The Rules of Management: A Definitive Code for Managerial Success |  | Author: Richard Templar
Publisher: FT Press
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Managers are expected to be leaders, innovators, magicians, dynamic motivators, stern but fair judges, diplomats, politicians, therapists, financial wizards, warriors, and saints. They must deliver on executive mandates, no matter how crazy. For some people, it’s a breeze. They glide effortlessly through the hassles and politics, getting raises, promotions, results. They know the rules of management. Rules for managing a team -- and managingyourself. They’re surprisingly easy to learn and live by. Richard Templar has brought them all together in one place: the quick, irreverent The Rules of Management. Templar covers everything from setting realistic targets to holding effective meetings; finding the right people to inspiring loyalty. Learn when and how to let people think they know more than you (even if they don’t) -- and recognize when they really do! Discover how to adapt your style to each team member... get people to bring solutions, not problems... create your own private game plan for success, complete with Plans “B” and “C”... capitalize on luck... manage stress and stay healthy... get respect... and take charge.
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 Templar has done it again! July 1, 2005
S. Miley (NYC)
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
After writing my review of Sir Templar's other book "The Rules of Work", I scoured the Net looking for this one. Unfortunately, it hadn't been released in the U.S. at that time. I stumbled upon it and immediately snatched it up!
Once more, Templar has laid down the rules of workplace conduct and strategy in a concise, direct, and easy-to-digest manner that stresses points simply while never insulting the reader. All of the ideas in this book have been published in other books by other writers, but this book culls it all together in one very portable resource which easily makes this one of the highest cost:value ratios out there!
I might sound like a zealot, but try and you'll understand why I'm so enthusiastic about Templar's books!
Unbelievably good June 27, 2005
Fanny brice (UK)
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
I only got this a week ago and thought it would make a reasonable read. I read it in one sitting - couldn't put it down. It is utterly fantastic. I began to put the Rules of Management into play first thing next day at work and what a difference. This is like magic. It is a miracle book. I know he, the author, says you shouldn't talk about this book and keep it secret but it is so wonderful that I can't help it. This is dynamite and every manager should have a copy and read it every day. This book is going to be such a best seller. If this isn't in the top lists within a month I'll eat my hat.
Practical Guide to Successful Managment Behaviors March 10, 2006
blulaserboy
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
"The Rules of Management" is a practical guide to successful management behaviors. This would be a great book to use in conjunction with management text books at any business school or college. It goes beyond the typical description of management processes text book usually dish out and dispenses some logical, proven strategies to help managers succeed. This book does a good job of bridging "Leadership vs. Management" issues without actually making any discernment between the two. In fact, "The Rules of Leadership" would be a logical sequel to this series of books by Richard Templar.
A must for anyone who has to manage people July 8, 2006
Fids Digital Productions (California)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Management is 50%. The other 50% is hard work and getting people to do what you need them to do. This bookd helped me to become a good manager even after 5 years of managing.
Short and sweet September 2, 2007
Book Addict (Midwest)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have read many management books, and many are great. However, what I like most about this book is that it is short and sweet. You can open it at any chapter, read it while having your first cup of coffee, and get some ideas (or reminders) about why you are a manager and why your employees are not.
Each short chapter addresses a separate management issue. Sometimes we're so busy being managers, doing the work, that we forget that we ARE the managers. It's our job to help others do the work...in our vision.
If you have never read any other book on management, nor have ever been a manager, then this book is probably not for you. I read these chapters as "reminders." "Oh, yes, I remember that!" As a manager, you will at some time, encounter every one of these problems or issues. Sometimes you have to remember that you are the damn manager, the boss, and it's your leadership which provides the direction. Or if you were my child, it would be, "Because I said so." But you don't really want to say that to grownups.
I have found that if things are rolling along, that I don't have any problems to address, then that is as it should be. I just stand back and let my people do. And that is essentially what Mr. Templar advocates. Let go and get out of the way.
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