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Book SynopsisAims to helps you become a better manager. This book talks about scheduling and managing resources, and helping team members grow and prosper. It provides tips for: delegating; using feedback and goal-setting; developing influence; handling one-on-one meetings; coaching and mentoring; deciding what work to do and what not to do; and more.Table of ContentsForeword Preface Introduction Week 1: Learning about the People and the Work Monday Morning Managing One Person at a Time Tuesday Morning Keep a Finger on the Pulse Wednesday Afternoon Friday Afternoon Gather Data about Current Work Now Try This Bibliography for Chapter Week 2: Bringing Order to the Chaos Tuesday Afternoon Create the Project Portfolio Thursday . Fast-Forward Matching the Roles with the People Plan to Integrate New Team Members Friday Morning, Sam's Second Week on the Job Managing the Project Portfolio Now Try This Bibliography for Chapter Week 3: Building the Team Monday Morning Thursday Morning Creating Shared Goals Monday Morning Provide Timely Feedback When Feedback Doesn't Correct the Situation Now Try This Bibliography for Chapter Week 4: Managing Day by Day Monday Create Individual Goals for Each Person Monday Midmorning Coaching for Success Later That Same Day Learning to Influence Monday Afternoon Capitalizing on Feedback Opportunities Now Try This Bibliography for Chapter Week 5: Discovering Lurking Problems Recognize Messy Problems Friday Morning Solving Problems as a Management Team Now Try This Bibliography for Chapter Week 6: Building Capability Monday Morning Learning to Delegate Wednesday End of Day Notice and Appreciate Changes and Contributions Back to Monday Manage Yourself Still Monday Develop the People in Your Group Every Week Now Try This Bibliography for Chapter Week 7: Dealing with Corporate Realities Tuesday Late Morning Manage Your Boss, Stand Up for Your Team Tuesday Just Before Noon After Lunch Thursday Leading Your Team through a Change in Priorities Now Try This Epilogue What Management Is Now Try This Bibliography for Chapter Techniques for Practicing Great Management 1. Guidelines for Effective Coaching 2. Setup for Successful Delegation 3. Facilitation Essentials for Managers 4. Guide to Giving Effective Feedback 5. Welcoming New Hires 6. Setting SMART Goals 7. What Goes on Inside our Heads 8. Manage by Walking Around & Listening 9. Run Effective Meetings 10. Making One-on-Ones Work 11. Preparing for Influence 12. Solving Problems: Create New Situations 13. Project Portfolio Planning Tips Bibliography for Chapter Bibliography

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