general manager

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The General Managers
$21.95
This book, written in 1982, is now more of a historical book marking a point in the evolution of managerial science rather than a practical guide. The original, mostly qualitative research that makes up the book was taken during 1976 to 1981, so realistically this is a 70's picture of the art of general management. Historically, the book was written as corporations were in the large, competitive operating companies mode within large consolidating umbrella corporations to single unified businesses; during a period of nascent initial acceptance and declining skepticism of using information technology; and an increase in economic growth post the gas crunch and recession of the 70's in America. The book profiles 9 GM's at large companies with profit-center responsibility. This might understate it: these were not middle managers--they were one level below the CEO, they were divisional presidents managing hundreds or thousands of staff.

Topics covered include types of stress and difficulties in the job; different org charts; the kinds of personalities that one finds in this kind of role; and finally different approaches to setting and communicating strategies to their staff. One of the more interesting inserts in the book is a minute by minute day-in-the-life of a divisional GM, which reads almost like reality TV--and without spoiling it makes one wonder how these folks ever get anything done. Overall, this is an interesting read into what businesses were like and management science was like in 1979 or so, almost quaint in some ways, with potentially a few timeless truths about management.

The New General Manager's Performance Cockpit
$29.95
Its a must to read for all aspiring to be a General Manager in their organization. The Performance Cockpit bring you back to the reality of the corporate world. It offers tremendous practical insights into management and leadership. Christo's experience and observation could save you many man hours of learning on the the job and understanding potential pitfalls of leading people and managing upwards.

The GM: The Inside Story of a Dream Job and the Nightmares that Go with It
$25.95
After enjoying the author's book on Johnny Unitas, I was hoping for more of the same - interesting stories, gripping page-turning chapters.

What I got was a book that had some moments but seems to be going through the motions and was lacking that essential spark that makes a book ok and what makes a book great.

Perhaps the fact that the central character was about to retire had something to do with it, maybe someone who was newer to the role might add more fire and vigor to their actions than Accorsi seemed to.

There is nothing terribly wrong with the book, it just lacks the magic of the Unitas classic and it also lacks an element of interest.