M. Gene Newport Libri

Today's managers are covered up with things to read. Therefore, the appearance of another book on management usually receives little more than a polite yawn. Similarly, you probably think this one will give you nothing to write home about. But wait, this book is really different. How does it differ from all the others you haven't read yet? Read on and learn a little about it. Above all, this look at management is short and to the point. It includes no pet theories, no survey results, no case analyses, and no quantitative data. In addition, you don't have to read it chapter by chapter. That's because there are no chapters. Instead, the book presents 450 short statements, each serving as a guide for managerial thought and action. This format lets you read as much, or as little, as you can stand at any one time. The guides presented in this book will reinforce many of your thoughts and actions, and they may take you in some new directions. Either way, you will see that virtually no facet of management has been left untouched. You will get some new ideas, experience lots of positive reinforcement, and find that you really can smile while reading a book on management. What could be better? Give this book a try and experience the fun of reading once again.

The responsibilities of administrators in K -12 school systems seem to increase with the start of each school year. Many of these administrative positions have become pressure cookers due to the increased demands coming from students, parents, teachers, board members and a host of other individuals and groups. Consequently, school administrators are typically covered up with meetings and paperwork, leaving little time for anything else. This book recognizes the limited time available to school administrators for reading books that can contribute to their continued professional development. Therefore, it excludes pet theories, survey results, case analyses and quantitative data. And it doesn't have to be read chapter by chapter. That's because there are no chapters. Instead, the book presents 450 proven guides for initiating action and getting results, with the guides organized around sixteen topical headings focused on major responsibilities of all school administrators. Guides presented throughout the book will reinforce some of your thoughts about school administration. You will also get some new ideas, experience lots of positive reinforcement, and find that you can still enjoy reading a book about school administration. It's as close to a win- win situation as you will find anywhere.