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The backbone of every organization, large or small, is its mangers. They guide and direct employees’ actions, decisions, resources, and energies. They serve as friends and leaders, motivators and disciplinarians, problem solvers and counselors, partners and directors. Managers serve as liaisons between executives and employees, interpreting the organization’s mission and realizing its goals. They are responsible for performance improvement, quality, productivity, strategy, and execution through the people who work for and with them. All too often, though, mangers are thrust into these roles and responsibilities without adequate guidance and support.
The manager as… series provides a unique library of insights and information designed to help mangers develop a portfolio of outstanding skills. From mentor to marketer, politician to problem solver, coach to change leader, each book provides an introduction to the principles, concepts, and issues that define the role; discusses the evolution of recent and current trends; and guides the reader through the dynamic process of assessing his or her strengths and weaknesses and creating a personal development plan, featuring diagnostic tools, exercises, checklists, case examples, practical tips, and recommended resources, the books in this series will help readers at any stage in their careers master the art and science of management.
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