The Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms is well-known throughout Japan, Europe and many other countries. It is a must-read for people in business management but not many may know that the military tactics and human resource management principles of Zhuge Liang are still applicable in today's society. Sixteen Strategies of Zhuge Liang includes teachings on how a king should govern the country, how to establish a harmonious relationship between the king and subjects, discern good advice, how to deploy troops, and the importance of using reward and punishment to win the trust of its people.
Contents: Governing a Country, Ties between the Ruler & Subjects, Observing & Listening, Acceptance of Advise, Being perceptive, Managing People, Selection of People, Performance Evaluation, Military Administration, Rewards & Punishments, On Emotion, Controlling Chaos, Education & Orders, Dealing with difficulties, Looking Ahead, Observation |