Learn how to understand financial terms and documents and read and interpret company accounts. Understanding Accounts not only explains the functions of the profit and loss account, the balance sheet, and the cash flow statement and forecast, but also shows how they are constructed and how they fit together to reveal a complete picture of an organization's performance. Power tips reveal how to get behind the figures and understand the true significance of financial information.

Learn everything you need to know to evaluate and enhance staff performance. This helpful guide explains how to prepare and conduct an appraisal session and how to follow up with effective action plans. Practical techniques demonstrate how to motivate your staff, and power tips help you to handle real-life situations and develop the skills to build a committed team.The Essential Managers have sold more than 2 million copies worldwide! Experienced and novice managers alike can benef...