Managing Einsteins: Leading High-Tech Workers in the Digital Age

Today's new breed of technologically skilled employees often acts and thinks differently than their counterparts. And while break-the-rules approaches and attitudes can be helpful and even necessary for innovative, out-of-the-box thinking, they can also be a nightmare for managers. Managing Einsteins walks managers through proven best methods to optimize the skills, abilities, and knowledge of the new economy workforce--without stifling the creativity and innovative spirit needed for success. Written by two of today's top high-tech management experts, this clear, easy-to-read guide combines strategies for managing and team building with tips and pointers for building better communication between techies and non-techies, coaching for better performance, and more. The helpful skills and effective guidelines in Managing Einsteins will help managers "bridge the gap," providing: Antidotes for correcting problems in the workplace "Knowledge tests" for each topic covered Insights from top tech leaders including Larry Ellison, Michael Dell, and Andy Grove

John M. (Jack) Ivancevich, DBA, has a long and distinguished career as a professor, dean, provost, and recognized authority on management and management issues. Dr. Ivancevich is the author or coauthor of over 60 books­­as well as an increasing library of Web-enabled courseware­­on management, human resource management, and organizational behavior. He serves on a number of boards, business associations, and organizations, and is the recipient of numerous academic awards.

Tom Duening, Ph.D., is a visiting assistant professor in the department of marketing and entrepreneurship at the University of Houston Bauer College of Business. Author of Management 2.0: Managing in the New Economy, Dr. Duening has published numerous articles on entrepreneurship and small business. He consults on business development and new-venture creation for clients of every size, from small to multinational.