SPb. : Peter, 2002. 224 s. — (Effective Training Series). The book discusses the role and functions of middle managers in the process of hiring, working and developing staff. In the first, the theoretical part in an accessible form provides brief information about the history, nature and functions of personnel management. The second, practical part contains 48 training exercises: introductory exercises, invitations to discussion, games, including role-playing, modeling and role-playing games in real conditions, questionnaires, as well as other forms of interactive learning. All of them are aimed at directly involving training participants in the learning process and making them feel responsible for its results. This manual is addressed to everyone whose professional activity is associated with solving a wide range of tasks that arise in practical work with personnel .