{"product_id":"understanding-and-changing-your-management-style-assessments-and-tools-for-self-development-paperback-softback-9781118399460","title":"Understanding and Changing Your Management Style; Assessments and Tools for Self-Development (Paperback \/ softback) 9781118399460","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eUnderstanding and Changing Your Management Style\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAssessments and Tools for Self-Development\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRobert C. Benfari (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781118399460, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 27 September 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 19.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.567 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn update of the classic book that reveals the 6 keys to successful management\u003c\/b\u003e 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.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a proven pathway for becoming an effective manager\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains new information on management style and leadership, human nature and neuroscience, and the dark side of management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a self-assessment for each of the six building blocks to successful management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis research-based book offers the tools leaders need to improve their management style and succeed in the workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface v\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: What Leaders and Managers Need to Know About Human Nature 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Assumptions, Perceptions, and Feelings: How They Influence Performance 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre–Chapter 2 Activity: What is My Psychological Type? 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Psychological Type: A Cognitive Approach 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre–Chapter 3 Activity: What Are My Needs? 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Needs: Our Pathways to Competence 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre–Chapter 4 Activity: What Are My Power Bases? 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Bases of Power: The Uses and Abuses of Influence 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre–Chapter 5 Activity: What is My Conflict Style? 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Conflict: Getting to Resolution 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Values: Our Compass in Life 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePre–Chapter 7 Activity: What is My Stress Quotient? 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Stress: Responding to Pressure 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Management Scenarios 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Integration of the Building Blocks 317\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 337\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52501415919896,"sku":"9781118399460","price":23.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781118399460_106918.jpg?v=1786236776","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/understanding-and-changing-your-management-style-assessments-and-tools-for-self-development-paperback-softback-9781118399460","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}