The Time Traveller's Guide to Management

The Time Traveller's Guide to Management

A story-led guide to becoming a better manager without wading through a textbook.

Seven time periods. Seven management lessons. One practical aim: help you lead people better in the real world.



If you like learning through stories and you want ideas you can use immediately, this book is for you.

Available february 2026 ...

A novel approach

What you’ll learn 

  • Motivation: what really drives people and how to motivate ethically
  • High-performance teams: behaviours, standards and momentum
  • Recruitment: how to spot the right people, not just the right CVs
  • Underperformance: dealing with it early, fairly and decisively
  • Situational leadership: adapting your style without losing clarity
  • Personal effectiveness: getting the important work done consistently
  • Delegation: building capability without losing control


Who it’s for?

This is written for people who manage other people and want to get better at it quickly, without management jargon.

  • New managers who want a practical starting point
  • Experienced managers who want fresh perspective and reminders that stick
  • Founders and team leads juggling delivery with leadership
  • Technical leaders stepping into people management



How it’s written

This isn’t a traditional business book. It’s structured like a novel, with the lessons emerging through the situations the characters face. You’ll come away with practical ideas, but you’ll get there through story, not lectures.

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The Time Traveller's Guide to Management - Paperback - £12.99

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