The Accidental Leader: What to Do When You're Suddenly in ChargeISBN: 978-0-7879-6855-7
Paperback
212 pages
October 2003, Jossey-Bass
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It could happen today. You are called into the office, and the boss
tells you that due to unforeseen circumstances, starting today you
will be in charge of a team, a project, an office, a committee, or
a business unit. Without any warning (or preparation on your part)
you've become an accidental leader.
If you have been thrust into a position of sudden responsibility, you need The Accidental Leader. This book is a first aid kit that gives you the information and inspiration you need to
- Know what you bring to the challenge— your pluses and minuses
- Define success and achieve it
- Get other people on your side
- Overcome your natural shortcomings
- Get organized— right now
- See through the apparent system to the culture within
- Direct people and get them to act