Writing a book is a journey throughout our business life, where we have encountered situations and had experiences that have now been incorporated into the "The Manager's Answer Book".
Whether you're a new or seasoned manager, your responsibilities can become overwhelming at times. There are days and new situations that will leave you feeling vulnerable. You don't know where to start or even what to ask!
There is always something new to learn in your work to become the best manager possible. For example, you're on the right track to see what can be done to maximise the time spent in meetings because they're a fact of life in today's collaborative workplaces.
Here are some ideas for making meetings more efficient and productive:
• Develop ground rules, such as, "Everyone has an equal voice in meetings,"
• Invite the right people to your meeting,
• Always have an agenda and assign times to each topic,
• Assign a note-taker to write and share the minutes within an agreed upon time,
• Try some new meeting formats.
With a few changes like these, your business can maximise the time spent in meetings...so give it a try.
The Manager's Answer Book may help. In question-and-answer format, this easy-to-use guide provides information on many aspects of managing. You will learn about:
• Getting started: moving from peer to manager, setting goals, managing projects, resources, and much more,
• Developing your management skills: communicating, delegating, motivating, and facilitating,
• Building and managing your team: hiring, firing, and everything in between,
• Creating your personal brand: building credibility for yourself, your team, and your department.
• Managing up, down, and around: working with people and functions in your organisation,
• Potential land mines: conflict, change, and risk,
• Legal pitfalls: navigating the miasma of laws and regulations.
Reference: The Manager's Answer Book: Powerful Tools to Build Trust and Teams, Maximize Your Impact and Influence, and Respond to Challenges
