Manager Mechanics: People Skills for First-Time Managers

by Eric P. Bloom

In a fun, fast, accessible format--Manager Mechanics serves as both "mentor" and guide for newly minted managers who find themselves confronted with a wide-range of questions from how to hire and fire, to how to manage friends and balance budgets. Manager Mechanics comes to the rescue by giving first-timers the practical knowledge and political insights they need to perform successfully in their new management role, with a particular focus on people skills and good judgment. New and seasoned managers will gain techniques and proven approaches for leading their teams, hiring top talent, navigating company politics, avoiding career-limiting mistakes, and producing high-quality, well-planned results. The "Key Points" sections at the end of each chapter summarize the most critical skills and solidify the manager’s fresh knowledge.

124 pages, Paperback

First published October 12, 2006

Reviews

[Ben Payne · Rating 2 out of 5]

A collection of observations based on personal experiences backed by truisms. I agree with what Bloom has to say. There's no insightful central message. The book is concise. There are few illustrative examples used in the text.