{"product_id":"a-guide-to-success-for-technical-managers-supervising-in-research-development-and-engineering-hardcover","title":"A Guide to Success for Technical Managers: Supervising in Research, Development, and Engineering - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Treher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Piltz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteven Jacobs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSupervisory Skills for the Technical Manager: A Guide to Success\u003c\/i\u003e focuses exclusively on the dynamics of being a technical manager such as a scientist, programmer, or engineer. An R\u0026amp;D environment demands modified management techniques and this book explores how to do so. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing of years of experience to provide technical managers with various tools and ways to apply them in supervisory situation, this essential title includes exercises, templates and checklists to accelerate their uses and applications on the job. In addition, case studies are included throughout to thoroughly explain and explore the concepts discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey topics include handing the transition to supervising others in research and development, the characteristics needed to motivate personnel in a R\u0026amp;D environment as compared to other areas of business are detailed. The pitfalls and challenges of managing technical personnel, how delegating can build an effective team that can produce superior results, and how to monitor the work of previously independent personnel are also discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster the skills needed for successfully managing technical personnel\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndependent-minded professionals such as scientists, programmers, and engineers are the driving forces behind today's technical industry. Accustomed to working alone, these self-reliant individuals present unique management challenges for leaders supervising their efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by authors drawing on many years of management experience in technical field, \u003ci\u003eA Guide to Success for Technical Managers\u003c\/i\u003e provides technical managers and supervisors with the leadership and management tools necessary for making informed decisions in supervisory situations. It includes self-awareness exercises, templates, and checklists to help accelerate job skills. Some of this book's highlights include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to deal with the transition to supervising others in research and development\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTips for improving listening skills, communicating better, and motivating employees\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamination of the pitfalls and obstacles faced in managing technical personnel\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA selection of real-life examples, along with suggestions on how to solve them\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples of real-world outcomes based on decisions made by actual technical managers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA 365-day leadership journal with daily tips to increase leadership effectiveness\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy modifying conventional management techniques to fit the specific needs of technical managers and supervisors, \u003ci\u003eA Guide to Success for Technical Managers\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fresh perspective on fostering employee development in an industry where non-conventional strategies are most often the best practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElizabeth Treher\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, has held technical leader roles in industry, government, and academia and has more than seventy publications and patents, including two books: \u003ci\u003eThe Pharmaceutical Business\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStrategic Partnering\u003c\/i\u003e. For the last twenty years, as CEO of The Learning Key, she has consulted with technology-based companies to develop curricula to build managerial and project leadership skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Piltz\u003c\/b\u003e has over fifteen years' experience in training managers and supervisors, both technical and non-technical. David has developed and designed over seventy-five modules on communication, management and supervision, facilitation, and delegation. He has also worked with numerous managers and executives on increasing their supervisory effectiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Jacobs\u003c\/b\u003e is a consultant to biotech and pharmaceutical companies. He trains and coaches international clinical development teams to avoid and mitigate cultural problems and delays due to communication and conflict, and has also helped companies improve clinical supplies team dynamics, process efficiencies, and overall delivery performance. His senior roles have included those of COO and CEO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.3 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 14, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45343563546726,"sku":"9780470437766","price":129.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/L2w3UlRndnVMUitTTmZCajlNOWR3QT09.webp?v=1774936229","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/a-guide-to-success-for-technical-managers-supervising-in-research-development-and-engineering-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}