Antony Jay Books

Presented in the form of diaries, official documents, and letters, rather than simply transcribed scripts, this book is a companion to the successful BBC series, "Yes Prime Minister."

This book, based on the award-winning British series, is filled with the same subtle, savage wit that so elegantly skewers the arrogance of the ruling class. "Should be required reading for every politician and/or government leader in America".--Washington Post. Illustrated.

This book is a companion to the highly successful BBC series, "Yes Minister."

Gefingeerd dagboek van de Britse Minister van Administratieve Zaken, waarin de hunoristische effecten van zijn strijd tegen de bureaucraten op zijn fictieve departement centraal staan.

"Since 1922, Harvard Business Review has been a leading source of breakthrough ideas in management practice. The Harvard Business Review Classics series now offers you the opportunity to make these seminal pieces a part of your permanent management library. Each highly readable volume contains a groundbreaking idea that continues to shape best practices and inspire countless managers around the world." What makes for a great meeting? As a leader, how can you keep discussions on point and productive? In How to Run a Meeting, Antony Jay argues that too many leaders fail to plan adequately for meetings. In this bestselling article, he defines the characteristics that contribute to success , from keeping formal minutes to acknowledging junior staff first. These guidelines will help you get demonstrably better results from every meeting you run.

This second volume, which as always includes material not in the TV programmes, takes us even deeper into the labyrinth, with behind-the-scenes looks at city scandals, ministerial resignations, arts funding and 'working funerals'. Many literary classics become television classics, Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister are television classics which have the rare distinction of becoming classic English comic literature.

This thought-provoking and fascinating collection has been newly enlarged and updated. From Machiavelli to Nelson Mandela, Antony Jay has curated words and ideas that have shaped our world. The new edition includes quotations from significant events such as the 9/11 attacks, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the European Union upheavals, George W. Bush's re-election, and the British Labour government's historic third term. It also details the gaffes and back-biting that characterize political infighting. Misquotations, slogans, and other categories are organized for easier access, complemented by an extensive index to help trace half-remembered phrases. Essential reading for politicians, journalists, writers, and anyone interested in quotations, modern politics, or political history. Notable quotes include Tony Blair's "I can only go one way. I've not got a reverse gear," George Galloway's remark about Saddam Hussein, John Howard's quip on leadership, Henry Kissinger's question about Europe, William McChesney Martin Jr.'s analogy on the Federal Reserve, and Lord Salisbury's insight on secrets.

This text contains tips and tricks, practical advice and expert knowledge to help one build one's confidence when giving a presentation.