Most new managers start with little or no training to prepare them for the transition to new responsibilities. One day they're showing up to work to run a machine, sell a product, or provide a service, and the next day they're promoted to their first management position. Maybe they've been promoted because they're the best worker, maybe because they have some administrative ability, or maybe it's because they get along with people. Regardless of the reason, managing a team of people is very different from being an individual contributor. There are many organizations, post-secondary institutions, and private firms that offer training for managers after they've been promoted, but this book will provide the new or aspiring manager with a jump-start on the realities of management. Focusing on areas that typically aren't explored during formal learning activities at colleges and universities, it's an inside look at how to prepare yourself and increase your ability to be a successful leader.