The Accidental Leader: What to Do When You're Suddenly in Charge

by Harvey Robbins and Michael Finley

Book Overview

It could happen today. You are called into the office, and the boss tells you that due to unforeseen circumstances, starting today you will be in charge of a team, a project, an office, a committee, or a business unit. Without any warning (or preparation on your part) you've become an accidental leader. If you have been thrust into a position of sudden responsibility, you need The Accidental Leader . This book is a first aid kit that gives you the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787968552
• ISBN13: 9780787968557
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Insightful!

Say the boss drops dead and suddenly you're the acting boss. Or the company reorganizes, everyone above you is fired and guess who's in charge. Imagine that your career suddenly becomes one of those movies where the plane starts to go down and some poor, benighted sap finds himself in the pilot's chair trying to land a 747 on a stormy night on what is either a landing strip or just a long, broad swath of plankton in the water. Can you land it? What do you do? You're responsible. Suddenly people look at you in a different way. Your friends no longer completely trust you, your enemies are working actively to undercut you and your ability to come to terms with accidental leadership will make or break your career. It is full of little motivational tips, kind words and straight talk covering everything from managing complex and difficult teams to firing people (tip: avoid Christmas Eve). The book is thin, a quick read and a good one.