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Packed with actionable strategies, Ellis offers a roadmap to cleansing toxic cultures, ensuring a healthier, more productive organisational life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Project Book\u003c\/strong\u003e is another must-read for those venturing into project management. It demystifies the complexities associated with projects, equipping aspiring managers with the skills and mindset needed to achieve success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an entrepreneur, a manager, or a business enthusiast, Colin D. Ellis's books provide profound insights that can transform your professional trajectory. Engaging, educational, and thought-provoking, these titles are essential for anyone aiming to foster growth and innovation in today's dynamic business landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"detox-your-culture-by-colin-d-ellis-9781399414074","title":"Detox Your Culture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for The Business Book Awards 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe essential guide for organisations to understand how toxic cultures form, identify the warning signs, and take effective action to address and prevent them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, the media has been rife with stories of toxic workplaces—from reports into public institutions such as the police and healthcare trusts, to allegations from former employees at the likes of Twitter and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Toxic culture can manifest in many forms: harassment, discrimination, lack of boundaries, a culture of fear, and a lack of support for employees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, toxic workplaces can also result in missed targets, poor strategic decisions, and a loss of trust from the public and shareholders; in short, they are detrimental to business, leaders, and anyone working in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, workplace culture expert Colin D. Ellis lays out a series of simple yet effective methods for leaders seeking to understand how toxic cultures form, illustrated through a global range of case studies, including CBI, the London Fire Brigade, Uber, SpaceX, Sony Music, and Amnesty International. He guides readers through practical actions they can take to create cultural conditions for success—a work environment of belonging, inclusivity, flexibility, and value creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to be universally applicable and addressing a diverse range of topics—from employee connection to establishing and integrating positive values—\u003cem\u003eDetox Your Culture\u003c\/em\u003e is essential reading for any leader or manager looking to ensure that their organisation’s reputation and results are never compromised by culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46719569363180,"sku":"9781399414074","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6508803482686.jpg?v=1754564682"},{"product_id":"culture-fix-by-colin-d-ellis-9780730371496","title":"Culture Fix","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinalist AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS - BEST MANAGEMENT AND HR BOOK 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe playbook for building a great culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCulture is the key to success for every organisation, but what do great cultures do and what makes them successful? In \u003ci\u003eCulture Fix\u003c\/i\u003e, author Colin D. Ellis shows you how to change the way you do things and create a winning culture that will keep your organisation relevant today and into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter your business, industry or country, your culture’s success depends on the emotional intelligence and engagement of people within it. 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In \u003ci\u003eThe Project Book\u003c\/i\u003e, author and 20-year project management and sponsorship veteran Colin D. Ellis teaches you the skills and behaviours required to make your projects succeed, every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe best projects, whether they are delivered in an agile or waterfall way, are a result of the people that lead them and the environment they create. This fail-safe and comprehensive handbook shows you how to develop the mindset and communication skills to create projects that leave a legacy for you, your team, and your organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProject leaders and senior managers in all business and technical disciplines will benefit from the insightful guidance this book offers and better project outcomes will result. 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