As companies reorganize and reengineer, thousands of people are finding themselves tossed into management every day. The key to success is managing effectively both up and down the line of the organization. And Suddenly in Charge provides this unique approach with two books in one: read it one direction and you'll find all the tips and tools you need to manage down and establish credibility with your team; flip the book over and you'll find success strategies for managing up, the key to managing your reputation and your career. With a foreword by Alan Weiss, bestselling author of Million-Dollar Consulting, this handy little book is a must-have resource to help the new manager truly shine from day one.
For more than twenty-five years, Roberta Matuson, president of Matuson Consulting, has helped leaders in Fortune 500 companies and small to medium-size businesses achieve dramatic growth and market leadership. As a seasoned consultant with industry experience, Roberta is considered a leading authority on talent maximization, leadership and the skills and strategies required to earn employee commitment and client loyalty. She is known globally as "The Talent Maximizer." Roberta was recently inducted into the Million Dollar Consultant® Hall of Fame. She is one of a handful of international consultants to receive this honor.
As a former executive, Roberta has the vantage point of understanding what it is like to work at all levels of the organization. At the age of twenty-four years old, she found herself catapulted into the executive suite, where she was responsible for building a world-class HR department for a commercial real estate firm. Shortly thereafter, Roberta was involved in taking the company through a public offering.
By her own wits--and through trial and error--Roberta has built on her success and has become an internationally recognized thought-leader and consultant, often appearing on television on programs such as CBS's The Early Show, Fox's The O'Reilly Factor, Fox Business News and CNN's Quest Means Business with Richard Quest. She is frequently invited to be a guest on radio shows across America.
Roberta is the author of the forthcoming, Magnetic Workplace (Nicholas Brealey, 2013) and the highly acclaimed book, Suddenly In Charge: Managing Up, Managing Down, Succeeding All Around (Nicholas Brealey, 2011), a Washington Post Top 5 Business Book for Leaders. She is a prolific writer who has published over 300 articles worldwide. Roberta is frequently quoted in publications such as The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Inc.com and CNBC.com. She is a regular contributor to Monster, BNET, Pink Magazine, Yahoo! HotJobs and Careerbuilder.com and is one of the top expert bloggers for Fast Company. Roberta also writes a column for Hotelexecutives.com.
An engaging speaker, Roberta is sought-after by companies and organizations looking to inspire people into action. She is known for her ability to capture the attention of audience members with her original, provocative and interactive sessions.
Roberta has worked with many world-class organizations including Best Buy, Inc., Boston Beer Company, and New Balance. Her client list includes high growth companies, such as Memsic and Six Red Marbles, as well as federal government agencies, associations and individuals.
Learn more about Roberta by visiting www.matusonconsulting.com
