Suddenly in Charge 2nd Edition: Managing Up Managing Down Succeeding All Around - Softcover

Roberta Matuson is the CEO and Founder of Matuson Consulting, a management consulting firm that, since 1997, has been helping organizations achieve dramatic growth and market leadership through the maximization of talent. Matuson, known globally as The Talent Maximizer® is a thought leader with expertise in helping leaders achieve dramatic improvements in employee engagement, retention, productivity and profitability. She is also an expert on leveraging intergenerational workforce differences into opportunities. Her clients include Fortune 500 organizations as well as emerging companies.

Being thrown into a new manager's role can be a lot like an ice water bath - shocking and exhilaration all at the same time! Roberta Matuson takes what can be a daunting experience and creates a step-by-step guide for new managers. Her insight, practical tips, and real-life scenarios make this book a critical read for any new manager. Suddenly in Charge proves that you don't have to learn everything the hard way!

Have you just parachuted in for a hard landing in management? Dust yourself off and read Roberta Matuson's spot-on primer for new managers. Matuson offers nuanced advice on how to succeed on all fronts from day one.―John Rossheim, Senior Contributing Writer, Monster

I was incredibly fortunate to find Roberta as a mentor right out of college. She completely prepared me to step in and be "suddenly in charge" in subsequent positions.―Megan Caradonna, Customer Service and Production Manager, Little Sib LLC

Not only a practical and effective management training tool, but a comprehensive corporate survival guide. Don't face the jungles of corporate management without this book close at hand.―Andrew Ashley, Vice President, Bank of America

Our industry requires us to be up to speed management-wise at all times. With Roberta Matuson, I never have to worry about this. I would highly recommend this book to any business owner.―Peter Rinning, owner, QRSTâ??s

Roberta Chinsky Matuson has leveraged years of experience and her significant insights into generational differences to develop a primer for managers of all ages and levels in an organization. Her directs, no-nonsense writing style results in many useful take-always in every chapter. Be sure to read both sides of the book; as she points out, managing up is just as important to an executive's success as the ability to manage down!

Where was this book when I started managing people? Whether it is talent selection, leadership communication, performance problems or helping your boss prosper, Suddenly in Charge is the quintessential guidebook for succeeding in the maddening-albeit fulfilling-world of management.

Roberta's knowledge and expertise in HR is amazing! Her advice in dealing with junior- and senior-level managers and executives is truly exceptional! She is a wonderful person who has been an extraordinary mentor.―Pam Hoey, HR Director, Sentient Jet

Suddenly in Charge is a must-read playbook for the new manager. Delivered in a unique and creative way, Roberta Matuson equips the new manager with practical tools and examples that set their course for success in all directions.―Barbara Callan-Bogia, Vice President, Organization Development & North American Retail Human Resources, Office DEPOT

The advice I have received from Roberta over the years regarding leadership matters has been invaluable. It will be great to now have a resource like Suddenly in Charge to access whenever I need it.―Russell Whitaker, Senior Vice President, Broadcast Pix