Description
The first textbook to cover all the business skills that students need at university and at work.
- Covers all the practical, cognitive, technical and development skills that students need to succeed at university and in their professional career.
- Packed with learning features with a focus on experiential learning to get students effectively assessing and developing their skills
Online resources
For tutors:
Lecturer's guide
PowerPoint slides
For students:
Templates
Study guide including additional questions and activities, ideas for learning diary entries and web links
Contents
Chapter 1. Organising Life and Work
Chapter 2. How to Study
Chapter 3. Learning and Skills
Chapter 4. What are the Key Skills of University Life and the Workplace?
Chapter 5. Working in Teams
Chapter 6. Effective Reading Skills
Chapter 7. Developing Good Writing Skills
Chapter 8. Presentation Communication
Chapter 9. Business Calculations
Chapter 10. Critical Reading and Writing Skills
Chapter 11 . Analysis and Evaluation Skills
Chapter 12 . Examinations and Assignments
Chapter 13 . Thinking and Memory Skills
Chapter 14 . Word Processor Skills
Chapter 15. Being Effective with Spreadsheets
Chapter 16 . Project Management Skills
Chapter 17. Social Skills
Chapter 18. Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Chapter 19 .Careers and 'Futuring' Skills
Authors
Roy Horn
Roy Horn is an academic and researcher in the School of Business and Management at Buckinghamshire New University.Reviews
'This comprehensive text is ideal for my undergraduate business skills module. It is packed with cases, questions and activities that bring the text to life. The writing style is appealing and easy to follow and the material has been helpfully divided into practical, cognitive and technology skills.'
Barbara Maiden, Senior Lecturer in HR, Wolverhampton University
'An excellent text covering a very broad range of transferable skills. The chapters are the right length for students to dip in and find what they need. I am looking forward to recommending it to my students.'
Hilary M. Jones, Skills Development Co-ordinator, University of York
'This handbook is written in a style that is accessible and supportive. The author offers sound manageable advice that addresses the key issues and problems faced by students and does so in a way that is helpful and developmental. The activities and web links provide valuable additional support.'
Anni Hollings, Principal Lecturer, Staffordshire University Business School