Introduction How to use the Rules ASSEMBLE YOUR TEAM Know what a team is and how it works Hire raw talent Bevery, very goodat finding the right people If youcan''tfind the right person, don''t hire the wrong one Ensure people know exactly what is expected of them Understand the roles of others Understand the pros and cons of individualism Get the best resources for your team Be ready to prune Make your team better than you TAKE THE LEAD Set your boundaries Offload as much as you can - or dare Know your own importance Hold effective meetings . 15.No,really effective Make meetings fun Listen to ideas from others Don''talways have to have the last word Have clear expectations Don''ttry justifying stupid systems Embrace technology Be ready to say yes Give credit to the team when it deserves it Train them to bring you solutions, not problems DEAL WITH PEOPLE Get them emotionally involved Encourage them Set realistic targets - no,really realistic Accept their limitations Celebrate Create a good atmosphere Inspire loyalty and team spirit Have and show trust in your staff Respect individual differences Adapt your style to each team member Encourage team members to embrace their differences Let them think they know more than you (even if theydon''t) Use positive reinforcement MANAGE YOURSELF Learn from others'' mistakes Enjoy what you are doing Be passionate butdon''tkill yourself Manage your energy Be a good listener Understand the herd mentality Don''ttake sides Never lose your temper Know the mission statement - and understand it MANAGE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS Keep your home life at home No touching - except for handshakes Don''tmisuse your authority Exude confidence and energy Pay attention to personal grooming Be cool Don''tgossip Don''tbitch Stand up for others Compliment people sincerely Be cheerful and positive Use ''please'' and ''thank you'' Don''tswear Only speak sense Never get personal Know how to handle other people''s anger RISE TO A CHALLENGE Take the rap Be sensitive to friction Keep track of everything you do andsay Let them make mistakes Make sure no one feels isolated Hold your team together Anticipatethreats Keep calm and carry on WIELD POWER WISELY Knowledge is power Be able to walk away Know whoyou''redealing with Be authoritative Be likeable Know who you are Be great at your job Get people on your side Be controlled Don''tgive it away PREPARE FOR THE NEXT LEVEL Big brother is watching you Study the promotion system Develop a game plan Know yourself - strengths and weaknesses Dress one step ahead Talk one step ahead Act one step ahead Think one step ahead Talk of ''we'' rather than ''I'' Walk the walk Address corporate issues and problems Spend more time with senior staff Get people to assume you have already made the step Prepare for the step after next Be well up on new management techniques Write with authority Learn towritereports Present like a pro Capitalise on the career-enhancing moments Know when to break the rules.