Managing People for the First Time: Gaining Commitment and Improving Performance Book

Specifically written to help those owners or managers about to recruit, manage, motivate and develop teams for the first time. The book examines specific situations which any manager or business owner will face. It focuses on the key skills required to manage employees effectively including selection, appraisal, team building, motivation, time management and leadership. It should help readers: examine the ways in which he/she already uses management techniques; shows how to improve them where necessary; enables the reader to approach issues such as time management, management of pressure and communication; provides advice to help deal with particular problems; offers a structured path to develop the skills outlined; includes action checklists, summaries and self-assessment quizzes to test the readers strengths and understanding.Read More