The Essential Management Toolbox
Tools, Models and Notes for Managers and Consultants
Publisher: Wiley, 2008 , 360 pages
ISBN: 978-0-470-51837-3
Synopsis:
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The purpose of this book is not to short-cut any formal learning and understanding of the use of established and practical management tools and techniques but to provide an easy acces to various management approaches through a collection of models and brief prompting notes. A such this book will be of value for, practising managers, students and management consultants; whether undertaking assignments for external clients or working within their own organizatuions in an advisory capacity. The book not only supports the Institute of Business Consulting's Certificates and Diploma programmes but also provides a wide range of models and brief notes on over twenty recognizable skill sectors within management fields and specialisms.
The Essential Management Toolbox:
- Includes diagrams that aid the process of quick reference and ease of understanding
- Covers a wide range of consultancy tools and techniques that are well displayed, well described, and well referenced
- Is the first reference source that concisely lists and describes management consultancy tools and techniques across such a wide range of sectors.
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- Business Planning
- Change Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Decision Making and Problem Resolution
- Financial Management
- International Management
- Marketing Management
- Organizational Development
- People-Focused Performance Management
- Process Improvement
- Product Management
- Project Management
- Quality Management
- Risk Management
- Strategic Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Time Management
- Undertaking Research
- Working as a Management Consultant
- Workshop Facilitation
Reviews:
The Essential Management Toolbox
Rating: ******** (Very good)
Well, it is not often you come across a full-blown guide to what management consultants really do for a living, but this is the closest I ever have seen.
It manages to describe many (not all) major models that MCs utilise and sort them in different areas (who sounds like a industry segmentation of the MC industry, no less), and adds to this well-thought out comments on their applicability and in some cases, interdependencies. Of course, you really need an MBA (or at least have started on one) to fully appreciate the book, but this is the intended audience, so kudos for a work very well done!
All in all, a recommended book for any practising or aspiring management consultant. If you want more details or a more all-encompasing book, there exists alternatives, but not for this audience.