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The First-time Manager (Paperback)
by Loren B. Belker, Gary S. Topchik
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Author: Loren B. Belker, Gary S. Topchik
Publisher: AMACOM/American Management Association
Pub. in: February, 2005
ISBN: 0814408214
Pages: 223
Measurements: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA01088
Other information: ISBN-13: 978-0814408216
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As someone who has recently been promoted, I needed a book that laid out a framework for how to approach my new role. Fortunately, "The First Time Manager" fit the bill.
If you are looking for specific details, ie, a step by step guide to dealing with an problematic employee, then this is not what you need. But if you are trying to get a grasp of some of the concepts to think about when having to deal with an employee who has issues, then this is a perfect read for you.
Loren B. Belker and Gary S. Topchik cover the everything that could possibly be pertinant for a new manager. From your first chance to manage people, how to praise them (often when it is deserved), how to address issues with them (in private), from interviewing new candidates, to firing someone. It's all there. One of the areas that was particularly useful for me was the whole notion of doing a job description and doing performance appraisals.
Of equal importance, and something I think many management books that I have seen have failed to address, is actually improving yourself, the manager. The authors spend some time on how to be better for your employees, from using humor, to learning to delegate, and the big one many fear, public speaking.
As I have said, this may not be for everyone. Some people require detailed roadmaps for how to be successful at some things. If that's your need, look elsewhere as the First Time Manager won't provide that. But if you are like me, and only wanted a some general pointers covering everything that may impact my new role, this was a great place to start.
Easy to read covering just about everything a new manager may face, I highly recommend.
(From quoting By Paul Marc Oliu, USA)
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Loren B. Belker was an executive in a major midwestern insurance company for nearly 30 years, and the author of the four previous editions of The First-Time Manager.
Gary S. Topchik is the managing partner of SilverStar Enterprises, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in management development. He is the author of The Accidental Manager and Managing Workplace Negativity. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
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A true management classic with 200,000 copies sold, this new, expanded edition is still the ultimate guide for every new manager.
Since its original publication, The First-Time Manager has helped many thousands of rookie managers handle their new responsibilities...and now it can help you! Clear and concise, the book covers all the fundamentals you need for success, with indispensable advice on topics including hiring and firing, leadership, motivation, and managing time and stress. In addition, the completely updated fifth edition shows you how to build trust and confidence, be an active listener, manage a diverse group of individuals, conduct performance appraisals, and address many other challenges that come with the manager's job.
Written in an inviting and accessible style, this classic skill-building book is an essential tool for becoming an effective, confident new manager.
Book Info
This book is filled with expert information on all the basics of the job, from managing time and stress to motivating and counseling employees. Covers crucial issues as how to master teambuilding skills, and appreciate the work of the employees. Paper. DLC: Supervision of employees -This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Thousands of managers have learned the ropes with this bestselling primer on mastering supervisory skills. Now completely updated and expanded, The First-Time Manager is filled with expert information on all the basics of the job, from managing time and stress to motivating and counseling employees. Written in an easy-to-read conversational style, it includes 11 new chapters on today's crucial issues, such as how to master team-building skills, recognize and appreciate the work of employees, move beyond the organizational chart and see how things really get done, and maintain a clear perspective by balancing work with other interests. -This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Amazon.com, USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
In the working world, top performers are regularly rewarded with promotions to management-whether they are prepared for the advancement or not. Loren Belker's bestselling primer on supervisory skills, The First-Time Manager, has long offered clear advice on leadership, motivation, discipline, and other tricks of the trade that are required of anyone in a supervisory position.
Now in its fourth edition, the book features 11 new chapters that add an even more contemporary slant to his proven recommendations. -This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The Miami Herald, USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
Belker has distilled his 30 years of executive experience into a simple-to-read book full of wisdom... worthwhile not just for the first-time manager, but for any manager at any time. |
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
A great book for the first time manager. I found it to be a fast read filled with common sense advise and examples, not meaningless or unrealistic details or excercises. Useful and relevant from the first chapters to the end. Helped me a great deal. |
Jeff (MSL quote), USA
<2007-12-19 00:00>
I recently moved to a new company and was offered a great oppertunity as Manager Of Guest Services. It was a well needed challenge as well as a fresh start from my previouse Supervisor roll.
With that fresh start I wanted some words of wisdom and a some practical skills that I could apply easily to my new workplace.
This book did just that. It was a perfecet balance of theory and practical advice that is easy to apply. It was a quick read and is set up as a quick refrence guide.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who is moving into management or has recently been promoted into a management
position.
I have the big picture in clear view now! |
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