The Little Black Book For Managers

A smart, small book for any manager’s pocket. In every manager’s career there are moments wheredecisions need to be made in order to achieve success and thissmart, nicely packaged little book can be there to help each time.The trick to succeeding in these moments is to identify each ofthese situations ahead of time and understand how to act and whatto do to reduce the chances of failure. That is exactly what TheLittle Black Book for Managers has done. The authors havelisted a whole host of situations most managers face, based onthousands of personal experiences, and have mapped out how to dealwith each situation. The book contains specific examples of wordsand phrases that can be used as well as illustrations and exercisesto analyse your current performance. It is short on waffle and highon practical wisdom. It is designed to be dipped in and out of– reached for whenever a situation arises. This is apractical support tool for managers at all levels, from shop-floorsupervisor to main board director. The Little Black Book for Managers explains how to dealwith scenarios such as; Having a lack of confidence to deal with other people in theway that is needed Times when you have to assert your authority more Allocating critical work. Who to choose? Needing to get extra effort from the team when underpressure Incentivising Delegation Having to deal with under-performers Personality clashes between work colleagues Managing a meeting with senior leaders

"A Little Black Book Created Especially For MEDIA MANAGERS".At last! The return of the iconic "Little Black Book". 150 Dated Pages of Lined Notebook. Every MEDIA MANAGER needs 'A Little Black Book'. A place to write 'secret things' and to write 'stuff' that you think about and want to remember. 'A Little Black Book' is that prized and treasured notebook that you keep close to your heart. A 'Little Black Book' that takes you on journeys of memories - and prepares you for the next one.150 pages for Secrets and Stuff. Perfectly spaced between lines to allow plenty of room to write. For phone numbers and usernames and passwords and website names. For secret friends and comments about customers and clients. And for things you can't remember and for things you don't want to remember. Interior - 150 dated and lined pages. Size 6"x 9". Matt softcover. Perfect for everyday use. Perfectly spaced between lines to allow plenty of room to write those secret things. Now available in new versions and new editions. Not just the timeless "Black Edition" but now available as a "Blue Edition', a 'Green Edition', a "Pink Edition", a "Gray Edition", a "Red Edition" and a "White Edition" - and we are adding more. You choose your color.Also available is "A Little Black Book for Firemen", Actors, Accountants, Lawyers, Coaches, Teachers, Policemen - whatever your occupation, profession - anything you want - you can have "A Little Black Book specifically created for.....You".

A collection of topics that provide guidance for managers. Also includes quotes from various people in a variety of fields.

For nearly twenty years, The Little Black Book of Project Management has provided businesspeople everywhere with a quick and effective introduction to project management tools and methodology. The revised and updated third edition reflects the newest techniques, the latest project management software, as well as the most recent changes to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOKTM). Readers will find invaluable strategies for: • Organizing any project • Choosing the project team • Preparing a budget and sticking to it • Scheduling, flowcharting, and controlling a project • Preparing project documentation • Managing communications • And much more A fast-read solution for both seasoned and first-time project managers, The Little Black Book of Project Management can help any professional achieve on-time results, superior organizational ability, consistent profit generation, and a reputation for both quality and dependability.

This invaluable “mentor in your pocket” by three dynamic and successful black female executives will help all black women, at any level of their careers, play the power game—and win. Rich with wisdom, this practical gem focuses on the building blocks of true leadership—self-confidence, effective communication, collaboration, and courage—while dealing specifically with stereotypes (avoid the Mammy Trap, and don’t become the Angry Black Woman) and the perils of self-victimization (don’t assume that every challenge occurs because you are black or female). Some leaders are born, but most leaders are made—and The Little Black Book of Success will show you how to make it to the top, one step at a time.

This book not only gives managers the essential skills to tackle any analysis, report, chart, or table, but it also helps them gain greater self-confidence in handling the math requirements of common business situations.

All the essential tools managers could ever need—in one handy guide! "Describes in simple terms the practical tools . . . to achieve success." -- Alan Mulally, President and CEO, Ford Motor Company Real-world tested, real-world proven in organizations ranging in size from global titans like Boeing and Motorola to mom-and-pops and home businesses, The Little Black Book of Management is the ideal handbook for busy executives, managers, and entrepreneurs like you. In this unique, practical, and easy-to-use guide, you get nearly 100 potent indispensable tools, organized for ease-of-use, including: • Time management • Brainstorming • Presentations • Process management (Six Sigma, balanced scorecard) • Communication/teambuilding Save time and money by tackling in-house such critical tasks as brand development, marketing mix, breakeven analysis, or even designing a business excellence framework. Concise, comprehensive, and organized for immediate access to the right tools for the job, The Little Black Book of Management is your one-stop source for all the essential tools managers need to develop the performance of their teams and organizations. Suzanne Turner owns and manages Potenza, Ltd., a management development consulting company, and has also worked with Andersen Consulting. She currently works with a wide range of organizations from global corporations to niche providers.

