Managing to change the world

English language

Published Dec. 30, 2012 by Jossey-Bass.

ISBN:: 978-1-118-13761-1
OCLC Number:: 754727848

(2 reviews)

"Why getting results should be every nonprofit manager's first priorityA nonprofit manager's fundamental job is to get results, sustained over time, rather than boost morale or promote staff development. This is a shift from the tenor of many management books, particularly in the nonprofit world. Managing to Change the World is designed to teach new and experienced nonprofit managers the fundamental skills of effective management, including: Managing specific tasks and broader responsibilities; Setting clear goals and holding people accountable to them; creating a results-oriented culture; hiring, developing, and retaining a staff of superstars. Offers nonprofit managers a clear guide to the most effective management skills: addressing performance problems and dismissing staffers who fall short Shows how to address performance problems, dismiss staffers who fall short, and the right way to exercising authority Give guidance for managing time wisely and offers suggestions for staying in sync with your boss and managing …

"Why getting results should be every nonprofit manager's first priorityA nonprofit manager's fundamental job is to get results, sustained over time, rather than boost morale or promote staff development. This is a shift from the tenor of many management books, particularly in the nonprofit world. Managing to Change the World is designed to teach new and experienced nonprofit managers the fundamental skills of effective management, including: Managing specific tasks and broader responsibilities; Setting clear goals and holding people accountable to them; creating a results-oriented culture; hiring, developing, and retaining a staff of superstars. Offers nonprofit managers a clear guide to the most effective management skills: addressing performance problems and dismissing staffers who fall short Shows how to address performance problems, dismiss staffers who fall short, and the right way to exercising authority Give guidance for managing time wisely and offers suggestions for staying in sync with your boss and managing up This important resource contains 41 resources and downloadable tools that can be implemented immediately"--

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b bennett reviewed Managing to change the world by Alison Green

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4 stars

We use the Management Center model and resources at my work, so this book was sort of a take home assignment for me. Regardless, reading it didn't feel like work. I highly recommend this book for /anyone/ working in a nonprofit, whether you are a manager or not. I was lucky enough to attend a Management Center training and they make a point to say that management entails managing yourself and managing others. Even though I've been in leadership positions for over 6 years, I walked away with a slew of new techniques and tools to be better at my job.

Rallidaerule

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Nov. 18, 2019

Subjects

Nonprofit organizations
Management
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Nonprofit Organizations & Charities