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The Manager’s Answer Book
By Barbara Mitchell and Cornelia Gamlem
Congratulations, you’re a manager! Of course, you have expertise in the field you’re managing, but what about everything else. Even a seasoned manager can face new situations and be left feeling vulnerable.
That’s where The Manager’s Answer Book can help. This easy-to-use guide in question-and-answer format provides information on many aspects of managing.
Managers around the globe will find The Manager’s Answer Book useful. And The Manager’s Answer Book has been translated into simplified Chinese as well as complex Chinese. The Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the largest International Book Awards for Indie Authors and Publishers, recognized it as a winner in the career book category in 2020.
What are Managers Asking? A Preview
You’re a New Manager. Now What? What are the basic management measurements and measurement techniques I should know?
Developing Your Management Skills. I’d like to make meetings as efficient as possible. What can I do?
Building and Managing Your Team. I want to encourage my employees to learn and grow. How can I help them see the importance of continuous learning?
Creating Your Personal Brand. I’ve heard successful managers think like entrepreneurs. How can I do that?
Managing Up, Down and Around. Now that I’m part of a management team, I want to work collaboratively with my peers. How I can go about doing this?
Avoiding Potential Landmines. What can I do to lighten the mood when things are stressful without crossing any lines?
Recognizing Legal Pitfalls. What exactly does employment-at-will mean?
What People are Saying about The Manager’s Answer Book
“Any senior executive would be smart to give a copy of this book to every manager in the organization.” — Ralph Kidder, Chief Financial Officer, retired, Marymount University
“If you're managing people, you have questions. How do I respond to conflict in my team? How do I get the best from my talented people? How do I lead with authenticity? Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell, the authors of The Big Book of HR, have taken on these tough questions and provided great responses for both the newly promoted and the experienced manager. If I were a CEO, I'd want all of my leaders to have a copy of this book for easy reference. Highly recommended.” — Cathy Fyock, Author, The Speaker Author
“Comprehensive, encouraging, people-oriented. Superb in every respect, this practical, actionable guide to successfully embodying the important role of 'manager' is completely indispensable. An absolute 'must-read' for anyone who leads.” — Next Generation Indie Book Awards judge