TY - BOOK AU - Parkinson,J.Robert AU - Grossman,Jack H. TI - Becoming a successful manager: powerful tools for making a smooth transition to managing a team SN - 9780071741644 (pbk.) U1 - 658.409 PY - 2010/// CY - New York PB - McGraw-Hill KW - Executive ability KW - Self-management (Psychology) KW - Interpersonal relations KW - Employee motivation KW - Management N1 - 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 ER -