A self-help book for people about to move into their first management role. The author Bob Selden, has been a manager and coach of managers for over 30 years, so the book is very practical and easy to follow.
It allows the new manager to access the topics at their own pace and according to their own particular learning style. Actual cases show how various concepts, models, techniques and strategies have been successfully implemented. Each chapter has both a "How to implement straight away" checklist and "Action plans for the longer term" so the new manager can take action immediately and also plan for the future.
"What To Do When You Become The Boss" covers the full range of skills required of the new manager (in fact any manager) - leading, managing, motivating, team building, decision making, delegating, recruiting (and firing), managing performance, meetings, influencing others and managing boss and self.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Extremely practical advice for new managers:
Even if you don't manage others yet, chances are you will at some stage of your career. So learning how to become a brilliant manager of people is likely to be a valuable investment of your time. A recent IABC survey of communicators in Australia found that more than 70% manage staff, 10% manage a dozen or more, and over 20% aspire to head communication in a larger organisation. So it is appropriate to review a great new book that can help everyone become a better manager. This is a 279 page... more info
Solid, if Uninspiring Advice:
Bob Selden put together a nice bundle of information, in an organized, if uninspired format. Still, anyone who suddenly finds themselves in a management capacity needs to use this book as a checklist, to help navigate them through the confusing sea of red tape, bureaucracy, employee morale, wrongful terminations, sexual harassment, and the litany of other topics for the 21st century boss to handle. If you've been the boss for a long enough time, you probably would do well to not bother with this;... more info
Great read:
This is book that you can read more than once. It's a good resorce for all managers. It's loaded with many experimental tools for managers to use for all kinds of situations they face every day, as they explore their management skills. This ia must have for every manager.
Easy reading, very useful:
Very practical advise you can put in practice right away. The ideas are working for me so far.
