{"product_id":"mission-to-manage-because-managing-people-doesn-t-need-to-be-mission-impossible-9781788601825","title":"Mission: To Manage: Because managing people","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster the 7 essential management skills to become the leader your team want to follow. \u003cbr\u003e Why is it that so many managers see the challenge of managing people as Mission Impossible? Is it because people are impossible? Is it because they’re all inherently lazy, or stupid, or out to undermine you? \u003cbr\u003e No. People are full of potential and passion - they want to be engaged in what they’re doing, and valued for doing it well. So how can you tap into this passion and potential to become the leader your team want to follow. \u003cbr\u003e The answer lies in the 7 Essentials that every manager must master to engage their people and build them into a high performing team. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMission: To Manage\u003c\/i\u003e challenges the reader to examine their mindset around managing people and to master the skills and strategies essential to success in their new role. \u003cbr\u003e While sharing the theory, \u003ci\u003eMission: To Manage\u003c\/i\u003e is all about implementation and action, focused on sharing tips, strategies, worksheets and quick wins that can be put into practice immediately; giving the manager both the strategies and the confidence to become the leader their team want to follow. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a great read for a new manager or someone who wants to be a leader. The book contains practical advice on how to lead and be more effective that can be applied easily. I really enjoyed the section that discussed email organization and how often to meet with you employees. I thought this book was easy to read and I could understand each topic! \u003c\/p\u003e * NetGalley *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book provides our managers with the inspiration and tools to get comfortable giving constructive feedback whilst being respected and getting the best out of their teams.\u003cbr\u003eWe are now purchasing more copies to hand out to our clients to help them overcome this key challenge in business.\u003cbr\u003eHighly recommend!\"\u003c\/p\u003e * amazon.co.uk *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe best book for you if your looking to learn how to manage people successfully. Helped me finally get my team to do what I ask even when I’m not there watching them! Finally a holiday with no phone calls!!!\u003cbr\u003eMarianne is amazing, I’d marry her if she’d have me. 5*\u003c\/p\u003e * amazon.co.uk *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are growing your own business or you’ve been promoted into management from an operational role this book is for you.\u003cbr\u003eMarianne Page has a gift for systematising (is that a word) best practice for managers and businesses.\u003cbr\u003eHer latest book is a go to bible for me ... building and expanding on her earlier leasing work on systematising customer experience.\u003cbr\u003eHighly recommended!\u003c\/p\u003e * amazon.co.uk *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the author .........................................................................xi \u003cbr\u003e Foreword by Paul Barnes ......................................................... xiii \u003cbr\u003e What to expect from Mission: To Manage ..................................1 \u003cbr\u003e Prologue ................................................................................3 \u003cbr\u003e People management: Is it really mission impossible? .........3 \u003cbr\u003e Who are you and how did you get here? ..............................5 \u003cbr\u003e What is a manager? ...............................................................11 \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1 Mastering your mindset .................................... 19 \u003cbr\u003e Power vs responsibility .........................................................19 \u003cbr\u003e What you believe in matters ................................................20 \u003cbr\u003e What are your values? ...........................................................21 \u003cbr\u003e Values lead to culture ............................................................23 \u003cbr\u003e Shadow of the leader .............................................................24 \u003cbr\u003e Harness the power of your big MAC ..................................25 \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2 Mastering your team-building skills ................. 35 \u003cbr\u003e Building your team from scratch ........................................35 \u003cbr\u003e Taking over a team ................................................................49 \u003cbr\u003e Understanding your team dynamics ..................................53 \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3 Mastering your team’s performance.................. 57 \u003cbr\u003e Training your team is not optional .....................................57 \u003cbr\u003e The learning journey .............................................................60 \u003cbr\u003e The tools you’ll need .............................................................63 \u003cbr\u003e How to train your team members .......................................72 \u003cbr\u003e Develop for growth ...............................................................76 \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4 Mastering feedback ........................................... 85 \u003cbr\u003e Why managers fear giving feedback ...................................86 \u003cbr\u003e How to give non-confrontational feedback .......................90 \u003cbr\u003e Common mistakes managers make when giving feedback .............96 \u003cbr\u003e Giving formal feedback ........................................................97 \u003cbr\u003e How to receive feedback .....................................................102 \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5 Mastering your communication ..................... 107 \u003cbr\u003e How to keep your team engaged .......................................108 \u003cbr\u003e Common mistakes ..............................................................111 \u003cbr\u003e How to communicate .........................................................116 \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6 Mastering your team’s rhythm ........................ 129 \u003cbr\u003e Your planning cycle .............................................................130 \u003cbr\u003e Your communication system .............................................134 \u003cbr\u003e Your routines and rituals ....................................................145 \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7 Mastering your personal management system ................ 153 \u003cbr\u003e Your personal management system ..................................154 \u003cbr\u003e Teach your team how to work with you ...........................164 \u003cbr\u003e How to get control of your biggest time vampire ...........167 \u003cbr\u003e How to manage your relationship with your boss ..........171 \u003cbr\u003e Epilogue: Mission complete?............................................ 177 \u003cbr\u003e Resources ...................................................................................179 \u003cbr\u003e Managers’ Development Programme (MDP) .........................181 \u003cbr\u003e Recommended Reading................................................185\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Practical Inspiration Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50515972882775,"sku":"9781788601825","price":11.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781788601825.jpg?v=1745428378","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/mission-to-manage-because-managing-people-doesn-t-need-to-be-mission-impossible-9781788601825","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}