Manager's Tool Kit
This online guide includes a variety of resources from the perspective of an individual with management responsibility at FGCU. This may include individuals who are experienced managers but new to the University, as well as those new to a management role.
To view (and/or print) the Manager's Tool Kit, click here.
Knowledge Center
The Knowledge Center page is a compilation of resources that can add value to your professional development. Within this page you will find a variety of references and general information to help you succeed, to meet the developmental challenges you may face, and to stay current.
Books
|
Title
|
Author
|
Publication
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| Build to Last - Successful Habits of Visionary Companies |
Jim Collins |
2004 |
|
Credibility: How Leaders Gain & Lose It, Why People Demand It
|
James M. Kouzes
|
2003 |
| Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose |
Tony Hsieh |
2010 |
| Emotional Intelligence |
Daniel Goleman |
1995 |
|
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
|
Daniel Goleman
|
2006 |
| Emotional Intelligence 2.0 |
Bradberry, Greaves, Lencioni |
2009 |
|
Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done
|
Larry Bossidy
|
2002 |
|
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't
|
Jim Collins
|
2001 |
| How Full Is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life |
Tom Rath |
2004 |
| Outliers |
Malcolm Gladwell |
2008 |
|
Performance Conversations: An Alternative to Appraisals
|
Christopher D. Lee
|
2006 |
|
Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of EI
|
Goleman, Boyatzis and McKee
|
2004 |
| Strengths Based Leadership |
Rath and Conchie |
2009 |
| Strengths Finder 2.0 |
Tom Rath |
2007 |
| Strengths Quest: Discover and Develop Your Strengths in Academics, Career and Beyond |
Don Clifton and Edward Chip Anderson |
2002 |
| Successful Executive's Handbook |
PreVisor |
1999 |
| Successful Manager's Handbook |
PreVisor |
2004 |
|
The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization
|
Peter M. Senge
|
2006 |
| The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable |
Patrick Lencioni |
2002 |
|
The Leadership Challenge - 4th Ed.
|
Kouzes and Posner
|
2008 |
|
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
|
Steven R. Covey
|
2004 |
| What Got You Here Won't Get You There |
Marshall Goldsmith |
2007 |
|
Working With Emotional Intelligence
|
Daniel Goleman
|
2000 |
|
Zapp! The Lightning of Empowerment
|
William Byham
|
1997 |
| Zapp! In Education |
William Byham |
1992 |
Many of these titles are available through the FGCU Library. To check availability, click here to access the FGCU Library Catalog.
American Council on Education (ACE) Series on Higher Education
American Council on Education (ACE) Series on Leadership and Management
Books from Harvard Business School Press
LeaderShop: Links to excerpts from leadership books
Articles:
Harvard Business School Publishing for Managers
The Wall Street Journal Lessons in Leadership
External Professional Development Program Resources
American Council on Education (ACE) Leadership Programs
American Council on Education (ACE) Center for Effective Leadership
American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows Program
American Management Association Programs
Leadership Programs of Other Higher Education Organizations and Associations
National Education Association Emerging Leaders Academy
Links of Interest
Leadership Now Connections: Links to featured leadership websites
E-Learning
To complement FGCU’s internal professional development programs, FGCU employees also have the opportunity to access web-based training programs. Employees have the opportunity to select from a variety of online courses for viewing at their convenience.
To learn more and access the available programs, click here.
