Better Manager 7th prelims:Better Manager 7th edition

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  1. How to make a business case 129
    The basis for a business case 129; Enhancing the
    business case 131

  2. How to make things happen 132
    What makes achievers tick? 133; What do
    achievers do? 134; How to analyse your own
    behaviour 135; Learning 136; Conclusion 136

  3. How to manage your boss 137
    Getting agreement 138; Dealing with problems 140;
    Impressing your boss 140

  4. How to manage change 142
    Types of change 143; How people change 143;
    The process of change 144; The approach to
    change management 145; Guidelines for change
    management 147; Gaining commitment to
    change 148

  5. How to manage conflict 150
    Handling inter-group conflict 151; Handling
    conflict between individuals 152; Conclusion 154

  6. How to manage a crisis 156
    What is crisis management? 156; Causes of
    crises 157; Management crises 158; Crisis
    management behaviour 158; Negotiating
    situations 160; When to fight 160; Crisis
    management techniques 162; Qualities of a crisis
    manager; Crisis management techniques –
    organizations 165

  7. How to manage performance 166
    Planning performance 167; Monitoring
    performance 167; Reviewing performance 168

  8. How to manage projects 172
    Project planning 172; Setting up the project 174;
    Controlling the project 174; Ten steps to effective
    project management 175


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