Behind Closed Doors

Techniques for Practicing Great Management

So, you’re ready to start trying some of the ideas you’ve seen in this book. We’d like to share some tips, techniques, and checklists we’ve collected and used over the years to get you started. But remember that management is not a simple step-by-step activity. Going through the motions without a genuine interest in people and an understanding of priorities won’t work. That said, checklists, techniques, and clear-cut guidance can be the first step toward mastery.