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Michael Armstrong

    September 13, 1928

    Michael Armstrong transitioned from a marketing professional to the nonprofit sector, where he served as Executive Director for several prominent organizations. After his daughter's birth, he became a stay-at-home dad, rediscovering his passion for writing children's books. His work is characterized by playfulness and an ability to connect with young readers. Armstrong is an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and his books are favored for their originality and sensitive handling of themes.

    Michael Armstrong
    How to be an Even Better Manager
    Reward Management
    Armstrong's Handbook of Performance Management
    Disability, Human Rights and Education
    Children, their World, their Education
    A Handbook of Management Techniques
    • 2024
    • 2023

      We-Topia is the true and shocking story of how ego conquered the world and how we win it back.

      We-Topia
    • 2023

      The first of its sort, The Ramones and the Making of Rock 'n' Roll High School provides readers with a detailed production history of this beloved film that draws upon extensive interviews the author has conducted with many of the people who contributed to its creation, including director Allan Arkush, uncredited co-director Joe Dante, screenwriter Joseph McBride, producer Michael Finnell, the Ramones' tour manager, Monte A. Melnick, and Roger Corman.

      I Want You Around
    • 2022
    • 2022

      How to Manage People

      Fast, Effective Management Skills that Really Get Results

      • 184 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Essential skills for career advancement are covered through practical advice on performance management, handling difficult personalities, and motivating a successful team. The book offers strategies to enhance leadership abilities and foster a productive work environment.

      How to Manage People
    • 2022
    • 2021

      Evangelism from the Inside Out

      Preparing for and Doing the Work

      The book emphasizes the critical role of evangelism as outlined in the Great Commission from Matthew 28. It explores the biblical mandate for believers to spread the Gospel and highlights the transformative power of sharing faith. Through practical insights and scriptural references, it encourages readers to embrace their calling to evangelize, underscoring the impact it can have on individuals and communities. The author aims to inspire a deeper commitment to outreach and the importance of proclaiming the message of Christ.

      Evangelism from the Inside Out
    • 2020

      Best Day Ever

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.1(64)Add rating

      Summer's just about over and William wants to end it by having the BEST DAY EVER! But can he let loose to have a day filled with free-range fun?

      Best Day Ever
    • 2017

      Armstrong on Reinventing Performance Management presents a holistic approach to performance management, drawing on Michael Armstrong's vast research and experience. Most organizations have performance management processes in one form or another, but these are often based on formal annual reviews, forced rankings and directly linked to pay decisions. These traditional approaches are often at the expense of ongoing, continuous feedback and focus on looking back at what has or has not been achieved rather than looking forward. Direct links to pay decisions avert attention from people development, and managers often get lost in the bureaucracy of complex forms rather than fully engaging with their people. Armstrong on Reinventing Performance Management details how to build a culture of ongoing feedback and coaching and provides case studies of how this approach to building performance has been effective in organizations including Deloitte, Gap, Expedia and Google. Filled with practical advice, including how to deal with underperformers, it enables organizations to remove overly bureaucratic and ineffective systems based on top-down judgments and ratings, and demonstrates how to get line managers' support for the process focusing on actionable feedback and growth.

      Armstrong on Reinventing Performance Management
    • 2017

      The New Poverty

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      We are living in an age with unprecedented levels of poverty. Who are the new poor? And what can we do about it?

      The New Poverty