Managing for Dummies 3e

ISBN-13: 9780470618134 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 384 str.

Bob Nelson; Peter Economy

Opis

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.

Spis treści

Introduction.

Part I: Getting Started as a Manager.

Chapter 1: You′re a Manager Now What?

Chapter 2: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way.

Chapter 3: Recognizing and Rewarding High Performance.

Chapter 4: Creating an Engaged Workforce.

Part II: Mastering Key Management Duties.

Chapter 5: Hiring: The Million–Dollar Decision.

Chapter 6: Goal Setting Made Easy.

Chapter 7: Developing Employees through Coaching and Mentoring.

Chapter 8: It′s a Team Thing.

Chapter 9: Managing Virtual Employees.

Chapter 10: Monitoring Performance and Execution.

Part III: Tools and Techniques for Managing.

Chapter 11: Delegating to Get Things Done.

Chapter 12: Communicating Your Message.

Chapter 13: The Fine Art of Performance Evaluations.

Chapter 14: Budgeting, Accounting, and Other Financial Stuff.

Chapter 15: Harnessing the Power of Technology.

Chapter 16: Embracing Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics.

Part IV: Tough Times for Tough Managers.

Chapter 17: Managing Change and Morale.

Chapter 18: Employee Discipline for Improving Performance.

Chapter 19: Terminating Employees When All Else Fails.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 20: Ten Common Management Mistakes.

Chapter 21: Ten Tips for New Managers.

Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Maintaining Your Work Life Balance.

Index.

O autorze

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.

Blurb

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