Monday 31 January 2011

The New Manager's Tool Kit: 21 Things You Need to Know to Hit the Ground Running

The New Manager's Tool Kit: 21 Things You Need to Know to Hit the Ground Running

The New Manager's Tool Kit: 21 Things You Need to Know to Hit the Ground Running by Don Grimme
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Novice managers have their work cut out for them: all new skills to learn, different personalities to deal with, and greater responsibilities to fulfill. The New Manager’s Tool Kit provides a fresh, friendly approach for those charged with the task of supervision. The book encourages readers to take on the challenges of management and provides them with fast, powerful lessons to help them:

The New Manager's Tool Kit: 21 Things You Need to Know to Hit the Ground Running

Perfect Phrases for Managers and Supervisors: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases for Any Management Situation (Perfect Phrases Series)

Perfect Phrases for Managers and Supervisors: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases for Any Management Situation (Perfect Phrases Series)

Perfect Phrases for Managers and Supervisors: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases for Any Management Situation (Perfect Phrases Series) by Meryl Runion
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The latest addition to the bestselling Perfect Phrases series, Perfect Phrases for Managers and Supervisors is an indispensable tool for novice to mid-level managers and frontline supervisors. Corporate communications guru Meryl Runion coaches readers in the six fundamentals of effective delivery, including "Be Short, Specific, Targeted," and "Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say, and Don't Be Mean When You Say It.

Perfect Phrases for Managers and Supervisors: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases for Any Management Situation (Perfect Phrases Series)

Becoming a Manager: How New Managers Master the Challenges of Leadership

Becoming a Manager: How New Managers Master the Challenges of Leadership

Becoming a Manager: How New Managers Master the Challenges of Leadership by Linda A. Hill
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This is one of the few books that explores and discusses the reasons that new managers FEEL the way they do. It helped me through my own difficulty transition from top individual producer to manager/director of others. I recommend it often in conversation or speaking engagements and actually give it to each new manager I promote, as required reading. Lastly, I have found it most effective when read after a month or two of performing as a new manager. By: Pete Dignam, Sales Director and General Manager, ICG Communications

Becoming a Manager: How New Managers Master the Challenges of Leadership

The First-Time Manager

The First-Time Manager

The First-Time Manager by Loren B. Belker
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Since its original publication, The First-Time Manager has helped many thousands of rookie managers handle their new responsibilities...and now it can help you! Clear and concise, the book covers all the fundamentals you need for success, with indispensable advice on topics including hiring and firing, leadership, motivation, and managing time and stress. In addition, the completely updated fifth edition shows you how to build trust and confidence, be an active listener, manage a diverse group of individuals, conduct performance appraisals, and address many other challenges that come with the manager's job.

The First-Time Manager

The Dream Manager

The Dream Manager

The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly
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Managing people is difficult. With disengagement and turnover on the rise, many managers are scratching their heads wondering what to do. It’s not that we don’t dream of being great managers, it’s just that we haven’t found a practical and efficient way to do it. Until now . . .

The Dream Manager

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