This article is based on the free eBook “The Styles, Models & Philosophy of Leadership” written by Sarah Simpson. Leadership models give you a framework or process in which you can apply your learning and highlight how you can adapt to changing situations, organizations or staff. The 5 main leadership...
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The 4 most essential skills needed in HR staff
This article is based on the eBook “From Reactive to Proactive – High Impact Strategic HR” written by Susan Quinn, Associate Professor, Bissett School of Business. Human Resource professionals must self-assess their own skills and competencies with the aim to identify areas for improvement. The head of HR must ensure...
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Delegation and empowerment: The future of people management
This article is based on the eBook “Delegation and Empowerment” written by Eric Garner Delegation and empowerment are two of the most important skills of management today. They chime with what people want and expect at work. They hold the key to motivation. And, when used with skill, they create...
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Coaching tips to improve the performance of your employees
This article is based on the eBook “Coaching and Mentoring” written by Sean McPheat When you think about your role in the workplace, consider this idea: you will be remembered when you leave the organization for how well you managed your team. If you want to build a high performance...
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8 key factors in managing recruitment successfully
Recruitment and selection is one of the key processes of any business, often regarded as the most important. Sometimes the process is undertaken with little preparation because managers believe they know what kind of person they want and have a gut feel for who will do a good job for...
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Ereaders Reach Two in Five in the UK – Report about Bookboon by eMarketer
The marketing website eMarketer featured Bookboon’s latest eBook survey. Read the full article here. Ereaders Reach Two in Five in the UK Apr 17, 2013 UK tops Canada, US for ereader penetration by some estimates Consumers who as of February 2013 planned to buy an ereading device in the next...
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Bookboon mentioned by The Telegraph (UK)
In the context of an article on saving money during university, The Telegraph suggested students download free books from Bookboon. See the full article here. How to save money on university reading Whether you’re an e-book convert or loyal to old-fashioned tomes, what’s really important is keeping the costs down...
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Lesen.net Germany about Bookboon
The German news website lesen.net featured Bookboon. Read more here. E-Book-Wüste Deutschland [Studie] Debatte eBooks Topnews Dass der deutsche E-Book-Markt im Vergleich zum angloamerikanischen Raum in den Kinderschuhen steckt, ist allgemein bekannt. Wie gewaltig der digitale Graben tatsächlich ist, offenbart eine neue Studie der E-Book-Plattform Bookboon. 40.337 Menschen aus 13 Ländern befragte Bookboonzwischen...
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Bookboon in Belgian news: dhnet.be
Un Belge sur trois achèterait son premier ebook en 2013 (23/03/2013) Si ce marché reste minuscule, il est condamné à grandir. Et plus vite que prévu BRUXELLES Serait-ce le début d’un décollage ? Ne nous faites pas dire ce qu’on n’a pas (encore) écrit : ce n’est pas la razzia....
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iBusiness Germany about Bookboon
The German news website ibusiness.de featured Bookboon. Read more here. Deutsche Verlage verpennen Ebook-Boom 25.03.13 Über ein Viertel der Deutschen werden sich in den nächsten zwölf Monaten ihren ersten Tablet-Computer, EBook-Reader oder sogar beides zulegen. Dadurch steigt auch die Kaufbereitschaft für E-Books auf 23,3 Prozent. Doch dieses Potenzial bleibt weitgehend...
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