It covers the challenges faced by new managers and provides principles which can be practically followed.Initially it would appear too academic and boring however as and when you move forward you would actually be able to relate with the real world problems. Some of the articles are very old however still seems relevant.

I’d recommend this book to just about anyone working in a corporate environment, particularly those at the mid level.

Some of this was a little redundant, but still valuable advice.

As the title says, it's a must-read for new managers, especially if you're someone who's transitioning from an IC (Individual Contributor) track. That's because as an IC, the way to prove yourself worthy in the organization is by getting things done yourself. In other words: as an IC, everything is mostly about you (kinda like Main Character Syndrome).Being a manager, however, is an entirely different story where you are no longer the main character and your main mission is to help those who are...

Some great articles to explain the importance of transitioning from individual contributor to manager as well as from tactical to strategic leader. Good examples and summaries. Quick read

I had been reading different books on management, communication, and influence when I stumbled across this volume. There are a number of topics covered and each of these are nice reminders for both experienced as well as new managers, so I chose the book for a discussion group of business professionals. The diversity of the topics includes everything from work life balance to influence and communication. These articles are written by experts and provide a great framework for expanding an individ...

Good collection of articles on how to be a better manager. What sticked with me: - When inheriting a team: 1) assess the dynamics, 2) reshape the team to meet goals by looking at the sense of purpose, direction, operating models and behavior patterns according to the business problems you face 3) plan for early wins and plan to secure them - how to work on the 6 pillars of persuasion - the importance of emotional intelligence - how to build networks to get results- how to manage your time and yo...

They weren't joking with the title "Must Reads." These articles span the recent history of management thought with some painfully outdated and some so current I pulled quotes from every paragraph.This was a supportive and empathetic look at people in their first leadership roles, both those succeeding and those realizing they had serious weaknesses. The premise is that employees are brought into these roles because they have certain skills, but actual management requires completely different ski...

I am feeling largely undecided on how I should rate this book. The articles were all fairly well written, though a bit redundant at times within each article. The book definitely brought some overlooked concepts to my attention. So I feel there was at least some value in reading this book. However, I felt each article was a cursory glance at the respective topics. Given that the articles were independent, they never had a chance to build on each other as chapters in a book normally do. As a resu...

Books on business tend to be theoretical, fluffy, and oftentimes not very practical. The HBR: New Manager book has a few fluffy chapters I skipped and skimmed over. I think "Saving Rookie Managers from Themselves" and "Management Time: Who's Got the Monkey" are excellent reads. The former has a few pointers on projecting confidence (something I KNOW I need to work on); the latter is the magnum opus of this collection - the monkey. The monkey is a synonym for tasks you assign to your subordinates...

Good crash course on all the aspects of management. Good primer to debunk the most common myths of management for complete first-timers. Management is more of a science than an art, and this book was a decent "Sparknotes" before stepping into the laboratory.

HBR had done a good job combining past articles on the subject. I think many parts of the book resonated well with me, perhaps because I went through many of the described scenarios as a newly promoted manager. This book needs to be re read again to allow the concepts to sink well. Whether you are a newly promoted manager or a curios onlooker, this is a good a material to read.

Pretty much says it all. Read this to give you a head start.

Recomendo pra quem está migrando de uma área funcional e técnica pra uma posição de liderança. Ele é básico, mas com diversos ensinamentos que vale até pra quem já ascendeu um pouco mais como gestor. O artigo que mais gostei foi o de Daniel Goleman: "O que define um líder."

For those of us without an MBA and find themselves wearing a manager's hat, these fundamentals are very handy and helpful. Being fundamentals, I guess those are also good reminders for experienced managers. HBR book piles their articles together. The chapters are all standing alone, not connected at all. So there is no obligation to start and finish them in sequence. I also found the books by each of the authors interesting for future readings.

This book is filled with plenty of insights on management so you can't go wrong with having it on your shelf.

This book should probably be titled "welcome to the middle" and is less about how to be a manager/leader and more of how to deal with no longer being the star player which got you to where you are and understanding that you are still just a cog in the wheel (albeit slightly higher). There are plenty of nice stories to help you imagine both bosses that you have had and some that you havent and their potential shortcomings and strengths. It will help you better understand where you may have streng...

I read this for my business course, Organizational Behavior. It's a compilation of HBR essays, and honestly much more useful than I thought it would be. Even if you don't see yourself becoming a manager or leader in the workplace sometime in the future, I think it's still a worthwhile read. I'm not sure how much I'll use my business degree, but this book is definitely something useful I'm glad I took away from it.

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Eleven great articles, each providing a unique perspective into how to successfully transition into a managerial position.