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.





Why this book matters


A practical book built on the power of story


Most management books explain. This one demonstrates.


The Time Traveller’s Guide to Management uses historical fiction to make leadership lessons memorable, practical and easier to apply in the real world.


That matters because the same principle sits behind Nigel Ridpath’s speaking and workshop sessions: people remember stories far better than bullet points.


If you are exploring Nigel’s work because of his speaking, this book gives you a clear sense of the thinking behind it.

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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.


It is especially useful for:


  • 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 is not a traditional business book.


It is structured like a novel, with the lessons emerging through the situations the characters face. You still come away with practical ideas, but you get there through story rather than lectures.


Beyond the book


Want Nigel to speak or run a workshop?


The book is one way to experience Nigel’s thinking. If you want to bring the same ideas into your conference, leadership event or team development session, explore the speaking and workshop options too.



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