Managing For Dummies

by Nelson, Bob; Economy, Peter

• ISBN13: 9780470618134
• ISBN10: 0470618132
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-06
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The fast and easy way to learn how to manage people, projects, and teams

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.

Managing For Dummies, 3rd Edition is perfect for all levels of managers. This clearly written, easy to understand guide gives you practical advice on the most important aspects of managing, such as delegating as opposed to ordering, improving employees' performances, getting your message across, understanding ethics and office policies, team building and collaboration, and much more.

-Tips and advice for new and experienced managers

-All-new chapters on employee encouragement and corporate social responsibility

-Guidance on managing employees by leveraging the power of the Internet

Managing in today's lightning-speed business world requires that you have the latest information and techniques for getting the job done. Managing For Dummies, 3rd Edition provides you with straightforward advice and up to the minute strategies for dealing with anything that comes your way.

Author Biography

Bob Nelson, PhD, is the founder and President of Nelson Motivation, Inc., a management training and consulting firm based in San Diego, California. He is the author of the multi-million copy best-selling book 1001 Ways to Reward Employees and (with Peter Economy) The Management Bible.

Peter Economy is the Associate Editor for Leader to Leader and is the bestselling author of more than 50 books.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started as a Manager

You're a Manager - Now What?

Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way

Recognizing and Rewarding High Performance

Creating an Engaged Workforce

Mastering Key Management Duties

Hiring: The Million-Dollar Decision

Goal Setting Made Easy

Developing Employees through Coaching and Mentoring

It's a Team Thing

Managing Virtual Employees

Monitoring Performance and Execution

Tools and Techniques for Managing

Delegating to Get Things Done

Communicating Your Message

The Fine Art of Performance Evaluations

Budgeting, Accounting, and Other Financial Stuff

Harnessing the Power of Technology

Embracing Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics

Tough Times for Tough Managers

Managing Change and Morale

Employee Discipline for Improving Performance

Terminating Employees When All Else Fails

The Part of Tens

Ten Common Management Mistakes

Ten Tips for New Managers

Ten Tips for Maintaining Your Work-Life Balance

Index

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