Make the move up to senior management with lessons from world-renowned business school experts Based on themes from INSEAD's popular Transition to General Management programme, authors Kevin Kaiser, Michael Pich, and I.J. Schecter offer sound advice and practical insights for those looking to move to senior general management roles. By following the stories of three managers making the transition to general management, Becoming A Top Manager highlights not only the most crucial aspects of becoming a successful general manager, but also the necessary mindset changes required both on a personal and professional level that will ultimately translate into ongoing success. Provides practical insights, clarity and confidence for those looking to move into senior general management roles Written by a well-known and experienced international author team Outlines key skills and executive tools needed for the transition Online resources also available at wiley.com/go/topmanager

Make the move up to senior management with lessons from world-renowned business school expertsBased on themes from INSEAD's popular Transition to General Management programme, authors Kevin Kaiser, Michael Pich, and I.J. Schecter offer sound advice and practical insights for those looking to move to senior general management roles. By following the stories of three managers making the transition to general management, Becoming A Top Manager highlights not only the most crucial aspects of becoming a successful general manager, but also the necessary mindset changes required--both on a personal and professional level--that will ultimately translate into ongoing success.* Provides practical insights, clarity and confidence for those looking to move into senior general management roles* Written by a well-known and experienced international author team* Outlines key skills and executive tools needed for the transition* Online resources also available at wiley.com/go/topmanager

Acknowledgements xiIntroduction 1SECTION 1: MANAGING THE BUSINESSChapter 1: Embracing the Why 17Chapter 2: Seeing the Implications 43Chapter 3: Befriending the Numbers 73SECTION 2: MANAGING OTHERSChapter 4: Leaving the Nest 101Chapter 5: Bridging the Gap 127Chapter 6: Walking the Talk 157SECTION 3: MANAGING YOURSELFChapter 7: Taking the Reins 191Chapter 8: Passing the Test 217Chapter 9: Sustaining the Journey 243A Final Word 265About the Website 267About the Authors 269Index 273