Published in August 2010, "This Stuff Really Works" is having an impact in organisations of all shapes and sizes.
The clear style appeals to managers in small, medium and large organisations who like the direct approach which reduces a huge amount of learning and experience into a small volume to keep close-to-hand.
Commercial sector managers
Public sector managers
Small business owners
Further education professionals and academics
Teachers and headteachers
Health care professionals and managers
Non-profit/charity managers
Church leaders
...have all been helped through this easy-to-use handbook
As the small selection of quotes captured below illustrates, its application is international and crosses organisational cultures
"I found this book really helpful for improving my own leadership capability. Therefore I am introducing this book to all my colleagues"
Junichi Adichi, Business Manager, Syngenta Japan"Really helpful. I wish I had read it 20 years ago - and I'm sure my colleagues do too!"
Mark Simmons, Country Director, FAR Sudan"I was introduced to this great little book by my coach and thought it so good that all of my team now have their own personal copies. I am also looking to run a facilitated workshop for my team based on the book and the principles it teaches"
Jon Pepper, Head of Operational Risk, Skipton Building Society, UK"This is a very readable book, illustrated with real-life examples, giving me workable solutions to help me manage more effectively. Within a school getting things done at management level and having a positive team feeling within the staff are both critical to progress and success"
Jessica Crossley, Headmistress, Moorfield School, Ilkley, UK"A treasure trove of leadership insights in the most accessible book. Very timely reading"
Phil Stokes, Senior Team Leader, The Well Community Church, London