Chapter 20. GOING FORWARD

If you have read straight through this book, you have covered a lot of ground. With so much information to consider, the path forward can seem daunting. Fortunately, you have a guidebook on hand to help you find your way.

If you are a new manager, don't worry if that feeling of being lost in the woods is still with you. At ground level, the trees look similar and they all block your view, but don't wander around the forest floor hoping to find yourself somewhere you want to be. Instead, change your perspective regularly—climb a tree to get above the forest so you can view the landscape. A manager needs to be able to see the big picture and understand how his or her hard work relates to it. Consequently, make a regular ...

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