Jul
15
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15/07/2010 16:17
Here's a short list of some of our favourite books on the subjects of coaching and leadership. None of these are particularly heavy reads but they all have a pragmatic approach with useful tips for implementation that have stood the test of time.
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Title
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Author
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Content
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Coaching for Performance
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John Whitmore
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Growing People, Performance
and Purpose
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Leading Change
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John P. Kotter
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Addresses the needs of
organisations and individuals in
today's rapidly changing
business environment
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective
People
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Stephen R. Covey
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An integrated, principle-centred approach for solving personal & professional problems.
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Managing for Dummies
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Bob Nelson & Peter
Economy
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Common sense tips for many
areas of management
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Principle-Centred Leadership
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Stephen R. Covey
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An empowering philosophy for
life and business
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The Tao of Coaching
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Max Landsberg
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A useful guide to unlocking the
potential of your people, your
organisation and yourself
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The One Minute Manager
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Kenneth Blanchard &
Spencer Johnson
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An allegory highlighting how
people work best with other
people
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Leadership Skills
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John Adair
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Quick guide to the journey from
being an effective manager to a
leader of excellence
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Performance Appraisals
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Bob Havard
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The Sunday Times Guide to
performance appraisal
approaches and mechanisms
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The Inspirational Leader
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John Adair
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The nature and practices of leadership and how to encourage and inspire others
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Performance Management
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John Domenick
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Designed to help managers evaluate employee performance by measuring performance and reinforcing positive behaviour and growth
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