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title: "The First-Time Manager (First-Time Manager Series)"
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# The First-Time Manager (First-Time Manager Series)

**Price:** RM242
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- **What is this?** The First-Time Manager (First-Time Manager Series)
- **How much does it cost?** RM242 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

MORE THAN 500,000 COPIES SOLD! The trusted management classic and go-to guide for anyone facing new responsibilities as a first-time manager. Learn to conquer every challenge like a seasoned pro with the clear, candid advice in The First-Time Manager . For nearly four decades, this expert guide has brought newcomers up to speed on the realities of managing people. The updated seventh edition delivers new information that helps you manage across generations, use online performance appraisal tools, persuade with stories, oversee remote employees, build a team dynamic, match a boss's style, and more. The jump from star employee to new manager is bigger than most people realize -- with opportunities to fail at every step. Stumbling your way through isn't an option. In The First-Time Manager , you will learn essential skills including: Leading meetings. Hiring employees. Motivating others. Actively listening. Staying calm under pressure. Overcoming resistance. With little experience or training, a coveted promotion can become a trial by fire. No one needs that. Turn to the book that thousands have relied on to hit the ground running.

Review: Great book! - Great book. Would highly recommend as a quick read.
Review: Useful even if you aren't new to management - The book addresses the needs of new managers and it does a very good job at point out the most common mistakes new managers make and how to avoid them. But it's useful to managers who change jobs, companies and cultures as well. Sometimes the shift is so big that it you feel like a newbie on the job; and this is a moment when this book helps, too.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 217,395 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,936 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book!
*by N***I on 4 November 2025*

Great book. Would highly recommend as a quick read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Useful even if you aren't new to management
*by F***. on 4 June 2022*

The book addresses the needs of new managers and it does a very good job at point out the most common mistakes new managers make and how to avoid them. But it's useful to managers who change jobs, companies and cultures as well. Sometimes the shift is so big that it you feel like a newbie on the job; and this is a moment when this book helps, too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good startup
*by R***T on 3 May 2020*

If you’re starting is a new manager I would say this book will help you a lot In many situations.You also will find some practical stuff which you can use really easily and understand

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-08-17*