
The 9 Types of Difficult People: How to spot them and quickly improve working relationships
How to spot them and quickly improve working relationships
Nick Robinson(Author)
Pearson Business (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 17. October 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-1-292-72606-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book is for anyone who has experienced a difficult person at work. Revealing the 9 different types of difficult people, there's a quick quiz so you can work out the personality type you're dealing with, and how to communicate with them effectively.
- Decode the warning signs through stories of each type
- Discover practical tools and techniques for dealing with each type
- Find short exercises to help you build the right mindset for success
- Boost workplace relationships with videos and an online quiz
Reviews / Votes
"A real gem of a book, full of clear, insightful and practical advice on how to deal with difficult people in a caring and effective manner." Bridget Caldwell, BAFTA and double Royal Television Society award-winning Director and Producer"Compelling reading for anyone leading people. The book offers a practical, easy to understand framework, which will help you diagnose, address and resolve problems." Phil Jones MBE, Managing Director Brother UK, an Investors in People Platinum award-winning employer
"I have agonised about certain individuals and what they are doing to upset a high performing team. A book that should be on hand for any leader." Tony Attard OBE DL, Chairman of Panaz Group, Master of The Furniture Makers' Company (City of London livery company), past High Sheriff of Lancashire
"Not every difficult person is the same or can be managed in the same way. Nick gives you tools to identify, understand, and maximise their value." Ian Dormer CBE, (awarded for contribution to business), Chartered Director (CDir), HonFIoD, Managing Director Rosh Engineering Ltd
"An excellent self-help book as well as an important one to help leaders and managers understand team dynamics." Hilary Sutcliffe, Carnegie Centre Advisory Board Member, DAVOS workshop facilitator, Director of Society Inside.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pearson Education Limited
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
332 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-292-72606-9 (9781292726069)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Nick Robinson
The 9 Types of Difficult People
E-Book
10/2023
1st Edition
Pearson Education Limited
€14.49
Available for download
Person
Nick Robinson
has been working as an Executive Coach since 1999, helping people to make their management and team roles as effective as possible and to be fulfilled at work. He coaches people in large and small businesses and organisations in the private, public and third sectors.
Content
Part One
1. Why you Need this Book to Deal with Difficult People2. How to Use this Book3. Why Things go Wrong at Work4. Warning Signs at Work5. The Matrix of Difficult People at Work6. Quick Quiz to Identify Types7. Summary of Types8. Three Dynamic Principles to Fine-Tune Your Mindset9. Visual Flowchart
Part Two 10. Type 1 The Scary Specialist11. Type 2 The Dark Strategist12. Type 3 The Martyr13. Type 4 The Driving Force14. Type 5 The Revolutionary15. Type 6 The Empire Builder16. Type 7 The Worrier17. Type 8 The Rock18. Type 9 The People Pleaser19. Who's Not Here?20. In Pursuit of a Positive WorkplaceAppendix: Online and Other Resources
Part Two 10. Type 1 The Scary Specialist11. Type 2 The Dark Strategist12. Type 3 The Martyr13. Type 4 The Driving Force14. Type 5 The Revolutionary15. Type 6 The Empire Builder16. Type 7 The Worrier17. Type 8 The Rock18. Type 9 The People Pleaser19. Who's Not Here?20. In Pursuit of a Positive WorkplaceAppendix: Online and Other Resources