More than 11,000 business books are published every year—an overwhelming choice for busy professionals. Therefore, in partnership with getAbstract, Training brings you April’s top three business books recommended to our readers.
“The Talent Mandate. Why Smart Companies Put People First” by Andrew Benett (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013, 256 Pages, ISBN: 978-0230340879; $20.14)
Andrew Benett, president of Havas Worldwide, accurately targets and discusses the latest trends in organizational development and employment. While perhaps more thorough than original, Benett helpfully explains that modern companies need talented employees, employees need digital skills, firms need positive cultures, and so on. If the book has a godfather, he is the frequently cited John Sculley, the former Apple CEO. Within Benett’s clear update on the latest employment and organizational trends, particularly those concerning dealing with top talent, he also discusses companies—DreamWorks, Motley Fool, Dow—that rarely appear in business books. getAbstract recommends his overview to executives, managers, HR personnel, and talented workers looking to make the most of their gifts in a newly welcoming marketplace.
Rating (out of 10): 7
Applicability: 8
Innovation: 5
Style: 7
“Learning Everywhere. How Mobile Content Strategies Are Transforming Training” by Chad Udell (Rockbench, 2012, 288 Pages, ISBN: 978-1605440170; $22.39)
Mobile learning production master and teacher Chad Udell takes a fresh look at how to develop mobile content for learning. He introduces a complex technological vocabulary and tells learning officers precisely how to master it. Udell is a down-to-earth, easy-to-read writer who clarifies the necessary insider terms and topics in this how-to manual for planning and producing learning and development materials for the demanding, ever-changing mobile universe. getAbstract salutes this clear, simple explanation of a complex topic and recommends Udell’s handbook to all Learning and Development professionals. This outstanding book on planning and producing L&D materials for mobile devices will help you establish mobile learning for your firm.
Rating (out of 10): 7
Applicability: 8
Innovation: 7
Style: 6
“Talk Lean. Shorter Meetings. Quicker Results. Better Relations” by Alan H. Palmer (Capstone, 2013, 208 Pages, ISBN: 978-0857084972; $17.05)
International trainer Alan H. Palmer bases his “talking lean” concept on the work of his mentor, Philippe de Lapoyade, founder of the Interactifs Discipline. This strategy helps people be more effective by speaking in a direct, concise, and polite way. Palmer, a former international advertising professional, expands on this approach. He explains how to gain respect by asking for what you want or need. His suggestions cover common business and personal situations, including dealing with tardy employees or overbearing managers, gaining new clients, and running meetings. He cautions readers not to use his examples as “scripts,” but to speak in language that’s natural. getAbstract recommends this practical manual to managers, trainers, meeting organizers, and anyone who would like to speak more directly.
Rating (out of 10): 8
Applicability: 9
Innovation: 7
Style: 7
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