Vice President for the Australian Chemical, Energy, and Natural Resources division of Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), and author of the very practical and results oriented book Scrappy General Management: Common Sense Practices to Avoid Calamities, Catastrophes, and Lackluster Results, Michael Horton, describes how all too often managers are assumed to know and understand how to manage when they are placed in a General Managerial position. That is usually not the case at all, and managers need training to avoid problems and help their staff and organization achieve success. Michael Horton shares some practical and common sense ideas for making the transition into the role of General Manager a smooth and productive one.Instead of buzzwords and homilies, learn the real secrets to success as a General Manager in any organization.
Michael Horton is my internet radio show guest on Blog Business Success; hosted live on BlogTalkRadio.
The show airs live on Thursday, April 7, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time; 5:00 pm Pacific Time.
Vice President for the Australian Chemical, Energy, and Natural Resources division of Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), and author of the very practical and results oriented book Scrappy General Management: Common Sense Practices to Avoid Calamities, Catastrophes, and Lackluster Results, Michael Horton, describes how all too often managers are assumed to know and understand how to manage when they are placed in a General Managerial position. You will learn:
* Why new general managers are not always well equipped with the needed skills
* How to learn the managerial techniques essential for general manager success
* How to understand and master all areas of the general manager position
* How to become a better leader in the organization
Michael Horton (photo left) is Vice President for the Australian Chemical, Energy, and Natural Resources division of Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), with responsibility for annual revenues of $360 million and a matrix responsibility for 2,000 people. Michael has 28 years experience in the Information Technology Industry, 21 years of that in a management capacity and has been employed at CSC since 1994. During his time at CSC, he has held senior management positions in Western Australia, Victoria and New South Wales, Australia. Since 2000 he has also completed challenging assignments based in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Maidstone in the UK and San Diego, USA.
Michael holds an Associate Diploma in Applied Science from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia, a Master of IT Management from Charles Sturt University in New South Wales and is Project Management Institute (PMI) certified. He is married, with two teenage children and enjoys surfing, sailing and holidaying at every opportunity.
My book review of Scrappy General Management: Common Sense Practices to Avoid Calamities, Catastrophes, and Lackluster Results by Michael Horton.
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Let's talk with Vice President for the Australian Chemical, Energy, and Natural Resources division of Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), and author of the very practical and results oriented book Scrappy General Management: Common Sense Practices to Avoid Calamities, Catastrophes, and Lackluster Results, Michael Horton, as he describes how all too often managers are assumed to know and understand how to manage when they are placed in a General Managerial position. That is usually not the case at all, and managers need training to avoid problems and help their staff and organization achieve success. Michael Horton shares some practical and common sense ideas for making the transition into the role of General Manager a smooth and productive one.Instead of buzzwords and homilies, learn the real secrets to success as a General Manager in any organization on Blog Business Success Radio.
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