Career Development All-in-One For Dummies
Published on 30. March 2017
672 pages
978-1-119-36317-0 (ISBN)
Description
Take control of your career today
Want to get ahead in the workplace? Learn new skills and increase your visibility as a leader in your company with the help of this practical, hands-on guide to professional development. You'll find new techniques for being a better leader, tips for writing better emails, rules for running more effective meetings, and much more. Plus, you'll discover how to give presentations that will keep your audience engaged and learn to be a more mindful person.
Combined from seven of the best For Dummies books on career development topics, Career Development All-in-One For Dummies is your one-stop guide to taking control of your career and improving your professional life. Perfect on its own or as part of a formal development program, it gives you everything you need to advance your career.
* Become a better leader
* Manage your time wisely
* Write effective business communications
* Manage projects more effectively
Success is an individual responsibility--so put your professional future in your own hands with this guide!
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Content
Introduction 1
Book 1: Mindfulness 3
Chapter 1: Exploring Mindfulness in the Workplace 5
Chapter 2: Discovering the Benefits of Mindfulness 27
Chapter 3: Applying Mindfulness in the Workplace 47
Chapter 4: Practicing Mindfulness in the Digital Age 73
Book 2: Project Management 93
Chapter 1: Achieving Results 95
Chapter 2: Knowing Your Project's Audiences 113
Chapter 3: Clarifying Your Project 133
Chapter 4: Developing a Game Plan 157
Chapter 5: Keeping Everyone Informed 183
Book 3: Leadership 203
Chapter 1: Building Your Leadership Muscles 205
Chapter 2: Managing as a Leader 223
Chapter 3: Creating a Vision 243
Chapter 4: Leading across Cultures 267
Book 4: Time Management 277
Chapter 1: Organizing Yourself 279
Chapter 2: Setting Yourself Up for Success 285
Chapter 3: Valuing Your Time 297
Chapter 4: Focusing, Prioritizing, and Time-Blocking 307
Chapter 5: Controlling Email Overload 327
Book 5: Business Writing 335
Chapter 1: Planning Your Message 337
Chapter 2: Making Your Writing Work 359
Chapter 3: Improving Your Work 381
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Your Writing 403
Chapter 5: Writing Emails That Get Results 425
Book 6: Presentations 447
Chapter 1: Creating Compelling Content 449
Chapter 2: Honing Your Platform Skills 463
Chapter 3: Captivating Your Audience 487
Chapter 4: Keeping Your Audience Captivated 503
Chapter 5: Ending on a High Note 517
Book 7: Negotiation 533
Chapter 1: Negotiating for Life 535
Chapter 2: Knowing What You Want 547
Chapter 3: Setting Goals 567
Chapter 4: Asking the Right Questions 577
Chapter 5: Closing the Deal 593
Index 617
Book 1: Mindfulness 3
Chapter 1: Exploring Mindfulness in the Workplace 5
Chapter 2: Discovering the Benefits of Mindfulness 27
Chapter 3: Applying Mindfulness in the Workplace 47
Chapter 4: Practicing Mindfulness in the Digital Age 73
Book 2: Project Management 93
Chapter 1: Achieving Results 95
Chapter 2: Knowing Your Project's Audiences 113
Chapter 3: Clarifying Your Project 133
Chapter 4: Developing a Game Plan 157
Chapter 5: Keeping Everyone Informed 183
Book 3: Leadership 203
Chapter 1: Building Your Leadership Muscles 205
Chapter 2: Managing as a Leader 223
Chapter 3: Creating a Vision 243
Chapter 4: Leading across Cultures 267
Book 4: Time Management 277
Chapter 1: Organizing Yourself 279
Chapter 2: Setting Yourself Up for Success 285
Chapter 3: Valuing Your Time 297
Chapter 4: Focusing, Prioritizing, and Time-Blocking 307
Chapter 5: Controlling Email Overload 327
Book 5: Business Writing 335
Chapter 1: Planning Your Message 337
Chapter 2: Making Your Writing Work 359
Chapter 3: Improving Your Work 381
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Your Writing 403
Chapter 5: Writing Emails That Get Results 425
Book 6: Presentations 447
Chapter 1: Creating Compelling Content 449
Chapter 2: Honing Your Platform Skills 463
Chapter 3: Captivating Your Audience 487
Chapter 4: Keeping Your Audience Captivated 503
Chapter 5: Ending on a High Note 517
Book 7: Negotiation 533
Chapter 1: Negotiating for Life 535
Chapter 2: Knowing What You Want 547
Chapter 3: Setting Goals 567
Chapter 4: Asking the Right Questions 577
Chapter 5: Closing the Deal 593
Index 617
