Understanding and Changing Your Management Style: Assessments and Tools for Self-Development (J-B Warren Bennis Series Book 176)

Understanding and Changing Your Management Style: Assessments and Tools for Self-Development (J-B Warren Bennis Series Book 176)

<b>An update of the classic book that reveals the 6 keys to successful management</b> 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. <ul> <li>Includes a proven pathway for becoming an effective manager</li> <li>Contains new information on management style and leadership, human nature and neuroscience, and the dark side of management</li> <li>Includes a self-assessment for each of the six building blocks to successful management</li> </ul> <p>This research-based book offers the tools leaders need to improve their management style and succeed in the workplace.</p>