The Accidental Leader: What to Do When You're Suddenly in Charge (J-B Us Non-Franchise Leadership) [Englisch] [Taschenbuch]

"...many nuggets of wisdom..." (Professional Manager, May 2004)

Invaluable expert advice for those taking on a leadership role for the first time<P>Ideally, managers are slowly worked into leadership roles&#150; but in today&#146; s turbulent business world, that is rarely the case. The Accidental Leader is for those who have been thrust into leadership roles and need to know what to do right now. Robbins and Finley explain how to make the transition fast, in any organization of any size. They tackle both practical issues, such as how to organize and win over employees, philosophical dilemmas, like how to be yourself and a "leader," and how to deal with corporate culture, with the goal of rapid results. The book also offers methods for assessing personal strengths and weaknesses, giving orders and delegating, working with teams, talking to and motivating new reports, and much more.<P>Harvey Robbins (Minnetonka, MN) is a business consultant, trainer, and author specializing in teams and organizational effectiveness. His clients have included American Express, AT&amp; T, Allied Signal, 3M, Johnson &amp; Johnson, and several agencies of the federal government. <BR>Michael Finley (St. Paul, MN) is a prolific author and journalist whose work has appeared in hundreds of publications. He was chosen as one of the "Masters of the Wire World" by the Financial Times. Robbins and Finley have coauthored several books together, including the bestselling Why Teams Don&#146; t Work.

It could happen today. You are called into the office, and the boss tells you that due to unforeseen circumstances, starting today you will be in charge of a team, a project, an office, a committee, or a business unit. Without any warning (or preparation on your part) you've become an accidental leader. If you have been thrust into a position of sudden responsibility, you need "The Accidental Leader". This book is a first aid kit that gives you the information and inspiration you need to: know what you bring to the challenge your pluses and minuses; define success and achieve it; get other people on your side; overcome your natural shortcomings; get organized right now; see through the apparent system to the culture within; and direct people and get them to act. "The Accidental Leader" is your lifeline to leadership success. It is filled with practical answers to the many leadership questions that you will face.

The Book You Need When You Are Unexpectedly Put in Charge

It could happen today. You are called into the office, and the boss tells you that due to unforeseen circumstances, starting today you will be in charge of a team, a project, an office, a committee, or a business unit. Without any warning (or preparation on your part) you’ve become an accidental leader.

If you have been thrust into a position of sudden responsibility, you need The Accidental Leader. This book is a first aid kit that gives you the information and inspiration you need to

• Know what you bring to the challenge–your pluses and minuses
• Define success and achieve it
• Get other people on your side
• Overcome your natural shortcomings
• Get organized–right now
• See through the apparent system to the culture within
• Direct people and get them to act

The Accidental Leader is your lifeline to leadership success. It is filled with practical answers to the many leadership questions that you will face.

Harvey Robbins is a psychologist, business consultant, trainer, and author. He has consulted to numerous organizations including American Express, Allied Signal, General Dynamics, AT&T, 3M, Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson, Nabisco, Target, and US West. Michael Finley is a prolific author and journalist whose work has appeared in hundreds of publications. He is well known for his writing on technology, and was chosen as one of the "Masters of the Wired World" by the Financial Times. Robbins and Finley have written several books together, including the best-selling Why Teams Don't Work, which won the Financial Times/Booz-Allen & Hamilton Global Business Award in 1995.