So, You're the Manager Now
So, You're the Manager Now is a practical guide for anyone stepping into management for the first time.
Becoming the person everyone turns to can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Suddenly, you are responsible for schedules, call-outs, employee problems, discipline, customer issues, workplace conflict, and keeping everything running when things do not go as planned.
This 38-page guide keeps management simple and practical. No complicated business theories. Just straightforward advice you can actually use on the job.
Inside, you'll learn how to:
- Communicate clearly with employees
- Manage without micromanaging
- Handle call-outs and short-staffed shifts
- Create fair schedules
- Address performance problems and discipline
- Deal with workplace conflict and difficult employees
- Avoid favoritism and workplace gossip
- Earn the respect of your team
- Stay calm when things go wrong
- Become a more confident manager
The book also includes a First-Time Manager Quick Checklist you can use as a simple reference when you need it.
Whether you were recently promoted, hired into your first management position, or simply want to become a better leader, So, You're the Manager Now gives you a practical place to start.