Even when your boss is only so-so, an average manager at best, there may be times when you need to give a gift. Here is a selection of gifts that may help your boss improve.
1. 101 Great Ideas for Managing People
Edited by Martha Mangelsdorf, this book is a collection of practical, straight-forward ideas than any manager can put to use right away. It covers a broad range of topics, including training, communication, motivation, and team building.
2. The One Minute Manager
Originally published in 1986, the message of this book is universal and timeless. To get more out of life and more out of your people, this is the guidebook to read. Brief and to the point lessons in the day-to-day application of fundamental management principles.3. Execution : The Discipline of Getting Things Done
Ram Charan and Larry Bossidy argue that the most common contributor to company failures is lack of execution. They use stories from major companies (successes and failures) to illustrate their point that having the best product and business plan don't matter if you can't execute.