My Boss is a Bastard: Surviving Turmoil at Work - Softcover

Richard Maun

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904879780 ISBN 13: 9781904879787

Publisher: Cyan Books and Marshall Cavendish, 2006

Synopsis

It is likely that everyone will eventually meet a few bastards as they move from job to job over the course of their lives, and this much-needed guide proposes realistic ways to deal with office tyrants. Written in a breezy, straightforward style, this how-to guide points to a more fulfilling work life by explaining the nature of bosses in business, demonstrating the helpful use of language, and providing some practical techniques for remaining calm even when frustrated. The humorous approaches include such tactics as the humorous "Serengeti Model," which decodes which species of animal the boss is, making it possible to deal with him/her in the most beneficial way.

About this title

Synopsis:

If the average tenure in a job varies from two to five years, then most people will have between 9 and 21 jobs during their career, between the ages of 21 and 65. Therefore, the chances of meeting a few bastards along the way, who can make your life hell, are fairly high. This is a straight forward, but at times funny how-to book, written in a breezy style designed to engage the many people in distress. It's about how to survive in a hostile environment and move towards a more fulfilling work life, when your boss takes a dislike to you or treats you badly and threatens your job. Learn about the nature of bosses in business. Learn about your own ego, the helpful use of language, and some practical techniques to help you remain calm. Use the unique Serengeti Model to decode which species of animal your Boss is. Then find out how you can deal with him/her in the best way, to help keep you safe from harm.

About the Author:

Richard Maun is a business coach who specializes in development work with managers and entepreneuers. He is a visiting business lecturer at Cranfield University in England, and has worked as a manager in the manufacturing sector.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cyan Books and Marshall Cavendish
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1904879780
• ISBN 13: 9781904879787
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192