FREE: Managing for Dummies (3rd Edition)

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354 pages

Learn to:

Get your message across with clear expectations and straightforward communication
Successfully manage people, projects, and teams
Plan, organize, and delegate tasks
Encourage and motivate employees
The fast and easy way to effectively manage people, projects, and teams

Being a manager can be an intimidating and challenging task. This clearly written, easy-to-understand guide gives you practical advice on the most important aspects of managing, such as delegating as opposed to ordering, improving employees' performances, getting your message across, team building and collaboration, and more.

I'm a manager, now what? -- learn to identify different management styles and get a handle on the most important aspects of managing -- leading, inspiring, and engaging
Know your role -- get the lowdown on the key duties you'll face as a manager, from hiring new employees, coaching and mentoring your staff, monitoring performance, and everything in between
Master management -- master the day-to-day duties you'll carry out as a manager, like delegating, communicating, budgeting, and many more
Tackle the tough stuff -- take a look at the challenging sides of management and arm yourself with the skills to tackle these sticky situations, like managing change and disciplining employees
Open the book and find:

How to find your leadership style
Tips on creating a supportive environment
Guidance on motivating employees
Interviewing do's and don'ts
How to set goals and juggle priorities
Advice on running effective meetings
Delegation myths and facts
Budgeting, accounting, and working with financial statements
How to use technology to your advantage
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