The First-Time Manager (First-Time Manager Series)
About this product
MORE THAN 500,000 COPIES SOLD! The trusted management classic and go-to guide for anyone facing new responsibilities as a first-time manager. Learn to conquer every challenge like a seasoned pro with the clear, candid advice in The First-Time Manager. For nearly four decades, this expert guide has brought newcomers up to speed on the realities of managing people. The updated seventh edition delivers new information that helps you manage across generations, use online performance appraisal tools, persuade with stories, oversee remote employees, build a team dynamic, match a boss's style, and more. The jump from star employee to new manager is bigger than most people realize -- with opportunities to fail at every step. Stumbling your way through isn't an option. In The First-Time Manager, you will learn essential skills including:Leading meetings.
Hiring employees.
Motivating others.
Actively listening.
Staying calm under pressure.
Overcoming resistance.
With little experience or training, a coveted promotion can become a trial by fire. No one needs that. Turn to the book that thousands have relied on to hit the ground running. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this book is practical, easy to read, and full of useful management advice for new and promoted managers. Readers repeatedly praise its down-to-earth tone, broad coverage of topics like interviewing, delegating, leading, and handling people issues, and describe it as a strong reference for everyday management problems.
Goodreads reviewers are similarly positive, calling it conversational, approachable, and focused on helping managers motivate and develop people rather than using heavy management jargon. Some reviewers also note that it is broad and foundational rather than highly specialized, which makes it especially useful for first-time managers across different industries.
Review blogs describe it as a helpful, practical guide with clear takeaways, though one reviewer rated it more modestly and mentioned some disagreement with parts of the advice. Overall sentiment across customer and blog-style reviews is strongly favorable, with the main theme being that it is a solid starter book for leadership basics.
YouTube search results include multiple real videos about the book, including audiobook previews, summaries, and book reviews. The strongest signals suggest the content is genuinely centered on this specific title and its management lessons.
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Specifications
| Publisher | HarperCollins Leadership |
| Publication date | October 5, 2021 |
| Edition | 7th |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1400233585 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1400233588 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.38 inches |
| Part of series | First-Time Manager |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,715 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Production & Operations #10 in Management Science #10 in Running Meetings & Presentations (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,066) |
