On the night stand. . - Books - One-Minute Manager/101 Media Marketing Tips for the Sole Proprietor/How to Run Seminars and Workshops: Presentation Skills for Consultants, Trainers, and Teachers - book review

Training & Development, Feb, 2002 by Alicia White

My days are long, so to relax at night I read. When it comes to reading professional development books, I like the KISS concept: Keep it simple, (Stupid). It's the best way to keep my attention.

Here are some titles that I'd recommend to my peers.

* One-Minute Manager by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson. This book really keeps it simple. It describes management techniques in a clear, concise fashion. Remember the sequel rule? The first is always the best.

* 101 Media and Marketing Tips for the Sole Proprietor by Nanette Miner. This book is the epitome of no non-sense: It gets straight to the point with common-sense ideas for marketing yourself and your company. If you run your own business or manage a training department, you'll find useful ideas.

* How to Run Seminars and Workshops: Presentation Skills for Consultants, Trainers, and Teachers by Robert L. Jolles. This must-have book for novice and experienced presenters covers everything from marketing your presentation to dealing with the diverse personality types among participants. Are people sleeping during your sessions? You'll no longer have to wonder how to handle that.

Alicia White provides instructional design and course development;