Becoming a New Manager

You've just been promoted to a managerial position for the first time -- congratulations! But beware: the managerial role differs markedly from the individual contributor role. Go into the job with mistaken assumptions about what to expect and you just may be blindsided by surprising realities. <p/>This book helps you lay the foundation for succeeding in your new role explaining how to: <p/>- Discard the doer role of the individual contributor for the orchestrating role of the manager <p/>- Adjust your leadership style to maximize your team's performance <p/>- Balance conflicting expectations from your boss peers and direct reports <p/>- Deal productively with the stresses and new emotions that come with being a manager