Managing your Boss in a week

Managing your boss means working in partnership with them so that you meet their needs and expectations, and they in turn will meet yours. This book unveils a step-by-step guide to 'reading' your boss and developing a mutually beneficial working relationship with them.

Topics include:
Understanding the psychological profile of your boss
Developing a psychological contract with your boss
How to really impress your boss
Dealing with the boss from hell
Coping with common problems

Contents List:
1 - Introduction
2 - Sunday: What kind of animal is the 'boss'
3 - Monday: What type of boss do you have?
4 - Tuesday: Using the psychological contract to manage your boss
5 - Wednesday: How to impress your boss
6 - Thursday: Getting more from your boss
7 - Friday: Dealing with the boss from hell
8 - Saturday: Common problems with managing the boss

The Authors:
Sandi Mann is Senior Lecturer in Occupational Psychology at the University of Central Lancashire and is a frequent contributor to business media, including her role as 'Dr Work' for the Guardian's website.

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