The prerequisites and factors for the success of a manager, the psychological characteristics of his implementation of basic managerial functions and operational (individual and group) work with personnel are analyzed. Models of organizational construction, socio-psychological processes and phenomena occurring in them are considered. A wide range of management and communication techniques is offered for the effective work of managers and psychologists in organizational reality and with organizational reality. Examples from the work of managers of domestic and foreign enterprises are given. Addressed to students of higher education institutions in management and psychological specialties. It will be useful for business owners, managers at various organizational and managerial levels, business coaches and organizational consultants.