Michael Armstrong wechselte vom Marketing in den Non-Profit-Sektor, wo er als Geschäftsführer für mehrere namhafte Organisationen tätig war. Nach der Geburt seiner Tochter wurde er Hausmann und entdeckte seine Leidenschaft für das Schreiben von Kinderbüchern neu. Seine Arbeit zeichnet sich durch Verspieltheit und die Fähigkeit aus, junge Leser anzusprechen. Armstrong ist ein aktives Mitglied der Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, und seine Bücher werden für ihre Originalität und sensible Auseinandersetzung mit Themen geschätzt.
The 10th edition of Michael Armstrong's best-selling practical handbook for
managers, covering 67 essential topics to help you build your management
skills and tackle your business challenges.
This guide lists and describes the systematic and analytical methods used by business managers to assist the decision-making process and improve efficiency, particularly with reference to planning and control. All concepts are accompanied by diagrams which illustrate particular points.
Grounded in extensive research and evidence, this final report from the Cambridge Primary Review provides a thorough examination of English primary education after over forty years. It incorporates insights from thousands of witnesses, including individuals and organizations, to deliver a comprehensive analysis of the current state and future directions of primary education in England.
Focusing on cross-cultural perspectives in disability, human rights, and education, this book critiques the dominant narrative that positions Western societies as superior. It explores how human rights are perceived differently across cultures, with some contributors questioning the universal applicability of the human rights model, while others advocate for it as essential for inclusivity. The text highlights the educational implications of these debates and encourages further reflection and research through thought-provoking questions posed by each author.
Managing Activities describes and explains the nature of managerial work. It gives a definitive overview of the activities carried out in organisations to achieve their aims and meet the expectations and needs of their stakeholders - owners, managers employees, customers, suppliers and the public.