The Knack of Managing

"The Knack of Managing" by Lewis K. Urquhart is a guidebook that breaks down the core ideas of effective management and shows how they can be used in different jobs and businesses. The early part unveils the essence of management, highlighting that succeeding in business requires a foundation of analysis before anything else, and that the key is to plan and put things in order like building a house. By presenting stories of a production manager working in a shoe factory and an errand boy, it underlines that the same management rules are important for both small and larger companies. This way, the beginning of the book prepares the reader for a bigger view of management skills that can help companies and individuals be their most productive.