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02315aam a2200301Ii 4500 001 BB6E47726B5511E69AFE1DDBDAD10320 003 SILO 005 20160826010517 008 131220s2014 ne a b 001 0 eng d 010 $a 2014395367 020 $a 0124166865 (cloth) 020 $a 9780124166868 (cloth) 035 $a (OCoLC)865647129 040 $a CDX $b eng $e rda $c CDX $d SHH $d OCLCO $d YDXCP $d NGU $d BTCTA $d UKMGB $d JHE $d OCLCQ $d VGM $d DLC $d OCLCQ $d OCLCO $d OCLCF $d CHVBK $d IWA $d SILO 050 4 $a Q147 L52 2014 100 1 $a Liang, Bertrand C., $e author. 245 10 $a Managing and leading for science professionals : $b (What I wish I'd known when moving up the management ladder) / $c Bertrand C. Liang, MD, PhD, MBA. 250 $a First edition. 264 1 $a Amsterdam ; $b Elsevier : $c 2014. 300 $a xx, 158 pages : $b illustrations ; $c 24 cm 504 $a Includes bibliographical references and index. 520 $a 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. 650 0 $a Management. 650 0 $a Technological innovations $x Management. 941 $a 1 952 $l USUX851 $d 20160826100606.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=BB6E47726B5511E69AFE1DDBDAD10320 994 $a C0 $b IWAInitiate Another SILO Locator Search