First-Time Manager
- 2 Courses | 38m 11s
- 7 Books | 21h 19m
- 9 Audiobooks | 28h 36m 37s
Are you stepping into a management role? Learn the skills and capabilities required to effectively transition into a people management position. Moving into a management role is a huge accomplishment as well as a huge challenge. Here, you'll learn how to make a smooth transition.
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The Reality of Being a First-time Manager
The first-time manager often doesn't realize how much their new role differs from that of an individual contributor. They may have misconceptions about what being a new boss entails, and be surprised to learn that the skills and methods required for success as an individual contributor and those needed for success as a new manager are very different. This course describes some of the myths about managing people and their corresponding truths in order to clarify what a new leader really does. It also points to the typical demands and constraints of a manager's job. Finally, it describes strategies for dealing with common mistakes when managing for the first time.
8 videos |
21m
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Facing Challenges as a First-time Manager
High expectations are often placed on a new manager. Along with these expectations comes the pressure to prove you are capable of being the boss and managing people effectively. When managing for the first time, establishing credibility early and building new working relationships can go a long way in helping you succeed in adjusting to your new responsibilities. This course describes ways to manage former colleagues effectively and establish credibility as a first-time manager. You'll also learn how to balance conflicting expectations as a new leader.
6 videos |
16m
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BOOK SUMMARY
The First-Time Manager, Sixth EditionThe First-Time Manager, Sixth Edition examines the many facets of a managerial position with an aim of bringing you up to speed on the need-to-knows, as well as giving you practical advice on how to lead any group of people. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
9m
By Gary S. Topchik, Jim McCormick, Loren B. Belker
Book
The Successful Leader's First 100 Days: Taking Charge and Delivering ResultsThe My Practical MBA Series provides the latest thinking as well as perennial techniques for a range of business challenges. This concise book discusses several issues you can consider and techniques you can apply that will help you succeed as a new leader.
23m
By LID Editorial
Book
From Bud to Boss: Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable LeadershipFocusing on the difficulties that new leaders experience, this much-needed book will help them get beyond the stress and fear to focus on becoming the most effective leader they can be-starting right now.
4h 38m
By Guy Harris, Kevin Eikenberry
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Be the Boss Everyone Wants to Work For: A Guide for New LeadersOffering practical, research-based advice and examples, this book is your guide to internalizing a leader's perspective and will explain how you can "flip your script" so you'll know what to do to help yourself and the team you lead to success.
2h 57m
By William Gentry
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Your First Leadership Job: How Catalyst Leaders Bring Out the Best in OthersOffering practical advice straight from others who have walked in your shoes, this book includes dozens of tools to ensure your success, but it's also based on the authors' and DDI's extensive experience and research, which ultimately has led to the development of millions of leaders around the world.
4h 1m
By Richard S. Wellins, Tacy M. Byham
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The First Time Manager, 3rd EditionAn indispensable introduction to fundamental management topics and know-how, this practical manual offers expert advice on the immediate difficulties faced by a new manager.
4h 29m
By Michael Morris
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Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of LeadersWritten exclusively for Gen Y readers to address their unique needs, this fresh and relevant book is a brisk, tech savvy success manual filled with real-world, actionable tips that will help you identify your next professional move and show you how to get there.
4h 42m
By Lindsey Pollak
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AUDIOBOOKS INCLUDED
AUDIOBOOK SUMMARY
The First-Time Manager's Guide to Team BuildingThe First-Time Manager's Guide to Team Building is the roadmap for creating a powerful, results-driven team, while outlining the necessary characteristics of an effective manager. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
22m 17s
By Gary S. Topchik
AUDIOBOOK SUMMARY
From Bud to Boss: Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable LeadershipFrom Bud to Boss systematically addresses the challenges that any person in a newly acquired position of authority will face and gives excellent advice on how to deal with them. In this Review, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
10m 11s
By Guy Harris, Kevin Eikenberry
AUDIOBOOK SUMMARY
The New Manager's Tool Kit: 21 Things You Need to Know to Hit the Ground RunningThe New Manager's Toolkit is packed with unconventional advice for current and aspiring managers. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
19m 50s
By Don Grimme, Sheryl Grimme
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Managing People for the First Time: Simple Ideas for Leading Your TeamManaging People for the First Time is full of tips, scenarios, and support to get you tuned in to taking on the responsibility of management in a new environment. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.
19m 24s
By Ronald Bracey
Audiobook
You Can't Fire Everyone: And Other Lessons from an Accidental ManagerThis audio edition offers straight-up advice on the ins and outs of hiring, firing, motivating, and dealing with cranky superstars - to those who never expected to be bosses.
5h 27m 6s
By Hank Gilman
Audiobook
The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All LevelsThis audio edition provides a framework for transition acceleration that will help leaders diagnose their situations, craft winning transition strategies, and take charge quickly.
5h 36m
By Michael Watkins
Audiobook
3 Key Mindsets Essential to Being a Great ManagerThis audio edition explains how to rapidly replace habits that create failure with habits that generate success, as well as how to overcome negative self-talk patterns that block productivity. Read by the author.
56m 13s
By Larry Iverson
Audiobook
Hit The Ground Running: A Manual for New LeadersThis audio edition presents hard- earned, battle-tested strategies which will inspire any new leader to take the helm and start delivering. Read by the author.
7h 7m 20s
By Jason Jennings
Audiobook
Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great LeaderThis audio edition explains how to manage yourself, a network, and a team to help you ultimately master the most daunting challenges of leadership.
8h 18m 16s
By Kent Lineback, Linda A. Hill
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