Becoming a New Manager: Expert Solutions to Everyday Challenges

Harvard Business School Press

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You've just been promoted to a managerial position for the first time congratulations! But beware: the managerial role differs markedly from the individual contributor role. Go into the job with mistaken assumptions about what to expect, and you just may be blindsided by surprising realities.

This book helps you lay the foundation for succeeding in your new role, explaining how to: Discard the "doer" role of the individual contributor for the orchestrating role of the manager, adjust your leadership style to maximize your team's performance, balance conflicting expectations from your boss, peers, and direct reports.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Effective Communication Skills: Developing strong communication skills is crucial for conveying expectations, providing feedback, and fostering team collaboration.

  2. Leadership Development: Transitioning from an individual contributor to a leader involves cultivating leadership qualities, including motivation, inspiration, and mentorship.

  3. Team Building and Motivation: Learning strategies to build and motivate a team, understanding team dynamics, and fostering a positive work environment are essential for managerial success.

  4. Time and Task Management: Prioritizing tasks, delegating effectively, and managing time efficiently are key skills for a new manager.

  5. Conflict Resolution and Decision Making: Developing the ability to address conflicts within teams and making informed decisions are critical managerial competencies.

  6. Performance Management: Learning how to set goals, provide constructive feedback, and conduct performance evaluations is crucial for driving team performance.

  7. Adaptability and Flexibility: Being adaptable to change and flexible in managing diverse situations and challenges is a key attribute for new managers.

  8. Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing emotions, both for oneself and when dealing with team members, is important for effective leadership.

  9. Professional Development: Continuous learning, seeking mentorship, and developing a growth mindset are vital for a new manager's ongoing development.

  10. Ethical Leadership: Upholding ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism in managerial decisions and actions is essential for earning trust and respect from the team.

Language English
ISBN-10 9781422125076
ISBN-13 9781422125076
No of pages 112
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Harvard Business Review Press
Published Date 08 Jun 2008

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