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Understanding others, having empathy and showing emotional intelligence are critical in the workplace. Those entering the workforce often haven't been prepared with the tools and techniques to effectively develop these skills in a working environment, however, despite them being critical for success. Read the Room shows you how to build the ability to be empathetic and use human intelligence to interpret meaning, manage relationships and think critically. The transition fr...

The professional landscape is increasingly automated and evolving. With AI taking on more and more tasks and disruption becoming ever more common, creative thinking has become the key skill of the day. If you're a young professional, you need to be able to think around topics, find multiple ways of solving a problem, develop new approaches to their work and find ways to enhance existing processes. Make Your Own Lane shows you how to create by association and elimination and...

Having a mentor can be a rapid route to success for those who have just entered the workplace. By connecting with one, you can receive vital guidance as you move through your career, learning to avoid common pitfalls, identify your goals and hone your skillset. Ask, Learn, Grow explains how to establish this relationship, what you should be looking for in a prospective mentor, and how to take feedback positively. Once you're working with a mentor, you'll find doors opening...

When you've just entered the workforce, understanding how leadership works and how you can contribute to it can be a challenge. Lead from Where You Are is a practical guide to leadership for those at an early stage of their career. It will show you how to have a positive influence no matter the level you're working at, help you understand the power structures you will be operating in and explain what leadership looks like in different organisations. Throughout, this book m...

Entering the workforce for the first time brings numerous new challenges and setbacks, and it's vital to be able to manage these and move forward with purpose. In spite of all your qualifications, you can develop imposter syndrome, become convinced of your inability to progress, and take failure to heart. Breathe, Then Go Again shows you how to cope with setbacks, build self-discipline and overcome self-doubt in your workplace. There will be an examination of how best to han...

As AI transforms business faster than ever, mid and senior-level negotiators must blend cutting-edge technology with emotional intelligence to lead complex conversations and close deals that last. Tim Castle, a renowned negotiation expert, presents his Magnetic Influence framework to help you build authentic connection in a digital, automated world. Through practical storytelling and proven strategies, you'll learn how to use AI agents to speed up sales cycles and deepen trus...

If you've just entered the workforce, it can be difficult to know how and when to express yourself in conversation. Being in a professional situation for the first time can be an intimidating experience, and yet you'll be keen to make your points and share your perspectives and ideas. Speak Up, Stand Out aims to show you how to do exactly this. It considers the anatomy of a voice, the different modes of influence, thinking on the spot and how to speak up in meetings. There i...

You may not have been taught this, but the best way to lead a team is to step back and let them take the reins. The workforce is changing, and many managers, newly promoted and having received no training in how to lead their teams, end up creating a culture in which their teams are reliant on them to function, preventing them from taking ownership of their work. Additionally, employees are more conscious of their value than ever before, and after the pandemic, they've had ac...

The leadership landscape is changing. Or more importantly, the leadership landscape has changed for good. Traditional, hierarchical and rigid methods no longer resonate in a world which prioritizes empathy, flexibility and authenticity.If you feel disconnected from outdated leadership advice, this book will help you reframe what it means to lead today. Forget Normal - I Want Magic! is a bold and practical guide to modern leadership. Claire Brumby introduces a powerful framewo...

The comprehensive undergraduate guide to designing creative, data-driven marketing strategies. Data-Driven Marketing Strategy gives upper-level undergraduate students a comprehensive framework for turning marketing data into creative, evidence-based strategies that deliver measurable impact. Written by Kamila Miller, it helps students move beyond understanding metrics to interpreting insights and applying them to real marketing challenges.Designed to support both classroom le...

Some of the greatest innovations in history happened by chance. Penicillin, Slinkies, Teflon - each was an unexpected discovery. So, how do we harness such creativity in business? The Art of Unexpected Solutions shows you how to experiment and think divergently in order to discover new and innovative ways of doing business.By taking risks and being open to unintended outcomes, you'll solve problems in ways you would never have imagined possible. You'll disrupt your chosen fie...

Provides step-by-step advice to prepare effectively and nail that presentation. This quick and easy guide provides a practical toolkit for developing a winning presentation and improving your confidence. Complete with case studies and expert input to help you avoid disaster, Develop Your Presentation Skills includes content to help you to deliver a presentation 'stripped bare' and to use new media to engage with your audience.This fully updated 6th edition now features even m...

How to Manage Your Time Effectively is packed with proven tips, tools and techniques to help you review and assess your time management and adopt new work practices to improve it. This book includes great time-saving ideas, practical solutions and checklists, plus advice on: controlling paperwork, organizing your emails, delegating and working with others, prioritizing to focus on key issues, getting and staying organized. This fully updated 7th edition features even more pra...

