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Title Author Summary
On Becoming A Leader Bennis, Warren This books looks at how people become leaders, how they lead, and how organizations encourage or stifle potential leaders.
Quality At Work Bone, Diane
Griggs, Rick
Establishing and implementing realistic standards of quality.
The Business of Listening Bone, Diane Improve personal productivity through better listening.
Heroz Byham, William C. Ph.D.
& Cox, Jeff
A fun look at learning how to survive and thrive in today’s work world
Zapp!! The Lightning of Empowerment Byham, William C. PhD.
& Cox, Jeff
How to improve quality, productivity, and employee satisfaction
New Employee Orientation Caldwell, Charles M. A practical guide for supervisors
Attitude Chapman, Elwood N. A workable guide to better human relations.
Quick Quizzes: 133 Ways to Measure Success Dartnell Publishing An objective, easy-to-use training method.
The Art of Communicating Drecker, Bert Achieving interpersonal impact in business.
Smart Moves for People in Charge Deep, Sam &
Sussman, Lyle
Easy to use checklists explain how leaders motivate and manage groups, uncover new ideas, stay close to customers, handle budgets & find balance in a busy life.
Organize Your Office! Simple Routines for Managing Your Workspace Eisenberg, Ronni with
Kelly, Kate
Learn tips for a smoother, more efficient rise on the corporate track for anyone who feels their office is out of control.
Telephone Courtesy & Customer Service Finch, Lloyd Quality service on the telephone.
Organizational Reality Reports From The Firing Line Frost, Peter J.
Mitchell, Vance F.
Nord, Walter R.
A collection of business-related articles.
Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI) Kouzes, James M.
Posner, Barry Z.
Evaluate and significantly improve your leadership skills.
Making It! Personal Survival in the Corporate World Levi, Steven C. Designed for easy reference, this invaluable resource will help you get, and stay, ahead.
What Every Manager Should Know About Training Mager, Robert F. A clear approach to helping managers use training and other performance tools to get top performance from employees.
Mapping Inner Space Margulies, Nancy M.A. Learning and Teaching Mind Mapping
Managing Quality Customer Service Martin, William B. PhD A practical guide for establishing a service operation.
Quality Customer Service Martin, William B. PhD A positive guide to superior service.
Powerful Performance Appraisals McKirchy, Karen How to set expectation and work together to improve performance.
Quantum Creativity Meyer, Pamela Discover how the wisdom of quantum physics, new management models, and improvisation can boost creativity.
Calming Upset Customers Morgan, Rebecca L. Proven techniques to handle turmoil on the job.
1001 Ways to Reward Employees Nelson, Bob A chock-full guide to rewards of every conceivable type for every conceivable situation.
Don't Fire Them, Fire Them Up Pacetta, Frank with
Gittines, Roger
A real-world story of winning in business by motivating employees in the most positive ways possible.
In Search of Excellence Peters, Thomas J. &
Waterman, Robert H.
Lessons from America's best run companies.
The Pursuit of WOW! Peters, Thomas J. A practical guide to impractical times.  More than 200 action- and thought-provoking ideas to improve service and operations.
Thriving on Chaos Peters, Thomas J. Forty-five prescriptions specify what managers at every level must do if the organizations they lead are to survive and flourish in chaotic times.
The Tom Peters Seminar Peters, Thomas J. A timely, exciting volume loaded with "how-to's."  How-to improve service, your management style, etc.
Human Resources Renckly, Richard G. Emphasizing practical problem solving and day-to-day operating details.
How to Speak and Listen Effectively Robbins, Harvey A. Provides a practical understanding of how people communicate and lets you develop and strengthen your own skills.
Managing Personal Change Scott, Cynthia PhD &
Jaffe, Dennis PhD
Handling change in a positive and productive way.
Customer Satisfaction: The Second Half of Your Job Scott, Dru PhD Shows how to improve customer relations skills.
The Customer Driven Company Whiteley, Richard C. Rated by Fortune Magazine as one of the best management books of 1991, this instant business classic is now recognized and the bible of customer service.
Training Managers to Train Zaccarelli, Brother Herman Effective training strategies and techniques.

For more books and journal articles on these topics, why not tap into the resources of Roosevelt's Library? Your RU Staff ID card is your library card! Check out the library's web site for books and the full-text of articles. Click on Books in the "Quick Search" box to search Illinet Online under subject headings such as:

  • Supervision of employees 
  • Employees--training of 
  • Personnel management 
  • Leadership

For journal articles, click on Articles in the "Quick Search" box and search indexes such as:

  • ABI Inform in the FirstSearch database 
  • Business & Company ASAP in InfoTrac

The library staff will be happy to help you find what you need. For assistance call x3644 (downtown) or x7980 (Robin).

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