The fast and easy way to learn how to manage people, projects, and teams Being a manager can be an intimidating and challenging task.
About the Author: Bob Nelson, PhD, is the founder and President of Nelson Motivation, Inc., a management training and consulting firm based in San Diego, California.
384 Pages
Business + Money Management, Leadership
Series Name: For Dummies
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About the Book
This clearly written, easy-to-understand guide gives managers of all levels practical advice on the most important aspects of managing, such as delegating as opposed to ordering, improving employees' performances, understanding ethics and office policies, and much more.
Book Synopsis
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.
From the Back Cover
Learn to:
Get your message across with clear expectations and straightforward communication
Successfully manage people, projects, and teams
Plan, organize, and delegate tasks
Encourage and motivate employees
The fast and easy way to effectively manage people, projects, and teams
Being a manager can be an intimidating and challenging task. 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, team building and collaboration, and more.
I'm a manager, now what? -- learn to identify different management styles and get a handle on the most important aspects of managing -- leading, inspiring, and engaging
Know your role -- get the lowdown on the key duties you'll face as a manager, from hiring new employees, coaching and mentoring your staff, monitoring performance, and everything in between
Master management -- master the day-to-day duties you'll carry out as a manager, like delegating, communicating, budgeting, and many more
Tackle the tough stuff -- take a look at the challenging sides of management and arm yourself with the skills to tackle these sticky situations, like managing change and disciplining employees
Open the book and find:
How to find your leadership style
Tips on creating a supportive environment
Guidance on motivating employees
Interviewing do's and don'ts
How to set goals and juggle priorities
Advice on running effective meetings
Delegation myths and facts
Budgeting, accounting, and working with financial statements
How to use technology to your advantage
About the Author
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.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.14 Inches (H) x 7.4 Inches (W) x .84 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 384
Genre: Business + Money Management
Sub-Genre: Leadership
Series Title: For Dummies
Publisher: For Dummies
Format: Paperback
Author: Bob Nelson & Peter Economy
Language: English
Street Date: July 6, 2010
TCIN: 77741094
UPC: 9780470618134
Item Number (DPCI): 247-61-7896
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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