Becoming a successful manager : powerful tools for making a smooth transition to managing a team /
J. Robert Parkinson and Gary Grossman.
- Completely updated 2nd ed.
- New York : McGraw-Hill, c2010.
- vii, 215 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes index.
What is a professional manager -- Defining your role -- The staff mosaic : working together -- Understanding each person in your department -- Clarifying what you and your employees have in common -- Adopt positive and productive attitudes -- Perpetuating a problem-solving culture -- Listening--really listen and you'll hear more than words -- Mastering the art of asking questions -- Eliminating weeds from your departmental garden -- Giving the gift of constructive criticism -- Hiring the right people -- Conducting meaningful performance reviews -- Delegating effectively and empowering employees to take risks -- Mastering productive meetings is as easy as PIE -- Resolving conflicts -- Handling harassment -- Moving forward.