Winner of the ‘Practical Manager’ category at the Chartered Management Institute Management Book of the Year Awards. The Little Book of Big Management Theories was praised by judges for being relevant, highly readable and refreshing in its approach – useful to experienced and new managers alike. Covering 89 management theories, it provides a summary of each theory, a guide of how to use it and a list of questions to ask, making it an ideal reference book. Rebecca Taylor, the Dean and Director of Studies at the Open University Business School, explained why the book deserved to win: “This book was a delight to read and was a highly refreshing approach to the world of management. The ‘big’ ideas have been boiled down into easily-digestible chunks that are perfect either as an introduction or a refresher for the more experienced manager. The personal writing style and lack of preaching makes it a brilliant desk-side companion for a manager of any level, and I highly recommend it.” 89 management theories from the world’s best management thinkers – the fast, focussed and express route to success. As a busy manager, you need solutions to everyday work problems fast. The Little Book of Big Management Theories gives you access to the very best theories and models that every manager should know and be able to use. Cutting through the waffle and hype, McGrath and Bates concentrate on the theories that really matter to managers day-to-day. Each theory is covered in two pages – telling you what it is, how to use it and the questions you should be asking – so you can immediately apply your new knowledge in the real world. The Little Book of Big Management Theories will ensure you can: • Quickly resolve a wide range of practical management problems • Be a better, more decisive manager who gets the job done • Better motivate and influence your staff, colleagues and stakeholders • Improve your standing and demonstrate that you are ready for promotion All you need to know and how to apply it – in a nutshell. ‘I’ll make sure that every manager in our pharmacy outlets gets a copy of this book.’ Manjit Jhooty, Managing Director, Jhoots Pharmacy ‘Every manager should read this book.’ Geoff Round, Chief Executive, Birmingham Civic Housing Association Ltd

The Little Book of Big Management Theories: ... and How to Use Them

Business & Money

McGrath, James

Bates, Bob

Management & Leadership

Ft Pr

Whereas books about screenwriting and Hollywood abound, there are very few books that discuss how to break into the games business despite the fact that the videogame market is twice the size of the movie industry. . Offering advice and insight on everything from how to get a foot in the door to what to do once inside, this is a true inside scoop on the industry.. Find out how to license a game, settle contract issues, and demonstrate the game to prospective companies..

Game Design: The Art and Business of Creating Games (Prima Tech's Game Development)

Humor & Entertainment

Cengage Learning PTR

Barns and buckets, fences and wagons . . . there is something special about the idyllic appeal of country scenes! In this unique guide, artist Bob Bates invites you into his artistic world as he shows you how to re-create a variety of beautiful acrylic country scenes. Inside this gorgeous guide, you will discover tips on capturing different seasons, moods, and times of day in the versatile acrylic medium. YouÆll also find information on how to make your compositions more realistic and appealing by arranging elements and manipulating light sources. This comprehensive guide is a welcome addition to every acrylic artistÆs library!

Acrylic: Country Scenes (HT186)

Arts & Photography

Painting

Walter Foster Pub.

THE GENERAL STORE.. THE OLD LIGHTHOUSE...BOB'S BARN.. AND MORE

Adventures in Acrylics and Oils (How to Draw and Paint Series)

Leaders and Managers want quick answers, quick ways to reach solutions, ways and means to access knowledge that won’t eat into their precious time and quick ideas that deliver a big result. The Little Book of Big Coaching Models cuts through all the noise and gives managers access to the very best coaching models that they need to get the best from their team Every model is quick and easy to read and delivers the essential information and know-how quickly, efficiently and memorably.

The Little Book of Big Coaching Models:76 ways to help managers get the best out of people: 76 ways to help managers get the best out of people

Pearson

Learning Theories Simplified: ...and how to apply them to teaching

Are you struggling to get your head around John Dewey’s educational pragmatism? What exactly is Jean Piaget saying about cognitive development? Maybe you’re running out of time and patience making sense of Carol Dweck’s mindsets? Have you reached breaking point reading Daniel T. Willingham on educational neuroscience? Written for busy teachers, trainers, managers and students, this dip-in dip-out guide makes theories of learning accessible and practical. It explores over 100 classic and contemporary learning theorists in an easy-to-use, bite-sized format with clear relevant illustrations on how each theory will benefit your teaching and learning. Each model or theory is explained in less than 350 words, many with accompanying diagrams, and the ‘how to use it’ sections, in less than 500 words. Every entry includes: <ul>
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Do it steps in order to apply the theory or model </li> <li>
Reflection points &amp; challenges to develop your understanding of how to apply it </li> <li>
Analogies &amp; metaphors from which understanding and meaning can be drawn </li> <li>
Tips for the classroom </li> <li>
Further reading if you want to explore a theory in greater depth. </li> </ul>
More titles by Bob Bates: Educational Leadership Simplified A Quick Guide to Special Needs and Disabilities

Skills

Sage Publications Ltd.

