Suddenly In Charge

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The importance of ManagingUp— Maintain a good reputation and rise to the top!
As companies reorganize and reengineer, thousands of people are finding themselves tossed into management every day. “You may go to bed as a member of the team and wake up to find yourself suddenly in charge,” says Matuson. The key to success is managing effectively both up and down the line of the organization. And Suddenly in Charge provides thisunique approach with two books in one: read it in one direction and you’ll find all the tips and tools you need to manage down, establishing credibility with your team and leading in a way that both builds rapport and garners respect. Flip the book over and you’ll find success strategies for managing up, interacting successfully with your bosses and developing strong relationships. In the Managing Upside of this book, you will learn how to manage your relationships and responsibilities as an employee, including how to understand the boss’s style of management; deal with dictatorial, indecisive or otherwise difficult bosses; promote yourself; ask for raises; and know when it’s time to leave a position. With key learning points, real-life examples and proven strategies for effectivecommunication, Managing Up helps you navigate the world of office politics while staying true to yourself.

Roberta Chinsky Matuson found herself tossed into management at age 24. By her own wits—and through trial and error—she succeeded and became an internationally recognized career expert and consultant, often appearing on television programs such as CBS’s The Early Show and Fox’s The O’Reilly Factor andFox Business News. She is frequently quoted in publications such as The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Inc.com and CNBC.com, and is a top-ranking blogger for Fast Company. Roberta’s consulting firm, Human Resource Solutions (www.yourhrexperts. com), is located in Boston.

Praise for Suddenly in Charge and Roberta Chinsky Matuson
“Not only a practical and effective management training tool,but a comprehensive corporate survival guide. Don’t face the jungles of corporate management without this book close at hand.” —Andrew Ashley, Vice President, Bank of America “Where was this book when I started managing people? Whether it is talent selection, leadership communication, performance problems, or helping your boss prosper, Suddenly in Charge is the quintessential guidebook forsucceeding in the maddening—albeit fulfilling—world of management.” —Joseph Michelli, PhD, bestselling author of The Starbucks Experience, The New Gold Standard, and When Fish Fly “When I made the leap into a senior leadership position at a small software company and was ‘suddenly in charge,’ Roberta’s guidance and insight were instrumental in helping me identify the key strategies and approaches forresolving organizational and management issues.” —Rose Eastman, Senior Director, Technical Program Management and former Vice President of Operations, Enterprise Knowledge Systems “Suddenly in Charge is a must-read playbook for the new manager…. Delivered in a unique and creative way, Roberta Matuson equips the new manager with practical tools and examples that set their course for success in alldirections.” —Barbara Callan-Bogia, Vice President, Organization Development & North American Retail Human Resources, Office DEPOT “Being thrown into a new manager’s role can be a lot like an ice water bath— shocking and exhilarating all at the same time! Roberta Matuson takes what can be a daunting experience and creates a step-by-step guide for new managers. Her insight, practical tips, and...