Becoming a Successful Manager provides hands-on exercises and advice to help neophyte managers make the difficult transition from managing only themselves to managing others. It shows new managers how to create a positive, productive environment, one that motivates and brings out the best in employees while providing maximum benefit to their employers.
Jack H. Grossman, Ph.D., (Deerfield, IL) is a psychologist and management consultant, and professor emeritus at DePaul University's Kellstadt Graduate School of Business.
J. Robert Parkinson, Ph.D., (Glenview, IL) is an associate professor at Northwestern University and independent communications consultant.