Managing for Dummies

Managing for Dummies

by PeterEconomy (Author), Bob Nelson (Author)

Synopsis

Being a manager can be an intimidating and challenging task. Managing involves teaching new skills to employees, helping land a new customer, accomplishing an important assignment, increasing performance, and much more. The process of management can be very challenging at times, but it can also bring you a sense of fulfillment that you never imagined possible. Organizations rely on managers to make the most out of situations and get the best possible results."Managing For Dummies, 2nd Edition", is perfect for all levels of managers. This clearly written, easy to understand guide will help anyone to: hire talented employees; master skills such as conflict resolution and coaching; initiate change and deal with resistance to change; set and communicate your goals; motivate employees to go above and beyond expectations; and discover real life solutions to the most common situations that supervisors and managers face solutions that stand up over time and can be used during turbulent times."Managing For Dummies, 2nd Edition", also covers the following topics and more: delegating: the manager's no.1 tool; inspiring employees to better performance; getting your message across to your employees; measuring and monitoring individual and project performance; focusing on ethics and office politics; team building and collaboration; and tools and techniques for managers. Managing in today's lightning speed business world requires that you have the latest information and techniques for getting the job done. This book provides you with straightforward advice and up to the minute strategies for dealing with anything that comes your way.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 358
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 24 May 1996

ISBN 10: 1568848587
ISBN 13: 9781568848587

Author Bio
Bob Nelson (San Diego, CA) is founder of Nelson Motivation, Inc., and vice president of Blanchard Training and Development, Inc., in San Diego. At Blanchard Training, Bob's responsibilities have included management of product development, customized products, assessments, and publications. He also has served on the company's strategic planning group and was formerly chief of staff for Dr. Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager. Prior to joining Blanchard, Bob was a management trainer for Control Data Corporation and Norwest Banks.
Bob has published 17 books on business and management and has been featured extensively in the media: on CNN, PBS, and CNBC; and The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Inc. magazine, among other publications. He writes a monthly newsletter called Rewarding Employees and is a contributing editor to Potentials in Marketing. Bob holds a master's degree in business administration from UC Berkeley and is currently a doctoral candidate in the Executive Management Program at the Claremont Graduate University in Los Angeles.
For more information on products and services offered by Nelson Motivation, Inc., including speaking or consulting services, call 800-575-5521. Rewarding Employees newsletter is available by writing 1001 Rewards, P. O. Box 500872, San Diego, CA 92150-9973, or faxing 619-673-9031. Bob's e-mail address is BobRewards@aol.com.

Peter Economy (Pacific Beach, CA) is a business consultant and freelance business writer who is the coauthor of Managing For Dummies and Better Business Meetings with Bob Nelson and the author of numerous books and articles on a wide variety of business topics. Peter combines his consulting and writing expertise with more than 15 years of management experience to provide his clients and readers with solid, hands-on information. He received his bachelor's degree in economics from Stanford University and is pursuing his MBA. Peter can be reached via e-mail at bizzwriter@alumni.stanford.org.