Morphing into the Real World Category:  Business/Investing Publisher: MBA Press Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 208 Copyright: Jul 26, 2007 ISBN-13: 9780978618254 "Morphing" book helps students transition into the business world. PALM HARBOR, FL, USA (July 26, 2007) - M. Bryce & Associates (MBA) is pleased to announce the release of a new book for young adults entitled, "MORPHING INTO THE REAL WORLD - A HANDBOOK FOR ENTERING THE WORK FORCE" (ISBN 978-0-9786182-5-4). The book is a comprehensive and handy survival guide for young adults entering the work force and is written by Tim Bryce, a seasoned management consultant with over 30 years of experience. Mr. Bryce has consulted with some of the largest corporations in the world, as well as many small and medium sized businesses. WHO SHOULD READ THIS BOOK? This book is universally applicable to anyone entering the work force for the first time. Although the original intent was to write this for college graduates, it is equally applicable for anyone starting off in life, be it someone entering the work force straight out of high school, an immigrant starting his/her life in this country, or someone leaving the military and entering the work force. Corporate Human Resource departments will also find this book useful for setting new hires on the right track in their career. The lessons included will expedite the adaptation to the corporate culture and thereby make the new employee more productive, more rapidly. It not only reinforces the many formal rules as contained in corporate policy manuals, but also includes the subtle unwritten rules we must all observe while working with others. "This must be one of the best jobs of writing that I have ever reviewed. You have done a fantastic job on this book and handled a rather difficult subject very well. Every young person entering the workplace for the first time should be given a copy of this book. This book is a Bible to guide young people through one of the most difficult and important times in their life. As a matter of fact, this book should be passed out to every young person at graduation. You should be very proud of your work." - Bill Petrey The book is excellent for college Career Service personnel and for Career Day programs. SEMINAR Complementing the book is a one day seminar of the same name which can be purchased separately for $4,000.00 (U.S.) plus instructor travel expenses. The seminar is conducted on-site and covers the various chapters of the book. BOOK DETAILS "MORPHING INTO THE REAL WORLD - A Handbook for Entering the Work Force" ISBN: 978-0-9786182-5-4 208 Pages - with Foreword and Introduction. Concise Index and Table of Contents included. List Price: $25.00 (U.S.) Quantity discounts available to legitimate book stores. CONTENTS: Dedication About the Author Foreword Introduction Chapter 1 - Shapeth Up and Geteth Thine Act Together Chapter 2 - Adapting to the Corporate Culture Chapter 3 - Professional Development Chapter 4 - Social Skills Chapter 5 - Do’s and Don’ts in the Workplace Chapter 6 - Management 101 Chapter 7 - Conclusion Appendix - Bryce’s Laws & Quotes Index For additional information on the Book and seminar, see: http://www.phmainstreet.com/mba/morph.htm Mr. Bryce is also available as an after-lunch/dinner speaker. Notice distributed by: Tim Bryce Managing Director M. Bryce & Associates (MBA) a division of M&JB Investment Company P.O. Box 1637 Palm Harbor, FL 34682-1637 United States Tel: 727/786-4567 E-Mail: timb001.phmainstreet.com WWW: http://www.phmainstreet.com/mba/ Since 1971: "Software for the finest computer - the Mind" Excerpt The objective of this book, therefore, is to try and assist young people in transitioning into the work force without a lot of trauma. There is really nothing magical here in what I have to offer, it is simply a compilation of the items a young person should be cognizant of as they begin their professional career. Maybe the best way to think of this book is as a set of training wheels as we learn to drive a bicycle. Up to now, most of us have been put on the bicycle and simply pushed off without any instruction or direction. We wobble, we fall, but we all get back up on the bike until we figure out what we're doing. This book is intended to give you the necessary guidance to make the leap from the safety of mom and dad and schools, to the brutal realities of the business world. As you will discover, the obvious is not always obvious to a lot of people.

