In today’s world, technical excellence is no longer enough to succeed. Whether you work in IT or any other part of your organisation, knowing what makes people tick is essential. This book does an excellent job of describing how people work together and what motivates them in practical ways that can be put to work immediately.

- Donald H Taylor, Learning and Performance Institute

This book provides a practical insight into the complex interfaces and relationships between people, technology, and the changing business landscape. It is a useful guide for managers and employers alike because without the 'human touch' nothing is possible in the world of work

- Ann Brown, Capgemini

All professionals need strong interpersonal skills as they are a fundamental requirement in any business environment. This book specifically addresses the application of those key skills within professional job roles and the IT industry. It forms a comprehensive and practical reference manual relevant to a huge variety of situations. Topics include: building rapport; team working; leadership; negotiation; managing conflict; presentation skills; coaching and mentoring; and problem solving.
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Strong interpersonal skills are a fundamental requirement in all work environments. This book provides expert guidance for IT and other professionals on key skills including: building rapport; team working; leadership; negotiation; written communication; managing conflict; presentation skills; coaching and mentoring; problem solving.
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List of figures and tables
Authors
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
1 THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL SKILLS
2 BUILDING RAPPORT AND SUSTAINING RELATIONSHIPS
3 TEAM WORKING
4 NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT
5 LEADERSHIP
6 INFLUENCING
7 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
8 PRESENTATION SKILLS
9 COMMERCIAL AWARENESS
10 COACHING
11 MANAGING EXPECTATIONS
12 FACILITATION
13 CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
Index
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781906124915
Publisert
2012-12-13
Utgiver
BCS Learning & Development Limited
Høyde
244 mm
Bredde
170 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
256

Biografisk notat

Philippa Thomas is Director of The Celyn Group and has specialised in learning and development for twenty years. Debra Paul and James Cadle, both of Assist Knowledge Development Ltd, are the authors of the bestselling BCS publications Business Analysis and Business Analysis Techniques.