Managing for dummies
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Managing for dummies
（--For dummies）
Wiley, c2003
2nd ed
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Includes index
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Description
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 expectations; and discover 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; and tools and techniques for managers.
Managing 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.Part I: So, You Want to Be a Manager?Chapter 1: You're a Manager - Now What?Chapter 2: Delegation: Getting Things Done without Getting Done In.Chapter 3: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way.Part II: Managing: The People Part.Chapter 4: Hiring: The Million-Dollar Decision.Chapter 5: Inspiring Employees to Better Performance.Chapter 6: When in Doubt, Coach.Part III: Making Things Happen.Chapter 7: Goal Setting Made Easy.Chapter 8: Measuring and Monitoring Individual and Project Performance.Chapter 9: The Fine Art of Performance Evaluations.Part IV: Working with (Other) People.Chapter 10: Getting Your Message Across.Chapter 11: It's a Team Thing.Chapter 12: Managing Virtual Employees.Chapter 13: Focusing on Ethics and Office Politics.Part V: Tough Times for Tough Managers.Chapter 14: Managing Change on the Job.Chapter 15: Employee Discipline: Speaking Softly and Carrying a Big Stick.Chapter 16: Too Little, Too Late: Terminating Employees.Chapter 17: Managing Me: Taking Care of No.1.Part VI: Tools and Techniques for Managing.Chapter 18: Budgeting, Accounting, and Other Money Stuff.Chapter 19: Harnessing the Power of Technology.Chapter 20: Developing and Mentoring Employees.Chapter 21: Keeping Track of Recent Management Trends.Part VII: The Part of Tens.Chapter 22: Ten Common Management Mistakes.Chapter 23: The Ten Best Ways to Recognize Employees.Chapter 24: Ten Classic Business Books That You Need to Know About.Index.
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