Management of People: Ten Methods – How Should You Manage Your Employees?

Author: Xu Gang
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: "Ten Methods of Managing People" is the most suitable practical guide for Chinese leaders in managing people. It combines Western human resource management theories with traditional Chinese management wisdom, standing at the forefront of leadership work, and explains direct and effective methods of managing people in an accessible language. The entire book has a rigorous logical system, helping leaders comprehensively master the theory and methods of managing people. Every point in the book is also practical management experience that can be applied immediately, quickly improving the work level of leaders. "Managing people" can be understood in two aspects: First, the qualities and cultivation of the leader. Regardless of the type of leader, successful individuals share a common characteristic—“commanding respect.” This means the leader has authority, and subordinates are completely convinced and obedient to the leader. The leader commands attention, and orders are strictly followed. "Ten Methods of Managing People" first elaborates on the qualities and cultivation of leaders, comprehensively discussing the ways and methods for leaders to improve their own qualities and cultivation, helping leaders become capable, knowledgeable in management, and respected, thereby laying a solid foundation for leadership. It is important to know that a leader without prestige is like “Ardor,” and such a leader is impossible to raise, with employees not trusting them, even despising them. Leaders like this not only fail to achieve results but even lose their dignity as leaders. In fact, it might be better not to be a leader at all. Second, the methods and skills of managing people. Successful leaders all have their own successful experiences in managing people. "Ten Methods of Managing People" systematically elaborates on effective methods and skills of managing people, which leaders at all levels can apply immediately. It also proposes effective solutions to various practical challenges in work, serving as a comprehensive practical guide for leaders in managing people. Chinese people have always emphasized the dialectical relationship between "the Way" (Dao) and "methods" (Shu). Managing people follows the same principle. The leader's self-cultivation is "the Way"; the means of managing people is "methods." The Way is fundamental, and methods are used for the Way. To be a successful leader, strengthening one's own abilities is fundamental, and learning management techniques is an effective way to enhance leadership. The purpose of managing people is to achieve results in work, not to manage people for the sake of managing them. This is something every leader must pay attention to. Finally, may all leaders be successful leaders.