The Results-Driven Manager: Dealing With Difficult People.

Harvard Business School Press

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This guide will help managers develop the skills to deal with difficult people and personalities and learn to work productively with them. Readers will learn to manage anger and negativity in the workplace, understand how to use feedback to improve a situation and know when and how to hold people accountable for their actions.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Identification of Difficult Behaviors: Understanding and recognizing various challenging behaviors commonly encountered in the workplace.

  2. Effective Communication Strategies: Providing techniques for clear, assertive, and empathetic communication when dealing with challenging individuals.

  3. Conflict Resolution Techniques: Strategies for managing conflicts, diffusing tension, and finding resolution in challenging situations.

  4. Emotional Intelligence and Empathy: Emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence in understanding and managing emotions during difficult interactions.

  5. Building Stronger Relationships: Techniques for building rapport and trust even with challenging personalities to create more productive working relationships.

  6. Setting Boundaries and Expectations: Guidelines for setting clear boundaries and expectations to manage difficult behaviors and foster a positive work environment.

  7. Feedback and Coaching: Providing constructive feedback and coaching to address problematic behaviors while encouraging improvement.

  8. Dealing with Resistance: Strategies for managing resistance to change or differing opinions in a constructive manner.

  9. Leadership and Influence: Developing leadership skills to effectively influence and navigate challenging situations.

  10. Self-Management and Stress Reduction: Techniques for managing personal stress and maintaining composure when dealing with difficult people.

Language English
ISBN-10 1-59139-634-4
No of pages 140
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Harvard Business School Publishing
Published Date 28 Oct 2004

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