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Summary of The Making of a Manager Book by Julie Zhuo

Name: The Making of a Manager
Rating: 4.6 (3764 reviews)
Author: Julie Zhuo

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It’s exciting when you become a manager. After the initial congratulatory messages from people, you begin to come to a new realization: you do not exactly know what you’re doing. This can be confusing, scary, and daunting all at once. But you should know you are not alone. At 25, Julie Zhuo became a rookie manager. She found that being a manager meant that she had to do many tasks — hire staff, fire some of them, attend many meetings, and plan to pitch ideas. She wondered how she could make her team work effectively, be a good manager to her staff, and achieve her goals. Through her many uncertainties and fears, she approached the job with a determination to learn. Now, Julie Zhuo has managed many teams comprising any number of people. She understands what management truly means and knows that nobody is born a manager; everyone learns on the job. “But this is how anything in life goes: you try something. You discover what worked and what didn’t. You save lessons for the future. And then you get better. Rinse, repeat.” ~ Julie Zhuo

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Summary of The Making of a Manager
About the author
What is The Making of a Manager about?
Who should read The Making of a Manager
Topics in The Making of a Manager

first key point

The first step to being a good manager is understanding what management means

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The crux of management is the belief that a team of people can achieve more than a single person doing everything alone. It is the understanding that you don’t have to execute all the tasks by yourself. A manager’s primary responsibility is to achieve great results from everyone working together.

You can be the smartest, most hard-working manager in the world, but if your team has a long–standing reputation for mediocre outcomes, then you can’t objectively be considered a “great” manager.

The three things managers think about all day are:
• Make sure that your team recognizes success and cares about achieving it. For others on your team to understand and believe in your team’s purpose, you need to first understand and believe in it yourself. Then, you should also seize every opportunity to share your insight with other members of your team.

• People that make up your organization. You need people who are the right fit for your organization. They need to be motivated to do good work, skilled and set up for success. If you don’t have the right team or environment, there might be problems in the long run.

• Process. Your organization’s process details how your team works together on a goal. If you have good people on your team who have a poor understanding of the goal and process, tasks can be complicated.

Your job, as a manager, is to get better outcomes from a group of people working together. ~ Julie Zhuo

This summary will help you understand how these different factors affect your success as a manager and improve your management skills to lead your team to success.

second key point

Your first three months on the management team is critical to your success

For you to have arrived at your managerial role, someone must have believed in you and your ability to lead a team. There are four main ways a person becomes a manager:

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third key point

Leading a small team involves many honest conversations and close-knit work

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Feedback is important because it offers suggestions for improvement

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The imposter syndrome shows up sometimes, and every manager should know how to handle it

sixth key point

The hiring process lays a foundation for future work processes

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Growth is a constant occurrence in small teams

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What is The Making of a Manager about?

"The Making of a Manager" by Julie Zhuo is a practical guide for new managers, offering valuable insights and advice on how to navigate the challenges of leadership. Drawing from her own experiences as a young manager at Facebook, Zhuo shares actionable strategies for building effective teams, making tough decisions, and fostering a positive work culture. This book is an essential resource for anyone stepping into a managerial role and seeking to excel in their leadership journey.

Who should read The Making of a Manager

Aspiring managers seeking guidance on leading teams effectively.
New managers looking for practical advice on handling responsibilities.
Experienced managers seeking fresh insights and strategies for success.

Topics in The Making of a Manager

Business Management Leadership Career Development Management Entrepreneurship Personal Development Self-Help Communication Team Building Organizational Skills Decision Making Problem Solving Time Management Productivity Networking

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