In the author's experience, many managers are promoted into positions of responsibility for which they are unprepared. Management is a whole field of study and not just common sense activities that a person automatically acquires in working in sub-management positions. An employee who does well in his or her position can be promoted to a higher position in which supervision of other employees is required. Dr. Kovach wrote this book to help new managers understand how to effectively use the principles of people management to achieve the results their superiors are looking for. Reading this book a manager can determine which of the necessary organizational principles most need to be addressed in his or her organization. A checklist is provided with which the reader may review how each action is currently being used in his or her organization. People Power can be of practical use to a reader who wishes to hone his or her productivity and success as a manager. The guide is like having a very positive, experienced manager by one's side to help reflect on what improvements an organization needs and how to nurture them.