How to Do Great Work Without Being an Asshole: (guides For Creative Industries)

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Synopsis
'How to Do Great Work Without Being an Asshole, a new book by designer Paul Woods, is a practical, illustrated guide that does exactly what the title suggests: It shows you how to be both creative and act like a grown-up at work.' - Fast CompanyIt's long been an accepted, almost celebrated, fact of the creative industries that long hours, chaotic workflows and egotistical colleagues are just the price you pay to produce great work. In fact, this toxic culture is the enemy of creativity, and with greater accountability and transparency in the industry - and more choice for young talent - than ever before, this unsustainable way of doing business is a ticking time bomb.This is a straight-talking, fun read for all creatives: Director or junior, at an agency or client-side, working in design, advertising, publishing, fashion or film.Packed with anecdotes, self-analysis flowcharts (are YOU the asshole?!), humorous graphics, and helpful exercises and action plans for better working practices.Simple strategies can easily be implemented to create a happier, more productive team and - importantly - BETTER WORK!Read this guide to develop the ultimate creative process and bring your productivity and teamwork to a new level.How to Do Great Work Without Being an Asshole addresses hot topics like:Building a better office cultureDealing with egosMeeting etiquetteBest practices for pitching and scopingMaking the most of creative briefingsHow to give constructive, clear feedbackGiving better presentations How to approach workloads and long hoursGuidelines for good client relationshipsHiring and being hiredFiring and being firedAnd much more!
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
144 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781786278470
Related ISBNs:
9781786273918
Publisher:
Quercus
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Copyrighted By:
Paul Woods
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Self-Help, Art and Architecture, Business and Finance, Communication
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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