The First-Time Manager (First-Time Manager Series)

I got one of these books back in the 90's when I first became a manager. I was very impressed with the easy read and wise counsel. So when my nephew got his promotion to a manager position with little experience in managing/supervising people I knew this book would come in handy for a first-timer!

One of the best manager books out there. It lays out the groundwork that first managers should know. I still love Bud to Boss more, but this is a great book as well.The key thing is that great leaders do very well with their employees and customers. How do we get more people orientated? Some people are great at while others aren’t. I’m not. I’m more of task orientated, but the focus has been people since I’ve started a higher position where I work.

The book itself is a great read. i found it easy to follow. im preparing for an interview for a management role, and at the very least i know I've learned valuable insight to dealing my own managers in the future.the only reason I couldn't give this book 5 starts were because the title on the spine is printed upside down.

Excellent read, have not completely read all YET but so far very informative

Oh my! I’m so impressed with how well written, easy to read and applicable this book is! I’m a new manager and would have tremendously benefited from getting my hands on this sooner than I did. Would highly, highly, highly recommend this book to those considering management and/or are new to management!!

Easy to read book with valuable lessons when you're stepping up in a company to your next role in management. Usually companies are too busy in the day-to-day grind, and they forget to train employees for such an important role such as manager, because when you're in that position you learn how to deal with the most valuable asset of a company: their employees. Really great book!

I am an HR professional and currently working with an employee to get him trained up for management. This employee got SO much from this book! He is a star employee, but did not understand what it took to be a good manager, and no matter how much you told him he didn't quite get it. This book changed everything! This book was written so well that my employee feels like the author was writing just to him. I am a real critic when it comes to the quality of management books, but this one is spot on. I highly recommend for any new manager, anyone thinking about a career in management, and a manager who feels like they want to brush up on the basics to make sure their focus is in the right place

Brand New book arrived damaged. Back cover has a huge crease running through it.