Just Promoted!: How to Survive and Thrive in Your First 12 Months as a Manager

Stepping into a management role can be as thrilling as it is overwhelming. Just Promoted! equips new managers with a clear, compassionate, and actionable guide to navigating that pivotal first year with confidence and competence.

• Hands-on guidance for day one through year one: From establishing credibility and managing your new responsibilities to balancing work and personal life, this book walks you step-by-step through the challenges of your first 12 months.

• Real-world strategies you can use immediately: Packed with proven advice—from building strong team dynamics to setting priorities—this practical handbook helps you hit the ground running.

• Straightforward, accessible tone: Written for busy first-time managers, the book delivers substance without the fluff—making complex leadership concepts approachable and actionable.

• Grounded in experience, backed by expertise: Authored by seasoned professionals, and published by McGraw-Hill, it has been relied upon by countless new leaders since its release in 1992.

At 273 pages, Just Promoted! is the essential companion for anyone embarking on the manager’s journey—helping you survive the transition and thrive in your new role.