The Management Map: Navigation Tools for the New Manager (Paperback)

~ Deborah Avrin (Author)

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Product Description

Moving from an individual contributor to a manager is one of the greatest leaps a person can make in his or her career. Management can be thought of as a journey. The Management Map: Navigation Tools for the New Manager, offers practical advice for new managers beginning their journey; using a creative travel metaphor to capture the reader’s interest. From navigating company expectations, to coaching your team, to managing your new time commitments, new managers will appreciate the readable, step-by-step approach. Experienced managers will also benefit from a review of management best practices. Enjoy your journey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: ManageSmart Publishing (September 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982090102
• ISBN-13: 978-0982090107
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,852,866 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book for New Managers, December 14, 2008

By	Shirley Fine Lee (Texas) - See all my reviews

This is a great book for new managers! Deborah Avrin covers management in an easy-to-understand style which makes the book an excellent resource. In the chapters on company expectations, knowing companions, and license to manage she covers fundamentals that should be in every company's supervisor training and manager orientation materials. The book goes beyond fundamentals to the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and coaching for employee involvement or performance improvement. It includes pitfalls new managers may encounter with delegation, work processes, and change management. What I liked most about "The Management Map: Navigating Tools for the New Manager" was the key points from each chapter as a personal checklist for development planning with ideas for training if a need is identified.

5.0 out of 5 stars New Manager Orientation, November 16, 2008

By	John T. Mooney (Flower Mound, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Deborah provides an easily readable and engaging book starting with the end goal in mind. Successful management careers include guidance, mentoring and coaching. The Management Map forges such a partnership with the reader in one straightforward resource.