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The First-time Manager by Jim McCormick

The First-time Manager

Jim McCormick, Loren B. Belker

HarperCollins Leadership · Print & ebook · October 5, 2021

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Practical, straightforward guidance with enough edge to keep the pages moving.
Genres
Management, Leadership, Human Resources
Published
HarperCollins Leadership, October 5, 2021

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MORE THAN 500,000 COPIES SOLD! 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.

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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 realize -- 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.

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Practical, straightforward guidance with enough edge to keep the pages moving.

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  • career-facing advice
  • conversation-ready angles

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  • accessible takeaways
  • layered discussion points

Where it sits

Human Resources68%
Leadership61%
Management44%

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  • Meetings & Presentations
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Better Communication
Authors
Jim McCormick, Loren B. Belker
Publisher
HarperCollins Leadership
Published
October 5, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Meetings & Presentations