A complete guide to the skills needed for a successful career as a people professional.
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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.







- 2024
- 2023
We-Topia is the true and shocking story of how ego conquered the world and how we win it back.
- 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.
- 2022
Armstrong's Handbook of Performance Management
An Evidence-Based Guide to Delivering High Performance
- 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.
- 2022
Armstrong's handbook of learning and development. A guide to the theory and practice of L&D
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Gain a complete understanding of the theory and practice of L&D for students and practitioners alike covering the fundamentals of learning and development, new developments, learning cultures and strategic L&D.
- 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.
- 2020
Best Day Ever
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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?
- 2017
Armstrong on Reinventing Performance Management
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
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.
- 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?