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Summary: Read this if you are not a dummy or an idiot
Review: A serious book that covers the entire scope of good management practices. No cutesy language, and definitely neither for dummies nor idiots. The first few pages on goal setting and the model they provide alone are worth the price of the book. I actually started reading the book backwards. The chapters are self contained and well written.That said, the book suffers a certain dryness in delivery. What would enliven it and make the content easy to remember is well placed diagrams. I do not mean the kind of useless icons one finds in Dummies books, but serious business oriented diagrams that visualize the concepts. You buy yourself a great education in managing when you buy this book. You will not become a manager by reading the book; but if you are already a manager you can be a great one.
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Summary: If you have only one book on management, this should be it.
Review: After several years of reviewing management books and observing live education sessions for managers, I found this book. It is a great reference; distilling useful information that is usually only found in small doses in other books and classes. It also contains a bibliography of other useful books at the end of each chapter.
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Summary: A must have for developing Managers
Review: As Manager of our Training and Development function, I give this out to every participant in our Certificate in Management when they register for the program. They use it throughout the certificate and can't say enough about it!
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Summary: This is a "user's manual" for managing people.
Review: Every time I pick up this book, I find at least one helpful suggestion in resolving work issues, usually with my direct reports but other times for my own development! This book has never let me down in improving myself as a manager.
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Summary: From the Publisher
Review: For over 30 years, PDI has been a leader in offering resources to help promote management & executive development. The popularity of the Successful Manager's Handbook has led to the publication of a new book which is part of a Reference Series: the Successful Executive's Handbook.
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Summary: Great Book...
Review: I enjoyed every part of this book and I highly recommend it. It's easy to read and covers all the relevant areas of management. Very impressed with the breadth of topics. Also recommend a companion book for this, which focuses on leadership and management as an ensemble: "The Leader's Guide: 15 Essential Skills."
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Summary: Great Book...
Review: I enjoyed every part of this book and I highly recommend it. It's easy to read and covers all the relevant areas of management. Very impressed with the breadth of topics. Also recommend a companion book for this, which focuses on leadership and management as an ensemble: "The Leader's Guide: 15 Essential Skills."
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Summary: Excellent reference for any management question.
Review: Successful Manager's Handbook has been used as the text for all Southwest Airlines Leadership programs. Over 1500 participants have received this invaluable resource and reference guide. The information and tips are practical, precise and right on target.
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Summary: Excellent reference for any management question.
Review: Successful Manager's Handbook has been used as the text for all Southwest Airlines Leadership programs. Over 1500 participants have received this invaluable resource and reference guide. The information and tips are practical, precise and right on target.
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Summary: Overpriced and Dry Dry Dry
Review: This book is so dry I'm choking from the dust. Oh man what a miserable read! Where are the diagrams you would expect to find in a typical book on management. I feel sorry for the Southwest Airlines employees who were forced to use this book as a text. I learned nothing from this book. It's supposed to make you a successful manager, and help you rise to the top. Well, you know they say human waste always floats to the top...and this book was a waste of my money.
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