Richard Luecke

Delegation amounts to a lot more than just passing work off onto subordinates. When handled correctly, it gives managers a chance to  strengthen their departments by developing the skills and organizational competencies of their people. Filled with quick tips, exercises, self-assessments, and practical worksheets, this book presents an easy-to-master five-step process for effective delegation. Readers will learn how to:determine which task to delegateidentify the right person for the jobassign the taskmonitor progress and provide feedbackand evaluate performanceThe book shows readers how to set the stage for excellent results, what to do if things go wrong, and how to ensure that all their people benefit from the experience. This is a quick, comprehensive course on an essential-and sometimes overlooked-management competency.

A fast, powerful guide to getting what you want every time.

"Rapid change and the pressures of intense competition have caused more organizational work to become project work. Managing Projects Large and Small helps new managers master the tasks involved in leading a project. Beginning with building the team and moving on to the design, execution, and evaluation of the project, managers will learn about all the issues that are necessary for a successful project."--BOOK JACKET.

"Starting an independent business is rife with both opportunity and peril. From the basics of writing a business plan to the challenges of financing the new venture, the Entrepreneur's Toolkit is the essential resource for success."--BOOK JACKET.

"This book will help you identify the individuals who could benefit from coaching and mentoring and know the steps to take to do it right."--BOOK JACKET.