A Quick Guide to Special Needs and Disabilities

A Quick Guide to Special Needs&nbsp;is an easy go-to guide for busy teachers, SENCOs, practitioners and anyone else who is interested in pragmatic solutions to the challenges of teaching children and young people with additional needs. Detailing&nbsp;over 60 conditions which cause people to have additional needs,&nbsp;Bob Bates helps you broaden your understanding of different physical, neurological, psychological, and developmental needs with accessible bite-sized explanations of the conditions, best practice approaches to working with these learners, and how to apply them to your everyday teaching.&nbsp;Each individual need is explained over a 2-page spread and every entry includes: <ul> <li>Case studies encouraging you to reflect on real-life situations to understand the impact each condition has on people and how they and their parents deal with it.</li> <li>Do it steps offering a simple step-by-step approach that you can follow in order to meet additional needs arising out of these conditions.</li> <li>Important steps for the classroom&nbsp;specifically for teachers to use.</li> <li>Recommended reading, suggesting books, articles and websites where further information on specific conditions are available.</li> </ul> Whether you're a newly qualified or experienced teacher, or simply want to further your understanding on the vast variety of individual needs, this guide is the ideal dip-in dip-out&nbsp;reference point for SEND.&nbsp;Also from Bob Bates:<a href="https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/educational-leadership-simplified/book257798">Educational Leadership Simplified</a><a href="https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/learning-theories-simplified/book245480">Learning Theories Simplified</a>

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

A Quick Guide to Special Needs is an easy go-to guide for busy teachers, SENCOs, practitioners and anyone else who is interested in pragmatic solutions to the challenges of teaching children and young people with additional needs. Detailing over 60 conditions which cause people to have additional needs, Bob Bates helps you broaden your understanding of different physical, neurological, psychological, and developmental needs with accessible bite-sized explanations of the conditions, best practice approaches to working with these learners, and how to apply them to your everyday teaching. Each individual need is explained over a 2-page spread and every entry includes: <ul>
<li>
Case studies encouraging you to reflect on real-life situations to understand the impact each condition has on people and how they and their parents deal with it. </li> <li>
Do it steps offering a simple step-by-step approach that you can follow in order to meet additional needs arising out of these conditions. </li> <li>
Important steps for the classroom specifically for teachers to use. </li> <li>
Recommended reading, suggesting books, articles and websites where further information on specific conditions are available. </li> </ul>
Whether you’re a newly qualified or experienced teacher, or simply want to further your understanding on the vast variety of individual needs, this guide is the ideal dip-in dip-out reference point for SEND. Also from Bob Bates: Educational Leadership Simplified Learning Theories Simplified

Educational Leadership Simplified: A guide for existing and aspiring leaders

Leading in education is a difficult job to do well. Political, financial and organisational pressures need to be managed smartly and difficult decisions need to be made. Written in Bob Bates′ trademark style, this guide offers concise and clear support to help you lead and inspire in education. In collaboration with Andy Bailey, a former headteacher and school inspector with recent Ofsted lead inspection experience, Bob combines practical knowledge of leadership roles in education with robust theories underpinning leadership and management.   Covering a wide range of key areas including team-building, coaching, conflict, change and budget management, creating a supportive work environment and working with various stakeholders - this is the go-to companion for anyone who is, or aspires to be, a senior leader in schools, colleges and other educational organisations.  ? Also from Bob Bates: Learning Theories Simplified A Quick Guide to Special Needs and Disabilities

Bailey, Andy

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Books by Bates, Bob

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The Little Book of Big Management Theories: ... and How to Use Them

Game Design: The Art and Business of Creating Games (Prima Tech's Game Development)

Acrylic: Country Scenes (HT186)

Adventures in Acrylics and Oils (How to Draw and Paint Series)

The Little Book of Big Coaching Models:76 ways to help managers get the best out of people: 76 ways to help managers get the best out of people

Learning Theories Simplified: ...and how to apply them to teaching

Learning Theories Simplified: ...and how to apply them to teaching

A Quick Guide to Special Needs and Disabilities

A Quick Guide to Special Needs and Disabilities

Educational Leadership Simplified: A guide for existing and aspiring leaders