Businesses need employees who can operate on a global stage, whether as international managers, technical specialists, expatriates or 'parachutists' who make occasional troubleshooting trips abroad. This book shows how managers operate & business is conducted in different societies. It is suitable for managers, & students of management. ...

Cuts through the maze of people challenges in the workplace to identify the six most common issues affecting performance, productivity, & profitability. Through detailed scenarios, this work describes each problem situation & lays out the key action strategies necessary to build a foundation for management success. ...

Mentoring is a hot subject in the business community, & every serious manager needs to familiarize him or herself with it. This book helps readers learn the critical skills of mentoring, including how to harness the talent of those they mentor & how to implement a formal mentoring process within their organization. ...

Suitable for managers who seek to develop the skills & capabilities that can help them excel in a complex business world, this work covers topics ranging from hiring & retaining good people to motivating & developing team members, from understanding key financial statements to delegating work effectively. ...

From hiring & retaining good people to motivating & developing team members, from understanding key financial statements to delegating work effectively, & from setting goals for others to managing your own career, this guide walks readers through various aspects of managing in a complex business world. ...

All six episodes from the first series of the 1980s football-based TV drama starring Cherie Lunghi as the embattled first female manager of struggling Blackburn Rovers. Handed the chance of taking over the management of the club from her corrupt predecessor, straight-talking businesswoman Gabriella Benson (Lunghi) soon sets about convincing both her team, & the male-dominated board, that she's got what it takes. ...