Managing For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Part I: Getting Started as a Manager.

Chapter 1: You're a Manager — Now What?

Chapter 2: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way.

Chapter 3: Recognizing and Rewarding High Performance.

Chapter 4: Creating an Engaged Workforce.

Part II: Mastering Key Management Duties.

Chapter 5: Hiring: The Million-Dollar Decision.

Chapter 6: Goal Setting Made Easy.

Chapter 7: Developing Employees through Coaching and Mentoring.

Chapter 8: It's a Team Thing.

Chapter 9: Managing Virtual Employees.

Chapter 10: Monitoring Performance and Execution.

Part III: Tools and Techniques for Managing.

Chapter 11: Delegating to Get Things Done.

Chapter 12: Communicating Your Message.

Chapter 13: The Fine Art of Performance Evaluations.

Chapter 14: Budgeting, Accounting, and Other Financial Stuff.

Chapter 15: Harnessing the Power of Technology.

Chapter 16: Embracing Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics.

Part IV: Tough Times for Tough Managers.

Chapter 17: Managing Change and Morale.

Chapter 18: Employee Discipline for Improving Performance.

Chapter 19: Terminating Employees When All Else Fails.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 20: Ten Common Management Mistakes.

Chapter 21: Ten Tips for New Managers.

Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Maintaining Your Work–Life Balance.

Index.