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    How to Manage Yourself
    How to Manage Yourself
    How to Manage Yourself
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    How to Manage Yourself

    By Dr Jim Porter

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    Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - All great men in history have managed themselves, and that is what makes them great achievers. Most of us, even with the most modest of endowments, must learn to manage ourselves. You must learn to develop yourself and try to place yourself where you can make the maximum contribution.

    In 30 minutes, learn how to: (a) Identify your strengths, (b) Establish how you perform, (c) Define your values and (d) Take responsibility for relationships.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDr Jim Porter
    Release dateMar 4, 2012
    ISBN9781465964182
    How to Manage Yourself
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    Dr Jim Porter

    Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the USA. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions.Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives.Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series.Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .

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