Mind Tools for Managers

PRAISE FOR MIND TOOLS FOR MANAGERS "Many books on management suffer from the 'Silver bullet' syndrome, focusing on one important technique as the solution to all our management problems. This book, in contrast, focuses on the fact that being a good boss is about mastering many, many disciplines. And while that may appear intimidating, this easy read book does an outstanding job in giving practical advice on how to master these disciplines better." —Mads Nipper, Group President, Grundfos A/S "Mind Tools for Managers is an essential guide to anyone working in management today. It provides a clear playbook for how to tackle all the day-to-day challenges managers face at work, expressed in simple, jargon-free language." —Judy McReynolds, Chairman, President and CEO, ArcBest Corporation "Mind Tools for Managers provides a complete and invaluable toolkit for busy managers trying to solve problems outside their immediate expertise. Replete with essential models and exercises, this handy reference is a must-have on your bookshelf." —Herminia Ibarra, The Charles Handy Professor of Organisational Behaviour "How do you get to be a better boss? There's no quick fix. But small shifts can have a big impact. This book provides a clear, well-structured guide to help you understand and practice the necessary skills. The authors use their experience and familiarity with the research to provide what should become the standard guide for all those wanting to improve their leadership skills and managerial performance." —Rob Goffee, coauthor of Why Should Anyone be Led by You? The manager's must-have guide to excelling in all aspects of the job Mind Tools for Managers helps new and experienced leaders develop the skills they need to be more effective in everything they do. It brings together the 100 most important leadership skills—as voted for by 15,000 managers and professionals worldwide—into a single volume, providing an easy-access solutions manual for people wanting to be the best manager they can be. Each chapter details a related group of skills, providing links to additional resources as needed, plus the tools you need to put ideas into practice. Read beginning-to-end, this guide provides a crash course on the essential skills of any effective manager; used as a reference, its clear organization allows you to find the solution you need quickly and easily. Success in a leadership position comes from results, and results come from the effective coordination of often competing needs: your organization, your client, your team, and your projects. These all demand time, attention, and energy, and keeping everything running smoothly while making the important decisions is a lot to handle. This book shows you how to manage it all, and manage it well, with practical wisdom and expert guidance. Build your ideal team and keep them motivated Make better decisions and boost your strategy game Manage both time and stress to get more done with less Master effective communication, facilitate innovation, and much more Managers wear many hats and often operate under a tremendously diverse set of job duties. Delegation, prioritization, strategy, decision making, communication, problem solving, creativity, time management, project management and stress management are all part of your domain. Mind Tools for Managers helps you take control and get the best out of your team, your time, and yourself.