Dramatically improve the way you work with great tips on how to determine goals, prioritize tasks, overcome distractions; build positive work habits and adjusting to working at home. This fully updated 8th edition now features even more practical exercises, useful templates and top tips to help you get organized, as well as content on how to deal with the ubiquitous presence of smartphones and adapt to the ever increasing scope for interruption and procrastination in our 24/7...

Getting a message across on paper and presenting a proposal in a clear and persuasive form are vital skills for anyone in business. This book provides practical advice on how to impress, convince and persuade. This fully updated 7th edition now features even more practical exercises, useful templates and top tips that will help you to write succinctly and with impact across different media.How to Write Reports and Proposals will give you the tools to put over a good case with...

A behind-the-scenes look at how a simple idea born from a real need grew into a successful brand that transformed its category. Making Business Child's Play is your behind-the-scenes guide to building a purpose-led challenger brand that can take on even the most established names in FMCG. From product idea to market disruption, Joanna Jensen shares how she grew Childs Farm into the UK's leading baby and child personal care brand and what it really takes to do the same.With ho...

Have you ever wondered how to avoid hiring toxic people? Or how to understand people's nonverbal cues? Are you unsure of what to do if someone is crying? If so, you're not alone. During author Anne-Maartje Oud's two decades as a workplace behaviour specialist, she fielded countless questions from the people she trained. They all boiled down to the same thing: people wanted to know what to do in particular situations.What To Do If...? is a collection of the 35 questions that w...

If you're an aspirational manager, how can you up your game, so that you become a great leader? Many people get promoted because they are good managers. But when they get into a leadership role, they struggle. And in today's world, it's never been truer that what got you to being a good manager, won't necessarily provide you with the right tools to become a great leader. The Mindset of Success is a guide to help your fill your potential. Award-winning leadership author, Jo Ow...

Better communication skills will have a direct impact on your career development. Improve Your Communication Skills is your practical guide to effective communication in business. This fully updated 7th edition now features a handy self-assessment tool to help you profile your own preferred communication style, even more practical exercises, useful checklists and top tips, as well as content on influencing others and managing difficult conversations. This book provides vital ...

The Sunday Times Bestseller Fintech touches every part of our lives, from cashless economies to crypto, and even our climate. This book draws back the curtain on this fascinating world full of friction, failure and fortune. Fintech Wars delves into one of the world's most lucrative and fast-growing sectors. Witness the bold strategies, groundbreaking innovations, and relentless drive that propelled fintech unicorns like PayPal, Nubank and Monzo to transform the world. Featu...

Discover new skills, expand your knowledge and build your confidence through this fascinating and accessible guide to working with AI. Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of our everyday lives. But it remains an elusive, complex and intimidating technology that has hundreds of iterations and nuances. With Confident AI, build your confidence when working with AI by learning the fundamentals and discovering the intricacies of the industry. Andy Pardoe has spen...

Digital detoxes don't work. Our wellbeing relies on finding a balance. Improve your focus and create healthy habits that will enrich your life with Digital Wellbeing. So much of our lives are now spent looking at screens, whether we're working on our laptop or checking social media on our phones. It's too easy to become overwhelmed by constant notifications and endless emails, leading to frustration, stress and burnout. In this groundbreaking book, leading wellbeing expert Pe...

The world is more digitally connected than ever before and, with this connectivity, comes vulnerability. This book will equip you with all the skills and insights you need to understand cyber security and kickstart a prosperous career. Confident Cyber Security is here to help. From the human side to the technical and physical implications, this book takes you through the fundamentals: how to keep secrets safe, how to stop people being manipulated and how to protect people,...

Understand and harness the power of artificial intelligence to drive growth and innovation with this comprehensive guide. As AI continues to evolve, it is increasingly important for businesses to make informed decisions about how to use AI to drive success and growth. Artificial Intelligence for Business aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI and its applications in business, making it the ideal resource for business managers and leaders looking to stay ahead of ...

Learn how to clean, organize and understand your data so your marketing and sales work smarter, not harder. Optimizing Sales and Marketing Data is a clear, friendly guide for early-career professionals who want to build confidence with data and learn the essentials of fixing common data problems. If you're just starting out in sales or marketing and need simple steps to clean data, categorize customers and improve your results, this book shows you exactly how to get there.Wri...

Companies everywhere are investing significant resources into building AI products and services that they hope will transform their business. To deliver real results, AI and data leaders need to build a strong business-oriented enterprise AI program. Leading Enterprise AI Programs is an essential guide to establishing and directing an agile, ethical and business-focussed AI strategy and program for the whole enterprise.It provides leaders with guidance on operating a portfoli...