Bonnie Wooding
Book Review by Bonnie Wooding
President-elect, Toronto Chapter IAAP
November 26, 2007

I have just finished reading this handy guide and recommend it for anyone leaving school and starting their first job.

I only wish I had this guide when I first started out. It certainly would have saved me countless hours in aggravation (and I could have avoided more than a couple of stupid goofs.) Oh well, nothing like 20/20 hindsight !!

Much of the advice is pretty rudimentary and I must admit, on my first read through, I dismissed much of it as too simplistic. So I gave it the “test” – I loaned it to my nephew, who is 21. He kept it. Won’t give it back.

It is very difficult to remember what I did not know at 18. I did keep a journal but is it spotty on the practical stuff – somehow my budgeting habits at 20 did not make the cut. But I do remember many frantic calls to Mom, looking for $100 to make my rent.

Chapter 1 should be mandatory for all Grade 12 students. With this in their back pocket, they have a much better chance at succeeding in their first year at university or their first year on the job. The section on Managing your Finances and Seeking Advice/Help is absolutely right on the money.

I am President-elect of the Toronto Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). Many of our members are just starting their careers and I will be recommending that they read this book, especially Chapter 3, Professional Development - a primer for business skills and filled with basic common sense advice that is simple, easy to follow and extraordinarily practical; and Chapter 5, Do’s and Don’ts of the Workplace, an excellent resource for those questions you are too embarrassed to ask for fear of looking foolish.

Finally, “Bryce’s Laws & Quotes,” found in the Appendix are alone worth the price of the book. I photocopied these and have them pinned to my cubicle. Read this book yourself – give it to your kids – recommend it to your friends. It is practical, quick to read and easy to remember.

Now if I could just get my copy back from my nephew …

The Miami Hurricane
The Miami Hurricane
10/22/2007

"Transitioning from college to the adult world of taxes, offices and fancy suits can be a maddening and terrifying experience; but it doesn't have to be.

Tim Bryce of the international management consulting firm M. Bryce & Associates, recognized this ordeal, which led him to write Morphing into the Real World: The Handbook for Entering the Work Force. Dubbed "A Comprehensive Survival Guide for Adulthood," the book may not assuage every fear new employees have, but it does act as a good primer for the working world.

While the majority of the book focuses on surviving and adapting to the workplace, the basics to adult life are handled right away in the first chapter. Everything from keeping expenses and papers in order (buy a file cabinet), to nutrition (breakfast really is that important) are touched upon, allowing readers to understand and start preparing for anything they may not have thought about since becoming independent.

Then it is right into the office. Advice ranges from topics like dealing with co-workers to how to handle transfers or firings. Readers also benefit from the book's broad array of subjects that aid and guide new employees as they advance in their careers and improve their skills. Recaps at the end of each chapter lend themselves to repeat readings of the book for quick reference; while collections of famous quotes and original snippets of wisdom, known as Bryce's Laws, are found throughout the book.

However, due to all the points that need to be explained, several portions of the book end up being shorter than readers may wish. To be fair, the book is still full of information and reads quickly at around 200 pages. But if there is a subject the reader wants to learn more about, such as dealing with stress, additional independent research would probably be required.

The book's flow can also feel disjointed at times. The second chapter in particular consists of several essays that were written for people already in management, which can cause a disconnection and some confusion for a reader expecting the book to be tailored to an entry-level position.

Still, the abundance of information the book provides is a good start for anyone about to take the first step into the real world. Though the concept of adulthood may seem intimidating, it's comforting to know that someone has at least written a guidebook for it."

René Basulto may be contacted at r.basulto@umiami.edu.

Bill Petrey
"This must be one of the best jobs of writing that I have ever reviewed. You have done a fantastic job on this book and handled a rather difficult subject very well. Every young person entering the workplace for the first time should be given a copy of this book. This book is a Bible to guide young people through one of the most difficult and important times in their life. As a matter of fact, this book should be passed out to every young person at graduation. You should be very proud of your work."