The accidental leader : what to do when you're suddenly in charge

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The accidental leader : what to do when you're suddenly in charge / Harvey Robbins, Michael Finley.

Robbins, Harvey. (Author). Finley, Michael, 1950- (Added Author).

Summary:

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. f 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.

Record details

ISBN: 0787968552
ISBN: 9780787968557
Physical Description: xviii, 188 pages ; 23 cm
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, �2004.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:: Introduction: What's an Accidental Leader? Who gets called to accidental leadership? Just about anyone -- Managing Oneself -- Coming to Terms with Responsibility: Three ways to cope with leader's anxiety -- The First Day: Three steps to establish where you are--and where you need to be -- Meeting the Team: Seven things you need to learn about your team members and they need to know about you--and two warnings -- Deciding What Kind of Leader to Be: Ten ways to feel better about your leadership -- Becoming a Quick Study: Eight things you can do to negotiate your own learning curve -- The Perfect Person for the Job: Four tough questions you need to ask yourself -- Managing the Technical Side -- What They Expect You to Know, and What You'd Better Figure Out on Your Own: Five things to spend at least a week learning about -- Planning to Succeed: Five measures of planning success -- How a Little Orderliness Can Extend Your Shelf Life: Six stages of bringing an idea to completion -- Who You Can Turn To: Nine things you can do to bring people into your circle -- Set Fire to Your Credenza: Seven ways to get out of the box, and stay out -- Leading by Learning: Six ways to create a learning environment -- Managing People -- Living with Teams: Six things to remember when your team is hovering on the brink of dysfunction -- Packing Up Your Predecessor: Five rules for successful succession -- The Right (and Wrong) Way to Make Up Your Mind: Seven truths about effective team process -- Motivating People: Ten el-cheapo ways to motivate people.