Books by Mike Clayton

So, youve been asked to manage a project. Not sure where to start? Start here. This is your ultimate one-stop, easy-going and very friendly guide to delivering any project of any size. Even if youre a first time, never-done-it-before, newbie project manager, How to Manage a Great Project will get you from start to finish on budget, on target and on time. In just eight simple steps, youll learn to: Get things started: understand the what, why, where and who of your project Plan for success: co-ordinate what needs doing and who needs to do it Make it happen: get everything done in order and on time Keep on track: monitor your progress to stay in total control Wind things up: review, report and enjoy the well-earned results How to Manage a Great Project is your roadmap to project perfection first time, every time.

Many people struggle to lead a project with a successful outcome and they fail to keep them to budget, deliver on time and motivate a team. This book combines practical tools, personal tips and psychological insights to that you can:- Realistically plan not only your time and resources but everyone else's- Understand your team's strengths and weaknesses- Monitor everyone's work and review their progress- Ensure your communication skills and feedback inspire and encourage your team- Successfully meet project initiatives and objectives

In a busy world of noise, how do you get your message across? Everyone knows how vital good communication is in any business. But whats the point if no-ones listening to you? How to Speak so People Listen shows you how to make sure that what youre saying is being listened to and making a difference. Using proven techniques from the worlds most successful communicators, debaters and conversationalists, youll discover how to: Always be heard by speaking in a compelling, persuasive and powerful way Seize attention, make an impact and leave a memorable first impression Think fast and quickly adapt your message to suit your audience Stand out at meetings, conferences, networking events and chance encounters Be confident at public speaking someone people really want to listen to Effective tools, strategies, tips and tricks will make sure youre able to command attention and know that, whenever you speak, people will want to hear what you have to say.

Whatever you do in life, whatever you hope to achieve, How to Influence in Any Situation will help you get there with the power of influence. It shows you how to build the support, trust and respect you need to propel your life forwards to take on challenge after challenge.

GET MORE DONE IN LESS TIME Whether its getting on top of your workload, finding the time to start something new or simply making more time to relax, How to Manage Your Time will help you to get there.