Real professionals always keep up with the times. They attend various courses and trainings, independently study information using the Internet and books. There is no need to talk about leadership positions. Such specialists must a priori improve, master the latest techniques in the field of management.
Although many managers have a completely different opinion on this matter. They believe that they have already achieved their goal and it is not at all necessary to spend energy on training, especially if this is an experienced person who has been working in the organization for quite some time.
But only few people think that effective management will bring much more results. If you are a leader, even if there are only a couple of people under your command, do not forget about self-improvement.
In our article you will find the rating of the top 10 best books on personnel management. They will teach you to select people in a team and inspire them to new achievements.
List
- 10. The art of recruiting. How to evaluate a person in an hour, Svetlana Ivanova
- 9. Delegation and Management, Brian Tracy
- 8. Be a dictator. Practical Guide, Mikal Hem
- 7. Management Practice, Peter Drucker
- 6. Myths and truth about KPI, Marina Vishnyakova
- 5. Tight management. Get people to work for the result, Dan Kennedy
- 4. Techniques for successful recruitment, Tatyana Baskina
- 3. How to control slaves, Mark Sidonius Falx
- 2. What really motivates us, Daniel Pink
- 1. Rejection of Change, Robert Keegan and Lisa Lehi
10. How to evaluate a person in an hour, Svetlana Ivanova
This book is written by an HR expert, a business trainer, and a candidate of psychological sciences. Target audience - heads of recruitment agencies, entrepreneurs, students and teachers of university management departments.
The author talks about the most effective ways to evaluate and select employees. Its advantages are practical utility and brevity. It can become a reference book, since it describes in detail the methods for evaluating candidates.
«The art of recruiting. How to evaluate a person in an hour"Is not only a theory, but also a practice. The book has many tasks and examples that will help the reader “put everything on the shelves” and consolidate the material. Everyone knows that knowledge that is not put into practice has no value.
9. Delegation and Management, Brian Tracy
Brian Tracy knows firsthand what success is. In just two years, he grew from a regular sales manager to vice president of the company.
«Delegation and Management"Talks about the basic principles that every leader needs to use. The reader will learn how to set tasks and exercise control over subordinates. If you are one of those people who think: “Better I will do everything myself”, this book is for you. It will help optimize your activities and the work of downstream employees.
8. A Practical Guide, Mikal Hem
Already by nameBe a dictator. Practical guideThe reader understands that this is an unusual book. This is a humorous, ironic instruction on how to get power.
The author shares his observations on the lives of famous people who managed to become dictators. On their example, Mikal shows what qualities need to be possessed, how to behave and what to do. The book received mixed reviews, but there are definitely things in it that will prove useful to managers.
7. Management Practice, Peter Drucker
This is the work of one of the most influential management theorists of the twentieth century. The book is ideal for those who want to get an idea of this discipline. Here the simplest concepts are collected, including management and manager, recommendations for managing business and personnel.
The book was written in 1954, but it is still relevant and very popular. Drucker, like no other, was able to talk about the fundamental things that every leader should know.
«Management practice"Is written in simple language, it will be understandable not only to senior managers, but also to those who at the beginning of their careers.
6. Myths and truth about KPI, Marina Vishnyakova
The book tells about a problem that has recently become very relevant, namely, the introduction of KPI (coefficient determining the effectiveness of work). This is a great tool, but few people manage to put it into practice.
Many organizations create a system of economic indicators. It exists, but nobody uses it. "Myths and Truth About KPI»Will help make a difference. Motivation and evaluation tips, implementing change ...
This book is a storehouse of useful information for the manager. It is written in easy language, there is a place for humor, but most importantly, it is based on the practical experience of organizations that successfully use KPI in their work.
5. Make people work for the result, Dan Kennedy
That way the book is ideal for those who decide to open their own business or are already successfully doing business. However, ordinary leaders will also be able to draw something from it. The name speaks for itself "Hard management. Make people work for results", That is, the manager must have authority among subordinates. No need to keep employees who are not result-oriented.
Kennedy seems to be an opponent of hourly pay. He believes that money should be paid for the work done, and not for the time spent at the workplace. If you share his views, the book will be very useful for you.
4. Techniques for successful recruitment, Tatyana Baskina
This book is more suitable for recruitment managers than for managers. However, the latter also take part in the selection of employees, so it certainly will not bring harm.
«Successful Recruitment Techniques»- technology for personnel search and selection. Not only traditional, but also modern searches are described here. Several chapters are devoted to finding employees on the network. Tatyana herself has worked in this area for a long time, so do not be afraid to use these methods, they are not “taken from the ceiling”, but verified by many companies.
3. How to control slaves, Mark Sidonius Falx
A book with a shocking title will help a manager look at his responsibilities from a different perspective. It is written on behalf of the fictional author of the Roman patrician Mark Sidonius Falks. This manual is a guide from the ancient top manager, which contains many useful tips.
In fact, the book "How to control slaves"Wrote Jerry Toner, Ph.D., who studies the history of Ancient Rome. The unusual presentation of the material attracts the attention of readers, and the book is quite popular not only among managers, but also history buffs.
2. What really motivates us, Daniel Pink
A provocative bestseller that changes familiar ideas and destroys a system that has been functioning for several centuries. The author makes it clear that motivation is not only material reward. He argues that with such an approach, efficiency cannot be achieved.
He suggests using such a mechanism of motivation, where the emphasis will be placed on a person’s natural desire for excellence. Pink not only answers the question: "What really motivates us?”, He offers tools and methods for creating a new motivation system.
1. Rejection of Change, Robert Keegan and Lisa Lehi
Most organizations find it difficult to innovate. New rules, a new form or something more grandiose - employees will resist change. People want to change their lives, but still resist. That is human nature.
«Rejection of Change"Based on research by Harvard professors. The main idea is the mismatch between the abilities of a person and his desires. The authors will give recommendations to help you love the changes and show your team that the new is better than the old ...