This book is designed to help project managers take charge of any project and its individual responsibilities, like defining the scope of a project, scheduling and budgeting, identifying and assigning tasks. Fully revised with new information about project management in the electronic age, the book also includes specifics about conforming with newly updated Project Management Body of Knowledge standards. Following those standards as outlined in this book allows project leaders to achieve: * On-time delivery of results * Superior organizational ability * A reputation for dependability * Consistent profit generation The book features basic information on how to create the foundation and structure of projects, as well as a guide for accomplishing every phase along the way to completion." "

Offers an introduction to the concept of 'excellence' in the several forms of maintenance used during the life of any system or facility. This book looks at various distinct forms of maintenance including: Routine Maintenance, Turnaround Maintenance, Program Maintenance, Project (Maintenance) Management, and Reliability in Maintenance.

Your go-to-guide to delivering effective and transformative change that lasts All too often, change efforts fail to deliver on their promise. However it is possible to turn an organization around quickly to create a new future — one where people think and behave differently and deliver extraordinary results together. Whether you are the chairman, a board director or an aspiring senior executive, The Little Black Book of Change provides a practical, concise and insightful guide to understanding your organization and inventing something extraordinary. It is not about ‘run of the mill' change programmes. It is about delivering extraordinary results — something that is not at all predictable. It will be your insight into creating significant shifts in the way people think and behave which can be applied in any area you wish; from improving service levels to cost reductions, innovation or increasing market share. Demystifies organisational transformation in 7 practical steps Based on real business case studies Grounded and accessible, rather than purely from theoretical models or processes The authors have 25 years' experience of implementing and facilitating transformations change Visit http://www.littleblackbookofchange.com/

A little black book: scribbled notes for straight tips and awesome execution of managerial duties, designed as a quick read for short coffee breaks in the office or a train ride home for first time managers.

Explains how to write code and discusses topics including Web servers, databases, polymorphism, and the Java Virtual Machine.

Covers new features and functions, including iChat, Sherlock 3, and increased handwriting recognition ability, and offers setup and troubleshooting information.

Covering installation of both Red Hat and Caldera, this book is not just a general reference but provides detailed solutions to installation and configuration problems. The authors cover hot new technologies like Gnome and Samba and how they relate to Linux. A handy tear-out card contains key commands and shortcuts.

A practical handbook for managers. Clear examples and exercises. No remote theories or ambiguous formulae. No references. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The Mac OS X 10.3 Panther Little Black Book features the best techniques to help intermediate and experienced Mac users get the most out of the new Panther operating system. Previous editions of this book have enjoyed an excellent reputation with customers by helping Mac users solve problems, perform critical tasks, and maximize their use of OS X. In this new edition, the author uncovers more of the powerful features of Panther and shows readers, step-by-step, how to save hours of time. Key techniques covered in the book include how to deal with Mac OS X viruses, how to better manage fonts with Font Book, FontAgent Pro, and MasterJuggler, how to use new AppleScript features to automate tasks, how to use new system preferences to customize OS X, how to use the enhanced email features, how to setup OS X to support multiple users, and numerous other practical techniques. Hundreds of immediate solutions to everyday problems are provided, all clearly explained and tested.

Tired of losing money?Ready to learn how the stock market really works?The stock market is the biggest opportunity machine ever created. But most people don't know how to harness it for profits. It took me over a decade to figure it out, and now I'm ready to share everything that I've learned. This is exactly the book that I wish I'd had when I was first learning how to trade. Don't be the sucker that Wall Street leaves holding the bag. In this book, you will learn: The one thing you must never do if a stock gaps to new highs The simplest ways to make money in the stock market How to tell when you are in a bull market, or a bear market How to identify which stocks are "market leaders" 10 ways to develop a winning trader's mindset The secrets to trading in a bear market How to use the RSI and Stochastics in different market environments How to run your trading like a business And much, much more! Join the thousands of smart traders who have improved their trading by reading this book. Amazon best-selling author and retired hedge fund manager, Matthew Kratter will teach you the secrets that he has used to trade profitably for the last 20 years. And if you ever get stuck, you can always reach out to him by email (provided inside of the book), and he will help you.

Step-by-step techniques guide readers through system tasks related to security issues and advises administrators the best practices for assigning permissions in a complex organization.