Kogan Page Instant Books in Order

Short activities help leaders revive tired teams, break the ice, and interrupt unproductive routines. Designed for planned sessions or unexpected problems, the exercises offer practical ways to restore energy and get a group working together again.

More than seventy brief exercises help readers develop memory, knowledge, and creative thinking. Ratings identify the abilities each activity targets, making it possible to choose a mental workout that strengthens recall or encourages a different approach to problems.

Brief exercises tackle the competing demands that consume a working day, from personal habits to interruptions by others. Readers can choose activities suited to their circumstances and gradually develop more effective ways to manage limited time.

Practical exercises give managers ways to encourage individuals, teams, and larger groups. Each activity is rated for its likely usefulness and enjoyment, helping readers choose approaches that fit the people they want to motivate and the time available.

A collection of short exercises helps readers practice negotiating agreements, supported by introductory advice and practical tips. Ratings distinguish strategic, intuitive, and selling approaches so readers can select activities suited to the skills they need to strengthen.

Questions help readers identify sources of stress, while practical exercises offer ways to respond physically and emotionally. Ratings distinguish each technique's purpose, allowing readers to choose activities that address their particular pressures and build more effective coping habits.

Managers facing interviews with little preparation time get practical exercises and questions for assessing candidates. The guide helps them look beyond nervousness or confidence, choose techniques for different situations, and draw out the information needed to judge applicants.