Starting in Management

by Patrick Forsyth, Phil Hailstone (Illustrator)

As well as identifying the skills required and different styles of management, this book deals with the importance of preparation for the new role and the problems facing managers from day one. It also provides help on working to maintain success in the short and long term. The final chapter deals with the next steps in active career management.

112 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2007

About the author

I have written many books for business, but more recently I have had what my daughter calls "proper books" published. Three novels: "Long Overdue", "Loose Ends" and "A Rather Curious Crime"; also three books of light-hearted travel writing all set in South East Asia. "First class at last" features a journey on the Orient Express of Asia, out from Singapore, through Malaysia and into Thailand, "Beguiling Burma" features a river trip, and "Smile because it happened" is about things that make you smile in the land of smiles: Thailand.

I am active in the writing world, am a Fellow of SWWJ and a member of the Society of Authors, I write regularly for "Writing Magazine, give talks about my writing (especially the travel writing) and have also conducted writing workshops.