Almost  every profession these days requires that you possess ''good  people skills''. But what are people skills and how can they be  developed? People  Skills: Guiding you to effective interpersonal behaviour will  equip you with the knowledge and skills to get more from your  interpersonal  relationships, whether they be of a personal or professional nature. The  book opens with an explanation of a basic model of interpersonal  functioning in a contemporary context. In the chapters that follow,  this model is applied to:  •  understanding  yourself  •  nurturing  relationships  •  enhancing  group functioning  •   thriving  in organisations  •   developing  personal leadership  •  sustaining  interpersonal development. Brimming  with case examples, applications, and opportunities for reflection,  People Skills is a practical book,  readily accessible by anyone  interested in the complex dynamics of interpersonal behaviour.