The First-Time Manager
The First-Time Manager by Loren B. Belker is a comprehensive guide published by HarperCollins Leadership in 2021. This seventh edition spans 304 pages and is designed for individuals stepping into management roles for the first time. It offers practical advice to help new managers navigate the complexities of managing people and responsibilities effectively.
Readers will find clear guidance on essential management skills, including leading meetings, hiring employees, and motivating teams. The book addresses contemporary challenges such as managing across generations and overseeing remote employees, providing strategies to build team dynamics and communicate effectively. With its focus on real-world applications, The First-Time Manager serves as a valuable resource for those looking to transition smoothly into their new roles.
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The trusted management classic and go-to guide for anyone facing new responsibilities as a first-time manager.
Learn to conquer every challenge like a seasoned pro with the clear, candid advice in The First-Time Manager. For nearly four decades, this expert guide has brought newcomers up to speed on the realities of managing people.
The updated seventh edition delivers new information that helps you manage across generations, use online performance appraisal tools, persuade with stories, oversee remote employees, build a team dynamic, match a boss’s style, and more.
The jump from star employee to new manager is bigger than most people realize — with opportunities to fail at every step. Stumbling your way through isn’t an option.
In The First-Time Manager, you will learn essential skills including:
- Leading meetings.
- Hiring employees.
- Motivating others.
- Actively listening.
- Staying calm under pressure.
- Overcoming resistance.
With little experience or training, a coveted promotion can become a trial by fire. No one needs that. Turn to the book that thousands have relied on to hit the ground running.
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