The making of a manager book5/26/2023 ![]() ![]() The second half of the book will be great for you if you work at Facebook. She describes her mistakes and misconceptions. Her analysis is good and includes ideas about what you can and should do. Zhuo’s descriptions of a manager’s work are clear, and you’ll be able to see yourself in them. If you’re somewhere in that first two years, buy this book. It usually takes a new manager a year or two to settle into the job, learn the basics, and manage effectively. If you’re a new manager, this is a great book for you. ![]() ![]() The key insight is that you must love the work. If management is not for you, it’s good to know before you become one. They may keep you from making a terrible, irreversible mistake. Those few pages are worth the price of the book. She describes how your answers can help you decide if management is for you. Zhou asks you questions about who you are and what you’re like. If you’re thinking about becoming a manager. If you’re thinking about becoming a manager this is a great book for you. It’s true no matter who you are or where you work as a manager. “A manager’s job is to help her team get better results.” That’s the key insight for the book. The second half of the book may be for you if you work at Facebook or a company very much like it. The first half of the book is excellent and helpful for almost anyone. There are two very different halves to this book. When I was partway through The making of a manager: what to do when everyone looks to you I was sure that I would be giving this an unqualified five-star review. ![]()
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