Looking to create marketing plans that truly connect with your customers?The Customer-Driven Marketing Handbook by Fab Giovanetti is your guide to building effective marketing strategies that focus on real customer relationships. Designed for early to mid-career professionals, this book breaks down marketing essentials into clear, manageable steps. It helps you understand what works for your brand and shows you how to refresh your plans to keep pace with a fast-changing marke...

Build lasting happiness, confidence and control at work every day. Work Happier is your guide to building a better day-to-day, whether you're starting out, feeling stuck or trying to boost your mood at work. Written by WorkL founder and former Waitrose MD Mark Price, this empowering book reveals what really drives happiness at work and why it matters for your mental health, relationships and long-term success.Drawing on insights from thousands of professionals, it shows how t...

From business reports and capital structures to risk management and mergers, The 30 Day MBA in Business Finance offers comprehensive insights from the world's leading finance courses. Fill the gaps in your knowledge and develop your analytical and decision-making skills through this holistic guide to the finance sector, covering all of the modules you would find at a top business school. It also features an array of fascinating case studies from some of the world's most succe...

WINNER: Choice Reviews - Outstanding Academic Title, 2025WINNER: Goody Business Book Award 2024 - Technology - GeneralAI promises to transform our world, supercharging productivity and driving new innovations. Taming the Machine uncovers how you can responsibly harness the power of AI with confidence. AI has the potential to become a personal assistant, a creative partner, an editor and a research tool all at once.But it also represents a threat to your livelihood, data and p...

Many businesses are rooted in creating desirable products and services for users, but fail to consider the consumer. How can they create products and services that work for users? This book has the answers. User experience research, (UX research) focuses on understanding user behaviours, needs and motivations through a range of observational techniques, task analysis and other methodologies.User Research is a practical guide that shows mid-career professionals and academic re...

Boost focus, performance and mental energy at work without burning out. Make Your Brain Work is the science-backed guide for anyone juggling multiple responsibilities and aiming to improve focus, boost performance and maintain mental energy without burning out. Whether you're managing a busy workload or preparing for your next career move, this book helps you stay productive, sharp and in control, even under pressure.Neuroscience expert, Amy Brann breaks down cutting-edge bra...

Discover the teachings and insights from the world's leading marketing courses with The 30 Day MBA in Marketing. From advertising and promotion to buyer behaviour and budgets, this comprehensive book includes all of the modules you would find at a top business school, allowing you to fill the gaps in your knowledge and develop your creative, analytical and decision-making skills. It also features an array of fascinating case studies from some of the world's most successful bu...

Discover the fundamental skills, insights and technical knowledge behind UX design and development. The UX (user experience) industry is growing by 39% every year. This is an exciting sector which demands a combination of technical expertise and creative flair.UX is also a vital ingredient for business success in a wide range of industries: every company that has a website, app or platform also has a UX team working behind the scenes. From research and information architectur...

Streaming didn't just change what we watch. It changed who holds the power in entertainment. Streaming Wars reveals how platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Spotify and Amazon Prime have transformed more than just entertainment.They've rewritten the rules of streaming services, media economics, power and visibility. Journalist Charlotte Henry explores what's really going on behind your screen, from Hollywood's 2023 strikes to the rise of ad-supported tiers, the global ...

Taking control of your money starts with understanding how investing really works. How the Stock Market Works is your no-nonsense guide to understanding how the UK's financial markets operate and how to use them to your advantage. Now in its fully updated eighth edition, this bestselling book by Michael Beckett simplifies everything from shares and bonds to gilts, derivatives and ethical investing.Whether you're building a portfolio, planning for retirement or simply want to ...

Accelerate your career and transform your skillset without the commitment or cost of an MBA. This internationally bestselling book distils the full insights of an MBA, providing a comprehensive and engaging guide to success. This latest edition has been extensively updated to reflect the evolving curriculums from leading business schools, including new theories and insights on globalization and entrepreneurism.The 30 Day MBA takes you beyond the basics as it covers all 12 cor...

From supply chain management to entrepreneurship and social responsibility, The 30 Day MBA in International Business provides a comprehensive insight into this fascinating sector. It is difficult to understand the complexities and nuances of international business without comprehensive and expert teachings on its many sectors. This book demystifies the complexities of this growing industry, as it draws upon the insights from the MBA courses from the top business schools.These...

The global data market is estimated to be worth $64 billion dollars, making it a more valuable resource than oil. But data is useless without the analysis, interpretation and innovations of data scientists. With Confident Data Science, learn the essential skills and build your confidence in this sector through key insights and practical tools for success.In this book, you will discover all of the skills you need to understand this discipline, from primers on the key analytic ...

