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Review of The Successful Manager
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Successful Manager" by Practical Approaches for Building and Leading High-Performing Teams.]
James Potter and Mike Kavanagh do a great job with writing the book The Successful Manager. The fact that the authors refer to themselves in first person, using the personal pronoun "I" makes it so easy to comprehend the book, and I find it only convenient for me to address the authors in first person as they do in the book. On his first promotion to the position of manager, as much as the author was excited about taking on his new role, he felt lost about the fact that he almost had no clue on how he was going to do his job, because he had never been in the position to manage anyone before. In fact, it only gets more tough for him when he learns that his peers, those he had spent significant time working with, were among the members of the team under his management. Have you been in such a situation too? This was a big learning point for him. After working for more organizations and in higher positions, he realizes that just like him, most managers, both newly appointed and the existing ones, receive little or no guidance on how to go about their role, they are literally left to figure things out on their own. This is the motivation behind James Potter's and Mike Kavanagh's choice to write the book The Successful Manager.
The book is written in the most appealing way, the sentences are well structured and long enough to be understood. James and Mike tailor their words to carry a "down to business" tone yet at the same time make the reader at ease while reading the book. The choice of vocabularies is great, the words used are simple but still relatable in the professional and cooperate world. Unlike other non fiction books I've read about the cooperate world, that carry volumes of ideas on each page with tough vocabularies that break down the communication flow between the reader and the book,The Successful Manager is quite unique. Reading the book is almost like having a real conversation with a successful manger giving you professional advice.
The Successful Manager is divided into several chapters, ranging from the reason why you should be a top tier manager all the way to determining if it is your time to leave. I enjoyed every chapter, or to be precise , every single page taught me something I did not know. The writers start by posing a very vital question, that is if the whole subject about becoming a successful manager intrigues you. Why become a top tier manager? "Management is the most noble of professions if it's practiced well. No other occupation offers as many ways to help others learn and grow, take responsibility and be recognized for achievement, and contribute to the success of a team." words from Clayton Christensen. These wise words in the book have probably answered your question. You now understand why it is not just an option but an obligation for you to be the best you can as a manager, because you are a leader with great responsibilities, both to you and your juniors. To know more about the great tips in the book, you should read it right away.
I love the way James and Mike describe or explain something. There are tables, charts and more to make it easy for you to comprehend their points. Even more convenient, they combine different words for various purposes and form acronyms that are easy to remember, this was a brilliant idea. For instance the acronym TEACHER which combines the qualities of a successful or perhaps great manager, which are Transparent, Empathetic, Adaptable, Clear Communicator, Humble, Empowering and Responsive. There are also evaluative questions in the book, you will find these very educative because the questions serve to expose the type of managerial traits you have and all in comparison to those of a great and successful manager.
The book The Successful Manager is a great piece of work. I did not find anything to dislike about the book. I did not find any error in the book. It is exceptionally and professionally edited. I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. this is a must read for people in the cooperate world and anyone aspiring to join them. Enthusiasts of non fiction books will also love this book.
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The Successful Manager
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James Potter and Mike Kavanagh do a great job with writing the book The Successful Manager. The fact that the authors refer to themselves in first person, using the personal pronoun "I" makes it so easy to comprehend the book, and I find it only convenient for me to address the authors in first person as they do in the book. On his first promotion to the position of manager, as much as the author was excited about taking on his new role, he felt lost about the fact that he almost had no clue on how he was going to do his job, because he had never been in the position to manage anyone before. In fact, it only gets more tough for him when he learns that his peers, those he had spent significant time working with, were among the members of the team under his management. Have you been in such a situation too? This was a big learning point for him. After working for more organizations and in higher positions, he realizes that just like him, most managers, both newly appointed and the existing ones, receive little or no guidance on how to go about their role, they are literally left to figure things out on their own. This is the motivation behind James Potter's and Mike Kavanagh's choice to write the book The Successful Manager.
The book is written in the most appealing way, the sentences are well structured and long enough to be understood. James and Mike tailor their words to carry a "down to business" tone yet at the same time make the reader at ease while reading the book. The choice of vocabularies is great, the words used are simple but still relatable in the professional and cooperate world. Unlike other non fiction books I've read about the cooperate world, that carry volumes of ideas on each page with tough vocabularies that break down the communication flow between the reader and the book,The Successful Manager is quite unique. Reading the book is almost like having a real conversation with a successful manger giving you professional advice.
The Successful Manager is divided into several chapters, ranging from the reason why you should be a top tier manager all the way to determining if it is your time to leave. I enjoyed every chapter, or to be precise , every single page taught me something I did not know. The writers start by posing a very vital question, that is if the whole subject about becoming a successful manager intrigues you. Why become a top tier manager? "Management is the most noble of professions if it's practiced well. No other occupation offers as many ways to help others learn and grow, take responsibility and be recognized for achievement, and contribute to the success of a team." words from Clayton Christensen. These wise words in the book have probably answered your question. You now understand why it is not just an option but an obligation for you to be the best you can as a manager, because you are a leader with great responsibilities, both to you and your juniors. To know more about the great tips in the book, you should read it right away.
I love the way James and Mike describe or explain something. There are tables, charts and more to make it easy for you to comprehend their points. Even more convenient, they combine different words for various purposes and form acronyms that are easy to remember, this was a brilliant idea. For instance the acronym TEACHER which combines the qualities of a successful or perhaps great manager, which are Transparent, Empathetic, Adaptable, Clear Communicator, Humble, Empowering and Responsive. There are also evaluative questions in the book, you will find these very educative because the questions serve to expose the type of managerial traits you have and all in comparison to those of a great and successful manager.
The book The Successful Manager is a great piece of work. I did not find anything to dislike about the book. I did not find any error in the book. It is exceptionally and professionally edited. I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. this is a must read for people in the cooperate world and anyone aspiring to join them. Enthusiasts of non fiction books will also love this book.
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The Successful Manager
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