Discover how to adapt your management style and get the best out of your team - even if they aren’t in the same room! More people are working from home than ever before. This practical guide gives you all the skills you need to succeed as a flexible worker, and as a manager running projects and teams remotely. Whether you’re new to flexible working or simply looking to sharpen your skills, this is the go-to guide for you. It includes: • A practical, “how-to” approach that offers readers everything they need to run a project and manage a team remotely • Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and “Ask yourself” features • Tables, illustrations, “in-focus” panels, and real-life case studies that demonstrate and explain problem-solving and how to build confidence Learn how to make remote-working work for you and your team Slim, portable, and accessible, Essential Managers Flexible Working takes a no-nonsense approach to remote-working. It shows you how to effectively manage others from a distance by defining expectations, understanding the unique challenges of working from home, and setting up new routines, structures, and processes. Packed with clear, expert advice and useful WFH tips for staying focused and motivated, this business book will help you communicate and work effectively from any location or time zone. Discover how to keep your projects on track and achieve the very best results. It’s the perfect gift for managers at all levels or anyone still adjusting to remote or flexible working. Other titles in the Essential Managers Series DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style. Find out how to improve your leadership skills with Essential Managers: Leadership. Brush up on or enhance your project management skills with Essential Managers: Project Management.

Discover how to adapt your management style and get the best out of your team - even if they aren’t in the same room! More people are working from home than ever before. This practical guide gives you all the skills you need to succeed as a flexible worker, and as a manager running projects and teams remotely. Whether you’re new to flexible working or simply looking to sharpen your skills, this is the go-to guide for you. It includes: • A practical, “how-to” approach that offers readers everything they need to run a project and manage a team remotely • Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and “Ask yourself” features • Tables, illustrations, “in-focus” panels, and real-life case studies that demonstrate and explain problem-solving and how to build confidence Learn how to make remote-working work for you and your team Slim, portable, and accessible, Essential Managers Flexible Working takes a no-nonsense approach to remote-working. It shows you how to effectively manage others from a distance by defining expectations, understanding the unique challenges of working from home, and setting up new routines, structures, and processes. Packed with clear, expert advice and useful WFH tips for staying focused and motivated, this business book will help you communicate and work effectively from any location or time zone. Discover how to keep your projects on track and achieve the very best results. It’s the perfect gift for managers at all levels or anyone still adjusting to remote or flexible working. Other titles in the Essential Managers Series DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style. Find out how to improve your leadership skills with Essential Managers: Leadership. Brush up on or enhance your project management skills with Essential Managers: Project Management.

A practical and accessible guide to getting the best from working and managing remotely The visual guide that gives you all the know-how you need to manage a team remotely and get the best out of them More people are working from home - or remotely in other locations or time zones - than ever before. But with the many advantages remote-working brings, there are also brand-new sets of challenges - especially around effective management and getting the best out of teams that aren't in the same room. This practical guide gives you all of the skills to succeed as a flexible worker, and as a manager running projects and teams remotely - however far the distance may be. Discover how to adapt your management style and get the best out of your team by defining expectations, understanding the unique challenges of working outside the traditional office environment, and setting up new routines, structures, and processes. Pick up useful tips for adjusting to the home-working environment; staying focused, motivated, communicating and working effectively; keeping projects on track; and achieving the best results. Essential Managers: Flexible Working takes a no-nonsense, practical approach to the subject, with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists and "ask yourself" features showing you how to focus your energy, manage change, and make a positive impact. Whether you're new to flexible working or simply looking to sharpen your skills, this is the go-to guide for you.

Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Can you manage yourself with ease, but need more confidence when managing others? Achieving excellence as a manager requires a broad skillset, and The Essential Manager’s Handbook provides easy-to-follow and engaging advice on the 6 key areas. Nurture your confidence with managing people, leadership, achieving high performance, effective communication, presenting, and negotiating. With key quotes, bright visuals, and breakdowns by subject, this book is accessible and easy-to-use. Interactive tips and checklists will encourage you to note down your thoughts, examining past and present workplace experiences that you can learn from. Expert insights from management professionals and step-by-step instructions will help you understand how to deal with challenges and gain valuable management skills for life. This accessible and clear guide is packed with practical, no-nonsense information covering everything you need to know about acquiring and developing management skills. Pick up The Essential Manager’s Handbook for quick reference when you’re in need of guidance or work through each section at your own pace to become the best manager you can be. Series Overview: DK's Essential Managers series contains the know-how you need to be a more effective manager and hone your management style, covering a range of essential topics, from managing, coaching, and mentoring teams and individuals to time management, communication, leadership, and strategic thinking. Each guide is clearly presented for ease of reference, with visual pointers, tips, and infographics.

This practical guide will help you manage your career and your personal life to achieve both success and happiness. It balances detail and accessibility to make for a read that is concise as well as comprehensive. Written by Robert Holden, a psychologist and stress expert, and Ben Renshaw, a leadership coach and therapist. They are co-directors of The Happiness Project, and each have authored several books, including Holden's Be Happy and Crenshaw's Lead. Part of the DK Essential Managers series. Packed with essential tips for today's competitive business world, these efficient guidebooks are ideal for anyone interested in improving their business skills. Concise treatment of dozens of techniques, skills, and methods make Essential Managers the most accessible guide to business available.

Together with B&N, DK combines the successful Interviewing People, Motivating People, and Managing People into the latest Essential Managers title - a bind-up of these 3 titles geared to help supervisors get the most from their employees, manage effectively, and create a positive working environment for any professional team of colleagues. Interviewing People The first section helps you develop the skills you need to evaluate potential employees and select the right candidate. Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features show you how to screen candidates, plan questions, and listen effectively to answers. Tables, illustrations, "In focus" panels, and real-life case studies help you control an interview, analyze candidates' performance, and reach a decision. Motivating People This section explains how to improve your effectiveness by building teams, motivating your staff, and enabling them to flourish. Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features show you how to promote good practice, create a high-performance culture, and reward success. Tables, illustrations, "In focus" panels, and real-life case studies explain how to create the right environment, encourage teamwork, and deal with demotivated staff. Managing People Part three of this informative and inspiring package helps you to build confidence, communicate clearly, and establish trust. Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features give you the tools to motivate staff, create positive relationships, and improve performance. Tables, illustrations, "In focus" panels, and real-life case studies teach you how to evaluate progress, develop your team, and manage change.

Maximize your impact in the workplace with this clear and concise guidebook. It will show you how to get the best out of your staff by increasing morale, and getting them to work smarter, not harder. No matter how good your staff, you will not have an effective team without proper motivation. Written by Michael and Pippa Bourne, co-founders of an international management firm with decades of combined business and writing experience, the book walks you through all the essential principles and challenges of motivating people in four efficient chapters. From building a motivating environment and tracking performance to motivating yourself and getting through challenges, you'll be ready for any challenge. DK's bestselling Essential Managers books are ideal for managers at every level. These concise references demonstrate the techniques and skills that are useful in any work environment, making this series the most accessible single-subject business guides on the market.