Cryptocurrency. DeFi. Web3.Fintech. The Metaverse. AI.The future of money is here. The world of money is rapidly changing, but what does it all really mean? Exploring key developments such as blockchain, DeFi, AI and the metaverse, the book brings these technical topics to vivid life via narrative deep dives into selected founders and their companies. Spanning multiple geographies from London to Lagos, via Ahmedabad, Dubai, Hong Kong, Karachi and more, Future Money pulls toge...

Immersive technologies have the power to radically transform your business. Discover how you can step into the future and gain competitive advantage with Reality Check. Virtual and augmented reality has existed for years, yet most of us rarely use them beyond gaming and tech demos. This book separates hype from reality to uncover how these groundbreaking techxnologies are transforming our world, offering huge business opportunities across all sectors. Reality Check features f...

A step-by-step guide to creating a successful marketing plan: from carrying out a marketing audit, setting objectives and devising budgets to writing, presenting and implementing the plan. How to Write a Marketing Plan includes advice on producing mini-plans and the most current information on email marketing, web usage, mobile commerce and social media. This 8th edition now features even more practical exercises, useful templates, and top tips to help you develop this...

If you are starting or selling your own business, or wanting to expand your company, business plans are essential. Get expert guidance on how to make an impact with your business plan and successfully communicate your strategic vision. Whether it is to raise finance, sell a business or develop a specific project, this is your one-stop guide to producing the most professional and convincing business plan for a new venture. This 8th edition now features even more practical exer...

Non-office based work is here to stay, but everyone experiences it differently. Find out how to make working at home and remote work, work for you. How to Work Remotely will help anyone adapt to home, remote and hybrid working. Suitable for homeworkers, or the managers and leaders of homeworkers, this highly practical book will address how to be successful and build a career while working remotely, or away from the office. Packed with practical exercises and top tips, the boo...

Are you overwhelmed by project management jargon? Interested in developing a project management career, but bewildered by the plethora of costly courses and qualifications? Then this is the book for you. How to Manage Projects explains the fundamentals of this essential skill in a clear, practical and accessible way, making it the perfect introduction to managing better projects in your current role, or even that first step to developing a professional career as a pro...

The best business decisions and strategies are always data-driven. Improve your understanding of data and your digital literacy with How to Interpret Data. Data is a cornerstone of our decision-making, but the ability to effectively interpret data is challenging to master. This book demystifies the process of data interpretation, providing you with the tools and knowledge you need to develop smart data-driven strategies. Packed full of fascinating interviews and stories whi...

Negotiation is one of the most challenging and intimidating elements of working life. But it doesn't have to be. Discover the essential skills and strategies you need with How to Negotiate. Whether you're discussing the terms of a new job or trying to secure a lucrative client, it's impossible to avoid negotiation at work. But many people don't have the skills and insights they need to negotiate with confidence and clarity. From making a strong first impression to the final h...

Bestselling author Michael Armstrong provides valuable insight into the skills required to be an effective manager, helping you get the best from your staff through motivation, reward and leadership. This fully updated 6th edition now features even more practical exercises, useful templates, and top tips, alongside advice on managing virtual teams, enhancing employee engagement and managing conflict. Essential reading for anyone who wants to get the best from their te...

Learn how to navigate the bullies, manipulators and complainers who drive you mad. With example dialogue and techniques, it will help you navigate tricky situations and keep your cool. By understanding the motives and individual behaviours of difficult people, you can learn to manage aggression, reduce awkwardness and remain the better person. This 6th edition of the bestselling Dealing with Difficult People features practical exercises, useful templates and top tips you need...

When it comes to cyber attacks, everyone's a potential victim. But you don't have to be helpless against these threats. Hacked offers the knowledge and strategies you need to protect yourself and your business. In this book, cybersecurity expert Jessica Barker uncovers how hackers are weaponizing cutting-edge tactics and technologies to target individuals and organizations, before showing how you can safeguard yourself against any potential attacks and how to react if you d...

For many of us, our lives have become over-complicated, defined by burnout and fatigue. This affects everything we do, from our home life to our work. We stop moving forward and we lose direction. But there is an alternative: build your Momentum and rediscover the joys of fulfilling your potential. Leading psychologist and wellbeing expert, Lee Chambers found success by prioritizing wellbeing and embracing uncertainty. In this book, he shares his thirteen essential tool...

Teams need to be happy to thrive. But this can only happen when leaders step up to create an inclusive culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing and satisfaction. Unlocking Happiness at Work draws upon original research and first-hand research to demonstrate the power of happiness at work, before offering practical strategies that will allow leaders to reinvigorate their business. This new edition features fresh insights and interviews that explore the full complexities o...