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In this page we are going to look at the comprehensive contents of the Manager's Tool Box manual.

Module 1 - Introduction

1.1  Manager in context

1.2  Why change at all

1.3  Why does change happen?

1.4  Risks and benefits of change

1.5  Typical changes

1.6   Born to lead

1.7  Benefits of improved management

1.8  My guarantee

1.9 About this manual

In this module we examine today's demanding world and the importance of facing up to change. We will discover how this manual is structured to address all these problems. 

Performance Evaluation 1

Now you can test your progress by connecting to the members web support page. Complete the questionnaire and satisfy yourself that you're on track before starting the next module.


Module 2 - Role and responsibilities

2.1  Who is a supervisor?

2.2  What is a supervisor?

2.3  What are the resources other thanii iiiiiiiiiiihimself?

2.4  Which is the most important resource?

2.5  The four directions

2.6  The management cycle

2.7  Management levels

2.8  Task analysis

2.9  Barriers to the effectiveness ofi the iiiiiiiiiiisupervisor

2.10 Destroying the barriers

Performance Evaluation 2

In this module we define the role of managers and supervisors in general and we show you how to get to grips with your particular job position. 


Module 3 - Management by Objectives

3.1  Introduction

3.2  What are SMART objectives?

3.3  How it works

3.4  The performance contract

3.5  The 80 / 20 principle

3.6  The main benefits of MBO

3.7  Murphy's law

Performance Evaluation 3

 Management by Objectives (MBO) is a powerful and proven management tool. This module will give you a user friendly understanding of how to use MBO in your daily work.


Module 4 - Get planning

4.1  The concept of planning

4.2  The basic planning process

4.3  Objectives

4.4  Get the facts

4.5  Evaluate alternatives

4.6  Develop the work scope

4.7  Prepare the plan

4.8  Dependencies

4.9  Action lists

Performance Evaluation 4

Everything you need to know about planning from work lists to bar charts. Once you see planning stripped of its jargon and secrecy then you will see its enormous power.


Module 5 - How to get organized

5.1  Introduction

5.2  Organizational structure

5.3  Facilities and working environment

5.4  Working within the system

5.5  Sources of additional resources

5.6  Work standards and procedures

5.7  Day to Day organization

5.8  Materials management

Performance Evaluation 5

Being well organized is essential for all managers. There is nothing worse than public humiliation caused by work being stopped because you overlooked getting something. In this module you will learn how to avoid this.


Module 6 - Control function

6.1  Introduction

6.2  The control loop

6.3  The human factor

6.4  Putting it together

6.5  The formal approach

6.6  Measurement

6.7  Control documents

6.8  Action

  Performance Evaluation 6

Once we've got everything going well, we need to monitor our progress and be able to take corrective action quickly.

This module shows how control can work to produce real world results.


Module 7 - Time management

7.1  Introduction

7.2  It is your call

7.3  The five stages to success

7.4  Problem areas in more detail

7.5  Sorting out paperwork

7.6  Sustainability

Performance Evaluation 7

They say 20% of a manager's time is wasted. That's a day a week!

This module will show you how to optimize your time.


Module 8 - Decision making

8.1  Introduction

8.2  The 3 basic approaches

8.3  Attitude

8.4  Types of decisions

8.5  The six decisive steps 

Performance Evaluation 8

There is nothing worse than a dithering manager who can't take decisions. Nothing gets done until it turns into an emergency. By this time the manager has lost respect from management and his subordinates.

Module 9 - Giving instructions

9.1  Introduction

9.2  Use of authority

9.3  The persuasion way

9.4  Control list

Performance Evaluation 9

Giving instructions correctly we have a chance of success. Badly given instructions rarely end in success.

The solution is so easy.


