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How do you lead when you’re not the one in charge? Essential reading for the up an coming manager; loads of hints and tip about how to influence when you are not the ‘boss’

Everyone in business should read it and remember to write clearly.

Comprehending the written word is an important part of communication – it is amazing how many reports and letters ar...

Excellent brief nuggets of the major thinkers

I enjoyed it. It deals with different European business cultures and types of organisations. I have met specialists in the area who say he skims the surface, but I found it a very good and enjoyabl...

Clearly explains the role of being “an unreasonable person” in business and highlights our need to adapt.

A great insight into the square mile

Includes a chapter on High Finance: how the Finance Committee nods through £10 million for the atomic reactor, and spends the whole meeting arguing about £350 for the bicycle shed and £21 for co...

A brilliantly insightful, wide-ranging look at business organisations. Provides a lot of insight about how organisations actually work (as opposed to how people think they work).

An obvious selection, but at the time I read found it fascinating. Tom Peters is a great speaker too.

Excellent book explaining how to get started, market yourself and a most illuminating chapter on fees, which alone makes the book worthwhile. Some of the basics have been covered elswhere but this ...