Tesco
The First-Time Manager
Book

The First-Time Manager

The First Step to a Brilliant Management Career

Michael Morris
Kogan Page, 2005
First Edition: 1988

Read or listen offline

  • 0.5×
  • 0.75×
  • 1×
  • 1.25×
  • 1.5×
  • 1.75×
1×

Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Applicable

Recommendation

If you’re about to become a manager for the first time and aren’t really sure what you’re getting into, author Michael Morris’ book is required reading. It provides a wealth of information and insight into your new job. Likewise, if you are a first-time manager and you’re floundering a bit, read this to see how to turn your new career around and become successful. getAbstract.com also recommends it to anyone who is considering an executive career. Here’s a sneak peak into what you can expect as a member of management.

Take-Aways

  • Being an employee is one thing; becoming the manager of your former peers is a whole new game.
  • Management "techniques" are tools a manager can use, not instant solutions.
  • Two areas exist for possible conflict with your boss: 1) The boss always thinks he can do your job better; and 2) He may not like the way you decide to do your job.

About the Author

Michael Morris is a columnist for Better Business magazine and the author of Starting a Successful Business. An authority on management and other business issues, he consults with small companies, teaches college business courses and writes for business schools.

Comment on this summary or Comenzar discusión