The First-Time Manager

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The First-Time Manager by Jim McCormick is a comprehensive guide designed to help new managers navigate the complexities of their roles. It covers essential managerial skills, including leadership, delegation, motivation, and performance management, providing practical advice and real-world examples. This book is invaluable for those transitioning into management and seeking effective strategies to lead their teams successfully.
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This book may appeal to you if you're stepping into a managerial role for the first time and seeking practical advice. It offers valuable insights on leadership skills, team management, and navigating common challenges, making it an ideal resource for newcomers in the business world.

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The First-Time Manager

The trusted management classic and go-to guide for anyone facing new responsibilities as a first-time manager, revised and updated to address modern management challenges.

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The trusted management classic and go-to guide for anyone facing new responsibilities as a first-time manager.

Learn to conquer every challenge like a seasoned pro with the clear, candid advice in The First-Time Manager. For nearly four decades, this expert guide has brought newcomers up to speed on the realities of managing people.

The updated seventh edition delivers new information that helps you manage across generations, use online performance appraisal tools, persuade with stories, oversee remote employees, build a team dynamic, match a boss's style, and more.

The jump from star employee to new manager is bigger than most people realise -- with opportunities to fail at every step. Stumbling your way through isn't an option.

In The First-Time Manager, you will learn essential skills including:

  • Leading meetings.
  • Hiring employees.
  • Motivating others.
  • Actively listening.
  • Staying calm under pressure.
  • Overcoming resistance.

With little experience or training, a coveted promotion can become a trial by fire. No one needs that. Turn to the book that thousands have relied on to hit the ground running.

Series: First-Time Manager Series

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781400233588

Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins Leadership

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Jim McCormick (Denver, CO) is founder and president of the Research Institute for Risk Intelligence, and the former COO of the nation's fifth-largest architectural firm. As an organizational consultant and executive coach, he has extensive experience working with CEOs and other leaders.

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