The First Time Manager
5th Edition
Published on 18. March 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-8144-0821-6 (ISBN)
Description
"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."
More details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
361 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8144-0821-6 (9780814408216)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Loren B. Belker
First-time Manager
Book
02/1997
4th Edition
Amacom
€38.56
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Persons
LOREN B. BELKER (deceased) 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 (Los Angeles, CA) is the managing partner of SilverStar Enterprises, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in managementdevelopment. He is the author of The Accidental Manager (0-8144-7180-3) and Managing Workplace Negativity (0-8144-0582-7).
Content
"Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Part One: So You're Going To Manage People 1. The Road to Management 2. Starting Out 3. Building Trust and Confidence 4. Showing Your Appreciation 5. Being an Active Listener 6. The New Manager's Job and Pitfalls to Avoid 7. Dealing with Your Superiors 8. Choosing a Managerial Style of Your Own 9. Building Team Spirit Part Two: Tackling Your New Duties 10. Managing Problem Employees 11. Hiring and Interviewing 12. Training Team Members 13. Managing Change: Dealing with Resistance 14. Disciplining the Employee 15. "Oh My God, I Can't Fire Anyone!" 16. Having a Legal Awareness Part Three: Working with People and Building Relationships 17. No Secrets 18. The Human Resources Department 19. The Current State of Loyalty 20. Is There Such a Thing as Motivation? 21. The Generation Gap Part Four: Job Descriptions, Performance Appraisals, and Salary Administration 22. Writing Job Descriptions 23. Doing Performance Appraisals 24. Salary Administration Part Five: Improving and Developing Yourself 25. Having Emotional Intelligence 26. Developing a Positive Self-Image 27. Managing Your Own Time 28. The Written Word 29. The Grapevine 30. Your Best Friend: Delegation 31. A Sense of Humor 32. Managing, Participating in, and Leading Meetings 33. Taking Center Stage: The Role of Public Speaking in Your Career Part Six: The Complete Person 34. Coping with Stress 35. Having Balance in Your Life 36. A Touch of Class Conclusion Index"