Career Development All-in-One For Dummies

Want to get ahead in the workplace? Learn new skills and increase your visibility as a leader in your company with the help of this practical, hands-on guide to professional development. You'll find new techniques for being a better leader, tips for writing better emails, rules for running more effective meetings, and much more. Plus, you'll discover how to give presentations that will keep your audience engaged and learn to be a more mindful person.

Combined from seven of the best For Dummies books on career development topics, Career Development All-in-One For Dummies is your one-stop guide to taking control of your career and improving your professional life. Perfect on its own or as part of a formal development program, it gives you everything you need to advance your career.

• Become a better leader
• Manage your time wisely
• Write effective business communications
• Manage projects more effectively

Success is an individual responsibility?so put your professional future in your own hands with this guide!

Introduction 1

Book 1: Mindfulness 3

Chapter 1: Exploring Mindfulness in the Workplace 5

Chapter 2: Discovering the Benefits of Mindfulness 27

Chapter 3: Applying Mindfulness in the Workplace 47

Chapter 4: Practicing Mindfulness in the Digital Age 73

Book 2: Project Management 93

Chapter 1: Achieving Results 95

Chapter 2: Knowing Your Project’s Audiences 113

Chapter 3: Clarifying Your Project 133

Chapter 4: Developing a Game Plan 157

Chapter 5: Keeping Everyone Informed 183

Book 3: Leadership 203

Chapter 1: Building Your Leadership Muscles 205

Chapter 2: Managing as a Leader 223

Chapter 3: Creating a Vision 243

Chapter 4: Leading across Cultures 267

Book 4: Time Management 277

Chapter 1: Organizing Yourself 279

Chapter 2: Setting Yourself Up for Success 285

Chapter 3: Valuing Your Time 297

Chapter 4: Focusing, Prioritizing, and Time-Blocking 307

Chapter 5: Controlling Email Overload 327

Book 5: Business Writing 335

Chapter 1: Planning Your Message 337

Chapter 2: Making Your Writing Work 359

Chapter 3: Improving Your Work 381

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Your Writing 403

Chapter 5: Writing Emails That Get Results 425

Book 6: Presentations 447

Chapter 1: Creating Compelling Content 449

Chapter 2: Honing Your Platform Skills 463

Chapter 3: Captivating Your Audience 487

Chapter 4: Keeping Your Audience Captivated 503

Chapter 5: Ending on a High Note 517

Book 7: Negotiation 533

Chapter 1: Negotiating for Life 535

Chapter 2: Knowing What You Want 547

Chapter 3: Setting Goals 567

Chapter 4: Asking the Right Questions 577

Chapter 5: Closing the Deal 593

Index 617

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