Understanding and Changing Your Management Style: Assessments and Tools for Self-Development (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781118399460)

An update of the classic book that reveals the 6 keys to successful management In this new edition of his best-selling book, Robert Benfari explains that the best mangers are not born that way but share a mix of characteristics that can be analyzed, understood, and most importantly changed. He identifies the six characteristics of successful managers (Psychological Type; Needs/Motivation; Use of Power; Conflict Style; Our Basic Values; and Our Reaction to Stress) and uses these building blocks to show how anyone can use personality-specific strategies for resolving conflicts, solving problems, managing stress, handling difficult situations at work, and positively influencing others.

• Includes a proven pathway for becoming an effective manager
• Contains new information on management style and leadership, human nature and neuroscience, and the dark side of management
• Includes a self-assessment for each of the six building blocks to successful management

This research-based book offers the tools leaders need to improve their management style and succeed in the workplace.

Author: Robert C. Benfari
ISBN-10: 1118399463
ISBN-13: 9781118399460
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Language: English
Published: 07/29/2013
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 9.23h x 7.99w x 0.96d