The New Boss - by Peter Fischer (Paperback)

About the Book

Fischer, an industrial psychologist and psychotherapist, provides new bosses with tried and tested models and self-assessment techniques for managing expectations, building key relationships, and implementing change during the first three months in charge.

Book Synopsis

For all managers making a leadership transition, it is critical to engage with the new role rapidly to permit a seamless changeover and to ensure that staff remain engaged and focused. This handy guide provides you with the structure and guidance you need to minimise disruption and maximise performance during the crucial first 100 days.

Written by Peter Fischer, an industrial psychologist and psychotherapist, the book provides you with tried and tested models and self-assessment techniques which allow you to manage expectations, build key relationships and drive through change during your first three months in charge.

The first part of the book deals with the common problems faced by new managers in the early days of a new post, shows the right questions to ask and also provides really helpful advice on issues such as how to deal with a disappointed contender.

The second part of the book looks at the problems faced by new appointees in different scenarios, including: internal promotion; external hire; big predecessor and little successor, the young high-potential manager and the overseas assignment.

If you are a new manager, no matter the circumstances of your appointment, this book identifies all the problems you are likely to face, shows you how to deal with them, and allows you to hit the ground running in your new role.

Review Quotes

"A top pick for any business library catering to executives: it covers all the common problems a new manager is likely to encounter immediately.... Very highly recommended." -- The Midwest Book Review, September 2007

"One of the 30 best business books of 2007." -- Soundview Executive Book Summary

"Fischer's unembellished, straightforward style makes his concepts easy to understand and implement." -- getAbstract.com

About the Author

Peter Fischer is an industrial psychologist and psychotherapist. He is the founder of FGi and for more then 15 years has supported senior executives in taking over new assignments, in change processes and in personal transitions. He has extensive experience in the implementation of performance management systems and has directed numerous cultural change projects.