Armstrong's Handbook of Management and Leadership for HR - 4th Edition by Michael Armstrong (Paperback)

About the Book

Develop leadership skills in others and yourself with this book covering essential practical knowledge for the human resources function.

Book Synopsis

To make an effective contribution, HR specialists have to be good at management, leadership and developing both themselves and others. They also need to be aware of the management and business considerations that affect their work. Armstrong's Handbook of Management and Leadership for HR provides guidance on the processes of management and leadership with particular reference to what HR managers and aspiring managers need to know and do to make a difference.

Written by renowned human resources expert and bestselling author Michael Armstrong, Armstrong's Handbook of Management and Leadership for HR covers in one volume the 'Leading, Managing and Developing People' and 'Developing Skills for Business Leadership' Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) modules. It includes numerous practical features such as case studies, practitioner interviews, exercises and clear learning objectives to aid learning. This is the essential book for HR students and professionals looking to broaden their skills and understanding relating to management and leadership. Online supporting resources include lecture slides, an instructor's manual, a student's manual and a literature review.

Review Quotes

"this is a helpful and fairly comprehensive reference source for middle and senior managers and students."-- "Bob Baker for the CMI Management and Consulting Book Club"

"A revealing book that will help readers to develop leadership skills in others and guide them towards personal excellence as a leader"-- "Business Executive (about a previous edition)"

"The definitive guide on the processes of management and leadership"-- "Commerce and Industry (about a previous edition)"

About the Author

Michael Armstrong is the UK's bestselling author of Human Resource Management books including Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice and several other titles published by Kogan Page. With over a million copies sold, his books have been translated into twenty-one languages. He is managing partner of E-Reward as well as an independent management consultant. Prior to this he was a chief examiner of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and an HR director of a publishing company.