Book description
Managers are expected to be leaders, innovators, magicians, dynamic motivators, stern but fair judges, diplomats, politicians, therapists, financial wizards, warriors, and saints. They must deliver on executive mandates, no matter how crazy. For some people, it’s a breeze. They glide effortlessly through the hassles and politics, getting raises, promotions, results. They know the rules of management. Rules for managing a team -- and managingyourself. They’re surprisingly easy to learn and live by. Richard Templar has brought them all together in one place: the quick, irreverent The Rules of Management. Templar covers everything from setting realistic targets to holding effective meetings; finding the right people to inspiring loyalty. Learn when and how to let people think they know more than you (even if they don’t) -- and recognize when they really do! Discover how to adapt your style to each team member... get people to bring solutions, not problems... create your own private game plan for success, complete with Plans “B” and “C”... capitalize on luck... manage stress and stay healthy... get respect... and take charge.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- Introduction
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1. Managing Your Team
- 1. Get Them Emotionally Involved
- 2. Know What a Team Is and How It Works
- 3. Set Realistic TargetsâNo, Really Realistic
- 4. Hold Effective MeetingsâNo, Really Effective
- 5. Make Meetings Fun
- 6. Make Your Team Better Than You
- 7. Set Your Boundaries
- 8. Be Ready to Cut
- 9. Offload as Much as You Canâor Dare
- 10. Let Them Make Mistakes
- 11. Accept Their Limitations
- 12. Encourage People
- 13. Be Very, Very Good at Finding the Right People
- 14. Take the Rap
- 15. Give Credit to the Team When It Deserves It
- 16. Get the Best Resources for Your Team
- 17. Celebrate
- 18. Keep Track of Everything You Do and Say
- 19. Be Sensitive to Friction
- 20. Create a Good Atmosphere
- 21. Inspire Loyalty and Team Spirit
- 22. Fight for Your Team
- 23. Have and Show Trust in Your Staff
- 24. Respect Individual Differences
- 25. Listen to Ideas from Others
- 26. Adapt Your Style to Each Team Member
- 27. Let Them Think They Know More Than You (Even If They Donât)
- 28. Donât Always Have to Have the Last Word
- 29. Understand the Roles of Others
- 30. Ensure People Know Exactly What is Expected of Them
- 31. Use Positive Reinforcement to Motivate
- 32. Donât Try Justifying Stupid Systems
- 33. Be Ready to Say Yes
- 34. Train Them to Bring You Solutions, Not Problems
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2. Managing Yourself
- 35. Get It Done/Work Hard
- 36. Set an Example/Standards
- 37. Enjoy Yourself
- 38. Donât Let It Get to You
- 39. Know What You Are Supposed to Be Doing
- 40. Know What You Are Actually Doing
- 41. Be Proactive, Not Reactive
- 42. Be Consistent
- 43. Set Realistic Targets for YourselfâNo, Really Realistic
- 44. Have a Game Plan, but Keep It Secret
- 45. Get Rid of Superfluous Rules
- 46. Learn from Your Mistakes
- 47. Be Ready to UnlearnâWhat Works, Changes
- 48. Cut the CrapâPrioritize
- 49. Cultivate Those in the Know
- 50. Know When to Shut the Door
- 51. Fill Your Time Productively and Profitably
- 52. Have a Plan B and a Plan C
- 53. Capitalize on ChanceâBe Lucky, but Never Admit It
- 54. Recognize When Youâre Stressed
- 55. Manage Your Health
- 56. Be Prepared for the Pain and Pleasure
- 57. Face the Future
- 58. Head Up, Not Head Down
- 59. See the Woods and the Trees
- 60. Know When to Let Go
- 61. Be Decisive, Even If It Means Being Wrong Sometimes
- 62. Adopt Minimalism as a Management Style
- 63. Visualize Your Blue Plaque
- 64. Have Principles and Stick to Them
- 65. Follow Your Intuition/Gut Instinct
- 66. Be Creative
- 67. Donât Stagnate
- 68. Be Flexible and Ready to Move On
- 69. Remember the Object of the Exercise
- 70. Remember That None of Us Has to be Here
- 71. Go Home
- 72. Keep LearningâEspecially from the Opposition
- 73. Be Passionate and Bold
- 74. Plan for the Worst, but Hope for the Best
- 75. Let the Company See You Are on Its Side
- 76. Donât Bad-Mouth your Boss
- 77. Donât Bad-Mouth Your Team
- 78. Accept That Some Things Bosses Tell You to Do Will Be Wrong
- 79. Accept That Bosses Are as Scared as You Are at Times
- 80. Avoid Straitjacket Thinking
- 81. Act and Talk As If You Are One of Them
- 82. Show You Understand the Viewpoint of Underlings and Overlings
- 83. Donât Back DownâBe Prepared to Stand Your Ground
- 84. Donât Play Politics
- 85. Donât Put Down Other Managers
- 86. Share What You Know
- 87. Donât Intimidate
- 88. Be Above Interdepartmental Warfare
- 89. Show That Youâll Fight to the Death for Your Team
- 90. Aim for Respect Rather Than Being Liked
- 91. Do One or Two Things Well and Avoid the Rest
- 92. Seek Feedback on Your Performance
- 93. Maintain Good Relationships and Friendships
- 94. Build RespectâBoth WaysâBetween You and Your Customers
- 95. Go the Extra Mile for Your Customers
- 96. Be Aware of Your Responsibilities and Stick to Your Principles
- 97. Be Straight at All Times and Speak the Truth
- 98. Donât Cut CornersâYouâll Get Caught
- 99. Be In Command and Take Charge
- 100. Be a Diplomat for the Company
- End Game
- Acknowledgments
Product information
- Title: Rules of Management, The: A Definitive Code for Managerial Success
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2005
- Publisher(s): Pearson
- ISBN: 9780131870369
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