DK Essential Managers: Achieving High Performance is the visual guide that gives you all the know-how you need to be a more effective manager.

Now newly updated with an all-new graphic approach to explaining key techniques and skills, the best-selling DK Essential Managers: Achieving High Performance features:

  • A practical, "how-to" approach teaches you the information and skills to succeed.
  • Step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "Ask yourself" features show you how to boost your confidence and overcome challenges.
  • Tables, illustrations, "in-focus" panels, and real-life case studies.

Learn all you need with DK Essential Managers: Achieving High Performance.

About DK Essential Managers: The DK Essential Managers series covers a range of business and management topics and have sold more than 1.9 million copies worldwide. Each guide is clearly presented for ease of reference, with visual pointers, tips, and graphics. The handy pocket format slips easily into a briefcase or portfolio.


This is a practical, pocket-sized guide to achieving high performance which will give you the information and skills to succeed. It helps you find out how to improve your performance and boost productivity by prioritising tasks and managing your time effectively. You'll learn to improve your skills, develop drive and lead effectively. Tips, dos and don'ts and 'In focus' features on what to do in a particular situation, plus real-life case studies demonstrate key skills such as how to reassess your goals, take the lead and plan ahead. Read it cover to cover, or dip in and out of topics for quick reference. It offers handy tips in a pocket-sized format - take it wherever your work takes you.


Motivating People

by Michael Bourne and Pippa Bourne

Published 1 August 2009

A practical, pocket-sized guide to motivating people which will give you the information and skills to succeed

Find out how to maximise the effectiveness of your business by motivating your staff and enabling them to flourish. You'll learn how to encourage teamwork and deal with de-motivated staff.

Tables, illustrations, 'In Focus' panels on what to do in a particular situation, plus real-life case studies demonstrate how to help create the right motivational environment. Read it cover-to-cover, or dip in and out of topics for quick reference.

Handy tips in a pocket-sized format - take it wherever your work takes you.


Interviewing People

by Deedee Doke

Published 1 November 2009

A practical, pocket-sized guide to interviewing people which will give you the information and skills to succeed

Learn how to interview people effectively, you'll find out how to evaluate potential employees and select the right candidate.

Tables, illustrations and 'In Focus' panels on what to do in a particular situation, plus real-life case studies demonstrate how to control an interview, interpret body language and reach a decision. Read it cover-to-cover, or dip in and out of topics for quick reference.