Not as helpful as I'd hoped - the voice was a bit monotone and stiff, and although there were examples and questions scattered throughout the chapters, the answers were in an index at the end so it required a lot of back and forth when trying to integrate the knowledge while reading (especially difficult on an ereader). I was also surprised at Armstrong's take on employees taking days off work - he seemed to think it was entirely a manager's business WHY an employee took a sick day, which I find intrusive and inappropriate (employees are given a set number of sick/PTO days and the reason why they take them is none of their employer's business, IMO).

I received a free copy of HOW TO MANAGE PEOPLE (Fast, Effective Management Skills that Really Get Results) by Michael Armstrong in exchange for an honest review. This book starts by defining the difference between management (working within the existing framework to achieve goals) and leadership (seeking a better way to achieve goals even when it breaks existing rules). Once you know which one you need, you can plan accordingly. The advice offered in this book addresses several aspects integral to management: employee-manager rapport, motivation, team building, delegation, training, performance management, mediating employee conflicts, and interviewing. The author gives tactics to resolve problems arising in each of those aspects and candidly discusses the benefits and drawbacks of each tactic. I found this book informative and easy to understand. The advice seems sound and logical. It would be a great resource/reference for new managers, for managers seeking to increase productivity, and also for those interested in future management.

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How to Manage People is a interesting and informative book. It offered some good information and advice.

I was initially interested in this book as I am newly managing people. I found it illuminating on many levels and feel happy to have come across something I will certainly be bringing into my management style