Learning to think like a manager

Chronicles the experiences of two new managers during their first three months on the job. Discusses the mistakes each makes, how to avoid these common pitfalls and suggests an active role for upper management in training new managers., Five necessary basic skills are described in detail, as well as ways to overcome the common hurdles that most managers encounter. The step from employee to manager is a large and important one for both the individual and the organization. Much time and thought goes into selecting the right person for the job. The same careful attention should be devoted toward helping this person develop into a productive member of the management team. This film chronicles the experiences of two new managers; it demonstrates how to avoid common pitfalls and discusses the major differences between the job subordinate and that of manager.