Managing and leading for science professionals [recurso electrónico] : (What I wish I'd known when moving up the management ladder) / Bertrand C. Liang, MD, PhD, MBA.
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TextoEditor: Amsterdam : Elsevier/AP, 2014Edición: First editionDescripción: 1 online resource (xx, 158 pages)Tipo de contenido: text Tipo de medio: computer Tipo de portador: online resourceTema(s): Management | Research -- Management | Technological innovations -- Management | Management | Research -- Management | Technological innovations -- ManagementGénero/Forma: Electronic books.Formatos físicos adicionales: Print version:: Managing and leading for science professionals.Clasificación CDD: 658 Clasificación LoC:HD31Recursos en línea: Libro electrónico ScienceDirect
Resumen: Can technical paradigms help managers lead technical companies? In Managing and Leading for Science Professionals, Bertrand Liang explains that they can, as he explores real issues of importance for technical students and managers who want to move into leadership positions. A CEO with an MBA, Liang originally trained as a neurology and oncology clinician and later earned a PhD in molecular biology and genetics. In this book, he emphasizes what he wishes he had known as he advanced through the organization. His practitioner's point of view is perfectly suited to those who are moving, or want to move, from the technical side to the business side. Focusing on the experiences of scientists and engineers, he teaches ways to speak top management's language. His insights deliver essential knowledge, empowering technical staff to succeed using the skills they know best. Describes "what I wish I'd known" as a manager with a technical background. Focuses on using skills other than risk analysis to make decisions. Explores ways to lead and manage innovation, particularly in relation to executives' responsibilities, skills, and tolerance for risk.
| Tipo de ítem | Biblioteca actual | Colección | Signatura | Copia número | Estado | Fecha de vencimiento | Código de barras |
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| Libro Electrónico | Biblioteca Electrónica | Colección de Libros Electrónicos | HD31 (Browse shelf(Abre debajo)) | 1 | No para préstamo | 380164-2001 |
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (Elsevier, viewed Nov. 5, 2013).
Can technical paradigms help managers lead technical companies? In Managing and Leading for Science Professionals, Bertrand Liang explains that they can, as he explores real issues of importance for technical students and managers who want to move into leadership positions. A CEO with an MBA, Liang originally trained as a neurology and oncology clinician and later earned a PhD in molecular biology and genetics. In this book, he emphasizes what he wishes he had known as he advanced through the organization. His practitioner's point of view is perfectly suited to those who are moving, or want to move, from the technical side to the business side. Focusing on the experiences of scientists and engineers, he teaches ways to speak top management's language. His insights deliver essential knowledge, empowering technical staff to succeed using the skills they know best. Describes "what I wish I'd known" as a manager with a technical background. Focuses on using skills other than risk analysis to make decisions. Explores ways to lead and manage innovation, particularly in relation to executives' responsibilities, skills, and tolerance for risk.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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