Top 7 management books you can finish in an hour.

Business Management is as much about the

practice as it is about theory. Management

students spend hours reading the frameworks of business practices

in finance, operations and human resources.

Student desks are loaded with thick

textbooks filled with management research and

literature. There's never a limit to what

could be read by a management student.

But this age of distraction calls for a better way to get

through the management library without spending too many hours! What if some of the most valuable management lessons have been packed into books less than 100 pages? Here are 7 of such timeless classics that you can finish

in less than an hour!

Read this before our next meeting: Al Pittampalli

How many of us have not dreaded going to a meeting? This little book is

a guide towards everything that is wrong with the way we do meetings,

and how we waste a lot of time in them! The author Al Pittampalli, a

highly influential speaker on organizational cultures, packs the best advice on decision making,

meeting cultures, communication and effective time management into just

66 pages!

Poke the Box: Seth GodinWell, the great marketing genius Seth Godin's best known work cannot be missed in a list like this! A 96 page dynamite packed with insights about standing out in the crowd and taking initiatives in an organizational setting. The world renowned photographer and entrepreneur Jill Greenberg has only one word as a review for the book: "Essential."

Who Moved My Cheese?This little classic by Spencer Johnson has been on bestsellers’ lists ever since it was out. With more than 2.5 million copies sold and only 96 pages long, this book uses an appealing metaphorical story of four mice chasing cheese to make them happy. Using this story, the book introduces the readers to change management and the art of taking decisions. The Daily Telegraph calls it the "One of the most successful business books ever."

Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time: Brian TracySuccessful people don't have to do it all. There isn't just enough time! The most efficient business leaders know how to do first things first. This tiny little book gives 21 remarkable ways to efficiently utilize time for the things that are most critical. It changes the way you think about the 'to-do’ list and shows you how to focus on the important tasks and ways to make sure they are done!

The Dip: Seth GodinAnother Seth Godin's 96-page classic! The Dip, as the subtext says, is "A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)". We have all had the initial blast of energy while starting a new project and venture. Eventually though, fatigue sets in and the inspiration is lost! This book guides you through these "dips" in enthusiasm and tells you exactly when to quit, and when to keep trying harder!

The Prince: MachiavelliIf you haven't heard of this book yet, you are missing out! This little masterpiece is the most well-crafted book on the art of management and strategy ever written in history. Written in the 16th-century by the Italian diplomat and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli, this book is one of the oldest guide on management. The Prince, with a little over 100 pages, continues to be held in high regard for its powerfully real depiction of human nature and pragmatic insights into the art of leadership.

The One Minute Manager: Ken Blanchard and Spencer JohnsonThis book is a collection of three greatest management techniques wrapped up as a simple, easy-to-read short story! The 100 page book is also packed with research insights in behavioural sciences, medicine and management to help business leaders make efficient choices. It is a million copy bestseller and all-time favourite on all management forums!

So, turn the hourglass and take our challenge. Finishing these books in the beginning of your B-School session is going to put you outside the crowd and

give just the right insights you need to be a good business management

professional! BBM students, especially, are going to find these books an easy introduction to the world of business

theories.

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