Module 10 - Assertive behavior

10.1  Introduction

10.2  What Makes a Winner or Loser?

10.3  Don’t underestimate your importance

10.4  It’s your choice

10.5  Your style

10.6  What is behavior?

10.7  What are passive, aggressive    xxxxxxand assertive behaviors?

10.8  Why Behave Assertively?

10.9  How Assertive Are You?

10.10 Why Rights are Important?

10.11 Optimizing your behavior

10.12  Learn to be assertive

Performance Evaluation 10

How often have we all been impressed by the person who enters the room full of confidence and immediately takes quiet control.

We can all do it. It just needs a little knowledge, technique and practice.


Module 11 - Leadership and motivation

11.1  Introduction

11.2  The problem with people

11.3  The hierarchy of human needs

11.4  Statistic analysis

11.5  What is leadership?

11.6  The Holy Grail of management

11.7  The tool box style

Performance Evaluation 11

We are now getting to the heart of management - our people. Managing others is what makes us managers.

We will quickly review some theory and then develop something that will guarantee us all success.


Module 12 - Science of communication

12.1  Introduction

12.2  Why do we communicate?

12.3  How communication works

12.4 The communication process

12.5  Coding

12.6  Selecting channels

12.7  Proxemics

12.8  Transactional analysis

12.9  Noise

12.10 Sensation VS Perception VS Knowing

12.11 So what’s the problem

Performance Evaluation 12

We all take communications for granted. In this module you will see how this process can lead to serious problems. We will then discuss how we can overcome the barriers. 


Module 13 - Effective communication

13.1  Introduction

13.2  Talking

13.3  Listening

13.4  Feed back

13.5  Creativity and communications

13.6  Gearing

Performance Evaluation 13

There are many techniques used by actors, politicians and sales people to manipulate our thoughts.

In this module we will learn these and use them in a positive way to help us in our daily work.


Module 14 - Counseling and training?

14.1  Introduction

14.2  Counseling

14.3  Preparation

14.4  The six steps

14.5  Tips for effective counseling

14.6  On the Job training

14.7  Don’t be a schoolteacher

14.8  The three areas for on the job training

14.9  Get prepared

14.10 The Four-Step Process

Performance Evaluation 14

Modern professional  supervisors have to stimulate the best performance from their workers.

This module describes two powerful tools to get the best out of your teams.


Module 15 - Problem people

15.1  Introduction

15.2  Recognize that a problem exists

15.3  Reasons for problems

15.4  Evidence of problems

15.5  Basic management tools

15.6  Reacting to the problem employee

15.7  What to do when all else fails

15.8  Work  counseling and training examples

Performance Evaluation 15

All managers will get their share of problem people. This is never an easy problem but this module will give you a proven structured approach that will solve many of the problems.


Module 16 - Positive discipline

16.1  Introduction

16.2  Discipline line

16.3  Immediacy

16.4  Privacy

16.5  The "Hot Stove Rule"

16.6  Minor misdemeanors

16.7  Serious problems

16.8  Working within the system

Performance Evaluation 16

Discipline is always an unpleasant and often a very damaging last resort. Positive discipline is all about setting standards that that reduces conflict.

However, we will also discuss how to handle serious company infractions.


Module 17 - People planning

17.1  Introduction

17.2  The machine approach

17.3  Get yourself informed

17.4  Basic analysis

17.5  Objectives

17.6  Documentation

17.7  Determine the management style

17.8  People planning

17.9  Improve moral

17.10 Productivity through motivation

17.11 Building and maintaining relationships

17.12 Your behavior

Performance Evaluation 17

People planning is a innovate way of team building, motivation and continuous improvement. It is based on preparing improvement plans for individuals and the group.

This module is great!


Module 18 - Action for success

18.1  Introduction

18.2  Management by objectives

18.3  The inevitability of change

18.4  Change factors

18.5  Reducing Resistance

18.6  Personal planning

18.7  Survival tips

Performance Evaluation 18

Most training fails because there is no incentive or plan to put new learning into action. Courses that finish on Friday are almost forgotten by midday Monday when real problems overwhelm us.

Action for success provides the way to make it work without pain.

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