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The Truth About...
09 Jan 08

The Truth About… series offers collected and distilled wisdom on the main management topics including: people management, negotiation, presentation and decision making. With an 'aha' on every page, information is presented in a clear and accessible style.

Written in short chapters, each book aims to cover an entire field of knowledge, cut to the core of each subject and, when necessary, pull the curtain back and pop the bubble of some commonly held assumptions.

Blunt, honest and direct, the books deliver the truth, plain and simple, to help managers gain a set of tools for their whole career. The first three books are:

The Truth About Negotiations
Leigh L Tompson

Reveals the truths of successful negotiation and the tried and tested techniques managers can use to get prepared to land the deal they want.

The Author
Leigh Thompson is a Professor at Kellogg School of Management of North-western University and a highly sought after consultant and negotiations expert for Fortune 100 firms.

Truth About Hiring The Best
Cathy Fyock

Every manager wants to have the most talented team to drive the business forward. Grounded in research, this practical guide will help managers spot and attract the top talent to work for them.

The Author
Cathy Fyock is an Employment Strategist and Principle of Innovative Management Concepts, providing consulting expertise on recruiting and retention strategies and helping companies develop plans to reduce turnover and improve productivity.

Truth About Managing People
Stephen P Robbins

Based on research this book offers immediate, useful and essential insights on how executives can conquer the challenges of managing people. The book offers principles managers can rely on throughout their career.

The Author  
Dr. Stephan P. Robbins is the best-selling author of management textbooks. His books have sold more than two million copies.


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