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Ready to take your business to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about Generation Y in the workplace with this practical guide.
Generation Y has arrived in the workplace! Although they bring new skills, this generation can also cause issues with other generations already working within an organisation, due to misunderstandings and differing attitudes towards work. This guide is a must-read for any manager looking to avoid problems...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life and political activism of Martin Luther King, Jr. In the mid-20th century, black Americans continued to experience widespread segregation and discrimination. This gave rise to a dynamic Civil Rights Movement which demanded equal treatment for all Americans....
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking is an engaging, thought-provoking look at the factors that influence our subconscious decision-making and guide our instincts. The book's key concept is that of 'thin-slicing', whereby the use of a streamlined source of information allows our brains to focus...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about effective body language with this practical guide. In our interactions with colleagues and customers, our actions often speak louder than our words: regardless of what we are saying, our movements and gestures may betray our true feelings and get in the way of the message we want to convey. Consequently, if you want to develop strong professional relationships...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Nelson Mandela in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Nelson Mandela's lifelong fight against apartheid. This system of racial segregation was enshrined in law in South Africa in 1948 and relegated non-white individuals to the position of second-class citizens. As part of the African National Congress, Mandela fought against...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Industrial Revolution in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Industrial Revolution. In the second half of the 18th century, industrial production in Britain skyrocketed, resulting in profound economic and social changes. The technical developments responsible for this dizzying progress soon spread across Europe and...
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
Outliers: The Story of Success is an engaging, thought-provoking look at the external factors that can determine an individual's personal success. Through a series of carefully selected anecdotes about highly successful individuals, Malcolm Gladwell sets out to disprove the myth of the self-made man by...
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
Being Genuine: Stop Being Nice, Start Being Real by Thomas d'Ansembourg provides a comprehensive overview of the ways we can improve our mental health by identifying and accepting our personal needs and communicating honestly about them. D'Ansembourg believes that the key to inner peace lies in unlearning...
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Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about accepting others with this straightforward guide.
Do you find it hard to accept others' faults and differences? Do you struggle to overcome your stereotypes and prejudices? You are not alone — this is entirely natural! There is no need to worry — there is a wealth of techniques and methods you can use to improve your existing relationships and interact with new people...
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Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about transactional analysis with this straightforward guide.
Transactional analysis was developed by the Canadian-born psychiatrist Eric Berne in the 1950s, and the method's enduring popularity is a testament to its effectiveness and accessibility. Transactional analysis will provide you with the tools you need to identify the mechanisms at play in your relationships with other...
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.
As its name suggests, Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind seeks to trace the history of Homo Sapiens from its earliest evolution, when it was one of several human species coexisting on earth, to the 21st century. This sweeping narrative takes in the Agricultural Revolution, the development of language,...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about acing your job interview with this practical guide.
Job interviews are an inevitable part of the job search process, but for most of us they are a stressful, nerve-racking experience. The key to a successful interview lies in a good understanding of what employers are looking for and effective preparation. Whatever stage of your career you are at, the advice in...
13) How to Make the Most of Your Performance Appraisal: Adopt a winning attitude and reap the benefits
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about performance appraisals with this practical guide.
Performance appraisals are a fact of professional life, but many employees and managers alike view them with great apprehension. However, with the right preparation and mindset, even the most negative performance review can become a mutually beneficial learning experience. Learn how to get the most out of these...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about dealing with debates and verbal confrontations with this practical guide.
Being able to put your point of view across effectively and persuade other people to accept your ideas is a major asset in the workplace, but many people still struggle with it. However, thanks to the simple tips and tricks outlined in this guide, you can respond effectively to arguments...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the history of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In the wake of the Second World War and its atrocities, the international community decided to come together to establish peace and accord freedoms and dignity to all individuals. This led to the founding...
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Change is only 50 minutes away! Find out everything you need to know about making new friends with this straightforward guide.
Friendship is a fundamental human need: we are social by nature, and can feel frustrated and isolated if we do not have people to talk to and share our interests with. The good news is that, by following a few simple steps, anyone can learn to reach out to others, strengthen their friendships and stay close to the people...
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Ready to take your business to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about delivering and receiving constructive feedback with this practical guide.
Most of us find it difficult to deliver feedback: no matter how constructive we intend our comments to be, there is always a risk that the other person will feel attacked and react with defensiveness or even outright hostility. Similarly, when it is our turn to listen to feedback, many...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about persuasive communication with this practical guide.
Communicating persuasively without being manipulative is an art form, and while everybody is capable of mastering this technique, it does take practice and persistence to get it right. This guide will give you all the tools you need to develop your capacity to convince in both a professional and personal environment,...
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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about optimizing your LinkedIn profile with this practical guide.
With over 530 million users worldwide, the professional social network LinkedIn is becoming increasingly indispensable for employees, employers and recruiters across all sectors. However, in such a crowded field, simply creating a profile is not enough: to get the most out of this valuable tool, you...
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the operations of the Ku Klux Klan in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Ku Klux Klan's activity over the past 150 years. This notorious organisation was founded in 1865 in the wake of the American Civil War, but although its stated aim was to protect the war-torn Southern states, it soon became a vehicle for brutal violence committed...
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