Management for Dummies |
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Author:
| Pettinger, Richard Economy, Peter Nelson, Bob |
ISBN: | 978-1-119-97439-0 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2011 |
Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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Imprint: | For Dummies |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $22.95 |
Book Description:
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Make your mark in the world of management Good management is vital to the success of every business but being a good manager isn't always easy. This book offers you expert advice on hiring the right staff, building effective teams, resolving office politics and maintaining your own work/life balance. Inside you'll find examples and guidance to help you identify the styles of management you need to succeed and to deal with the challenges of being a manager today.
Make your mark in the world of management Good management is vital to the success of every business but being a good manager isn't always easy. This book offers you expert advice on hiring the right staff, building effective teams, resolving office politics and maintaining your own work/life balance. Inside you'll find examples and guidance to help you identify the styles of management you need to succeed and to deal with the challenges of being a manager today.
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Be the best - learn great techniques for coaching, mentoring and inspiring your employees to perform at their best
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Get to the point - set goals and targets, and discover how to manage people and projects
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Connect with others - use effective communication skills and discover the best ways to convey your messages
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Get political - assess a wide range of management risks and learn key techniques for dealing with office politics
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Become a 21st-century manager - harness the power of technology and use it to help with budgeting and accounting
Open the book and find:
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How to take the first steps into management
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Advice on being a truly great interviewer
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Techniques on developing and mentoring employees
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Guidance on juggling priorities
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Why understanding your stakeholders is vital
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A guide to 21st-century functions of management
Learn to:
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Use the latest management techniques, tools and technology
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Develop leadership skills and integrate them into your management style
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Manage a business and team through difficult times
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Become a great global manager