Developing Skills for Business Leadership: Building Personal Effectiveness and Business Acumen

This comprehensive guide is specifically designed for CIPD advanced level students and those on non-CIPD business masters degrees, providing a detailed overview of the key topics needed for successful professional development and practice.

Covering interpersonal and communication skills, managing information and projects in both academic and professional contexts, change management, decision making, managing financial resources and data analysis, this book is an essential tool for anyone looking to excel in their career.

With new material on building and managing virtual teams, remote and hybrid working arrangements, resolving conflict, organizational learning and development, as well as working across diverse cultures and fostering inclusion, this edition has been fully updated throughout.

The book is supported by 'development zones', examples, case studies and 'pause for thought' boxes to consolidate learning and help students put the skills into context and see how they apply in the workplace.

Whether you are just starting out on your career journey or looking to take your skills to the next level, this book is the perfect tool for you.