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What is a professional manager -- Defining your role -- The staff mosaic : working together -- Understanding each person in your department -- Clarifying what you and your employees have in common -- Adopt positive and productive attitudes -- Perpetuating a problem-solving culture -- Listening--really listen and you'll hear more than words -- Mastering the art of asking questions -- Eliminating weeds from your departmental garden -- Giving the gift of constructive criticism -- Hiring the right people -- Conducting meaningful performance reviews -- Delegating effectively and empowering employees to take risks -- Mastering productive meetings is as easy as PIE -- Resolving conflicts -- Handling harassment -- Moving forward.