7 Lessons in Managing Difficult People
Master Problem People Basics in 7 Steps
Will be published approx. on 10. September 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-3998-3065-2 (ISBN)
Description
A SHORT COURSE IN BETTER PEOPLE MANAGEMENT.
7 Lessons in Managing Difficult People is a quick course in people management, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From preventing difficult behaviour to managing conflict, you'll discover the insider secrets you need to know in order to successfully manage difficult people.
* Lesson 1: Understanding and preventing difficult behaviour
* Lesson 2: Developing your skills for managing difficult people
* Lesson 3: More advanced skills for managing difficult people
* Lesson 4: Managing specific types of difficult behaviour
* Lesson 5: Feedback that works and critical converstions
* Lesson 6: Managing conflict
* Lesson 7: Getting support and escalating issues
Explore the main themes and ideas of managing difficult people, get a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in Managing Difficult People is your fastest route to success.
ABOUT THE SERIES
7 Lessons are for people who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the series covers the business topics that matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book features a course of 7 short lessons so that with just a little work, you can quickly master the subject.
7 Lessons in Managing Difficult People is a quick course in people management, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From preventing difficult behaviour to managing conflict, you'll discover the insider secrets you need to know in order to successfully manage difficult people.
* Lesson 1: Understanding and preventing difficult behaviour
* Lesson 2: Developing your skills for managing difficult people
* Lesson 3: More advanced skills for managing difficult people
* Lesson 4: Managing specific types of difficult behaviour
* Lesson 5: Feedback that works and critical converstions
* Lesson 6: Managing conflict
* Lesson 7: Getting support and escalating issues
Explore the main themes and ideas of managing difficult people, get a basic knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, and test your progress with practical and thought-provoking exercises. 7 Lessons in Managing Difficult People is your fastest route to success.
ABOUT THE SERIES
7 Lessons are for people who want to succeed at work. From negotiating and content marketing to finance and social media, the series covers the business topics that matter and that will help you make a difference today. Written in straightforward English, each book features a course of 7 short lessons so that with just a little work, you can quickly master the subject.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
100 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3998-3065-2 (9781399830652)
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Person
David Cotton is an international trainer, speaker, facilitator and author. He is a Felow of the British Institute for Learning and Development, a Member of the Institute of Leadership, and an accredited DISC practitioner. He has run a successful consultancy since the 1980s, working on 4 continents and more than 30 countries.