The engaging brand present a talk with Nick McCormick who is a delivery manager for an IT services company and who has
written a great little book on tips and practical advice for managers
called Lead Well and Prosper. What is good about this book was the realism…he talks about moving from mediocre to great!! Nick and I discuss
- Is management as a skill in crisis?
- The importance of managers having a realistic look at their own development and skill level.
- Why is management so difficult?
- Tips on moving from reading about management to becoming a better manager.
- How change is uncomfortable.
- How to make time for development in your busy schedule.
- How power does not come from a title
- What would be the best tip that Nick could give to improve your management skill?
- How it is not difficult to stand out as a good manager as there is so many mediocre ones out there!
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