Manager's Toolkit

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• 1. Introduction; 2. Becoming A Manager; 3. Hiring the Best; 4. Keeping the Best; 5. Setting Goals that Others Will Pursue; 6. Delegating With Confidence; 7. Managing Teams; 8. Improving Performance; Through Appraisal and Coaching; 9. Handling Problem Employees; 10. Dealing with Crises; 11. Leading; 12. Managing Your Time; 13. Developing Your Career; 14. A Primer on Strategy; 15. Understanding Financial Statements; 16. Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return; 17. Breakeven Analysis; Appendix; Glossary