{"title":"How Things Work","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"how-management-works-dk-non-fiction-hardback","title":"How Management Works: Concepts Visually Explained by DK - Non Fiction - Hardback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780241407783\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e DK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult \/ General Readership\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow Management Works: Concepts Visually Explained is a definitive, jargon-free guide to modern management, blending clear explanations with bold, eye-catching diagrams and infographics. Published by DK as part of their acclaimed \"How Things Work\" visual series, it covers leadership, communication, strategy, team dynamics and decision-making in an accessible, highly visual format. Ideal for new and experienced managers, business students and anyone wanting a practical reference, this hardback distils complex management theory into clear guidance you can apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow Management Works takes readers on a structured visual journey through the essential principles of running teams and organisations effectively. Rather than dense prose, each topic is broken down into clean infographics, flowcharts and step-by-step diagrams that make abstract management theory instantly graspable. The book spans core themes including leadership styles, delegation, coaching and mentoring, performance management, conflict resolution, effective meetings and communication tools, alongside strategic topics such as SWOT analysis, risk assessment, innovation and change management. Sections on team development explore motivation, reward, trust-building and workplace conflict, showing how emotional intelligence underpins strong leadership. Later chapters address contemporary workplace challenges, including managing remote teams and fostering continuous learning cultures. Throughout, the tone remains approachable and free of unnecessary jargon, making even dense academic concepts feel practical and immediately usable. The visual-first structure means readers can dip in and out, using the book either as a cover-to-cover introduction to management or a handy desk reference to revisit before a difficult conversation, a big presentation, or a strategic planning session. This combination of authority, clarity and usability has made the title a go-to recommendation for students and managers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold diagrams and infographics turn complex management theory into clear, memorable visuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers leadership, delegation, team motivation, conflict resolution and strategic planning in one reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJargon-free writing makes it accessible to first-time managers as well as experienced professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandy hardback reference format, easy to dip into before meetings, appraisals or planning sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses modern workplace topics including remote team leadership and continuous learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA trusted DK publication, ideal for business students, MBA reading lists and workplace gifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDK (Dorling Kindersley) is a globally renowned publisher celebrated for its highly visual, illustrated non-fiction. Since 1974, DK has produced reference titles that make complex subjects — from science and history to business and management — accessible through clear design, bold graphics and authoritative, expertly researched content. 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Readers move through company structure and leadership styles, research and development and how new products reach market, sales and marketing strategy, and the mechanics of production and distribution that keep a business running efficiently. Financial literacy is a key focus, with balance sheets, cash flow, and profit explained via clear diagrams rather than spreadsheets of jargon. The tone is approachable rather than academic, useful for a business studies student and a first-time manager alike. At 352 pages, it is substantial enough to serve as a genuine reference that can be dipped into repeatedly rather than read once and shelved. 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