Managing For Dummies^®, 2nd Edition

by Bob Nelson; Peter Economy; Foreword by: Ken Blanchard

• ISBN13: 9780470389133
• ISBN10: 0470389133
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-07-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Being a manager can be an intimidating and challenging task. Managing involves teaching new skills to employees, helping land a new customer, accomplishing an important assignment, increasing performance, and much more. The process of management can be very challenging at times, but it can also bring you a sense of fulfillment that you never imagined possible. Organizations rely on managers to make the most out of situations and get the best possible results.Managing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is perfect for all levels of managers. This clearly written, easy-to-understand guide will help anyone to Hire talented employees Master skills such as conflict resolution and coaching Initiate change and deal with resistance to change Set and communicate your goals Motivate employees to go above and beyond expectationsDiscover real-life solutions to the most common situations that supervisors and managers face - solutions that stand up over time and can be used during turbulent times. Managing For Dummies, 2nd Edition, also covers the following topics and more: Delegating: the Manager's No. 1 Tool Inspiring employees to better performance Getting your message across to your employees Measuring and monitoring individual and project performance Focusing on ethics and office politics Team building and collaboration Tools and techniques for managersManaging in today's lightning-speed business world requires that you have the latest information and techniques for getting the job done. This book provides you with straightforward advice and up-to-the-minute strategies for dealing with anything that comes your way.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

So, You Want to Be a Manager?

You're a Manager - Now What?

Delegation: Getting Things Done without Getting Done In

Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way

Managing: The People Part

Hiring: The Million-Dollar Decision

Inspiring Employees to Better Performance

When in Doubt, Coach

Making Things Happen

Goal Setting Made Easy

Measuring and Monitoring Individual and Project Performance

The Fine Art of Performance Evaluations

Working with (Other) People

Getting Your Message Across

It's a Team Thing

Managing Virtual Employees

Focusing on Ethics and Office Politics

Tough Times for Tough Managers

Managing Change on the Job

Employee Discipline: Speaking Softly and Carrying a Big Stick

Too Little, Too Late: Terminating Employees

Managing Me: Taking Care of No.1

Tools and Techniques for Managing

Budgeting, Accounting, and Other Money Stuff

Harnessing the Power of Technology

Developing and Mentoring Employees

Keeping Track of Recent Management Trends

The Part of Tens

Ten Common Management Mistakes

The Ten Best Ways to Recognize Employees

Ten Classic Business Books That You Need to Know About

Index

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