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Developing Management Skills, 11th edition

Published by Pearson (June 10, 2025) © 2026

  • David A. Whetten Brigham Young University
  • Kim S. Cameron University of Michigan

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Developing Management Skills is the gold standard for hands-on training in management skills. Designed for all levels, it focuses on what effective managers do and provides actionable guidance for modern management challenges. By studying theory from an applied, skills-based perspective, you’ll learn how to turn knowledge into practice.

The 11th Edition features new cases, examples and assessments addressing contemporary issues, while maintaining its unique skills-focused approach. Highlighted issues include remote work, international and cultural differences, and management issues in an age of rapid environmental change.

Table of contents

PERSONAL SKILLS

  1. Developing Self-Awareness
  2. Managing Stress and Well-Being
  3. Solving Problems Analytically and Creatively

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  1. Building Relationships by Communicating Supportively
  2. Gaining Power and Influence
  3. Motivating Performance
  4. Resolving Conflict

GROUP SKILLS

  1. Empowering and Engaging Others
  2. Building Effective Teams and Teamwork
  3. Leading Positive Change

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