Favourite Books
Every manager has an obligation to read widely on business and management. We recommend that you create a reading list of titles that you plan to read in the next 6 months. Listed below are some recommendations for you to add to your list. We consider each of these titles to be absolute must reads for the Effective Manager.
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The Effective Executive
The Effective Executive is the definitive management book. It is full of practical information presented in clear, consise language. A must read for all managers.
Primal Leadership
Primal Leadership discusses emotional intelligence and its significance to great leadership. The four key aspects of emotional intelligence are described: Self-Awareness; Self-Management; Social Awareness; Relationship Management. Primal Leadership is another must read for all managers and those who aspire to leadership.
The World is Flat
Friedman presents fascinating insights to the “flattening” of the world in the twenty-first century.
Although not specifically about managment or leadership, you will be left behind if you do not know and understand the concepts discussed in this book.
Never Eat Alone
The best book available on personal networking. Inspirational and insightful. The book presents practical tools and techniques to help you to build your personal network. You really must be doing what is described in this book.
Getting Things Done
Getting Things Done is the most practical and useful personal management system on the market. Implementing just a few of the techniques discussed in this book will instantly make you more productive and less stressed. Highly recommended for all managers.