Hey! I'm the Manager...Why Aren't You Listening to Me?: A Field Guide for Managing People - Softcover

Farner, Steve, Ph.D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0979832004 ISBN 13: 9780979832000

Publisher: Farner Group Pub, 2008

Synopsis

In today's work environment, managing people is not just common sense .

Understanding what makes people do what they do in organizations is crucial to long-term success. Hey! Im the Manager... gives you an insider's perspective into the complex science and intricate art of managing people. This easy-to-read guide will help you:

Communicate more effectively among all levels of the organization

Motivate your employees beyond just doing whats required

Manage conflict in all areas of the business

Understand the theory behind how an organization is structured

See how your personality impacts your leadership effectiveness

About this title

About the Author

Steve Farner is an Associate Professor and Director of Bellevue Universitys Human Capital Management programs. He also conducts customized management and leadership programs for organizations. Prior to this, he worked extensively in his familys candy and grocery wholesale distribution business. This background has shown him that management is not just about telling people what to do; it is about harnessing the science behind how to really get organizations to produce at their greatest potential.

Review

Hey! I m the Manager... Is a fascinating and fresh look at management theory and application. It is filled with case studies, wisdom-filled insight and interesting real life scenarios. This is a book you will want to read to take your management to the next level! --Chris Widener, author of The Art of Influence: Persuading Others Begins With You

Hey! What a great guide for everyday management of people at all levels and types of organizations. Steve Farner's story is a unique blend of insightful personal examples and proven academic research results. --Fred Luthans, Distinguished Professor, University of Nebraska, author of Organizational Behavior (11 Edition) and Psychological Capital: Developing the Human Competitive Edge

Steve Farner has produced a comprehensive (yet very practical) guide for managers and employees alike. This book is filled with tips that you can put to work right away! --Tom Rath, New York Times bestselling author of How Full is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life and Vital Friends: The People You Can't Afford to Live Without

Edition details

• Publisher: Farner Group Pub
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0979832004
• ISBN 13: 9780979832000
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 180