First Time Managers: An Easy, Step By Step Guide On How To Build A Strong Foundation As A New or Aspiring Manager And Thrive In Your New Ro (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798593945327)

Have you just been offered a promotion as manager but you're so scared and afraid that your overall performance may not be what is expected of you?

Or after settling in your new job as manager, have you noticed that things are way harder and challenging than you expected and you are looking for a guide that will help you navigate the world of being a new boss?

If you've answered YES, kindly read on...

It must feel good that all the hard work you've put, the rigorous recruitment process and more have borne fruit and you've landed that manager's position Congratulations Now is the time to take up the job and manage the team and steer your team, department or organization to new heights.

But even as you get settled on the job, it is likely you are anxious about so many things, with so many thoughts going through your mind...

Where do I start?

How do I build a cordial working relationship with the team I am leading, without too much friction?

Can I come up with my own style of running things without affecting the operations of the job?

How do I delegate without being rude or inconsiderate?

How will I socialize with my team and still have them respect the work boundaries?

How do I steer my department towards the right direction when I am so doubtful of every decision I am making?

If you have these and other related questions, this book is for you so keep reading, as it will answer them all in simple language

• How to survive your first week in your first week as boss
• How to comfortably transition in your new role, identify your style of management as well as understand what your boss and employees expect of you
• How to understand the department you are working in and the organization easily, no matter how large or complex it seems
• Why you need to understand the company culture and the roles within the firm
• How to master effective communication to propel yourself and the team to success, including how to effectively use different modes of communication
• How to develop your team, through training, giving them responsibility and more
• How to coach, mentor, motivate and train your team as you identify signs of disengagement and burnout in your team
• How to ensure steady growth and success in your team
• How to manage employees with short attention span, different personalities and more, without losing your cool
• How to re-invent yourself and why that is necessary as a manager
• How to build emotional intelligence, and positive self-image
• Powerful tips on how to deal with burnouts
• How to navigate office politics, without being sucked right in
• And much more

Even if the pressure of this new role has been giving you sleepless nights for fear that you may not meet the expectations from your bosses, this book will leave you feeling confident about your ability to excel as a manager