The New Manager's Handbook provides you with two-dozen lessons and insights for successfully handling the all-important "people" component of your new position. Features concrete skills to successfully overcome the double challenge of managing and turning on the motivation of your employees while meeting the demands of your superiors, such as:

Turn average performers into leaders
Think strategically
Lead meetings that produce results
Give and get goal-oriented feedback
Delegate responsibility
Win over cynics
Prepare contingency plans
Motivate with praise
Provide direction
Speak with power
Review performance
Criticize with honesty and tact