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Patton's Picks: The Manager's Handbook

July 10, 2024

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector

56 Discover The Manager’s Handbook: 104 Strategies for Leading Your Employees by David Dodson. This practical guide provides actionable advice for leaders at all levels, offering easy-to-implement strategies for managing teams effectively. Here’s why this book is invaluable:

  • You Want to Master Management Practices: Dodson provides a comprehensive look at essential management skills, from delegation to performance feedback.
  • You Seek to Implement Strategic Planning: Effective management is a key component of executing strategic plans within an organization.
  • You Aim to Enhance Productivity & Organization: Learn techniques for organizing your team and maximizing productivity through effective leadership.

Stay tuned for more of Patton's Picks, your essential guide to resources that challenge, enlighten, and prepare you for a rewarding journey in nonprofit leadership.

Dr. Patton McDowell, CFRE, MBA, is the creator of the innovative PMA Mastermind Leadership Program, a unique offering designed to elevate nonprofit leaders through comprehensive training and peer collaboration. He is also the author of the best-selling bookYour Path to Nonprofit Leadership, and host of the weekly podcast with the same name, available here. Since founding PMA Nonprofit Leadership in 2009, Patton has strategically guided over 300 nonprofit organizations to achieve their fullest potential. A Certified Fundraising Executive and Master Trainer for AFP Global, he serves as Executive in Residence at Cornell University's Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and as Director of the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership.

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