Know-How

<p><b>In this ground-breaking new book Ram Charan co-author of the bestselling <i>Execution</i> redefines leadership by focusing on eight specific practical skills that if mastered are guaranteed to bring success.<br><br></b>1. Positioning &#173;&#173;- &#173;&#173;&#173;formulating a clear central idea that chimes with your customers' desires and allows the business to be profitable.<br>2. Detecting patterns - recognising key variables that may create barriers to growth.<br>3. Managing the social system - influencing the workplace environment so that people can pull together and make the right decisions at the right time.<br>4. Selecting (and deselecting) people - spotting talent and making the change when the fit isn't right.<br>5. Leading your management team - trusting and inspiring an effective team of managers.<br>6. Setting goals - deciding what the business can achieve.<br>7. Setting priorities - assessing the actions that need to be taken in order to meet your goals.<br>8. Dealing with external parties - making sure that outside power groups beyond your control do not affect your business unduly.</p>