Forsyth Patrick: 33 books

Too many managers dont have what it takes to carry a good presentation. And they know it. Equally they know that to acquire the skill is to join an admired few, upwardly mobile managers. So motivation to learn is strong and rewarding. On browsing the book, readers will see the checklist approach and...

Marketing in Publishing, offers a wealth of practical information on creative strategies to increase book sales in a competitive and rapidly-changing marketplace. It is the first comprehensive study in this area to be published since the ending of the Net Book Agreement. Patrick Forsyth, now a marketing...

Clear and distinctive written communications help project a favorable personal and corporate personality. Effective Business Writing will help readers formulate a systematic approach to writing that makes it easier and quicker to get the right words down, avoiding the dangers of bland and formulaic approaches....

Staff are ever more demanding of their employers. They want to be consulted, appreciated and, more importantly, they want to enjoy their work. When staff are content they perform well; when they are motivated they perform even better. Managers are under increasing pressure to get results, and their...

Burma (or Myanmar as it is now called) is in the news for all the wrong reasons. It has been ruled for many years by a ruthless, repressive junta, it suffers regular earthquakes and the cyclone of May 2008 left more than a hundred thousand people injured, homeless or dead. Yet this is a magical place:...

Lying, cheating, manipulating, conniving, backstabbing, and schmoozing. And don’t forget falsifying, scheming, and even sleeping with someone. All of these go on in the workplace. And we all know someone who is engaged in using devious tactics to further their own career. If you think you can just...

Selling is crucial to the very survival of any company. This book contains 100 great sales ideas, extracted from the worlds best companies, to help anyone improve their sales and their careers.Ideas provide the fuel for individuals and companies to create value and success. Indeed the power of ideas...

New technological developments, changing legal requirements, new bosses and business partners - the forces of change are all around. In these uncertain times, the survival and future success of many businesses often depends on the ability of their managers and executives to move quickly, keeping up...

Writing essays is a major part of many further education courses. In coursework assignments, dissertations and exams, a well-written essay can make the difference between a pass and a fail, and these essays provide you with the stepping stones that take you towards the degree, qualification and career...

In this day of increased pressure to achieve results, time management has become a vital skill. With time-saving solutions, checklists, tips and techniques, Successful Time Management helps review and assess time management techniques and shows how to adopt new work practices to make effective use of...

Why is it that effective action is so often difficult to take? How do you make it work when you do take it? Human nature tends to make action difficult or make it more likely to be delayed or be done half-heartedly (with subsequent negative impact on results). There are so many unpleasant issues to...

***How to Write Reports and Proposals***is essential reading for achieving effective writing techniques. Getting a message across on paper and presenting a proposal in a clear and persuasive form are vital skills for anyone in business, and this book provides practical advice on how to impress, convince...

Book 6 of the Smart Skills series: practical guides to mastering vital business skills and techniques. Using proven strategies from business experts, these essential smart skills can empower anyone with the tools to get ahead. **Maximise your opportunities by mastering the art of persuasion ** The...

Its just so basic, isnt it? Every day in so many ways we all need to secure something from the boss, work colleagues, at a meeting or even at home. Here are the techniques that help to create and present powerful cases. These methods are all very accessible and illustrated by anecdotes that show how...