The 8 Greatest Mistakes New Managers Make

This book helps technical experts and individual performers prepare for and transition to their first management position by identifying the common errors made by their predecessors. By knowing what to watch out for, new managers will better recognize, avoid, and mitigate these common mistakes, thus helping them succeed faster without falling into the pitfalls of the past. The book is also useful to managers of new managers, who are often called upon to coach and mentor these subordinates through this critical transition. It is also an update for managers who obtained minimal training prior to taking on their new role or would like a readable and memorable refresher.