365 Foolish Mistakes Smart
Managers Commit Every Day: How and Why to Avoid Them
by Shri Henkel
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Shri L. Henkel's 365 FOOLISH MISTAKES SMART MANAGERS MAKE EVERY
DAY AND HOW TO AVOID THEM (0910627754, $21.95) is also a ‘must'
for any manager: it offers new managers keys to success by covering
all the basics of what makes or breaks a manager, from gaining
cooperation and fostering enthusiasm to handling unacceptable
performances and stress. Both are top recommendations offering
practical information based on real-life experiences.
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Tips for Managers
For managers having a hard time with goals, people and strategic
plans, the book 365 Foolish Mistakes Smart Managers Make Everyday:
How and Why to Avoid Them, is a good book to read. The book focuses
on what managers do "wrong" and if you've ever been in a management
position, especially mid-level, many of the anecdotes in the book
will remind you of how tough it is to be a manager and make
decisions for the good of the whole.
The author, Shri Henkel, a former manager and marketing coordinator,
lays out the most common mistakes that managers make by numbering
the mistakes in headers and then, discussing them in a
straight-forward fashion that even the novice manager can
understand.
Overall, this book can be used in human resource training sessions
and for managers. It is a bonus that Henkel worked herself up from a
grass-roots position as a worker into a managerial field so she
understands both sides through experience. This book is also good
for small business incubator classes for people who have never owned
a business and will have a need to hire employees.
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If you're new to Managing, this book is for you, August 21,
2006
Everyone needs to learn the "ropes" when she or he gets onto new
ground. Just as there is no shame in admitting you don't know
something about a new situation or product, there is also no shame
in needing to learn more about your job as a manager. All employees
have to learn the ins and outs of their jobs, regardless of whether
or not they are in a position with authority.
Henkel takes the new manager through each step of the process. From
the moment you walk in on your first day, to the day-by-day issues
that can and will come up, this book gives you common mistakes and
helps you learn to work effectively. If you read through the book
and refer to it as a refresher, you will find the confidence you
need to do your job well.
Henkel covers topics such as settling in, establishing authority,
and gaining respect. Effective leadership, interview techniques, and
ways to handle problems are also topics covered. And thorough
information on what Henkel considers the "Big Three"
topics--Communication, Delegation, Motivation--can be found in part
five of the book.
This book doesn't leave you hanging. It tells you ways to make good
decisions and how to approach your job effectively. It also tells
you what mistakes you might make as you go through your job...and
how best to avoid these problems.
Overall, this book is highly recommended for the new manager. Not
only will you gain some valuable insight, you will also gain more
self-assurance to fulfill your duties.
****
Well-written and well-researched!,
This book is a valuable and necessary reference for an employee
seeking his first management post, a new manager, or a seasoned
manager that wants to update his management style. With its
practical, `how-to' style, the book is designed to follow the reader
throughout her career and provides real-life solutions and best
practice to any managerial dilemmas he or she will face.
The book is well-researched and organized sequentially, beginning
with a manager's first steps, and goes on to define the managerial
role and how to facilitate and establish authority. In part two, the
book discusses how to perfect your management skills, and how to
improve your effectiveness as a manager. Readers will particularly
appreciate Chapter 8, `Dealing with People Outside Your Department'
and offers solutions on how to work with employees that are not
within your scope of authority.
The book maintains that the `big three' topics in
management--communication, delegation, and motiviation--are critical
to a manager's success, and these topics are covered in depth.
Several case studies throughout the book offer practical guidance to
existent work scenarios. The book is followed by a useful glossary
of common business, management, and leadership terms, making this
volume an invaluable and comprehensive guide to any modern-day
manager.
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A Great Reference For Managers, August 20, 2006
If you have ever read the Don't Sweat The Small Stuff series, you
will find this title just as simple to follow along and understand.
Written in simple language, it states mistakes #1 through #365 in a
grayscale box and then states just why that item can be considered a
mistake. Underneath the box, the author goes into more detail about
the "mistakes" and gives possible ways to avoid them completely.
With bulleted and numbered lists throughout the text, this volume is
full of information without being overwhelming. It gets to the point
and allows for quick reading whenever a manager might need a
refresher on a particular topic.
As with many titles offered through Atlantic Publishing, 365 Foolish
Mistakes Smart Managers Make Everyday has the Classified Case
Studies: directly from the experts pages. These short blurbs offer
advice from real-life managers who have made and learned from the
mistakes listed in the book.
Any manager in any field of work will find something useful within
the pages of this book. It would also make a welcome addition to
public and business library shelves. I would give it 5 out of 5
stars for its easy to read style, useful information, and helpful
examples.
****
Everyone working in the business world needs a refresher course
now and then. We all get into a rut or make quick decisions; I found
this book to be a great "refresher course" on basics that we all
have forgotten over the years. It was very easy reading and great
for just a quick reference. I read it and now my supervisor wants to
read it!
****
Manage Your People Skills, December 20, 2006
This book could also have been titled: How to Be an Effective
Manager. It highlights what it takes to coach and motivate your
employees. The author illustrates points by citing dumb mistakes
most of us have made at the beginning of our careers.
Want a quick summary of the specific concepts it teaches? Be honest
and forthright, teachable yet confident, and positive in ALL
situations. When you do face difficult situations, make sure your
solutions are carried out in the spirit of edification.
This book is a great reality check for people just entering this
level of the workforce. It's also full of good reminders for us old
cronies. It teaches that the basics of good management are good
people skills.
****
Excellent Guide, December 11, 2006
This book was very easy to read and had a lot of very good
information. I love the way Shri writes in that it sweeps you in and
you can understand her points very easily. The 365 points are
organized neatly and I recommend every manager get this guide and
keep it handy!
****
“Shri Henkel has penned an insightful and
thought-provoking look at the numerous challenges business professionals face
every day. A quick read, full of indispensable advice, that should be required
reading for every new manager.”
—
Baron R. Birtcher
Former CEO of a California-based real
estate development firm, responsible for the management of over 400 employees
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“Each of the 365 mistakes clarifies exactly what new managers do
wrong, and suggests ways to correct those mistakes before they get made. Since
many technical managers struggle with people skills, this book should be on
every new technical manager’s desk.”
—
James E. Gaskin,
Author/Consultant/Speaker
james@gaskin.com • 972-222-0900
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“This book gives simple, basic and
practical advice to new managers.”
— Christy A. Zajack, SPHR, Executive VP, GWR -
www.globalworkresources.com
****
“The author’s knowledge is both expansive and insightful in
terms of business management practices. This book provides practical and useful
advice for managers at all levels of their career.”
— Peter I.
Dworsky, MPH, MICP, Special Operations
Coordinator
Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service
Corporation
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