Archive for October 2009
Become a High Performance Manager
Having a Great Manager is what every employee wants. They provide support, direction, clarity and decisions that help us do our jobs effectively and efficiently. If we could all be better managers, then the workplace would be a happier and more productive place, right?
The difference between being a good manager and a great manager is a focus on performance and results, and, providing the best environment for them to be achieved.
A great manager doesn’t use a stick. A great manager achieves the effect of waving a wand over their environment by building a team of high performing members.
We’re often told that management is a science; due to its complexity, but instead it can look like an artform which can’t be learned. Science or artform – you have probably noticed that some managers make ‘being great’ look easy, whereas others look clumsy.
Have you considered why?
Well you can find out by taking a look at this book: Harvard Business Review on Becoming a High-Performance Manager which shares the ideas and stories of recognized high-performing managers.
As an example, if you’ve wondered how management experts delegate, then you’ll find some interesting case studies right here. Are you curious about how the best managers measure and plan capacity? It’s in this book. You’ll also discover expert advice on dealing with disputes and managing conflict. And here is something that most new managers ask – how to build trust and rapport with their team.
Are you aiming to build a long and successful career in management? Then this book is for you.
You’ll be impressed with the candor and depth of this book – it doesn’t gloss over the subjects it covers, and because it uses real case studies, it becomes instantly tangible. Recommended!
Harvard Business Review on Becoming a High-Performance Manager
