This book is a practical master-class in how to manage both yourself and others to provide a team that is motivated, creative and high-performing.Internationally recognised as a writer, teacher and consultant, Professor John Adair has written 27 books and numerous articles on leadership and management development: this is the distillation of a career's thought and practice into one book.The book is divided into two main sections:Part 1: Self-managementPart 2: Managing othersSelf ManagementTime managementSetting and achieving goals and objectivesDecision making and problem solvingCreativity and innovationPersonal reminders and thoughts worth thinkingManaging OthersLeadership and team buildingMotivation and people managementCommunication and presentationPersonal reminders and thoughts worth thinking''[John Adair] is without doubt one of the foremost thinkers on the subject in the world''--Sir John Harvey-Jones