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  • Managers' First Aid Kit

  • A Practical Guide to Remedy the Three Most Common Managerial Challenges
  • By: Joan Underwood
  • Narrated by: Jennifer Foster
  • Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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Summary

The transition from line staff to management is fraught with difficulty. Sixty percent of new managers either fail outright or underperform in their first two years, while 51 percent of managers said they were unprepared for their first managerial role.

In this quick-reference guide, master trainer and professional coach Joan Underwood shares practical insights and proven strategies for conquering the three most common challenges associated with this transition: managing self, managing others, and managing processes. This practical "how-to" guide is an invaluable resource for experienced, new, and aspiring supervisors and managers who would like to take their performance to the next level.

Underwood draws from over 25 years of experience as a manager, lecturer, HR practitioner, consultant, trainer, and coach to craft a relatable blend of theory, practical models, proven strategies, and engaging stories. As a bonus, each chapter contains activities designed to help listeners apply and reinforce the lessons learned.

By implementing the strategies in this guide, you will:

  • Make a smoother transition from individual contributor to manager
  • Possess a higher level of self-awareness
  • Gain proven strategies for self-regulation
  • Have the ability to anticipate and respond rather than merely reacting to challenges
  • Possess an enhanced ability to get things done with and through others

It's time to distinguish yourself from the majority of managers struggling to succeed in a new and challenging role. Managers' First Aid Kit is your go-to resource to master the art and science of managing, so you can become the leader your company needs and the best manager you have the capacity to be!

©2020 Joan H. Underwood (P)2021 Jerome H. Underwood
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An essential toolkit indeed. What a gem of a book.

Based upon the powerful combination of research evidence and what we know about practice from lived experience, Joan has crafted a very insightful and important book that can steer new managers and those aspiring to excellence towards their goals. to the benefit of all. Jargon free, the book is rich with personal experience, story-telling with purpose, probing questions, diagnostic opportunities, reflective exercises and so much more to encourage and cause critical reflection, learning and personal development.

The book is deep without being heavy. Joan's approach in sharing this critical first-aid kit is warm, authentic and authoritative. By the end of the book, l found myself thinking 'I wish Joan had been my manager!'

I cannot praise and recommend this book enough. It must be essential engagement for all managers who are serious about management success, Thank you Joan!

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An Awesome Book for Managers

The information and knowledge Joan has shared along with her stories as well are necessary for the development of managers today. I would encourage existing managers, new managers and even persons who are looking to climb the ladder to read this book and not only read but apply the self reflection exercises at the end of the chapters, to ensure you practice what you read.

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Excellent Manual for Leaders and Managers

I highly recommend this comprehensive practical manual on how to become an exceptional authentic leader.

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