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Some people seem to be naturally great managers. They glide effortlessly onwards and upwards through all the politics, the system, the people problems, the impossible targets, the work overload and all the nonsense that goes on. They say the right thing; do the right thing and know how to handle every situation.

Is there something they do that we don’t? Is it a natural ability or something we could all learn? Is there a secret to managerial success? Yes... and all is revealed in The Rules of Management.

These rules cover how you relate to people and how you conduct yourself. They underpin all of your behaviour and your actions. This is the book for you if you want to be successful and still be able to live with yourself, sleep nights and be regarded as a thoroughly nice person by your team, your colleagues and your boss.

The Rules of Management is written in a light, entertaining, easy-to-read style that is easy to dip into, accessible and informative. This is a practical book with lots of good advice, common sense, examples, workable tips and hints to make your managerial life smooth and effective.

Praise for The Rules of Management

"This manual for the workplace [is] indispensable in staying one step ahead of the management game."
— Sales and Marketing Management (January 2006)

“...a noble attempt to cut through this complexity and distill it down to some simple, memorable axioms... Could serve as a wake up reminder to a manager caught in the drama and complexity of a difficult managerial situation.”
— Management Today

"As a writer, he has a literary charisma that jumps off the pages and is sure to win round the hardest of rule breakers with its sheer hilarity. Whether you're a manager yourself or have one, Templar's advice is relevant to all who work with people or deal with customers."
— Accounting Technician

"I finished this book feeling uplifted, motivated and raring to go... if you don't have a personal genie sitting on your shoulder to get you out of management scrapes, this book is certainly the next best thing."
— PQ Magazine (October 2006)

Extended Copyright Information

Copyright 2005 by Richard Templar. All rights reserved.

Previously published by Pearson Education.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, storied in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without either the prior written permission of the publishers or a licence permitting restricted copying in the United Kingdom issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd., Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4LP. This book may not be lent, resold, hired out or otherwise disposed of by way of trade in any form or binding or cover other than that which it is published, without the prior consent of the Publishers.

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About the Author

Richard Templar is the author of the international bestselling Rules books. Over 2 million people around the world have enjoyed and now play by Richard Templar's Rules.

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Opening Lines (Experimental)

Strange thing, management. It’s something few of us set out in life to do, yet most of us find ourselves doing at some point.
Careers adviser: What would you like to do when you leave school?
16-year-old: I want to be a manager.
Did this happen to you? No, me neither. But here you are anyway.
As ...

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Copyright

Copyright 2005 by Richard Templar.

All Rights Reserved.

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