Behind Closed Doors - The Secret of Great Management by Joanna Rothman

Behind Closed Doors - The Secret of Great Management by Joanna Rothman

Great management is difficult to see as it occurs. It's possible to see the results of great management, but it's not easy to see how managers achieve those results. Great management happens in one-on-one meetings and with other managers---all in private. It's hard to learn management by example when you can't see it.

You can learn to be a better manager---even a great manager---with this guide. You'll follow along as Sam, a manager just brought on board, learns the ropes and deals with his new team over the course of his first eight weeks on the job. From scheduling and managing resources to helping team members grow and prosper, you'll be there as Sam makes it happen. You'll find powerful tips covering:

• Delegating effectively
• Using feedback and goal-setting
• Developing influence
• Handling one-on-one meetings
• Coaching and mentoring
• Deciding what work to do---and what not to do
• .and more.

Full of tips and practical advice on the most important aspects of management, this is one of those books that can make a lasting andimmediate impact on your career.

Esther Derby brings four decades of experience leading, observing, and living through organizational transformation to the table, combining a deep understanding of complex adaptive systems with a focus on people. Esther Derby Associates, Inc. is her company, and she works with a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 firms to start-ups. She also conducts courses all around the world, assisting leaders in amplifying empowerment, including their organizations in cooperative problem resolution, and evolving their processes toward better outcomes.