The Rookie Manager - by Joseph T Straub (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This indispensable guide prepares inexperienced managers for the realities of todays fast-paced business environment, providing real-world information that helps readers relax comfortably into their new managerial positions.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>For all new managers who are stressed out over how they're going to handle their new responsibilities, The Rookie Manager is the next best thing to a Swedish massage--the perfect stress-reducer. This indispensable guide prepares inexperienced managers for the realities of today's fast-paced business environment, providing real-world information that helps readers relax comfortably into their new managerial positions. Topics covered include: * Understanding the manager's role * Managing former peers * Choosing a management style * Daily planning * Leadership and coaching * Managing a team * Motivating people to do their best * Making tough decisions * Delegating work * Hiring and orienting new employees * Conducting performance appraisals * Disciplining and terminating employees * Building communication skills--both up and down the hierarchical ladder, and more.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>You've been promoted! Are you happy, excited, perhaps even a little (or a lot) anxious and stressed out -- wondering how you're going to handle all your new responsibilities? If so, stop worrying and start reading The Rookie Manager. It's the perfect stress-reducer -- the next best thing to a massage. This indispensable guide prepares inexperienced managers for the realities of today's fast-paced business environment and provides useful, real-world information that will help you relax comfortably into your new managerial position. Topics covered include: <BR>-- understanding the manager's role -- managing former peers -- managing former peers -- choosing a management style -- daily planning -- leadership and coaching -- building and managing a team -- motivating people to do their best -- making tough decisions -- delegating work -- hiring and orienting new employees -- conducting performance appraisals -- disciplining and terminating employees -- building effective communication skills -- both up and down the hierarchical ladder -- and much more<P>Filled with informative anecdotes, exercises, self-quizzes, worksheets, and examples, The Rookie Manager will give you all the skills, confidence, and knowledge you need to shift seamlessly into your new role.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><P> "A clear, simple, intelligent look at the management landscape that should help someone tackling their first management poisition." --" The Globe & Mail" (Canada)<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><P> Joseph T. Straub (Orlando, FL) is a former manager in the aerospace and textile industries. He has 26 years of experience teaching business and management classes. His previous books include the WorkSmart book The Successful New Manager (AMACOM 0-8144-7834-4), as well as 11 other books and dozens of articles on management, supervision, and other topics.
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