The First-Time Manager by Loren B. Belker, Jim McCormick, and Gary S. Topchik is a comprehensive guide specifically designed for individuals transitioning into their first leadership role. Packed with practical advice, real-world examples, and actionable strategies, this book equips new managers with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their managerial journey.

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Bounce: Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success

Bounce: Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success by Matthew Syed is a captivating exploration of the science of success, particularly focusing on the role of talent, practice, and resilience in achieving greatness. Syed, a former British table tennis champion and sports journalist, draws from a wide range of fields, including sports, music, and art, to challenge the common belief that success is primarily attributed to innate talent.