Suddenly in Charge ~ Paperback ~ Roberta Chinsky Matuson

As companies reorganize and reengineer, thousands of people are finding themselves tossed into management every day. "You may go to bed as a member of the team and wake up to find yourself suddenly in charge," says Matuson. The key to success is managing effectively both up and down the line of organization. And Suddenly in Charge provides this unique approach with two books in one: read it in one direction and you'll find all the tips and tools you need to manage down, establishing credibility with your team and leading in a way that both builds rapport and garners respect. Flip the book over and you'll find success strategies for managing up, interacting successfully with your bosses and developing strong relationships. In the Managing Up side of the this book, you will learn how to manage your relationships and responsibilities as an employee, including how to understand the boss's style of management; deal with dictatorial, indecisive or otherwise difficult bosses; promote yourself; ask for raises; and know when it's time to leave a position. With key learning points, real-life examples and proved strategies for effective communication, Managing Up helps you navigate the world of office politics while staying true to yourself. The key to success is managing effectively both up and down the line of organization. In the Managing Down side of this book, you will learn how to manage your relationships and responsibilities as a boss, including how to stay sane during conflicts, evaluate performance, and make the hiring and firing process easier and more mutually beneficial. With key learning points, real-life examples and proven strategies for effective communication, Managing Down helps you clearly define your new role and cultivate an environment of engaged, motivated employees.Author BiographyFor more than twenty-five years, Roberta Matuson, president of Human Resource Solutions, has helped leaders in Fortune 500 companies and small to medium-size businesses create exceptional workplaces leading to extraordinary results. As a seasoned consultant with industry experience, Roberta is considered a leading authority on leadership and the skills and strategies required to earn employee commitment and client loyalty. As a former executive, Roberta has the vantage point of understanding what it is like to work at all levels of the organization. At the age of twenty-four years old, she found herself catapulted into the executive suite, where she was responsible for building a world-class HR department for a commercial real estate firm. Shortly thereafter, Roberta was involved in taking the company through a public offering. By her own wits--and through trial and error--Roberta has built on her success and has become an internationally recognized thought-leader and consultant, often appearing on television on programs such as CBS's The Early Show, Fox's The O'Reilly Factor and Fox Business News. She is frequently invited to be a guest on radio shows across America. Roberta is the author of highly acclaimed book, Suddenly In Charge: Managing Up, Managing Down, Succeeding All Around (Nicholas Brealey, 2011). She is a prolific writer who has published over 300 articles worldwide. Roberta is frequently quoted in publications such as The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Inc.com and CNBC.com. She is a regular contributor to Monster, BNET, Pink Magazine, Yahoo! HotJobs and Careerbuilder.com and is one of the top expert bloggers for Fast Company.