The Manager's Manual
No Fads. No Buzzwords. Just Practical Advice for Managing People.
Managing people is one of the most challenging responsibilities in any organization-and one of the few jobs that many people begin with little practical preparation.
The Manager's Manual is a practical reference designed for supervisors, managers, team leaders, and anyone responsible for leading employees. Rather than focusing on management theories or leadership trends, this handbook provides clear, straightforward guidance you can use in real workplace situations.
Organized into short, easy-to-read topics, most of which can be read in about five minutes, the manual helps you quickly find the information you need when challenges arise.
Inside you'll find practical guidance on topics including:
- Building trust and credibility
- Communication and setting expectations
- Hiring and onboarding employees
- Coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations
- Delegating and developing employees
- Running meetings and leading teams
- Resolving conflict and managing change
- Difficult conversations and employee separations
- Performance improvement plans and workplace investigations
- Budgeting, risk management, safety, and technology
- Managing up, professional development, resilience, and work-life integration
Whether you're preparing for a difficult conversation, onboarding a new employee, addressing a performance issue, or simply looking for practical advice on becoming a better manager, this manual provides concise, actionable guidance without unnecessary jargon.
Written by Lesa Hammond, PhD, The Manager's Manual is designed to be kept within reach-not on a bookshelf. It is the resource you'll return to whenever you need practical answers to everyday management challenges.