Recommended Reading for Managers and Leaders
17th July 2017
Recommended Reading for Managers and Leaders
We often get requests for our recommendations for further reading. Want to further your Management or Leadership skills? These books are highly recommended by the Contact Consulting Team!
Michael Watkins -First 90 days, Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels
A very easy read providing ideas for quick wins in a new role – whether you're onboarding into a new company, being promoted internally, or embarking on an international assignment,"The First 90 Days" is a road map for taking charge quickly and effectively during critical career transition periods, and shows you how to focus on the important first strategies. Buy it here
Marcus Buckingham -First Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently For a unique view on how to be successful as a manager, we recommend Marcus Buckingham's book. It explains why great managers break all the rules of conventional wisdom. The front-line manager is the key to attracting and retaining talented employees - Great managers are the heroes of this book. Buy it here
Patrick M.Lencioni-The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
For leaders and managers Insight into why teams – even the best ones – often struggle. Provides an easy model and actionable steps that can be used to overcome these common hurdles to build an effective team. Buy it here