The First-time Manager

This is a true management classic! Since its original publication, "The First-Time Manager" has helped many thousands of rookie managers handle their new responsibilities. Complete but concise, this book covers essential management topics, from managing time and stress, to motivating and counseling employees. The fifth edition, completely updated and expanded, gives readers the crucial information they need on all the fundamentals of the job, plus new material on topics including: building trust and confidence; being an active listener; motivating others; managing a diverse group of individuals; conducting performance appraisals; dealing with resistance to change; and, building a team environment and more. Written in an engaging, conversational style, this classic skill-building book is more than ever an indispensable tool for anyone starting a career in management. more

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-03-2009; Good book for first time managers; This is a nice book for new managers or wanna be managers. Almost all of the illustrations are simple and easy to relate to. It's very simple to read. This book is a great start prior to moving on to other management books.; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-27-2009; Good one for the beginners; This is a great book for the beginners on the management roles. Most of the examples are quite simple and one can relate to those. It's very easy to read. It will be a good one to read first, before moving on to management books of...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-21-2008; Very good resource for a first-time manager...; This is one of the better, more down-to-earth books I have read relating to first-time managers. It is an easy read... and most importantly offers a number of real-world tips.; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-19-2008; rambling; avoid; The title and chapter titles make this book sound useful, but the contents belie the promise. Unfortunately, the text meanders around topics, defying the reader to learn. Instead of this book, read the well-organized, compelling _12:...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-03-2009; Good book for first time managers; This is a nice book for new managers or wanna be managers. Almost all of the illustrations are simple and easy to relate to. It's very simple to read. This book is a great start prior to moving on to other management books.; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jun-29-2008; A possible primer; First published in 1981 and written by Loren B. Belker, the current (5th) edition has been updated by Gary S. Topchik in 2005I very much like the style in which the book is written - easy and conversational. I also like the complete...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-19-2008; rambling; avoid; The title and chapter titles make this book sound useful, but the contents belie the promise. Unfortunately, the text meanders around topics, defying the reader to learn. Instead of this book, read the well-organized, compelling _12:...; read full review | report as inappropriate