Description
Book SynopsisDavid Whetten is a professor at Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University. In the past, he has served as Associate Dean of the College of Commerce, Harry Gray Professor of Business Administration, and Director of the Office of Organizational Research at the University of Illinois.
David has published over 50 articles and books on the subjects of interorganisational relations, organisational effectiveness, decline, identity, and management education. His management text, Developing Management Skills, has been adapted for the European market under the title, Developing Management Skills for Europe, and his pioneering work in management skill education earned Dave and his co-author, Kim Cameron, the David Bradford Distinguished Educator Award from the Organizational Behavior Teaching Society in 1992.
David is an active management trainer and consultant, having worked with a variety of profit a
Table of Contents
Introduction: The Critical Role of Management Skills PART 1: PERSONAL SKILLS
- Developing Self-Awareness
- Managing Stress and Well-Being
- Solving Problems Analytically and Creatively
PART 2: SOLVING INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Building Relationships by Communicating Supportively
- Gaining Power and Influence
- Motivating Performance
- Negotiating and Resolving Conflict
PART 3: GROUP SKILLS
- Empowering and Engaging Others
- Building Effective Teams and Teamwork
- Leading Positive Change
