3 Managing people, teams, and yourself
This chapter covers
- The importance of managing people, teams, and yourself
- Career conversations, support, and conflict resolution
- Focus on goals, morale, and trust
- How to manage yourself to identify opportunities and acknowledge mistakes
It’s not about money. It’s about the people you have and how you’re led.—Steve Jobs, Co-Founder, Apple, Inc.
To excel in management, you must thoroughly understand what you oversee. Just as a successful army comprehends its strengths and adversaries in order to strategize, effective management involves understanding and leading three distinct entities: individuals, teams, and oneself. This understanding entails grasping motivations, providing support, and ...
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