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This guide offers managers advice on setting goals, hiring and retaining good employees, and managing their time, then explains how to create and lead a team, provide feedback through coaching and appraisal, prepare for crises, and define a career path. The final chapters focus on the skills mid- to high-level managers need to understand budgets, financial statements, net present value analysis, and internal rate of return. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Zeroing in on the specific skills that make great managers stand out from the pack, this comprehensive guide is both an essential primer for new managers and a valuable resource for seasoned executives. From hiring and retaining good people to motivating and developing team members, from understanding key financial statements to delegating work effectively, and from setting goals for others to managing your own career, this actionable guide walks readers through every aspect of managing in a complex business world. Filled with practical tools and tips, this essential toolkit helps managers to stay at the top of their game.
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