Make the move up to senior management with lessons from world-renowned business school experts
Based on themes from INSEAD’s popular Transition to General Management programme, authors Kevin Kaiser, Michael Pich, and I.J. Schecter offer sound advice and practical insights for those looking to move to senior general management roles. By following the stories of three managers making the transition to general management, Becoming A Top Manager highlights not only the most crucial aspects of becoming a successful general manager, but also the necessary mindset changes required–both on a personal and professional level–that will ultimately translate into ongoing success.
* Provides practical insights, clarity and confidence for those looking to move into senior general management roles
* Written by a well-known and experienced international author team
* Outlines key skills and executive tools needed for the transition
* Online resources also available at www.wiley.com/go/topmanager
Tabla de materias
Acknowledgements xi
Introduction 1
SECTION 1: MANAGING THE BUSINESS
Chapter 1: Embracing the Why 17
Chapter 2: Seeing the Implications 43
Chapter 3: Befriending the Numbers 73
SECTION 2: MANAGING OTHERS
Chapter 4: Leaving the Nest 101
Chapter 5: Bridging the Gap 127
Chapter 6: Walking the Talk 157
SECTION 3: MANAGING YOURSELF
Chapter 7: Taking the Reins 191
Chapter 8: Passing the Test 217
Chapter 9: Sustaining the Journey 243
A Final Word 265
About the Website 267
About the Authors 269
Index 273
Sobre el autor
KEVIN KAISER is Professor of Management Practice at
INSEAD and Director of the Transition to General Management
programme and Director of the ABN Amro Managing for Value Research
Fund at INSEAD. He was formerly Visiting Adjunct Professor of
Finance at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern
University.
MICHAEL PICH is Dean of Executive Education at INSEAD and
was Director of its Transition to General Management Programme. He
is a Senior Affiliate Professor in the areas of Technology and
Operations Management, and Entrepreneurship and Family
Business.
I.J. SCHECTER is an award-winning author and journalist,
and CEO of The Schecter Group, a leading global communications firm
serving Fortune 500 clients.
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