Understanding and changing your management style : assessments and tools for self-development / Robert C. Benfari.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Benfari, Robert.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Executive ability.

Management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Wiley 2013

System Details:

text file

Summary:

An update of the classic book that reveals the 6 keys to successful management In this new edition of his best-selling book, Robert Benfari explains that the best mangers are not born that way but share a mix of characteristics that can be analyzed, understood, and most importantly changed. He identifies the six characteristics of successful managers (Psychological Type; Needs/Motivation; Use of Power; Conflict Style; Our Basic Values; and Our Reaction to Stress) and uses these building blocks to show how anyone can use personality-specific strategies for resolving conflicts, solving problems, managing stress, handling difficult situations at work, and positively influencing others. Includes a proven pathway for becoming an effective manager Contains new information on management style and leadership, human nature and neuroscience, and the dark side of management Includes a self-assessment for each of the six building blocks to successful management This research-based book offers the tools leaders need to improve their management style and succeed in the workplace.

Contents:

Additional Content Available Online Introduction: What Leaders and Managers Need to Know About Human Nature Chapter One: Assumptions, Perceptions, and Feelings PRE - CHAPTER 2 ACTIVITY: What Is My Psychological Type? Chapter Two: Psychological Type PRE - CHAPTER 3 ACTIVITY: What Are My Needs? Chapter Three: Needs PRE - CHAPTER 4 ACTIVITY: What Are My Power Bases? Chapter Four: The Bases of Power PRE - CHAPTER 5 ACTIVITY: What Is My Conflict Style? Chapter Five: Conflict Chapter Six: Values PRE - CHAPTER 7 ACTIVITY: What Is My Stress Quotient? Chapter Seven: Stress Chapter Eight: Management Scenarios Chapter Nine: Integration of the Building Blocks

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed September 16, 2013).

OCLC:

858995382