The Quicksteps Guide to Skills for New Managers

Easy-to-follow techniques for successful, effective management for anyone new to the ranks This hands-on resource smooths the path when you're transitioning into a management role for the first time. Using jargon-free language and step-by-step format, this guide lays out what you need to know including skills such as letting go of old habits, managing "upwards," mentoring, motivating through team-building, and staying organised. Key features More than 300,000 books in the QuickSteps series have been sold Covers the latest technologies, including time-management software, budgeting tools, and presentation software Includes sage advice in the form of quotes from some of the greatest managers of all time, including Jack Welch and Ken Blanchard