Do You Have What it Takes to Become A Manager?

Submitted by George Kennedy
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I just got finished reading this book and I think it could really help people that are thinking about entering Management!

Submitted by Mark Horstman on Sunday February 6th, 2011 4:15 pm

...it can't be awful...the guy lives now where I grew up.
Will let you know.
Mark

Submitted by George Kennedy on Sunday February 6th, 2011 4:31 pm

I got it at BN.com!

Submitted by Jason Swank on Monday February 7th, 2011 6:09 pm

I've got a copy on order, should be here tomorrow.  I'll let you know what I think.
J. Swank

Submitted by Mark Horstman on Saturday February 12th, 2011 2:25 pm

Lots of bad ideas in here, like how to determine your style, and how to administer the discipline process.  Nothing about regular performance communication, for example.
Also, there's a list of good qualities, one of which is "team player" and another of which is "open door".  Weird.
Out of 11 chapters, one was how to protect your career.  Again: WEIRD.
Mark

Submitted by George Kennedy on Sunday February 13th, 2011 7:22 am

As I read this book I knew it had little value for my existing Managers, Assistant Managers, or Supervisors. But I was looking for information that would help those that aren't sure if they want to take the next step. The book is only targeted for those individuals that are thinking of going into management and for them I think it provides some good points to consider before making their decision.  

Submitted by Thomas Töller on Saturday December 10th, 2011 12:56 pm

Hi,

are there any other books that you can suggest to people who are interrested in "becoming a Manager"?

I just started with the Podcasts and have still some to listen to.
Is there one Podcast in the Career Tools that covers this Topic?

Thx