First Among Equals: How to Manage a Group of Professionals

Are today's autonomous, self-motivated workers unmanageable? No—you just need to know how to get to them via a different style of management, argue the authors. This requires a new skill set that allows you to influence other people's emotions and attitudes—the manager as trusted advisor. And all but the most charismatic leader can forget about setting a "vision" in this new environment. Instead, help your workers achieve their dreams. Chapters include "Win Permission To Coach," "Energize Your Meetings," and "Measure Group Results." This is a timely, easy-to-read work leavened with action plans and examples.