Skillful management is essential to the functioning of any organization.
But what are the fundamental elements of a manager's work? What tools
and techniques can managers employ to achieve their goals? At a time
when organizations must work across sectors, between farther physical
distances, and while interweaving sustainability and equity, what do
managers need to know about the changing nature of work and leadership?
This book is a succinct handbook of the essentials of management for
current and future practitioners. Leadership experts Steven Cohen and
William Eimicke concisely explain management best practices, aiming to
equip managers with the tools of the trade and prepare them to tackle
decision making. They detail three core areas of practice: operations,
opportunities, and organization and society, underscoring how ethical
and strategic guidance and behaviors are essential to sustainable
success. The book delves into the leadership role of managers, financial
management skills, performance management essentials, organizational
structure and human resources management, strategic planning,
sustainability, contract management, private-public partnerships, public
engagement and advertisement, organizational ethics, and the future of
technology for management professionals. Designed for new managers as a
roadmap and for experienced managers as a reference, this book offers an
indispensable guide to the fundamental components of management across
public, private, and social-sector organizations.
