Teach Yourself Successful People Management in a Week

Sunday: Understand how people management relates to leadership, and the features and tools of a people management role Monday: Explore the various managerial levels and roles and the responsibilities and qualities of people managers Tuesday: Gain an overview of people management styles and their advantages and disadvantages in different situations Wednesday: Examine the external and internal organisational contexts of people managerial jobs Thursday: Use your power and influence effectively to motivate teams, tackle poor performance and provide positive feedback and encouragement Friday: Develop your coaching and mentoring ability and learn to identify and utilise your team's specific skills Saturday: Maintain successful performance through effective delegation, planning and strategy, and good communication.

About the Author

Dr Norma Barry has four decades experience in managerial roles for a wide varierty of businesses and organizations. She has a PhD in Leadership and Change Management, and an MBA from Cardiff Business School.