{"product_id":"management-basics-in-easy-steps-9781840788501","title":"Management Basics in Easy Steps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManagement Basics in easy steps, 2nd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e offers practical tips, information and common-sense advice based on the author's 40 years' hands-on experience of management - now updated to reflect advances in technology and changes in the wider working environment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you are an experienced manager or about to take up your first management job, \u003cstrong\u003eManagement Basics in easy steps, 2nd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e will be of real help to you in the workplace. It is a lively, easy-to-read book, full of tips and simple, practical things that have been put into practice in the real world and shown to work where it matters - in the workplace. Tony Rossiter's clear, humorous writing style and comprehensive content make \u003cstrong\u003eManagement Basics in easy steps, 2nd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e a compelling must-read for anyone with a management role. His management tips and advice will show you: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow people skills help you put into practice all the technical skills needed by a manager\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to manage your staff, your colleagues, your customers and even your boss\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to organise yourself and make the most effective use of your time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to focus on the vital 20% of your work that accounts for most of the results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to win the respect and trust of your team and make it the best\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to select the right person to join your team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe art of effective delegation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to make effective use of digital tools, online networks and social media\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to cope with change and see it not as a threat but as a great opportunity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis second edition has been revised to include the changes in management practices since the first edition, which was published in 2011, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe increased importance and use of digital tools, business and performance management software, and social networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Slack, Yammer, Scoro, Twitter, Facebook) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncreased focus on diversity and inclusion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplications of new data protection legislation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLess tolerance of unacceptable workplace behaviour such as bullying and sexual harassment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore recognition of the importance of the culture of an organisation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA move away from traditional, command-and-control hierarchies towards more flexible working - working from home, better work\/life balance, teamwork, collaboration, matrix structures, trusting and empowering those at the coal-face\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA move away from fixed appraisal systems and formal training towards continuous feedback, coaching and personal learning (e-learning, distance learning) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore refined recruitment (use of LinkedIn etc) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eComes with useful worksheets - a complete guide for easy reference. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e In Easy Steps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/25\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781840788501\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 7.20w x 0.50d","brand":"Tony Rossiter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36669586538652,"sku":"9781840788501","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_00c7679f-f35a-49e8-b95a-72302e384d1d.jpg?v=1603920544","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/management-basics-in-easy-steps-9781840788501","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}