Managing People

Becoming a manager is a move into a new job that requires a unique set of skills. Penguin Business Expert Simon Birkenhead's framework for success includes activating motivation, setting clear expectations, providing effective feedback, mastering communication skills, and building a high-performance team culture.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Becoming a manager is not just a progression in your career; it's a transition into an entirely new job that demands a distinct set of skills. To excel in this role, you must get it right and inspire your team to achieve exceptional results. However, make a mistake, and you'll inadvertently foster stress, apathy, and dysfunction within your team.

Penguin Business Expert Simon Birkenhead has been guiding first-time and established managers for over two decades, helping them implement his blueprint for success. In this comprehensive guide, he shares his framework, which provides a clear roadmap for what you need to do to unlock the full potential of your employees.

Discover how to:
- Activate motivation and inspire your team to strive for excellence.
- Set clear expectations that guide your employees toward success.
- Provide effective feedback that fosters growth and development.
- Master your communication skills to convey your vision and motivate others.
- Build a high-performance team culture that fosters collaboration and teamwork.

Managing People is your ultimate guide to becoming a truly great manager, for whom people eagerly want to do their best work. By implementing these strategies, you'll create a positive and productive work environment that drives your team's success and propels your career forward.

Weight: 136g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241513460