The diverse responsibilities of a new managerial position in the modern workplace can appear daunting. This practical guide aims to dispel any such fears, with direct and comprehensive advice on the immediate difficulties faced by a new manager.
Fully revised, The First-Time Manager is an introduction to fundamental management topics and necessary skills such as, effective communication, motivation, delegation, leadership, financial principles, human resource concerns, marketing, public relations, organisational structure and self-development within the role. It now includes a new chapter on key skills such as problem solving, managing time, and giving presentations, and there are useful end-of-chapter summaries.
Both a practical manual and desktop reference, this is a book to be read and then referred back to for constant support.
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Michael J Morris has tutored on various university business school programmes and has extensive experience consulting to small businesses. He is also the author of The First Time Manager, Successful Expansion for the Small Business, A Practical Guide to Entrepreneurship and Starting a Successful Business, all published by Kogan Page.
"An accessible guide to dealing with the difficulties managers face
a handy starting point and a useful addition to any
new management desk."
Evening Standard
"Practical and comprehensive, it will also be a valuable
support to more experienced managers."
Business Executive
In today s workplace the newly appointed manager faces a daunting range of challenges. Success can come only through radical and rapid adjustments to the way you work, especially in relation to your team.
This fully revised edition of The First-Time Manager contains expert advice on the immediate difficulties faced by a new manager. With a new chapter on key skills it is an indispensable introduction to fundamental management topics and know-how such as:
Motivation;
Effective communication;
Leadership and delegation;
Finance and accounting;
Managing people;
Public relations;
Marketing;
Problem solving;
Time management;
Giving presentations.
Both a practical manual and desktop aid, The First-Time Manager
is a book to be read and then referred back to whenever you
need support.
Michael Morris teaches and writes for university business schools and other institutions, and contributes a regular column to Better Business magazine. A consultant and advisor to small firms, he has extensive experience in business, particularly management issues. He is the author of Starting a Successful Business, also published by Kogan Page.
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