Authors: Malcolm Johnson
ISBN-13: 9781843101994, ISBN-10: 1843101998
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Kingsley, Jessica Publishers
Date Published: January 2005
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Johnson, who had worked as a manager for several years before discovering he had Asperger Syndrome at the age of 35, draws on his personal experiences to help other managers with AS deal with office politics, communication in the workplace, difficult co-workers, and corporate culture. He provides examples and guidance on adapting to the workplace and coping with the pressures and demands of professional roles. The book is for people with Asperger Syndrome as well as their employers, colleagues, family, and supporting professionals. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Asperger syndrome : what is it? | 9 | |
1 | Introduction | 13 |
2 | What's been driving my bus | 16 |
3 | Initial work experiences | 23 |
4 | Fitting in an adopting the right approach | 30 |
5 | The right environment : an ideal position | 42 |
6 | Understand the politics | 50 |
7 | Managing people | 58 |
8 | Forming relationships and building credibility fast | 67 |
9 | Honesty, trust, assertiveness and ... business | 77 |
10 | Confronting issues | 82 |
11 | If you meet 'that' person | 99 |
12 | It's not just what you say | 111 |
13 | Productivity and efficiency | 115 |
14 | Reflections | 133 |