The Manager's Answer Book: Powerful Tools to Build Trust and Teams, Maximize Your Impact and Influence, and Respond to Challenges

Barbara Mitchell · Cornelia Gamlem

Jun 2018 · Gildan Media · Narrated by Marguerite Gavin

About this audiobook

Congratulations, you're a manager! Of course you have expertise in the field you're managing, but what about everything else? There's so much more to know! Whether you're a new or seasoned manager, your responsibilities can become overwhelming at times. There are days and new situations that will leave you feeling vulnerable. You don't know where to start or even what to ask! The Manager's Answer Book can help. In question-and-answer format, this easy-to-use guide provides information on many aspects of managing. You will learn about: - Getting started: moving from peer to manager, setting goals, managing projects, resources, and much more. - Developing your management skills: communicating, delegating, motivating, and facilitating. - Building and managing your team: hiring, firing, and everything in between. - Creating your personal brand: building credibility for yourself, your team, and your department. - Managing up, down, and around: working with people and functions in your organization. - Potential land mines: conflict, change, and risk. - Legal pitfalls: navigating the miasma of laws and regulations.

About the author

Barbara Mitchell is an author, speaker, and human resources consultant. She is coauthor of The Big Book of HR, The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook, The Conflict Resolution Phrase Book, and The Essential HR Handbook. Barbara is managing partner of The Mitchell Group and an innovative career transition coach.

Cornelia Gamlem is an author, consultant, and speaker. She is founder and president of the Gems Group, a management consulting firm. Cornelia has been quoted in major publications, including the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, Fortune, the New York Times, Forbes, CEO Magazine, and the Globe & Mail.

Marguerite Gavin is a seasoned theater veteran, a five-time nominee for the prestigious Audie Award, and the winner of numerous AudioFile Earphones and Publishers Weekly awards. Marguerite has been an actor, director, and audiobook narrator for her entire professional career, and has over four hundred titles to her credit.