Manager's Toolkit: The 13 Skills Managers Need to Succeed

Harvard Business Essentials

by Harvard Business School Press

Zeroing in on the specific skills that make great managers stand out from the pack, this comprehensive guide is both an essential primer for new managers and a valuable resource for seasoned executives. From hiring and retaining good people to motivating and developing team members, from understanding key financial statements to delegating work effectively, and from setting goals for others to managing your own career, this actionable guide walks readers through every aspect of managing in a complex business world. Filled with practical tools and tips, this essential toolkit helps managers to stay at the top of their game.

Genres: Business, Management, Leadership, Nonfiction, Reference

347 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Josh Ace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mandatory read, but I purchased it right after completion. A great book to frequently reference in any position you may find yourself.

[Teerasak · Rating 4 out of 5]

เป็นหนังสือที่ใช้อ้างอิงและเป็นเครื่องมือประกอบการทำงานได้ดี สามารถส่งต่อให้กับคนรุ่นใหม่ที่จะก้าวขึ้นมาทำงานต่อได้(ถ้าเขารักการอ่านมากพอ)

[Alissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

A good read, with sound, practical advice. It was great to read as an almost introductory text, but a lot of the information felt outdated. My favorite example was a suggestion in the time management chapter to use the time it takes to boot up your computer to read through your (snail) mail.

[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another book for class.

Manager's Toolkit is a good, comprehensive guide to a lot of concepts in the industry. It would be a good quick reference guide to have on hand if you needed frequent reminders. This is not, however, an entertaining read like some other leadership or management type books out there. If you are looking for something to keep you engaged, this is not it.

[Deepak Imandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its a decent collection of useful stuff that a manager need to be aware of-
Hiring, Retention, Goal setting, basic financial statements, etc.
While it does a good job introduces these concepts, the deep-dive is missing.
#recommended

[Byron Flores · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book with good tips. I was expecting more coming from Harvard

[Manu · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty comprehensive account of the 13 essential skills for a manager. Not all of them might be applicable to every manager right away. The best thing I liked about this book is that explanation of every single skill in a very detailed way and especially the insights from relevant HBR articles and works of professors from Harvard Business School. There are also many worksheets and templates that can be handy depending on your role.
Overall, a good and quick read with some good insights that are very "practicable" and can be applied by any manager in her day to day job - this is the best part of this book!

[Eva · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am re-reading this book after having skimmed it during a 'first-time manager's seminar" I attended late last year. Very practical knowledge about dealing with the day-to-day interactions between superiors and their subordinates. A very easy read and I recommend to anyone that is new at being a manager.

[Ashton Dene' · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wrote a reflection of this book for my school assignment (it was assigned reading) however, I think it is a great book. It is one I will keep at my desk (and eventually on the bookshelf in my corner office!) to help guide me through situations that arise at work. It is a resource that will provide useful many years from now as much as it helps guide where I want to go today.

[SheriC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably the most practical and easiest to read textbook I've been required to read. Each chapter is relevant, short, and to the point.

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, practical and to the point. Truly a toolkit in support of managers in development. A great tool as well for HR Business Partners in support of managers.

[Young Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book read too much like a self-help book, with a lot of tips but without reasoning and philosophy.

[Rebekah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introduction for a first time leader!

[Dr E Ravishankar]

Very useful

Worth reading. A rehearsal of our past experience for further fine tuning. To see inside of ourselves in business environment this is a good book.