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From research into high performers and from his own experience, Patrick Mayfield concludes that many of us leading change have prioritised and focused on the wrong things.
Great change leaders understand this. Could their focus and different behaviours be the reason for their achievements? Patrick believes the lessons have been…

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1 author picked Practical People Engagement as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I’ve had this book on my shelf for years, and I recommend it all the time! In project roles, I don’t have line management responsibility for the people I am working with, so I have to get things done through others, by influencing, negotiation, and engaging others. I keep coming back to this book because it’s packed with useful ideas, tips, tools, and things to do–and it’s another full-color, attractive read! 

It’s also really easy to follow so no matter what the goal, I can find a strategy that I think is going to work to help me keep my…

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